Antarctica

Antarctic Express – Fly the Drake

8 Days aboard World Voyager. From AUD $28,095$24,022pp.

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Overview

Answer the call of Antarctica by flying over the notorious Drake Passage by charter plane to land at King George Island before exploring the Antarctic Peninsula by ship. In just 8 adventure-packed days, you’ll experience rewarding shore visits and Zodiac cruises, marvel at intimate wildlife encounters, explore historic sites and make the most of your landmark visit to the 7th Continent. Select from a range of adventure options and onboard activities that match your personal interests and make your expedition uniquely yours.

Save up to A$1550 pp

Book by 28 February 2026

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Itinerary Highlights

Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
Marvel at many of the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar experts

Itinerary in Brief

Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2: Fly to King George Island and Embarkation
Days 3 to 6: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Day 7: Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
Day 8: Depart Punta Arenas

This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.

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Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile

Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in southern Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a representative will meet you at the official starting point hotel, where you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and be briefed about preparing for your embarkation day.

Dinner included.

Day 2: Fly to King George Island and Embarkation

Your charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will enable you to cross the legendary Drake Passage in only two hours, while far below, the ship will approach King George Island for your arrival. Your first glimpse of dramatic Antarctic landscapes will be from a unique perspective, as your plane descends onto the South Shetland Islands. After landing, make your way to the shore, before being transferred by Zodiac to your ship to set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula!

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 3 to 6: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. The Antarctic Continent is indescribable and can only be fully appreciated through your own eyes.

As your Captain and Expedition Team keep a lookout for whales and seabirds, you’ll be alerted to any new sightings. Our team of expert presenters will deepen your experience with explanations of the glaciology, history and wildlife of the region, and presentations on photography to help you take memory- catching images.

Even more exciting are your daily excursions. Your first Zodiac landing is something you’ll never forget! Walking on a shore inhabited by thousands of penguins is the most intimate way to experience the unique wildlife of Antarctica.

Each landing is different and is dependent on weather, but every day presents new sightings and photo opportunities, and it won’t be long before you can tell the difference between Adélie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins.

You may take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs one day, followed by a hike to a penguin rookery the next day. From the booming sound of a calving glacier to the thrill of spotting apex predators like leopard seals and orcas in action, you’ll wake up early and welcome each day with a sense of adventure and a desire to explore during this unrivaled wilderness experience.

Your Expedition Team will accompany you all along the way, providing insights into the places you visit.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 7: Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas

After your week of exploration, you’ll say goodbye to your Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. Your two-hour flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile, brings your adventure to an end. After your group transfer to the hotel, you are free to explore and enjoy an evening on your own, in the city or at the hotel to reminisce about the sights and sounds of Antarctica.

Breakfast included.

Day 8: Depart Punta Arenas

After breakfast, you are welcome to continue on your own travels or make your way to the Punta Arenas airport.

This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.

Breakfast included.

Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2: Fly to King George Island and Embarkation
Day 3 to 6: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
Day 7: Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
Day 8: Depart Punta Arenas

Next Departure Date: 01 Dec 2026

Dates	Cabin	From	Additional
01 Dec 2026 - 08 Dec 2026		AUD$24022pp	Expand to view prices - Includes specials!
	Infinity Suite	~~AUD $28095pp~~ AUD$24022pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Veranda Suite	~~AUD $29595pp~~ AUD$25304pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Superior Suite	~~AUD $38495pp~~ AUD$32914pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Deluxe Suite	~~AUD $41495pp~~ AUD$35479pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Owner's Suite	~~AUD $44295pp~~ AUD$37873pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
06 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2026		AUD$26501pp	Expand to view prices - Includes specials!
	Infinity Suite	~~AUD $30995pp~~ AUD$26501pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Veranda Suite	~~AUD $32495pp~~ AUD$27784pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Superior Suite	~~AUD $42295pp~~ AUD$36163pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Deluxe Suite	~~AUD $45595pp~~ AUD$38984pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Owner's Suite	~~AUD $48895pp~~ AUD$41806pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
11 Feb 2027 - 18 Feb 2027		AUD$26886pp	Expand to view prices - Includes specials!
	Infinity Suite	~~AUD $33295pp~~ AUD$26886pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 15%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Veranda Suite	~~AUD $35095pp~~ AUD$28340pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 15%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Superior Suite	~~AUD $45595pp~~ AUD$36818pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 15%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Deluxe Suite	~~AUD $48995pp~~ AUD$39564pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 15%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Owner's Suite	~~AUD $52495pp~~ AUD$42390pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 15%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
16 Feb 2027 - 23 Feb 2027		AUD$25304pp	Expand to view prices - Includes specials!
	Infinity Suite	~~AUD $29595pp~~ AUD$25304pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Veranda Suite	~~AUD $31095pp~~ AUD$26587pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Superior Suite	~~AUD $40395pp~~ AUD$34538pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Deluxe Suite	~~AUD $43495pp~~ AUD$37189pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Owner's Suite	~~AUD $46495pp~~ AUD$39754pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
21 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 2027		AUD$25304pp	Expand to view prices - Includes specials!
	Infinity Suite	~~AUD $29595pp~~ AUD$25304pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Veranda Suite	~~AUD $31095pp~~ AUD$26587pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Superior Suite	~~AUD $40395pp~~ AUD$34538pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Deluxe Suite	~~AUD $43495pp~~ AUD$37189pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
	Owner's Suite	~~AUD $46495pp~~ AUD$39754pp	Save up to A$1550, Save 10%, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%
09 Dec 2027 - 16 Dec 2027		AUD$24492pp	Expand to view prices - Includes specials!
	Infinity Suite	~~AUD $30195pp~~ AUD$24492pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
	Veranda Suite	~~AUD $31795pp~~ AUD$25860pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
	Superior Suite	~~AUD $41295pp~~ AUD$33982pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
	Deluxe Suite	~~AUD $44495pp~~ AUD$36718pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
	Owner's Suite	~~AUD $47595pp~~ AUD$39369pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
12 Feb 2028 - 19 Feb 2028		AUD$25261pp	Expand to view prices - Includes specials!
	Infinity Suite	~~AUD $31095pp~~ AUD$25261pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
	Veranda Suite	~~AUD $32695pp~~ AUD$26629pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
	Superior Suite	~~AUD $42595pp~~ AUD$35094pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
	Deluxe Suite	~~AUD $45895pp~~ AUD$37915pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%
	Owner's Suite	~~AUD $48995pp~~ AUD$40566pp	Save up to A$1550, Pay in full at the time of booking and save extra 5%, Save 10%

