Antarctica with a flight through the Drake Passage

8
days
Season 2025-2027
13 795 USD

Duration: 8 days/7 nights 
Cruise Itinerary: Punta Arenas, Chile - Flight to King George Island and embarkation - Antarctic Peninsula - King George Island - Flight back to Punta Arenas, Chile
The cost per person is from $13,795 on the "Ocean Nova" and from $15,995 on the "Magellan Explorer."

Antarctica with a Flight Over the Drake Passage!
Cruise dates for the 2025-2027 season
Vessel MAGELLAN EXPLORER 2025: 19.01, 31.01, 05.02, 10.02, 15.02, 20.02, 25.02, 02.03, 21.11, 26.11, 01.12, 06.12, 11.12, 16.12, 21.12. 26.12, 31.12
Vessel MAGELLAN EXPLORER 2026: 05.01, 10.01, 15.01, 20.01, 25.01, 06.02, 11.02, 16.02, 21.02, 26.02, 03.03, 20.11, 25.11, 30.11, 05.12, 10.12, 15.12, 20.12, 25.12*, 30.12*
Vessel MAGELLAN EXPLORER 2027: 04.01, 09.01, 14.01, 19.01, 24.01*, 29.01*, 03.02*, 08.02, 20.02, 25.02, 03.03

Vessel OCEAN NOVA 2025: 27.01, 01.02, 06.02, 11.02, 02.12, 07.12, 12.12, 17.12, 22.12, 27.12*
Vessel OCEAN NOVA 2026: 17.01, 22.01, 27.01, 01.02, 08.02, 13.02, 18.02

Vessel
 MAGELLAN DISCOVERER 2026: 22.12, 27.12*
Vessel MAGELLAN DISCOVERER 2027: 01.01, 06.01, 11.01, 16.01, 21.01, 26.01, 31.01, 12.02, 17.02, 22.02, 27.02 

The price depends on the cruise start date and may vary.
On the new expedition ship "Magellan Explorer" or the very comfortable and affordable "Ocean Nova"! You can reach Antarctica in just a few hours and spend the time saved on the journey exploring the treasures of the White Continent. The flight allows you to avoid long sea crossings in rough waters—perfect for travelers who suffer from seasickness.

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Unforgettable emotions
Flight to the heart of Antarctica
Comfortable vessels
Incredible nature
Landings by Zodiac boats
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Arrival in Punta Arenas, Chile, by 2:00 PM. Transfer to the hotel. 
In the afternoon, meet at Explorers House for a mandatory briefing with important information about your air-cruise and the rules for visiting Antarctica. 
In the evening, a welcome dinner awaits you with all the cruise participants.

Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. You then walk 2-km (1.25-miles), passing Chile’s Frei Station to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique expedition vessel.

Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales.
Each day disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program of educational presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests.
No journey is the same and flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team plans the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience every time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several sites that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment.
Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache Strait, and the Penola Strait.

Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night.
(Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).

After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight. 

Magellan Explorer is a modern expedition vessel custom-built for our Antarctic air-cruises. The ship was constructed in Chile to the latest Polar Code specifications and launched in 2019.
Magellan Explorer has seven categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins. All cabins except Porthole Cabins feature private balconies. 

The ship features a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, a spacious and stylish dining room, a well-stocked bar, a library, a meeting room, a gym, a sauna, and a medical clinic. The forward-facing observation deck leads to the ship ́s bow, which is accessible to guests to offer proximity to marine wildlife. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiacs.

Ocean Nova is a sturdy and nimble expedition vessel. This ship was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland. It has an ice-strengthened hull that is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica. Fully renovated in 2006, the ship has benefitted from annual upgrades and improvements since then.
The ship ́s outside cabins offer three categories of accommodation: dedicated Single Cabins, Twin Cabins, and Triple Cabins. 
In addition to a glass-enclosed observation lounge and a presentation room, Ocean Nova also has a spacious dining room, a bar, a library, a small gym, and an infirmary. The ship has a fleet of 7 Zodiacs.

We use three similar aircraft for flight operations: the BAE 146-200, the AVRO RJ 85, and the AVRO RJ 100. These aircraft were manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospacе. They are high-wing aircraft with short runway requirements, which make them particularly suited for this kind of destination. It is operated by Aerovías DAP, which has more than 25 years of experience flying in Patagonia and Antarctica. 
For an extra level of comfort, you can purchase Preferred Seats on your Antarctic flight. This option offers you a guaranteed aisle or window seat, priority boarding in Punta Arenas, and an amenities kit. Please note that due to the nature of the operation in Antarctica, priority boarding is not available on the return flight. Capacity is limited and the location of Preferred Seats varies depending on the aircraft type. 

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Accomodation
Cabin on the "OCEAN NOVA" ship
Porthole cabin on the "MAGELLAN EXPLORER"
Balcony cabin on the "MAGELLAN EXPLORER"
From 13 795 USD
From 15 995 USD
From 19 995 USD
From 17 795 USD
From 26 995 USD
From 26 995 USD
The price of the tour includes:
Hotel in Punta Arenas, overnight on BB
Flight PUQ - KGI
Daily Buffet Breakfast and Lunch on board. Daily served Dinner on board. Wine, beer, juice and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner.
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board
Loan of waterproof boots
All guided shore excursions
The price of the tour does NOT include:
Extra Hotel and Transfer Package
Personal Travel Insurance
Kayaking and Snowshoeing in Antarctica
Expedition Jacket and beverages purchased at the ship’s bar
Gratuities
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