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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Antarctica Express Air Cruise

From USD $4,995

Description

Our Antarctica Express Air-Cruise was designed for travelers looking for a quick and affordable visit to the White Continent. This expedition offers you the chance to visit Cape Horn, cruise the Drake Passage, land in Antarctica, and fly back.

Trip Name
Antarctica Express Air Cruise
Days
6
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Length: 90.7 m - 298 ft. Passenger Capacity: 100 (only 69 passengers for Air-Cruise operations) Built: 2018 MV Magellan Explorer features 50 passenger suites and cabins in five categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins. The cabins are very spacious, ranging in size from 40 m2 (440 sq. ft.) to 20 m2 (220 sq. ft.). All double cabins have two twin beds that can be configured as one queen-size bed, offering great flexibility to our guests. 42 cabins feature a large window and a private balcony, while 8 cabins feature a porthole. All cabins feature a private bathroom and a sitting area. Public areas include a large, forward-facing observation lounge, an observation deck, a dining room that accommodates all guests and expedition staff in a single sitting, two meeting rooms, a gift shop, a protected outdoor barbecue area, a gym, and a sauna. The bow of the ship is accessible to guests to offer expansive views during exploration. Optional adventure activities, such as kayaking and snowshoeing, are available. Specific measures have been taken to minimize MV Magellan Explorer’s carbon footprint, including state-of-the-art engines that meet MARPOL’s stringent Tier III emission standards. To minimize fuel consumption, a waste heat recovery system recycles the heat produced by the ship’s engines and repurposes it to power the ship’s heating system and to warm the water used on board.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, at the pier. Board your ship in the afternoon and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Explore the surroundings before setting sail to Cape Horn.
Day 2 - Day 2: Cape Horn and Drake Passage
 After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, you awake in full view of legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous and rarely visited island. Back on board, set sail towards Antarctica and cross the famous passage named in honor of Sir Francis Drake, the great 16th-century British explorer.
Day 3 - Days 3: Drake Passage
 As you sail through the Drake Passage en route to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the lounge or the outside decks. You may spot magnificent seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales on their way south to Antarctica.
Day 4 - Day 4: Drake Passage and Antarctica
After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the environment changes noticeably. Keep your camera ready, as this is the time to watch for the first icebergs and the first sight of Antarctic land. Reaching the South Shetland Islands, sail in ice-filled bays, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales. Board a Zodiac for your first memorable shore visit to a penguin colony. Exploration will continue well into the evening taking advantage of the long Antarctic daylight.
Day 5 - Day 5: Antarctica and scheduled return flight
 Upon reaching King George Island, disembark at Fildes Bay. A 2-km (1.25-mile) walk takes you through Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station to the aircraft. Bid farewell to Antarctica as you board 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).
Day 6 - Day 6: End of the Air-Cruise
 After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.
Day 7 - Please Note:
Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned program. However, with this type of adventurous travel to Antarctica, changes to the itinerary may occur due to severe and unpredictable weather. We need to emphasize the fact that weather conditions are unpredictable and that safety is always the paramount concern on any Antarctic voyage.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
14-01-202519-01-2025USD $4,995Triple Cabin
14-01-202519-01-2025USD $5,995Twin Cabin
14-01-202519-01-2025USD $6,995Single Cabin
18-11-202523-11-2025USD $5,995Triple Suite
18-11-202523-11-2025USD $6,795Porthole Cabin
18-11-202523-11-2025USD $7,495Veranda Cabin
18-11-202523-11-2025USD $7,795Deluxe Veranda Cabin
18-11-202523-11-2025USD $8,595Suite
18-11-202523-11-2025USD $8,995Single Cabin
18-11-202523-11-2025USD $8,995PH Suite
29-11-202504-12-2025USD $4,995Triple Cabin
29-11-202504-12-2025USD $5,995Twin Cabin
29-11-202504-12-2025USD $6,995Single Cabin
14-01-202619-01-2026USD $4,995Triple Cabin
14-01-202619-01-2026USD $5,995Twin Cabin
14-01-202619-01-2026USD $6,995Single Cabin

Inclusions

    • Enjoy a day in Antarctica exploring the landscape.
    • Enjoy the privilege of seeing penguins, whales, seals, and many species of antarctic birds in their native habitat.
    • Enjoy a day exploring Antarctica on a Zodiac boat on our most affordable air-cruise.
    • Fly from Antarctica back to Punta Arenas, Chile, and avoid one crossing of the Drake Passage.
    • Visit legendary Cape Horn during your Antarctica Express Air-Cruise.

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