**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply

Cabin Details

Infinity Suite

Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 270 sq. ft. (25 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a floor-to-ceiling glass Juliet balcony. A sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.

Veranda Suite

Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 215 sq. ft. (20 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 55 sq. ft. (5 sq. m) walk-out balcony. A sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.

Superior Suite

Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 270 sq. ft. (25 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 100 sq. ft. (9.5 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, walk-in closet, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.

Deluxe Suite

Located on Deck 5, and approximately 345 sq. ft. (32 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 100 sq. ft. (9.5 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, double closets, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower is also featured in each cabin.

Owner's Suite

Located on Decks 5 and 6, and approximately 365 sq. ft. (34 sq. m) in size, these cabins have one double or two single beds, and a 100 sq. ft. (9.5 sq. m) walk-out balcony with access from sitting room and bedroom. A separate sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower, dual vanity, and bathtub is also featured in each cabin.

Specifications

Cruising Speed: 16 knots
Length: 413 feet (126 m)
Staff and Crew: 125
Zodiacs: 18 + 2 spare, Mark Vs, with 60 hp Yamaha 4 strokes
Year Built: 2018
Guests: 168
Life Boats: 2 enclosed (min 75 pax each) + remaining capacity in liferafts
Draft: 15.4 feet (4.7 m)
Voltage: 220V, European outlets
Ice Class: 1B
Registration: Madeira,Portugal
Stabilizers: 2x SKF Type S400, 6.8m2 UHL
Gross tonnage: 8,925 tons

What's included?

Parka to keep
Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Team, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage.
Complimentary select beer, wines and select cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting your expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
A group arrival transfer in Punta Arenas from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast. (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
World Voyager guests will receive a free 1GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access for use on one device, permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Additional data can be purchased on ship.)
A briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
A pre-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the hotel to the airport
Flights to and from King George Island
A post-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the hotel
One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation (with breakfast) in Punta Arenas, as well as luggage storage.

What's not?

International airfare
Passport and applicable visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
Meals unless otherwise specified
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Our complimentary alcohol and bar service does not include spirits
Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
Phone charges may vary by location
Our complimentary data card does not include Premium packages which enable more data-intensive applications
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities.

Important notes and additional information

Adventure Options:

Sea Kayak: USD 1,995
Paddling Excursion: USD 395
SUP: USD 295

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Destination: Antarctica

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Antarctic Express – Fly the Drake

8 Days aboard World Voyager. From AUD $28,095$24,022pp.

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Antarctic Express – Fly the Drake

Overview

Itinerary Highlights

Itinerary in Brief

Ship Information

Travelling with Eclipse

Peace of Mind

Specialists

Authentic Travel

Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile

Day 2: Fly to King George Island and Embarkation

Day 3 to 6: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands

Day 7: Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas

Day 8: Depart Punta Arenas

Cabin Details

Infinity Suite

Veranda Suite

Superior Suite

Deluxe Suite

Owner's Suite

Specifications

What's included?

What's not?

Important notes and additional information

Price Assurance

Destination: Antarctica

Downloadable travel guide

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