Departure Dates
SEASON 2024-25 - UNAVAILABLE
SEASON 2025-26
November 2025: 18 (Magellan Explorer), 29(Ocean Nova)
January 2026: 14 (Ocean Nova)
Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. Board your ship in the afternoon and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Explore the surroundings before setting sail to Cape Horn.
Day 2: Cape Horn and Drake Passage
After navigating Bahia Nassau, at the break of dawn we will be in the legendary Cape Horn. Depending on the climate, we will get into Zodiac boats to visit the lighthouse and the maritime station, which is in charge of controlling marine traffic. Once on board we will start navigating towards Antarctica. We will begin navigating the famous Drake Passage; the passage receives its name from the famous English navigator Sir Francis Drake.
Day 3: Drake Passage
We will start the day navigating the Drake Passage towards King George Island (South Shetland Islands). We can enjoy life on board, relax and take our time to observe the wildlife. From the deck, we will see different varieties of birds, such as albatross, petrels, and also watch humpback and Minke whales.
Day 4: Drake Passage and Antarctica
After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the environment changes noticeably. Keep your camera ready, as this is the time to watch for the first icebergs and the first sight of Antarctic Island. Reaching the South Shetland Islands, sail in ice-filled bays, while njoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Board a Zodiac for your first memorable shore visit to a penguin colony. Taking advantage of the endless Antarctic daylight, exploration will continue well into the evening.
Day 5: Antarctica and scheduled return flight
Once we arrive at King George Island, we will disembark in Bahia Fildes and enjoy the Antarctic view. There we will visit the Chilean, “Eduardo Frei”, Antarctic Base and the Russian Bellingshausen Station. After our visit, we will gather at the airport to take the flight of around two hours to Punta Arenas.
End of our servicesNote: Those passengers who would like to stay in Punta Arenas once the trip has finished, will be transferred to the city. Upon request, one night accommodation is offered free of charge in Punta Arenas on day 5 of the Trip Program.
Day 6:End of the Air-Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.