Antarctica
Fly and Cruise Antarctica
Antarctica
Antarctica
Skip the Drake Passage on your way to Antarctica by flying directly to the White Continent. Explore jaw-dropping ice landscapes and wildlife before returning by sailing through the legendary waters of the Drake.
Duration: 9 days / 7 nights on board.
Starts: Punta Arenas, Chile
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: English speaking voyage
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
Charter Flights More info about this activity
In departures with charter flights, part of the air transport segment is covered by the operation of the trip as part of the itinerary.
Check in the inclusions and exclusions of the program which air sections are included in your itinerary.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Citizen Science More info about this activity
There’s important work being done every day, at some of the most renowned climate research facilities around the world, to record and study the incredible changes happening in remote places like Antarctica and th Arctic. As you might imagine, gathering critical on-site data on a regular basis would be a virtually impossible task for these groups. So we do it for them, in partnership with different research facilities.
If you’d like to get a first-hand look at how climate change is impacting our birds, sea life, glaciers, oceans, and weather patterns, and help scientists better understand our evolving planet, you’re welcome to join our Citizen Science program. And don’t let the word “science” scare you. We make it informative, interactive, and fun.
Snow Shoeing More info about this activity
This popular alpine activity is easy to learn. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to try. All training is provided and our team of guides will have you trained and ready to go in no more than half an hour.
Participants should be confident in their footing and have an average level of fitness – outings may be up to three hours in duration. Those who enjoy hiking trails or taking long walks at home will possess enough fitness to enjoy this activity. As with any other activity, you will get more enjoyment out of it with some preparation in advance, such as long walks with uphill sections or bike riding.
In Antarctica, the longest hike can be 2-3 hours long, while in the Arctic it can be a full day tour.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
Kayaking More info about this activity
The experience of sea kayaking in the humbling wilderness of Antarctica or the Arctic is guaranteed to stir your soul.
Sea kayaking is one of the highlights for any Polar Traveller, providing ice and weather conditions are assessed as safe by your Expedition Team.
This activity requires previous kayaking experience.
This unique expedition offers a perfect blend of efficiency and adventure by flying over the Drake Passage to Antarctica and returning by sea. The journey begins in Punta Arenas with a private flight that places you directly in the heart of the White Continent, bypassing the initial unpredictable waters. Aboard the Ocean Nova, you will explore picturesque channels surrounded by glaciers and sculpted icebergs, where the silence and scale of the landscape will take your breath away. Guided by experts, you will immerse yourself in a world where wild nature dictates the pace of each day.
Throughout the voyage, you will have close encounters with penguin colonies, whales, and seals in their natural habitat, using Zodiacs, kayaks, or snowshoes for immersive exploration. You can participate in citizen science programs to document this fragile ecosystem and visit historic sites that tell the bold story of polar exploration. The journey culminates with a sailing crossing of the legendary Drake Passage, allowing you to add this milestone to your logbook before disembarking in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, completing an unmatched Antarctic experience.
Highlights:
Private flight over the Drake Passage for direct and comfortable access to Antarctica.
In-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula via Zodiac, kayak, and snowshoeing.
Sightings of various penguin species, whales, and seals in pristine environments.
Visit to the South Shetland Islands and their unique volcanic geological landscapes.
Sailing back through the mythical Drake Passage towards Ushuaia.
Day 1: Welcome to Patagonia!
Preparations in Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile’s gateway to Antarctica. After check-in, meet the Expedition Team for parka and boot fitting, gear biosecurity, and briefings on responsible exploration. The day ends with a welcome dinner featuring Patagonian delicacies.
Day 2: All Aboard for Antarctica!
Flying over the Drake
Transfer to the airport for a chartered flight across the Drake Passage to King George Island. Upon landing, the team will assist you aboard Ocean Nova. After safety drills, toast the start of the voyage as we sail south among the first icebergs.
Days 3–5: Immersive Antarctica
Ice, silence, and wildlife
Maneuver through majestic channels shared by icebergs and glaciers. Explore via Zodiac, kayak, or snowshoe, taking in the scale of the landscape. Participate in Citizen Science and visit penguin colonies and historic landing sites along the coast.
Day 6: South Shetland Islands
Volcanic geology and rookeries
Spend the final day in Antarctica exploring these islands created by volcanic activity. Expect a display of Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and look for elephant and fur seals on the shoreline, with whales often spotted offshore.
Days 7–8: Drake Passage
Crossing the Antarctic Convergence
Sail northward across the legendary Drake Passage. Join Polar Experts for lectures on history and ecology. Keep binoculars handy to identify seabirds as we cross the Antarctic Convergence and temperatures begin to rise.
Day 9: Ushuaia, Argentina – Disembarkation
Arrival at the end of the world
Morning arrival in Ushuaia, the southernmost city on Earth. After a final breakfast and farewell to the Expedition Team, disembark to begin your journey home or continue your adventures in Argentine Patagonia.
Day 1: Welcome to Patagonia!
Preparations in Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile’s gateway to Antarctica. After check-in, meet the Expedition Team for parka and boot fitting, gear biosecurity, and briefings on responsible exploration. The day ends with a welcome dinner featuring Patagonian delicacies.
Day 2: All Aboard for Antarctica!
