Antarctica Express Air-Cruise
Highlights
- Bypass the Drake Passage by air, saving time and ensuring a smoother, faster route to your Antarctic adventure.
- Set foot on the fabled Cape Horn, a windswept landmark once feared by sailors, now a bucket-list icon of exploration.
- Land among penguins and icebergs in the South Shetlands, soaking in surreal polar beauty under endless summer daylight.
Embark on the Antarctica Express Air-Cruise, a swift yet spectacular adventure designed for travelers eager to experience the wonders of the White Continent in less time. Beginning in Ushuaia, you’ll sail along the scenic Beagle Channel toward Puerto Williams—the world’s southernmost town—before setting course for the legendary Cape Horn, where few have ever set foot.
From there, your ship crosses the Drake Passage, a storied stretch once braved by history’s greatest explorers. Keep watch for seabirds and whales accompanying your voyage south before the first glimpses of icebergs signal your arrival in Antarctica. As you reach the South Shetland Islands, you’ll board a Zodiac to come face to face with bustling penguin colonies, lounging seals, and towering glaciers under the ethereal glow of the Antarctic summer light.
Your adventure concludes with a scenic flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas—skipping the lengthy return across the Drake and making this journey the most efficient gateway to the 7th Continent. Perfect for time-conscious adventurers, first-time polar travelers, and dreamers seeking to stand at the edge of the world, this express voyage promises the essence of Antarctica—raw, breathtaking, and unforgettable.
About the Antarctica Express Air-Cruise
Embark on the Antarctica Express Air-Cruise, a swift yet spectacular adventure designed for travelers eager to experience the wonders of the White Continent in less time. Beginning in Ushuaia, you’ll sail along the scenic Beagle Channel toward Puerto Williams—the world’s southernmost town—before setting course for the legendary Cape Horn, where few have ever set foot.
From there, your ship crosses the Drake Passage, a storied stretch once braved by history’s greatest explorers. Keep watch for seabirds and whales accompanying your voyage south before the first glimpses of icebergs signal your arrival in Antarctica. As you reach the South Shetland Islands, you’ll board a Zodiac to come face to face with bustling penguin colonies, lounging seals, and towering glaciers under the ethereal glow of the Antarctic summer light.
Your adventure concludes with a scenic flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas—skipping the lengthy return across the Drake and making this journey the most efficient gateway to the 7th Continent. Perfect for time-conscious adventurers, first-time polar travelers, and dreamers seeking to stand at the edge of the world, this express voyage promises the essence of Antarctica—raw, breathtaking, and unforgettable.
Itinerary
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.
Cape Horn and Drake Passage
Drake Passage
Drake Passage and Antarctica
Antarctica and scheduled return flight
End of the Air-Cruise
What's Included
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Exclusive group transfers airport/ hotel on the day of the scheduled return flight from Antarctica, and exclusive group transfers hotel/airport on the last day of the air-cruise.
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Flight back to Punta Arenas from King George Island
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Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board the ship offering a wide choice of dishes.
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Dinner served daily on board the ship offering a choice between one of three main courses.
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Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board.
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Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board the ship throughout the expedition.
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All guided shore excursions.
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Lectures and entertainment on board.
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Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
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Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica.
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IAATO passenger fee.
What's Excluded
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Mandatory travel insurance.
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Accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary. Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.
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Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
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Internet connection on board the ship.
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Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
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Gratuities.
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Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.
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