Antarctica
Fly and Cruise Antarctica
Antarctica
Antarctica
An extraordinary 15-day sail-and-fly expedition. Sail from Ushuaia to the massive wildlife colonies of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, returning on a flight across the Drake Passage directly to Punta Arenas.
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights on board.
Starts: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends: Punta Arenas, Chile
Language: Chinese-speaking tour with English-speaking assistance
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.
Important Voyage Notice: This departure operates on a shared voyage where approximately 80% of travelers are Chinese. The official operational and expedition language remains English.
Flight & Transfer Details: Early-morning charter flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Ushuaia (USH) on November 25th. Charter flight from King George Island (KGI) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) after disembarkation on December 8th. Post-cruise hotel stay in Punta Arenas on the night of December 9th with breakfast included. Return flights from Punta Arenas on December 10th are at travelers' own expense (not included).
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.
Polar Plunge More info about this activity
The ultimate icy challenge! The Polar Plunge is a classic rite of passage for every explorer, it is a heart-pumping experience that earns you a badge of courage and unforgettable memories.
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.
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.
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.
Embark on a 15-day polar expedition designed as a one-way sail-and-fly voyage without backtracking. The journey begins in Buenos Aires with an early-morning charter flight to Ushuaia on November 25th to board the vessel and set sail across the Southern Ocean. While navigating open waters, passengers attend educational lectures on polar history and marine ecosystems before arriving in South Georgia, a renowned sub-Antarctic wildlife haven situated roughly 1,300 km southeast of the Falkland / Malvinas Islands, famous for its colonies of hundreds of thousands of king penguins, elephant seals, and historic whaling relics at Grytviken.
Heading further south, the ship enters the Weddell Sea and explores the western Antarctic Peninsula alongside the South Shetland Islands. Guests take part in daily Zodiac cruises and shore landings among giant tabular icebergs, Adélie, gentoo, and chinstrap penguin rookeries, resting seals, and surfacing whales through scenic channels such as the Lemaire Channel. The expedition concludes on December 8th at King George Island with a flight across the Drake Passage directly to Punta Arenas, avoiding two days of rough open-sea navigation and finishing with a hotel overnight stay.
Highlights:
One-way sail and fly expedition departing Ushuaia by sea and flying across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas.
In-depth exploration of South Georgia, home to massive colonies of hundreds of thousands of king penguins.
Scenic cruising past immense tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea and through the narrow Lemaire Channel.
Frequent daily escorted Zodiac excursions and landings observing seals, whales, and nesting seabirds.
Included charter flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Antarctica to Punta Arenas, and post-cruise hotel accommodation.
Day 1: Buenos Aires - Ushuaia (Embarkation)
Flight to the End of the World and welcome aboard
Gather at Buenos Aires airport for the domestic flight to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost town. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier to board the expedition vessel. Meet the expedition team and crew during a welcome reception and mandatory safety briefing, settling in as the ship departs along the scenic Beagle Channel.
Day 2-4: At Sea
Polar lectures and Southern Ocean crossing
Sail across the South Atlantic Ocean toward South Georgia. Attend educational presentations covering polar history, marine biology, and wildlife habitats while scanning the open sea for albatrosses and petrels from the viewing decks.
Day 5-6: South Georgia Island
Sub-Antarctic wildlife sanctuary
Arrive at South Georgia, an extraordinary mountainous island situated roughly 1,300 km southeast of the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Weather permitting, explore Gold Harbour, home to 25,000 king penguins and elephant seals; St. Andrews Bay, featuring a breeding colony of 300,000 pairs of king penguins; historic Grytviken, former whaling station and administrative center; and Fortuna Bay along Shackleton's historic crossing route.
Day 7-8: At Sea
Sailing south to the White Continent
Continue sailing south across the Southern Ocean toward Antarctica. Participate in onboard lectures and discussions on polar exploration, marine ecology, and ice formations, while scanning the surrounding waters for whales and icebergs.
Day 9: Antarctic Peninsula
Ice navigation in the Weddell Sea
Reach the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the legendary Weddell Sea. Encounter deep ice-filled waters and massive tabular icebergs, observing unique wildlife habitats supporting Weddell seals, seabirds, and Antarctic krill.
Day 10-13: Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands
Active exploration of the White Continent
Spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Depending on weather and ice conditions, planned visits may include Half Moon Island, Port Lockroy, Fort Point on Greenwich Island, the towering Lemaire Channel, Yalour Islands, Paradise Bay, Wilhelmina Bay, Admiralty Bay, or Great Wall Station on King George Island. Enjoy frequent Zodiac cruises, shore landings among penguin rookeries, and the optional polar plunge.
Day 14: King George Island (Disembarkation) - Punta Arenas
Flight over the Drake Passage to Chile
Disembark at King George Island to board the two-hour charter flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 15: Punta Arenas
Conclusion of the expedition
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Punta Arenas before concluding the expedition arrangements (lunch and dinner at own expense).
