Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 27/28

The most popular 8-day air-cruise itinerary to the Antarctic Peninsula. Fly over the Drake Passage for quick access to the White Continent, maximizing exploration time and minimizing sailing.


Fly and Cruise Antarctica
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Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Starts: Punta Arenas, Chile
Ends: Punta Arenas, Chile
Language: English speaking voyage


Included
Optional


Antarctica21 pioneered a new way to travel to Antarctica in 2003, offering a more comfortable and quicker alternative to the notoriously rough seas of the Drake Passage. This Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise is the most popular itinerary, designed for quick, intimate access to the White Continent. Your journey begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, allowing you to avoid storms and save valuable time for exploration. The air-cruise offers a comprehensive Antarctic experience, focusing on active exploration and high-quality hospitality.

Aboard one of the boutique expedition ships (Magellan Discoverer or Magellan Explorer), which welcome a maximum of 76 guests, you will enjoy direct access to remote areas and maximize your time ashore, as all guests can disembark simultaneously. The voyage includes sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales. Your journey is enriched by the A21Connect program, which offers engaging presentations, insightful interpretation in the field, and interactive workshops like Citizen Science programs, turning you into an active participant in Antarctic exploration.

Highlights:
Fly over the Drake Passage to King George Island, avoiding rough seas and maximizing time ashore.
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands with four days of Zodiac excursions and landings.
Enjoy an upscale, small-ship experience with a maximum of 76 guests, ensuring faster and smoother disembarkation.
Benefit from the A21Connect program, including educational lectures, photography workshops, and Citizen Science.
Cruise along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, observing abundant wildlife.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start of the air-cruise
Briefing and welcome dinner at Explorers House
Arrive in Punta Arenas and attend a mandatory safety and Antarctic guidelines briefing. You will also attend an information session and receive guidance on sizing for your expedition boots. Later, attend a welcome dinner at the Explorers House with your fellow travelers.

Day 2: Scheduled flight to Antarctica
Fly to King George Island and embarkation
Take the scheduled flight to King George Island. Upon arrival, you will board your boutique expedition vessel in Antarctica.

Days 3-6: Explore Antarctica
Sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs
Spend four days cruising between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Each day, you will disembark by Zodiac to explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. Enjoy an engaging program of educational presentations on board.

Day 7: Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
Return to Punta Arenas and hotel transfer
Return to King George Island and board the flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).

Day 8: End of the air-cruise
Departure
After breakfast, a transfer takes you to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.

Itinerary

Day 1: Start of the air-cruise
Briefing and welcome dinner at Explorers House
Arrive in Punta Arenas and attend a mandatory safety and Antarctic guidelines briefing. You will also attend an information session and receive guidance on sizing for your expedition boots. Later, attend a welcome dinner at the Explorers House with your fellow travelers.

Day 2: Scheduled flight to Antarctica
Fly to King George Island and embarkation
Take the scheduled flight to King George Island. Upon arrival, you will board your boutique expedition vessel in Antarctica.

Days 3-6: Explore Antarctica
Sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs
Spend four days cruising between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Each day, you will disembark by Zodiac to explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. Enjoy an engaging program of educational presentations on board.

Day 7: Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
Return to Punta Arenas and hotel transfer
Return to King George Island and board the flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).

Day 8: End of the air-cruise
Departure
After breakfast, a transfer takes you to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.


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INCLUSIONS

Ship cruise as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.
Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.
Antarctica21-exclusive group transfers airport/ hotel on Day 1 and last day of the expedition.
One night at the Cabo de Hornos hotel in Punta Arenas or similar with breakfast.
One night at the Cabo de Hornos hotel in Punta Arenas or similar with breakfast on the day of the scheduled return flight from Antarctica.
For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, enjoy special access to Explorers House where you will enjoy a welcome dinner on Day 1.
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.
Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board the ship, offering a variety of dishes.
Three-course dinner served daily on board the ship offering a choice between one of three main courses.
Access to exclusive content on the Antarctica21 app on board both vessels.
A voucher for premium internet access. Conditions apply.
Contingency Plan
IAATO passenger fee.

EXCLUSIONS

Accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary and the Contingency Plan corresponding to each voyage.
Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.
Beverages purchased at the ship's bar.
Personal travel and medical insurance.
Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
Gratuities.
Visas for Chile, Argentina and/or United Kingdom (for South Georgia), passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.
Application for required entry permit to South Georgia (for the Antarctica & South Georgia air-cruise).
Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board.
Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board the ship throughout the expedition.
All guided shore excursions.
Lectures and entertainment on board.
Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
Loan of waterproof boots.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.


