PENGUIN QUEST

DISCOVER ANTARCTICA’S REGAL RESIDENTS WITH QUARK EXPEDITIONS BY AVERY BREDESEN

QUARK EXPEDITIO NS MADE HISTORY BACK IN 2004 WHEN IT CONDUCTED THE FIRST-EVER GROUND VISIT TO REMOTE SNOW HILL , home of the legendary Emperor penguin colony in Antarctica. Now making the return to see the frozen planet’s resident rulers with 150 guests on the Emperor Penguin Quest voyage, Quark Expeditions is offering up one of the most exclusive wildlife encounters on Earth. This 14-day adventure departs from Ushuaia, Argentina — the world’s southernmost city — and crosses the Drake Passage where the Pacific, Atlantic, and Southern oceans meet.

An Expeditionary Spirit

The newest ship in Quark Expeditions’ fleet, Ultramarine is designed for polar exploration and superior comfort with spacious suites, beautiful public spaces, and plenty of outdoor viewing. It is also equipped with two helicopters for transporting guests by air to the rarely visited rookery for an Antarctic adventure like no other.

With only 150 guests onboard and a staff ratio of 1:4, expect an intimate escape defined by intuitive service. Infused with the expeditionary spirit of past explorers, onboard experts provide immersive and interactive educational opportunities for guests to learn about the area’s unique wildlife, study ice floes and ice navigation, and map weather patterns.

Adventure In The Antarctic

During the journey, guests will have the opportunity to stand mere feet away from the regal Emperor penguins, listen to their calls and watch them waddle about their icy home on the shores of the Weddell Sea. Other days are spent cruising around the Antarctic peninsula, taking in the snowy landscapes and deep blue sea while also spotting other Antarcticdwelling creatures in their chilly home — like seabirds swooping past the decks, and seals resting on floating slabs of ice.

Take Zodiac rides or kayak around towering icebergs, learn from expert scientists and biologists during lectures and other hands-on experiences, standup paddleboard along icy shorelines, improve photography skills with the resident photography guide, or opt for pampering treatments at the onboard spa during your days at sea. No matter the weather, there is always a sight to behold and adventure to enjoy during a Quark Expeditions voyage.

Penguins, Please! Visit the website found on the back cover and enter OFFER M24993 for remote control.