Day 1: Buenos Aires - Ushuaia (Embarkation)
Flight to the End of the World and welcome aboard
Gather at Buenos Aires airport for the domestic flight to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost town. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier to board the expedition vessel. Meet the expedition team and crew during a welcome reception and mandatory safety briefing, settling in as the ship departs along the scenic Beagle Channel.
Day 2-4: At Sea
Polar lectures and Southern Ocean crossing
Sail across the South Atlantic Ocean toward South Georgia. Attend educational presentations covering polar history, marine biology, and wildlife habitats while scanning the open sea for albatrosses and petrels from the viewing decks.
Day 5-6: South Georgia Island
Sub-Antarctic wildlife sanctuary
Arrive at South Georgia, an extraordinary mountainous island situated roughly 1,300 km southeast of the Falkland / Malvinas Islands. Weather permitting, explore Gold Harbour, home to 25,000 king penguins and elephant seals; St. Andrews Bay, featuring a breeding colony of 300,000 pairs of king penguins; historic Grytviken, former whaling station and administrative center; and Fortuna Bay along Shackleton's historic crossing route.
Day 7-8: At Sea
Sailing south to the White Continent
Continue sailing south across the Southern Ocean toward Antarctica. Participate in onboard lectures and discussions on polar exploration, marine ecology, and ice formations, while scanning the surrounding waters for whales and icebergs.
Day 9: Antarctic Peninsula
Ice navigation in the Weddell Sea
Reach the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the legendary Weddell Sea. Encounter deep ice-filled waters and massive tabular icebergs, observing unique wildlife habitats supporting Weddell seals, seabirds, and Antarctic krill.
Day 10-13: Antarctic Peninsula / South Shetland Islands
Active exploration of the White Continent
Spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. Depending on weather and ice conditions, planned visits may include Half Moon Island, Port Lockroy, Fort Point on Greenwich Island, the towering Lemaire Channel, Yalour Islands, Paradise Bay, Wilhelmina Bay, Admiralty Bay, or Great Wall Station on King George Island. Enjoy frequent Zodiac cruises, shore landings among penguin rookeries, and the optional polar plunge.
Day 14: King George Island (Disembarkation) - Punta Arenas
Flight over the Drake Passage to Chile
Disembark at King George Island to board the two-hour charter flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 15: Punta Arenas
Conclusion of the expedition
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Punta Arenas before concluding the expedition arrangements (lunch and dinner at own expense).
INCLUSIONS
Charter flight from AEP to USH on November 25th early-morning (ETD: 5:50 AM, ETD: 9:30 AM)
13-night cruise on Seaventure - South Georgia and Antarctica
Flight from KGI to PUQ after disembarkation on December 8th
1-night post-cruise hotel in Punta Arenas with breakfast on December 9th.
SG Permit, and all landings & taxes or fees.
EXCLUSIONS
Hotel in Buenos Aires before flight to USH.
Return flight from Punta Arenas on December 10th.
Onboard gratuities: USD 15 per person per ship night – USD 195 per person for this voyage.
All others.
Deck 3 | 18m2
Admire the ever-changing seascape through the two porthole windows. Stateroom located on Deck 3. Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed. Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 4 | 19m2
Our modern Triple Stateroom provides additional pullman bed for the third guests, suitable for family travel. Stateroom located on Deck 4 and has a picture view window. Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed. Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily
replenished minibar.
Deck 4 | 19m2
Draw the curtains and take in the breathtaking view through the large ocean-facing window.
Your Window Stateroom located on Deck 4.
Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed.
Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 5 | 19m2
Draw the curtains and take in the breathtaking view through the large ocean-facing window.
Your Window Stateroom located on Deck 5.
Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed.
Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 4 | 19m2
Draw the curtains and take in the breathtaking view through the large ocean-facing window.
Your Window Stateroom located on Deck 4.
Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed. Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 5 | 19m2
Draw the curtains and take in the breathtaking view through the large ocean-facing window.
Your Window Stateroom located on Deck 5.
Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed.
Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 6 | 21m2
Enjoy stunning polar views or peaceful moments on your private balcony.
Located midship on Deck 6, the room features floor-to-ceiling glass door connects to your private balcony. Two twin beds convertible to a king-size bed. Private shower with RITUALS toiletries, plush bathrobes and slippers. Amenities also including flat-screen TV, desk, hairdryer, safe, and a daily replenished minibar.
Deck 7 | 31 m²
Stay in our Owner’s Suite and enjoy panoramic views from the private balcony at the highest point on Deck 7.
The suite features a king-size bed with a De RUCCI premium mattress, a living area with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and a daily replenished minibar.
The private bathroom includes a bathtub and comes with RITUALS toiletries, luxury plush
bathrobes and slippers.
* 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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