Earth's Wildest Realms: Antartica & the Amazon

Tour Departure: Mar 05, 2027

Oceania Insignia
Rio De JaneiroMiami

Package Code: QUA53946

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SAVE up to $11,450* per stateroom!
Balcony $32,199*

Highlights

Experience two of the planet’s most extraordinary frontiers in one seamless journey. Begin with 11 days in Antarctica on Quark Expeditions’ Antarctic Marine Mammals: The World of Whales & Seals itinerary. Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands while engaging in citizen science alongside experts from the renowned Friedlaender Lab and Happywhale. Spot humpback, minke, and fin whales, observe seals in their natural habitat, and contribute to global conservation efforts at the onboard Science Hub. After your polar adventure, return to Buenos Aires for 2 nights, then fly to Rio de Janeiro for 2 nights before boarding Oceania’s Insignia for the Amazonian Spirit cruise. Sail from Rio to Miami, journeying deep into the Amazon River, then indulge in Caribbean escapes with stops at Barbados, Antigua, and St. Thomas before concluding in vibrant Miami. From icy wilderness to lush rainforests, this 35-night expedition is a once-in-a-lifetime odyssey through Earth’s wildest realms.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 - 11: 10 Nights | Antarctica | Quark Expeditions : World Voyager

    Fri 5 Mar 2027 - Mon 15 Mar 2027 | 10 Nights

  2. Day 11 - 21: Quark Transfer Package

    Mon 15 Mar 2027 - Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 10 Nights

  3. Day 11 - 13: 2 Nights Accommodation in Buenos Aires

    Mon 15 Mar 2027 - Wed 17 Mar 2027 | 2 Nights

  4. Day 13: Flight from Buenos Aires to Rio De Janeiro

    Wed 17 Mar 2027

  5. Day 13 - 15: 2 Nights Accommodation in Rio De Janeiro

    Wed 17 Mar 2027 - Fri 19 Mar 2027 | 2 Nights

  6. Day 15: Rio De Janeiro

    Fri 19 Mar 2027 | Depart 4:00 PM

  7. Day 2: At Sea

    Sat 6 Mar 2027

  8. Day 3: At Sea

    Sun 7 Mar 2027

  9. Day 4: At Sea

    Mon 8 Mar 2027

  10. Day 5: At Sea

    Tue 9 Mar 2027

  11. Day 6: At Sea

    Wed 10 Mar 2027

  12. Day 7: Cruising The Amazon River

    Thu 11 Mar 2027

  13. Day 8: Alter Do Chao (Amazon River)

    Fri 12 Mar 2027 | 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  14. Day 9: Boca Da Valeria (Amazon River)

    Sat 13 Mar 2027 | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  15. Day 10: Manaus (Amazon River)

    Sun 14 Mar 2027 | Arrive 9:00 AM

  16. Day 11: Manaus (Amazon River)

    Mon 15 Mar 2027 | Depart 6:00 PM

  17. Day 12: Parintins (Amazon River)

    Tue 16 Mar 2027 | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  18. Day 13: Santarem (Amazon River)

    Wed 17 Mar 2027 | 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  19. Day 14: Cruising The Amazon River

    Thu 18 Mar 2027

  20. Day 15: At Sea

    Fri 19 Mar 2027

  21. Day 16: At Sea

    Sat 20 Mar 2027

  22. Day 17: Bridgetown

    Sun 21 Mar 2027 | 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  23. Day 18: St. John's

    Mon 22 Mar 2027 | 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  24. Day 19: Charlotte Amalie

    Tue 23 Mar 2027 | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  25. Day 20: At Sea

    Wed 24 Mar 2027

  26. Day 21: At Sea

    Thu 25 Mar 2027

  27. Day 22: Miami

    Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Arrive 7:00 AM

Ports of Call may vary by departure date and subject to weather and other conditions.