Dates & Rates


Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 20 Nov 2027 - 27 Nov 2027 (4557)
Triple Suite
$17,995
Porthole
$15,995
Veranda Cabins
$19,995
Deluxe Veranda
$21,995
Suite
$24,995
Penthouse Suite
$26,995
Single
$26,995
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 25 Nov 2027 - 02 Dec 2027 (4558)
Triple Suite
$17,995
Porthole
$15,995
Veranda Cabins
$19,995
Deluxe Veranda
$21,995
Suite
$24,995
Penthouse Suite
$26,995
Single
$26,995
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 27 Nov 2027 - 04 Dec 2027 (4538)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 30 Nov 2027 - 07 Dec 2027 (4559)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 02 Dec 2027 - 09 Dec 2027 (4539)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 05 Dec 2027 - 12 Dec 2027 (4560)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 07 Dec 2027 - 14 Dec 2027 (4540)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 10 Dec 2027 - 17 Dec 2027 (4561)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 12 Dec 2027 - 19 Dec 2027 (4541)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 15 Dec 2027 - 22 Dec 2027 (4562)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 17 Dec 2027 - 24 Dec 2027 (4542)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 20 Dec 2027 - 27 Dec 2027 (4563)
Triple Suite
$22,495
Porthole
$19,995
Veranda Cabins
$24,995
Deluxe Veranda
$26,995
Suite
$30,795
Penthouse Suite
$32,395
Single
$32,395
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 22 Dec 2027 - 29 Dec 2027 (4543)
Triple Veranda Suite
$24,795
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$29,795
Family Veranda Suite
$29,795
Grand Veranda Suite
$35,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$35,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 25 Dec 2027 - 01 Jan 2028 (4564)
Triple Suite
$22,495
Porthole
$19,995
Veranda Cabins
$24,995
Deluxe Veranda
$26,995
Suite
$30,795
Penthouse Suite
$32,395
Single
$32,395
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 27 Dec 2027 - 03 Jan 2028 (4544)
Triple Veranda Suite
$24,795
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$29,795
Family Veranda Suite
$29,795
Grand Veranda Suite
$35,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$35,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 30 Dec 2027 - 06 Jan 2028 (4565)
Triple Suite
$22,495
Porthole
$19,995
Veranda Cabins
$24,995
Deluxe Veranda
$26,995
Suite
$30,795
Penthouse Suite
$32,395
Single
$32,395
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 01 Jan 2028 - 08 Jan 2028 (4545)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 04 Jan 2028 - 11 Jan 2028 (4566)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 06 Jan 2028 - 13 Jan 2028 (4546)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 13 Jan 2028 - 20 Jan 2028 (4547)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 16 Jan 2028 - 23 Jan 2028 (4568)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 18 Jan 2028 - 25 Jan 2028 (4548)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 21 Jan 2028 - 28 Jan 2028 (4569)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 23 Jan 2028 - 30 Jan 2028 (4549)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 26 Jan 2028 - 02 Feb 2028 (4570)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 28 Jan 2028 - 04 Feb 2028 (4550)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 31 Jan 2028 - 07 Feb 2028 (4571)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 02 Feb 2028 - 09 Feb 2028 (4551)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 05 Feb 2028 - 12 Feb 2028 (4572)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 10 Feb 2028 - 17 Feb 2028 (4573)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 14 Feb 2028 - 21 Feb 2028 (4552)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 19 Feb 2028 - 26 Feb 2028 (4553)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 22 Feb 2028 - 29 Feb 2028 (4574)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 24 Feb 2028 - 02 Mar 2028 (4554)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 27 Feb 2028 - 05 Mar 2028 (4575)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 29 Feb 2028 - 07 Mar 2028 (4555)
Triple Veranda Suite
$22,995
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$27,995
Family Veranda Suite
$27,995
Grand Veranda Suite
$33,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$33,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 03 Mar 2028 - 10 Mar 2028 (4576)
Triple Suite
$17,995
Porthole
$15,995
Veranda Cabins
$19,995
Deluxe Veranda
$21,995
Suite
$24,995
Penthouse Suite
$26,995
Single
$26,995
Ship: Magellan Discoverer | Date: 05 Mar 2028 - 07 Mar 2028 (4556)
Triple Veranda Suite
$19,495
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
$23,795
Family Veranda Suite
$23,795
Grand Veranda Suite
$28,795
Single Veranda Cabin
$28,795
Ship: Magellan Explorer | Date: 11 Nov 2028 - 18 Jan 2028 (4567)
Triple Suite
$20,995
Porthole
$18,995
Veranda Cabins
$23,495
Deluxe Veranda
$25,495
Suite
$28,995
Penthouse Suite
$30,495
Single
$30,495

* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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