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FAQ

What is included in the price of IE’s Antarctica travel package?

  • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast, as indicated in the itinerary
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
  • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.
  • All shore landings per the daily program.
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program.
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
  • Photographic Album on DVD, documenting the voyage.
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
  • A Quark Expeditions parka – yours to keep.
  • Coffee, tea, cocoa available around the clock.
  • Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader.
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
  • All luggage handling aboard ship.
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person

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Are visas required for travel to Antarctica?

No visas are required for U.S. or Canadian citizens to enter Argentina, where we will embark our expedition ship.

What kind of weather can you expect during your Antarctica adventure?

You will be traveling to coastal regions during the austral summer, when conditions are relatively mild. However, sunny conditions can swiftly shift to storms with very cold winds and snow flurries. Be prepared for rapid weather changes. Average daytime temperatures in mid season are between 25 and 35° Fahrenheit or -4 and +2 Celsius. Wind and weather conditions, can make it seem colder. Daytime temperatures frequently drop below freezing.

How likely are you to get seasick?

Everyone reacts differently to the rough water that could be encountered in the Drake Passage. We ask that all our guests consult their personal physicians and carry with them recommended preventative medication. Please do not be disappointed should you experience a smooth crossing. Not all Drake Passage crossings are rough.

Do you need to be in good shape to join IE’s Antarctica expedition cruise?
Because you are traveling to a remote area without access to sophisticated medical facilities, you should not join the expedition if you are suffering from a life threatening condition. Our expedition cruises require sufficient independent mobility to negotiate steep gangways. The terrain is rough in polar regions. If you have difficulty walking or need an assistance device to move about, our trips may not be for you.