Policies

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 20 Nov 2025 and are per adult in AUD, based on Infinity Suite aboard Quark’s World Voyager and Verdana category B2 aboard Oceania Insignia, twin share. Savings are per stateroom compared to booking each component separately. All savings are included in the advertised price. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency even after the deposit is paid. Agents may charge service fees or fees for card payments which vary. Cancellation penalties and conditions apply. ‡ Strict luggage limit of 50 lbs. (23 kg) checked luggage and 18 lbs. (8kg) cabin baggage on each flight, subject to change if Quark experience any aircraft change. #Wi-Fi service is available for one device at a time per guest and includes basic internet browsing, email, messaging, social media posting, and voice applications. World Explorer guests will receive a complimentary 1GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access, additional data may be purchased onboard. +If the specified hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be substituted. Local taxes and resort fees may be collected on arrival at each hotel. Hotels and private transfers fall outside the system date range; all prices remain subject to confirmation. †International one-way economy flight from Buenos Aires EZE to Rio De Janeiro GIG included in the total package price. Departures from select alternate cities and carriers are offered, subject to varying price & availability, call or click continue for more pricing options. Package dates do not account for additional days that may be required to accommodate flying time. All airfares are subject to change / increase / withdrawal without notice by the airline(s) until paid in full and tickets issued. Please check that the flight itinerary dates, times & cities are correct – please note that airline itineraries use 24-hour time. Changes in air pricing and requested upgrades may require additional deposits. Fees apply for changes made after the tickets have been issued. Flight schedules are subject to change without notice, and we recommend checking your flight times with the airline at least 72 hours prior to travel. Claims for costs incurred as a result of schedule changes must be made directly to the airline concerned. Some low-cost carriers have additional charges not included in the air ticket cost for luggage (particularly US domestic flights). These costs are beyond our control and cannot be pre-paid to us as ticketing agents for the airline. Many airline carriers now charge for all baggage, meals and inflight entertainment on international flights. These fees and charges cannot be collected by the agent in advance. Each carrier and route has variations on prices and requirements. Please ask your travel consultant for a breakdown of applicable `pay direct` fees applicable to your booking or check with the airline by managing the booking online via the airline’s website. We recommend contacting the airlines directly for your seating and special meal requests to ensure that the airline has accurately noted your requirements. Airlines will often advise seat numbers but will not guarantee your seating until final boarding. Passengers are responsible for reconfirming all flights 72 hours prior to flight departure times. Flights will only be confirmed approximately 300 days prior to your departure date due to airline booking restrictions. If your booking is outside this timeframe confirmation will include the provisional flight date and routing. A member of our air team will be in contact with you once the booking window opens to discuss your preferred flight options before ticketing. Please note that flights may not operate daily or directly to your destination. Departures or arrivals may be one day before or one day after the itinerary date. Flights must be taken in the order listed on your ticket. Missing any flight segment will result in the automatic cancellation of all subsequent flights by the airline. If you wish to extend your holiday, visit additional cities, or choose a preferred airline, our team will do their best to assist with your request once flights are available in the booking window. Flight variations may incur a $150 AUD fee per person, plus applicable fare or tax differences. These will be advised at the time of your flight selection. Your World Included™ amenities are per stateroom, subject to change. ±Amenity choices are complimentary wine & beer by the glass during lunch and dinner hours or shore excursion credit of $300 USD per person. The chosen amenity is applied to the 1st & 2nd guests. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same amenity. All excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. Any unused shore excursion credit can be used as shipboard credit on the same voyage or will otherwise be lost upon debarkation. #Unlimited Wi-Fi does not include streaming and includes a login for the first two devices per stateroom, twin share. ≅Gratuities are included for stateroom attendants, butlers and waitstaff. ⊥Free launderettes included along with laundry services and pressing for Concierge and Suite levels. Valid for new bookings only. This offer is valid until 24 Dec 2025, unless sold out prior. Offer subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Quark Expeditions, Oceania Cruises & Cruiseco booking terms and conditions apply, see websites for details.

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Tour Departure: Mar 05, 2027

Oceania Insignia
Rio De JaneiroMiami
Fri 5 Mar 2027Fri 9 Apr 2027

Package Code: QUA53946

Inclusions:

  • 11 day Quark Expeditions cruise tour
    • 1 night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires, including breakfast
    • Shared transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
    • Charter flights‡ from Buenos Aires Domestic airport to Ushuaia and returning to Buenos Aires International Airport
    • 9 night cruise from Buenos Aires return aboard World Voyager
    • All premium dining onboard
    • Complimentary beer, standard wine, spirits and cocktails during bar service and dinner aboard
    • Shore landings and Zodiac Excursions
    • Experienced Expedition guides and guest speakers
    • An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi#
    • Shared transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship
  • Private transfer from airport to hotel
  • 2 nights at Buenos Aires Marriott or similar+, including breakfast
  • Private transfer from hotel to airport
  • One-way full-service flights† from from Buenos Aires to Rio De Janeiro
  • Private transfer from airport to hotel
  • 2 nights at Janeiro Hotel or similar+, including breakfast
  • 21 night Oceania cruise from Rio De Janeiro to Miami aboard Oceania Insignia
    • Main meals and entertainment on board
    • Your World Included™
      • Choice of Amenity: Complimentary Wine & Beer or Shore Excursion Credit±
      • Gourmet specialty dining
      • Unlimited Wi-Fi#
      • Shipboard gratuities
      • Complimentary specialty coffee & tea, soda, juice, smoothies, gourmet ice cream and still & sparkling vero water
      • Group fitness classes
      • Laundry services
  • Port charges, government fees and air taxes