Sail untamed wilderness on an expedition cruise aboard Magellan Explorer. Book your select 2025-2026 season departure of the below-linked Patagonia & Chilean Fjords Wilderness Expedition to save up to $1,500 per person.
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Receive up to $1,00 in travel credit per person when you book your select 2024-25 departure of the below-linked Antarctica Air Cruise.
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Reach Antarctica quickly by flight and cruise through icy and magical landscapes. Book your select 2025 or 2026 departure of the below-linked Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise aboard Ocean Nova or Magellan Explorer to save up to $2,000 per person.
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This remarkable air cruise takes you through the western Antarctic Peninsula, Elephant Island and South Georgia. Sail through the nutrient-rich waters and, each day, disembark with expert polar guides having time to either hike, snowshoe, or kayak in bays nearby. As you make your way to South Georgia, follow in the footsteps of famous Antarctic explorers like Ernest Shackleton, and learn about their daring southerly adventures. After reaching South Georgia, visit some of the largest colonies of penguins in the world, including the king penguin, and see the nesting grounds of thousands of albatrosses.
This cruise begins with a flight across the Drake Passage aboard a BAE 146, AVRO RJ 85 or AVRO RJ 100 jet. Each aircraft features high wings and engineering for very short runway requirements, perfect for landing in Antarctica. Then continue the expedition aboard the 76-guest Magellan Explorer. This modern ship is an ideal base for luxury Antarctica cruises due to her high ice class rating, safety features, long-range ability, spacious cabins and boutique feel.
With many departures to choose from, travelers can craft the right timing to fly to Antarctica and cruise for their needs. Enjoy an included one-way flight over the Drake Passage and a comprehensive introduction to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia Island.
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Fly over Cape Horn and the famous waters of the Drake Passage to more quickly begin your sailing adventure across the Antarctic Circle. This 10-day Polar Circle Air Cruise takes you to one of the most remote places on earth: the coldest, highest, windiest, driest and most inhospitable continent of Antarctica. Sail where few others have gone while enjoying spectacular views and an expedition team that takes advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature.
Sail along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, watching for seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Visit the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, disembarking by Zodiac each day to hike and explore the White Continent with expert polar guides. Visit sites such as Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, the Lemaire Channel, Prospect Point and other magnificent places, while always keeping an eye on the goal of reaching the Polar Circle.
This expedition expertly merges education, experience and science. Participate in interactive workshops, open discussions, photography workshops and Citizen Science programs that collect data in support of scientists around the world. Collect phytoplankton samples, document migrating whales, gather photos of wildlife with polar tags and conduct seabird surveys.
This 10-day itinerary includes flying to and from Antarctica by air, then cruising by ship along the Antarctic Peninsula as far south as the Polar Circle. Your flight is aboard a BAE 146, AVRO RJ 85 or AVRO RJ 100 jet. Each aircraft features high wings and engineering for very short runway requirements, perfect for landing in Antarctica. By flying over Cape Horn and the legendary waters of the Drake Passage, you will enjoy more time exploring the dramatic Antarctic continent.
Your vessel is either the 67-guest Ocean Nova or the 76-guest Magellan Explorer. The strong and agile Magellan Explorer offers luxury Antarctica cruises from her stylish interiors, combining excellence in expedition and boutique hospitality.
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Explore the South Shetland Islands, starting in Ushuaia, Argentina, and ending in Punta Arenas, Chile (or reverse). Sail along the Beagle Channel, down to Cape Horn, and then across the famous Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands. Please note that this is a positioning cruise that does not visit the Antarctic Peninsula. For travelers seeking to explore the Continent, we strongly recommend considering the Classic 8-Day Air Cruise or any of our longer cruise options.
In Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands, spend a full day photographing icebergs, identifying sea birds, walking amid a penguin colony, spotting seals and whale watching. Activities go well into the evening to get the most out of your time here. This expedition expertly merges education, experience and science. Participate in interactive workshops, open discussions, photography workshops and Citizen Science programs that collect data in support of scientists around the world. Collect phytoplankton samples, document migrating whales, gather photos of wildlife with polar tags and conduct seabird surveys.
Sail to King George Island at Fildes Bay and then take a 2-hour flight back to Punta Arenas, skipping the usual second sailing across the Drake Passage. The flight back is aboard a BAE 146, AVRO RJ 85 or AVRO RJ 100 jet. Each aircraft features high wings and engineering for very short runway requirements, perfect for landing in Antarctica.
Passage is aboard the 67-guest Ocean Nova or the 76-guest Magellan Explorer. AdventureSmith recommends Magellan Explorer, as her 73 guest count makes her one of the smallest ships in Antarctica, allows for ample space on board for ultimate comfort and off-board passenger expedition experience. For these reasons and more, Magellan Explorer is an ideal ship for luxury Antarctica cruises.
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Experience Antarctica without crossing the stormy Drake Passage on this classic 8-day Antarctica fly cruise. A 2-hour plane flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island allows guests to arrive in Antarctica by air and explore by ship without the torment of too many days on rough seas. From King George Island, board the ship and cruise among the South Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience daily shore landings and visits to amazing wildlife sites of the White Continent with expert Antarctic naturalist guides leading you through and lecturing about the Antarctic Continent.
