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Save 10% on 19/20 season departures! This Fly/Sail itineraries feature the best of Antarctica and allows for more exploration, crossing the Drake Passage either once or fly across both. Get up close with iridescent icebergs, vast colonies of Adelie and gentoo penguins as well as islands that are alive with leopard seals busy with courtship, bustling penguins and maybe feeding whales!
Duration: 11 Days
Our voyage begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the southern-most city on Earth. Overlooking the Straits of Magellan, the city sits astride one of the world's most historic trade routes. Today, Punta Arenas reflects a great mix of cultures, from English sheep ranchers to Portuguese sailors, and it remains an utterly fascinating testament to Chile's rich history.
This evening, meet your fellow expeditioners for a briefing by your tour guide.
Our early morning charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will take approximately two and a half hours. The flight first takes us over the Strait of Magellan then over the Cordillera Darwin with its magnificent glaciers, narrow austral channels and hidden coloured lagoons. Before too long we are out over the Drake Passage and then to King George Island in the Antarctic Peninsula. King George Island is the first landfall in the South Shetland Islands so once you can spot land, you will land shortly. Satellite and weather information will be consulted before departure and during the flight to ensure a safe trip. Bad weather in Antarctica can delay our charter flight from departing on time. We’ll have optional activities available in case of such delay.
The Antarctic Peninsula's western flanks offer long days and relatively ice-free waters. We visit historic huts and Zodiac cruise through narrow straits and majestic icebergs, and if we're lucky, whale watch from the bow of the ship. A few landing points we hope to visit include Half Moon Bay, Lemaire Channel, Hydrurga Rocks and more.
Relax and reminisce as we cross the Drake Passage, bound for South America. Our expedition team recap all the incredible things we've witnessed, or perhaps you'll find a quiet moment place to review the hundreds of photos taken.
During the early morning we cruise up the Beagle Channel, before quietly slipping into dock in Ushuaia, where you will be free to disembark as soon as the ship clears immigration—around 09:00. It’s a busy time, saying farewell to our expedition staff, crew and fellow passengers who have shared the intensity of exploring this magnificent white wilderness. We head off in our different directions, hopefully with a newfound sense of the immense power of nature. At the conclusion of the voyage, flights are not to be booked from Ushuaia prior to 12 noon on the day of disembarkation.
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2020 - 04 Feb 2020 | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 - 23 Jan 2021 | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 - 11 Mar 2021 | |||
Located on deck 3 , Room size: 23.2m², Twin or double bed, Private en-suite bathroom , Porthole window, Desk area, Closet space, Sofa bed (can sleep 3rd passenger in select cabins) , Room-controlled thermostat, Safe for storing valuables, 42" flat-screen TV
Located on deck 4, 6 and 7, Room size: 16.5-20.7m², Private balcony, Twin or double bed, Private en-suite bathroom, Floor to ceiling window,Desk area Closet space, Room-controlled thermostat, Safe for storing valuables, 42" flat-screen TV
25.4sqm - 26.1sqm, located on deck 4, private balcony (9.1sqm-10.8sqm), double bed, private ensuite bathroom, full-size window, desk area, closet space, room-controlled thermostat, safe and 42-inch flat-screen TV.
30.1sqm, located on deck 7, private balcony (14.3sqm), double bed, private ensuite bathroom, full-size window, desk area, closet space, room-controlled thermostat, safe, 42-inch flat-screen TV and separate lounge area.
35.9sqm, located on deck 4, private balcony (10.4sqm), double bed, private ensuite bathroom, full-size window, desk area, closet space, room-controlled thermostat, safe, 42-inch flat-screen TV and separate lounge area.
21.4sqm, 3 single beds, private ensuite and porthole window. Includes desk area, closet, room controlled thermostat and 42 inch flat screen TV.
*Optional activities
