Expedition
Ocean Nova - 78 Guests
Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise
Antarctica Expedition

The Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise is our most popular itinerary. Once arriving by flight to Antarctica, you will sail between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.

PROMOTIONAL OFFER

Antarctica 2025/26 Season:

Save $2,000 USD per person on select departures when you book before December 31st, 2024.

• Valid on new bookings only. Promotion can change at anytime and is subject to availability

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enjoy seeing ice-filled fjords and spectacular icebergs
  • Spotting penguins, seals, and whales that call the White Continent home
  • This trip is available on all three of our expedition ships

DATES / RATES

Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
Start DateEnd DateTriple CabinTwin CabinSingle Cabin
Dec 02, 2024Dec 09, 202411,49513,79517,795
Dec 07, 2024Dec 14, 202411,49513,79517,795
Dec 12, 2024Dec 19, 202411,49513,79517,795
Dec 17, 2024Dec 24, 202411,49513,79517,795
Dec 22, 2024Dec 29, 202413,59515,79521,995
Dec 27, 2024Jan 03, 202513,59515,79521,995
Jan 17, 2025Jan 24, 202513,59515,79521,995
Jan 22, 2025Jan 29, 202513,59515,79521,995
Jan 27, 2025Feb 03, 202513,59515,79521,995
Feb 01, 2025Feb 08, 202513,59515,79521,995
Feb 06, 2025Feb 13, 202513,59515,79521,995
Feb 11, 2025Feb 18, 202513,59515,79521,995
Dec 02, 2025Dec 09, 202511,49513,79517,795
Dec 07, 2025Dec 14, 202511,49513,79517,795
Dec 12, 2025Dec 19, 202511,49513,79517,795
Dec 17, 2025Dec 24, 202511,49513,79517,795
Dec 22, 2025Dec 29, 202513,59515,79521,995
Dec 27, 2025Jan 03, 202613,59515,79521,995
Jan 17, 2026Jan 24, 202613,59515,79521,995
Jan 22, 2026Jan 29, 202613,59515,79521,995
Jan 27, 2026Feb 03, 202613,59515,79521,995
Feb 08, 2026Feb 15, 202613,59515,79521,995
Feb 13, 2026Feb 20, 202613,59515,79521,995
Feb 18, 2026Feb 25, 202613,59515,79521,995
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
Start DateEnd Date(Starting from)
Triple Cabin		(Mid-range)
Twin Cabin		(High-end)
Single Cabin
Dec 02, 2024Dec 09, 202411,49513,79517,795
Dec 07, 2024Dec 14, 202411,49513,79517,795
Dec 12, 2024Dec 19, 202411,49513,79517,795
Dec 17, 2024Dec 24, 202411,49513,79517,795
Dec 22, 2024Dec 29, 202413,59515,79521,995
Dec 27, 2024Jan 03, 202513,59515,79521,995
Jan 17, 2025Jan 24, 202513,59515,79521,995
Jan 22, 2025Jan 29, 202513,59515,79521,995
Jan 27, 2025Feb 03, 202513,59515,79521,995
Feb 01, 2025Feb 08, 202513,59515,79521,995
Feb 06, 2025Feb 13, 202513,59515,79521,995
Feb 11, 2025Feb 18, 202513,59515,79521,995
Dec 02, 2025Dec 09, 202511,49513,79517,795
Dec 07, 2025Dec 14, 202511,49513,79517,795
Dec 12, 2025Dec 19, 202511,49513,79517,795
Dec 17, 2025Dec 24, 202511,49513,79517,795
Dec 22, 2025Dec 29, 202513,59515,79521,995
Dec 27, 2025Jan 03, 202613,59515,79521,995
Jan 17, 2026Jan 24, 202613,59515,79521,995
Jan 22, 2026Jan 29, 202613,59515,79521,995
Jan 27, 2026Feb 03, 202613,59515,79521,995
Feb 08, 2026Feb 15, 202613,59515,79521,995
Feb 13, 2026Feb 20, 202613,59515,79521,995
Feb 18, 2026Feb 25, 202613,59515,79521,995


ITINERARY

Day 1 / Start of the Air-Cruise
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM where you are welcomed by Antarctica21 staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your voyage and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.

Day 2 / Scheduled flight to Antarctica
Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. The 2-km (1.25-mi) walk to the shore, where you board a Zodiac to embark your expedition vessel, takes you through Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station.

Day 3-6 / Exploring Antarctica
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals and whales. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests.

No journey is the same and flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team plans the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several spots that offer the best possible overview
of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire
Channel, or many other magnificent places.

Day 7 / Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).

Day 8 / End of the Air-Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.

Ocean Nova (Expedition, 78-guests)

Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable vessel carrying just 78 passengers in comfort to the most remote corners of the world. Built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, she delivers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling, and with an ice-strengthened hull she is ideally suited for expedition travel in the Polar Regions.

(Click image to view Ship details)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, group transfers airport/hotel on Day 1.
  • For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, 1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar, with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1.
  • 1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or similar on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica.
  • Group transfers airport/hotel on the Day of the Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica, and group transfers hotel/airport on last Day of the Air-Cruise.
  • Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.
  • Ship cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.
  • Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes.
  • Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.
  • Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship.
  • Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition.
  • All guided shore excursions.
  • Lectures and entertainment on board.
  • Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
  • Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica.
  • Contingency Plan as described further on.
  • IAATO passenger fee.

Specifically not Included in the Rate
  • Accommodation, meals, excursions and transfers other than those included in the itinerary and the Contingency Plan corresponding to each voyage. Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.
  • Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
  • Gratuities.
  • Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable

ADVENTURE OPTIONS
  • Kayaking - USD 695 per person
  • Hiking and Snowshoeing - USD 85 per person per excursion (available for booking on board the ship)

 

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