Flying over the Drake
Transfer to the airport for a chartered flight across the Drake Passage to King George Island. Upon landing, the team will assist you aboard Ocean Nova. After safety drills, toast the start of the voyage as we sail south among the first icebergs.
Days 3–5: Immersive Antarctica
Ice, silence, and wildlife
Maneuver through majestic channels shared by icebergs and glaciers. Explore via Zodiac, kayak, or snowshoe, taking in the scale of the landscape. Participate in Citizen Science and visit penguin colonies and historic landing sites along the coast.
Day 6: South Shetland Islands
Volcanic geology and rookeries
Spend the final day in Antarctica exploring these islands created by volcanic activity. Expect a display of Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and look for elephant and fur seals on the shoreline, with whales often spotted offshore.
Days 7–8: Drake Passage
Crossing the Antarctic Convergence
Sail northward across the legendary Drake Passage. Join Polar Experts for lectures on history and ecology. Keep binoculars handy to identify seabirds as we cross the Antarctic Convergence and temperatures begin to rise.
Day 9: Ushuaia, Argentina – Disembarkation
Arrival at the end of the world
Morning arrival in Ushuaia, the southernmost city on Earth. After a final breakfast and farewell to the Expedition Team, disembark to begin your journey home or continue your adventures in Argentine Patagonia.
INCLUSIONS
Included Aboard All Ships
Prior to Embarkation
One pre-voyage hotel night with breakfast in Punta Arenas
Transfer from group hotel to the airport for embarkation
On Board
Shipboard accommodations and meals
“Welcome” and “Farewell” receptions with sparkling wine and snacks
Complimentary house wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner (selected labels and brands. Wine excluded at lunch)
Coffee/Tea/Cocoa 24 hours a day
500MB WiFi card for use on your personal devices
Expedition jacket for use during the voyage
Fleece-lined down jacket (yours to keep)
A pair of loaner boots for use during the voyage
All scheduled landings and excursions
Snowshoes for use during landings (subject to availability)
Our Citizen Science program: participation in a variety of scientific activities that support important research projects
Photography Coach available throughout the voyage
Participation in the Polar Plunge
Access to our onboard medical clinics with certified emergency MD
Access to our onboard fitness centers
All port and landing fees
Digital Voyage Log
Post Disembarkation
Group transfer from ship to airport, hotel in Ushuaia, or central location (please note we cannot drop at Airbnbs or private homes, which are often inaccessible for our transfer vehicles)
EXCLUSIONS
Excluded
Any airfare or travel expenses associated with arrival or departure other than those specified above
Pre- or post-voyage expenses in Ushuaia other than those specified above
Travel insurance; medical insurance; evacuation coverage
Laundry and personal expenses incurred on board, except as listed in inclusions
Any other alcohol and soft drinks, except as listed in inclusions
Onboard communication charges such as outgoing phone calls or WiFi, except as listed in inclusions
Staff/crew gratuities
Our Quad cabin, located on Upper Deck 3, is perfect for families or groups of friends. It features two lower single berths, two upper single berths, and two wardrobes for ample storage. The cabin is 14 sq. m (150 ft2) with an exterior location and picture window. Enjoy facilities including a writing desk with chair, private bathroom with shower, individually controlled heating system.
Our spacious Triple cabin features two lower single berths and two upper single berths. Located on Upper Deck 3, these larger cabins offer two wardrobes and plenty of room to relax. The cabins are 14 sq. m (150 ft2) and have an exterior location and a picture window with unobstructed views. Enjoy facilities including a writing desk with chair, private bathroom with shower and individually controlled heating system.
Situated on Upper Deck 3, Classic Twin cabins offer two comfortable berths - one lower single and one upper single. The Classic Twin cabin provides a cosy retreat, ideal for guests travelling together. The cabins measure 8 sq. m (87 ft2) and have an exterior location with a picture window. Enjoy facilities including a writing desk with chair and a private bathroom with shower, individually controlled heating system and wardrobe.
Located on Upper Deck 3 and Bridge Deck 4, Explorer Twin Cabins are designed for two guests and feature two lower single and two upper single berths. Our mid-size cabins offer a comfortable setting for two guests. Cabins measure 10 sq. m (106 ft2) with an exterior location and picture window. Enjoy facilities including a writing desk with chair, private bathroom with shower, individually controlled heating system and wardrobe.
Situated on Upper Deck 3, Explorer Double cabins offer a lower double bed and two upper single berths, making them ideal for couples. The cabins measure 10 sq. m (106 ft2) and have an exterior location and picture window with unobstructed views. Facilities include a writing desk with chair, private bathroom with shower, an individually controlled heating system and a wardrobe.
This spacious cabin on Upper Deck 3 features two lower single berths and two upper single berths, making it ideal for those seeking extra space and comfort. Two wardrobes provide generous storage space for all your expedition needs. The cabin measures 14 sq. m (150 ft2) with an exterior location and a picture window from which you can enjoy unobstructed views. Facilities include a writing desk with chair, private bathroom with shower and an individually controlled heating system.
Single cabins on Upper Deck 3 features one lower single and one upper single berth. They are perfect for solo travellers seeking comfort and privacy. The cabins are 8 sq. m (87 ft2) with an exterior location and picture window, Enjoy facilities including a writing desk with chair and private bathroom with shower. Cabins have an individually controlled heating system and wardrobe.
* 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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