Luxury Expedition
World Explorer - 176 Guests
Antarctic Express: Fly Across the Drake Passage
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises

You're ready to explore King George Island and the Antarctic Peninsula - and no Drake Passage crossings are required! With a spectacular aerial view, included charter flights between Punta Arenas and Antarctica have you experiencing the majesty of the 7th continent before transferring you to your ship in no time.

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Antarctica 2024/25 Season:

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Save up to 20% on select departures. Promotion can change at anytime. Contact us today to lock in a quote!

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Fly over the Drake passage—a 3-hour flight (each way) versus a 2-day crossing by ship—for the quickest, most direct way to visit Antarctica
  • Explore the spectacular Antarctic wilderness onboard the Sea Adventurer in a casual atmosphere of like-minded travelers
  • Experience abundant wildlife including immense penguin colonies and other seabirds, seals and even some of the great whales at close range
  • Cruise in comfort along towering icebergs, serrated maritime mountains and luminous glaciers
  • Zodiac landing craft allow visitation on remote shorelines and otherwise inaccessible areas
  • Ship allows an "open bridge policy" to observe its sophisticated navigation equipment and provides an excellent location to view wildlife the landscape (subject to weather and critical navigation maneuvers)

DATES / RATES

Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
Start DateEnd DateTripleInfinity SuiteVeranda SuiteSuperior SuiteDeluxe SuiteOwner's Suite
Dec 05, 2024Dec 12, 202415,99519,69519,69524,29526,39527,895
Dec 15, 2024Dec 22, 202416,99520,69520,69525,79527,89529,495
Dec 20, 2024Dec 27, 202416,99520,69520,69525,79527,89529,495
Dec 15, 2025Dec 22, 202518,99522,29522,29528,99531,19533,495
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
Start DateEnd Date(Starting from)
Triple
(Mid-range)
Superior Suite
(High-end)
Owner's Suite
Dec 05, 2024Dec 12, 202415,99524,29527,895
Dec 15, 2024Dec 22, 202416,99525,79529,495
Dec 20, 2024Dec 27, 202416,99525,79529,495
Dec 15, 2025Dec 22, 202518,99528,99533,495


ITINERARY

Please Note: Some itineraries feature fly south/sail north. Some feature fly north/sail south. Others offer a flight both ways.

Day 1: Punta Arenas, Chile

Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a cruise 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.

Day 2: Embarkation Day

Your charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will have you crossing the legendary Drake Passage in only a few hours. Far below, the ship is approaching King George Island for your arrival. Your first glimpse of dramatic Antarctic landscapes will be from a very unique perspective, as your plane descends for landing in the South Shetlands. After landing, stretch your legs and spend time exploring the island before being transferred by Zodiac to your ship to set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula!

Days 3-6: Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands

There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. As we approach the white continent, don't be surprised if you are overcome by feelings of excitement and awe. It is nearly impossible to put into words the size and scale of everything in the Antarctic, you'll be intimidated and mesmerized at the same time.

As the Captain and Expedition Team keep their eyes out for whales and seabirds, you'll be alerted to any new sightings. Our team of expert lecturers will also provide in-depth explanations of the geology, history and wildlife of the region.

Even more exciting are your daily excursions to land. Your first Zodiac landing is something you'll never forget! Walking up to a beach that is dotted with penguins and seals 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 an Adélie, gentoo or chinstrap penguin.

You may take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs around Pleneau Island one day, followed by a hike to a penguin rookery the next day. From the booming shot of a calving glacier at Neko Harbour to the thrill of watching a leopard seal hunt a penguin, you’ll wake early and welcome each day with sense of excitement and desire to explore that which is unrivaled by any other travel experience.

Our Expedition Team will be with you all along, providing insights into the places you visit.

Day 7: Disembark & Fly to Punta Arenas

After your week of exploration, you’ll say goodbye to the Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. Your three-hour flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile, brings your adventure to an end. After your transfer from the airport to the hotel, you are free to explore and enjoy one final dinner to reminisce about the sights and sounds of Antarctica.

Day 8: Depart for Home

After breakfast, you are free to continue on your own travels or make your way to the Punta Arenas airport for your homeward flights.

World Explorer (Luxury Expedition, 176-guests)

Distinct and comfortable, refined and roomy - these attributes and more describe World Explorer. Not only will it be among the fastest ships, it will also be one of our finest, with six tiers of deluxe accommodation.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Complimentary bar service
  • Included Wi-Fi
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board
  • Beer and wine included at dinner
  • Soft drink included at all time
  • All shore landings per the daily program
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled
  • Photographic journal documenting the expedition
  • Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings
  • An official expedition parka to keep
  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin
  • Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard ship
  • Group transfer in Punta Arenas from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
  • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast
  • Briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
  • Group transfer from hotel to airport in Punta Arenas pre-expedition
  • Flights to and from Antarctica
  • Group transfer from airport in Punta Arenas to hotel post-expedition
  • One night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast

ADVENTURE OPTIONS
  • Kayaking:USD 1,995
  • Paddling: USD 395
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding: USD 295

 

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DISCLAIMER: Rates are per person and subject to change.