The Polar Travel Company

An intimate 9-day fly-cruise to Antarctica's summer wilderness. Sail across the Drake Passage one way, fly back, and maximize time exploring the vibrant wildlife and polar frontier.

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Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Puerto Natales, Chile
Language: English Speaking Voyage

This is a "Micro Cruise" limited to 42 guests. It is a fly-and-cruise expedition that allows guests to experience the Drake Passage once, sailing one way and flying the other. The charter flight is aboard a British Aerospace 146. The itinerary is open-ended and highly flexible.

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Experience summer in Antarctica on this unique Fly-Cruise, where the continent is in full bloom and life bursts with activity. This 9-day expedition offers the freedom to experience Antarctica your way: sailing across the legendary Drake Passage one way and flying back from King George Island, maximizing your time for exploration. As you reach the peninsula, you'll witness Antarctica bursting with life and light. Penguin colonies bustle with parents feeding their young chicks, seals rest on ice floes, and whales breach in the krill-rich waters.

This intimate "Micro Cruise," limited to just 42 guests, ensures a genuine exploratory journey, venturing where larger ships cannot. You will navigate narrow channels such as the Gerlache Strait and the Lemaire Channel, reaching wildlife-rich sites like Paradise Bay. The endless hours of ethereal light illuminate sculpted icebergs and snowy peaks, creating an epic stage for one of the greatest adventures on Earth, perfect for photography and wildlife encounters.

Highlights:
Sail the legendary Drake Passage one way and fly the other, maximizing exploration time.
Witness penguin rookeries in full swing, with parents feeding their young chicks.
See whales�humpbacks, minkes, and orcas�breaching in the krill-rich waters.
Explore iconic Antarctic locations like Deception Island, Cuverville Island, and the Gerlache Strait.
Enjoy an intimate, flexible journey with only 42 guests aboard an ice-strengthened ship.

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Day 1: Embarkation in Ushuaia, Argentina
Sailing the Beagle Channel
Our expedition team will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to the ship. After transiting the Beagle Channel, you�ll begin your crossing of the Drake Passage.

Days 2-3: At Sea � Drake Passage
Expert-led talks and wildlife spotting
You�ll cross the Drake Passage, enjoying expert-led lectures, workshops, and wildlife spotting from the deck. By the end of Day 3, the first sighting of icebergs and snow-capped peaks will signal your arrival at the South Shetland Islands.

Days 4-7: Dramatic coastlines and penguin colonies
Exploring Antarctica's raw and untouched beauty
The core of the journey unfolds over four days as you explore the Antarctic Peninsula, with a blend of landings, Zodiac cruises, and adventurous activities. Highlights include gliding through narrow channels, visiting remote islands, and spotting seals, whales, and calving glaciers.

Day 8: Fly back to Puerto Natales from King George Island, Antarctica
Disembarkation and charter flight to Chile
On the final day, we hope to disembark at King George Island and take a charter flight back to Puerto Natales. There, you�ll stay at our very comfortable lodge, where you can relax and reflect on your extraordinary Antarctic experiences.

Day 9: Enjoy your last day in Puerto Natales, Chile
Conclusion of the voyage
Your voyage concludes in Puerto Natales. For those continuing their adventure, there�s the opportunity to join our Torres del Paine extension package, including optional hiking or horseback riding.