An expedition like this merged education, experience and science. Participate in interactive workshops, open discussions, photography workshops and Citizen Science programs that collect data in support of scientists around the world. Collect phytoplankton samples, document migrating whales, gather photos of wildlife with polar tags and conduct seabird surveys.
This cruise operates round-trip flights across the Drake Passage aboard a BAE 146, AVRO RJ 85 or AVRO RJ 100 jet. Each aircraft features high wings and engineering for very short runway requirements, perfect for landing in Antarctica. Then continue the expedition aboard the 67-guest Ocean Nova or the 76-guest Magellan Explorer. The newest ship to operate this trip is Magellan Explorer, an ideal base for luxury Antarctica cruises due to her high ice class rating, safety features, long-range ability, spacious cabins and boutique feel.
With many departures to choose from, travelers can craft the right timing to fly to Antarctica and cruise for their needs. Enjoy included round-trip flights over the Drake Passage and a comprehensive introduction to Antarctica, with possible visits to places such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island and the Lemaire Channel.
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In the Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost regions of the world, sail between massive blue-hued glaciers and the sharp peaks of the Andes mountains. This untamed terrain is home to fjords, channels, and islets with beaches teeming with marine wildlife, birds and stunning natural landscapes best accessed by ship or Zodiac.
On this wilderness expedition visit Puerto Cisnes, the San Rafael Bay and Glacier, the Gulf of Penas, the isolated village of Puerto Eden, the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego, and the Beagle Channel. Sail an uncommon, long route from Puerto Montt, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina (or reverse), for a remote experience of this rugged coastline and visits that most Patagonia cruisers don’t make. Ending in Ushuaia offers the perfect opportunity to combine this sailing with an Antarctica cruise.
Cruise aboard the contemporary 96-guest Magellan Explorer. This strong and agile ship combines excellence in expedition cruising with boutique hospitality, a high ice class rating, modern safety features, long-range ability and spacious cabins.
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For Antarctica Air Cruises, Antarctica Express Air Cruises and Polar Circle Air Cruises operated by Antarctica21, a Contingency Plan is in place for those cases when weather conditions require that the day of operation of the flight to/from Antarctica is modified from the itinerary.
ANTARCTICA21 has been organizing Antarctic air cruises since 2003. Over these years we have gained extensive experience in the delicate coordination of land, air and sea operations in the extreme Antarctic environment. While historically a majority of flights has operated on the scheduled day, in some instances weather conditions have required that adjustments to the departure time of Antarctic flights be made to avoid protracted delays. In the unlikely event that the flight to Antarctica cannot take place on the scheduled day due to unfavorable weather conditions, we will apply a Contingency Plan.
The Contingency Plan is included in the cost of your expedition. The primary goal of the plan is to provide an engaging and comfortable travel experience while we adapt to the weather. A change in the flight schedule can impact travel to Antarctica or return back to Punta Arenas, and the plan includes a range of activities determined by the circumstances. Additionally, the Contingency Plan offers you financial protection by providing a refund should weather conditions prevent us from reaching Antarctica.
In the case of a delay on the return flight to Punta Arenas from Antarctica, passengers on board the ship will continue cruising to nearby places until the return flight to Punta Arenas is authorized. Full board and all excursions are included. No refund will be extended for any reason whatsoever.
In some cases it may be necessary to move forward the Antarctic flight to the afternoon or evening of Day 1 of the itinerary. This will result in early departure from Punta Arenas and early arrival in Antarctica.
If the flight to Antarctica cannot take place in Day 2 according to the itinerary, every effort will be made to transport passengers to Antarctica on Day 3 and up until 2:00pm on Day 4 of the itinerary, taking into consideration the weather conditions, the safety of guests and the aircraft, and operational requirements in Antarctica. During this period of standby, guided tours to sites of historic and wildlife interest or other services are provided based on the circumstances. Meals as well as accommodation are included. If by 2:00pm of Day 4 of the itinerary Antarctica21 is not be able to transport passengers to Antarctica, the trip will be interrupted. Accommodation with breakfast will be provided, and no other services or meals will be included. Based on the original booking channel, Antarctica21 or, if applicable, the traveler’s booking agent, will refund to each passenger 100% the cruise fare paid for the air-cruise. Group airport transfers are provided on Day 5, and no other services or meals are included. Refunding, if applicable, will take place as soon as possible through the same channel used for booking and will release Antarctica21 from any further liability.
In case the return flight from Antarctica must be moved forward, passengers will disembark the ship and fly out of Antarctica up to 1 day earlier than indicated in the itinerary. On arrival, accommodation will be provided, and all other inclusions will remain per the original itinerary.
In the case the return flight from Antarctica is delayed, passengers on board the ship will continue cruising to nearby places until the flight out of Antarctica is authorized. In the unlikely event that the delay exceeds 2 days, and the weather forecast or operational requirements indicate the impossibility to fly for several more days, for safety reasons the captain of the vessel may decide to sail back to South America. Full board and all excursions are included. Upon arrival, the trip will end at the airport. No refund will be extended for any reason whatsoever. Travelers are responsible for any expenses associated with the rescheduling of their airline tickets or onward travel plans.
Refunding will take place as soon as possible and will release Antarctica21 from any further liability.
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