A single penguin stands on rocky ground overlooking a bay filled with large blue icebergs and snow-covered mountains.
A single penguin stands on rocky ground overlooking a bay filled with large blue icebergs and snow-covered mountains.
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Sail / Fly

Inaugural Air-Cruise

An epic air-cruise from Cape Froward to Antarctica, linking Patagonia's fjords with icy South Shetland wonders—by land and sea.
Starting at:
Per Person
USD$ 16,995
Length
10 Days
Embark
Punta Arenas
Disembark
Punta Arenas
Starting at:
Per Person
USD$ 16,995

Highlights

  • Cruise Chile’s Glacier Alley and Strait of Magellan, passing glaciers, penguins, and Peale’s dolphins along the dramatic route.
  • Skip rough seas—fly over the Drake Passage for a smooth, scenic arrival and more time to explore Antarctica's wonders.
  • Cruise by Zodiac through icy fjords and giant icebergs—each Antarctic landing unveils a stunning frozen world.

This exceptional 10-day air-cruise begins in the southern reaches of Patagonia, launching from Punta Arenas and cruising through the wildlife-rich Strait of Magellan and Glacier Alley—an awe-inspiring stretch of Southern Patagonia flanked by colossal glaciers and frequented by Peale’s dolphins, seabirds, and Magellanic penguins. After a short stop in Ushuaia, you’ll traverse the legendary Beagle Channel en route to Antarctica.

By flying over the notoriously turbulent Drake Passage, you’ll maximize your time in the icy wilderness, reaching the South Shetland Islands ready to explore. Once in Antarctic waters, your days unfold in thrilling fashion: navigating by Zodiac among towering icebergs and visiting ever-changing landing sites along the western Antarctic Peninsula. Guided by expert naturalists and polar specialists, you may encounter penguin colonies, seals hauled out on ice floes, and perhaps even whales breaking the surface in the krill-rich fjords.

This voyage is a gateway to Earth’s final frontier—a surreal realm of silence, scale, and splendor that few ever reach. Whether witnessing a glacier calve with thunderous force or walking where early explorers once tread, you’ll be swept up in the majesty of the moment. Ideal for travelers short on time but long on curiosity and spirit, this air-cruise rewards you with an extraordinary mix of scenery, wildlife, and emotional impact—leaving you forever changed by the sheer wonder of the polar world.

Itinerary Day to Day

Day 1

Start of the air-cruise

Your journey begins in Punta Arenas, Chile. . Sail along the Strait of Magellan towards Cape Froward, the southernmost tip of the American landmass, and continue south. These areas are home to Magellanic penguins, cormorants and other seabirds.

Punta Arenas
Embarkation Point
Day 2

Explore Southern Patagonia

Day 3

Beagle Channel

Days 4-5

Drake Passage

Days 6-8

Explore Antarctica

Day 9

Scheduled return flight from Antarctica

Day 10

End of the air-cruise

Route Map

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December 15 - Dec 24, 2026
Punta Arenas, Chile
USD$ 16,995 - USD$ 18,995

Extra Activities

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Sea Kayaking

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Hiking & Snowshoeing

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What's Included

  • Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
  • Group transfers in Punta Arenas, between the hotel and airport, as described in the itinerary description.
  • Cruise on board Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Antarctica, and in the Antarctic Peninsula.
  • One hotel night stay with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel on Day 9 of this expedition, day of the scheduled return flight from Antarctica.
  • Flight back from King George Island to Punta Arenas, Chile, as indicated in the itinerary description of this program.
  • Guided shore landings and Zodiac excursions in Tierra del Fuego and Antarctica, as well as lectures and entertainment on board your boutique vessel.
  • Daily buffet breakfast and lunch, and à la carte dinner, as well as wine, beer, juice, soft drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board the ship.
  • Contingency plan, loan of waterproof boots for landings in Antarctica, and IAATO passenger fee.
  • Special access to Explorers House for guests in Punta Arenas.

What's Excluded

  • International flight.
  • Mandatory travel insurance.
  • Accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary.
  • Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
  • Internet connection on board the ship.
  • Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
  • Gratuities.
  • Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.
  • Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program.

OFERTA EXCLUSIVA: Obtén 40% de descuento en Cruceros de 23 días por las Malvinas, Georgias del Sur y la Península Antártica

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