Fly across the Drake Passage and maximize time in Antarctica.
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Antarctica fly-cruise
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise
A faster, comfort-focused route for travelers who want to fly over the Drake Passage and spend expedition days among penguin colonies, glacier bays, and sculpted sea ice.
AdventureFly-CruiseDec 2026-Mar 2027
Before choosing an air-cruise
It saves sea-crossing time, not weather uncertainty.
This itinerary replaces the Drake Passage crossing with an Antarctic flight. The key tradeoff is accepting the operator's flight-delay and contingency rules.
Land by Zodiac near penguin colonies and blue glacier bays.
Purpose-built expedition ship with fewer than 100 guests.
Expert naturalists, daily briefings, and flexible landing plans.
Itinerary
Eight days, with more time where the ice is.
Arrive in Punta Arenas
Meet the expedition team, attend a welcome briefing, and overnight in Chilean Patagonia.
Fly to King George Island
Cross the Drake by air, board the ship, and begin sailing among the South Shetland Islands.
Antarctic Peninsula
Zodiac cruises, shore landings, penguin rookeries, icebergs, whales, and lectures onboard.
Return flight
Disembark on King George Island and fly back to Punta Arenas.
Depart Chile
Private transfer options and Patagonia extensions can be arranged.
Cabins & pricing
Clear cabin tiers before the traveler asks.
Porthole Cabin
$12,450per personLower deck, private bath, limited availability
Check availabilityVeranda Cabin
$15,980per personPrivate balcony, midship location, popular choice
Check availabilitySuite
$21,400per personExtra space, lounge area, premium deck
Check availabilityWhat's included
- Round-trip charter flights between Punta Arenas and Antarctica
- All meals onboard the expedition ship
- Zodiac landings and guided shore excursions
- Expedition parka and loaner rubber boots
- Lectures by polar specialists and naturalists
Not included
- International flights to Chile
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation coverage
- Premium alcohol, laundry, and personal expenses
- Optional pre- or post-trip hotel extensions
Cabin quote
Ask a specialist to verify price and cabin availability.
Pricing can change quickly on expedition ships. A quote request can confirm cabin category, deposit rules, solo supplements, and flight logistics before payment.