Cruises Antartida | Air-Cruise Polar Circle | Punta Arenas

Travel program

Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, this experience takes you to one of the most spectacular and remotest places on earth – Antarctica. Sail to the far south, and be one of the few adventurous travellers to cross the Antarctic Circle.

Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise

Our staff welcomes you in Punta Arenas, Chile. Transfer to your hotel and attend a briefing that provides important information about your voyage and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. A welcome dinner introduces you to the local gastronomy as you meet fellow adventurers from around the world.

Note: Passengers should plan to be in Punta Arenas at 15:00 hours, at the latest. Pick-up at the Punta Arenas airport and transfer to the hotel cannot be guaranteed for travellers arriving later than 15:00 hours.

Day 2: Scheduled flight to Antarctica

A smooth two-hour flight takes you efficiently from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Your Antarctic adventure begins as you exit the airplane and the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. Explore the area surrounding Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station, before boarding a Zodiac to embark your expedition vessel.

Day 3 to 8: Exploring Antarctica

Sail along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Visit the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, disembarking by Zodiac each day. In small groups, hike to extraordinary sites and take part in exploratory Zodiac excursions to otherwise inaccessible areas. Expert polar guides share their passion for Antarctica through an engaging program of illustrated presentations, and lead you ashore to interpret the wildlife, the history and the many wonders of the Antarctic environment. From the glass-enclosed lounge, enjoy spectacular views while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests over a drink.

The goal of the expedition is to sail far south in the attempt of reaching the Polar Circle. The Expedition Team sets the specific voyage route based on local conditions, and takes advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature. Flexibility will be the key to a successful voyage. Your expedition may include visits to sites such as Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, the Lemaire Channel, Prospect Point or other magnificent places. Each voyage is unique and each is crafted to provide the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment

Day 9: Scheduled return flight from Antarctica

Back at King George Island, bid farewell to Antarctica as you board the flight 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 10: End of the Air-Cruise

After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.

KAY = Sea Kayaking in Antarctica. We recommend booking the Sea Kayaking program upon reservation of your air-cruise, $ 895 per person.
HS = Hiking and Snowshoeing in Antarctica. Available for booking on board the ship at $85 per person, per excursion.

Note:Rates are per voyage and per person in US dollars, based on the selected cabinand occupancy.

Price includes

Flights to and from Antarctica.
Transfers airport / hotel / airport scheduled for the first and last day of the trip.
1 night accommodation in Punta Arenas.
Full board, beverages included and open bar during the cruise.
All excursions are guided.
Lectures and on board entertainment.
Comprehensive pre- and post- departure information.
Provision of rubber boots for landing in Antarctica.
Contingency Plan scheduled for each trip.

Not Included

Personal Insurance.
Tips.
Extra charges and optional activities or meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Charges for Visas or Passport.

Notes

aggage allowance: in flights to and/or from Antarctica, the maximum weight allowed is 20k per person, including hand luggage. ANTARCTICA XXI will take charge of excess baggage, which will be returned after the trip to Antarctica at the corresponding arrival port/airport.

Health insurance: ANTARCTICA XXI requires participants to purchase a medical insurance which includes air medical evacuation from Antarctica.

Cancellation insurance: ANTARCTICA XXI strongly recommends participants to purchase a trip cancellation insurance.

Passengers must fill in and sign an on-line Participation Form, which must be in the hands of ANTARCTICA XXI at least 60 days before the date of the voyage departure.

Itineraries: Even though the company will make all efforts to comply with the programmed itinerary, it must be taken into account that in this type of adventure trips to Antarctic regions which have a severe and unpredictable climate, security is always the most important aspect in any trip to Antarctica. For that reason, it is that ANTARCTICA XXI reserves the right to modify the itinerary here described without prior consultation, due to climate problems or any other event of force majeure beyond the control of ANTARCTICA XXI.

You must always remember that tight connections in an expedition to Antarctica are not at all recommended. That is why, ANTARCTICA XXI strongly recommends having flexible airline tickets or with a right to be changed for the return flight, and, in any case not book a flight on the same day you return from Antarctica.

Contingency Plan: In case the flight to or from Antarctica is suspended due to climate problems, either at the point of departure and / or destination, ANTARCTICA XXI will apply the Contingency Plan corresponding to each trip.

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

In the Antarctic Peninsula, the average temperature is around 0°C. We must take into account that many times the chill sensation can decrease due to the strong winds. That is why we recommend several layers of warm and light clothes. A jacket and windproof trousers as outer garments.

Sunglasses with high UV protection
Woolen hat and scarf
Soft Shell jacket
Waterproof hooded parka
Thermal underwear
Thermal Gloves
Waterproof thermal trousers
Thermal socks
Thermal underwear, including vest and clothes with a high collar
Soft Shell jacket and trousers
Swimming suit (probably bathing in thermal waters)
Comfortable clothes to wear on board (the average temperature isa round 20°C)
Comfortable shoes to wear on board

CABINS OCEAN

CABINS MAGELLAN

Single travelers can choose between:

Booking a dedicated Single Cabin. No supplement is applied for single use of dedicated Single Cabins.
Booking a Twin Cabin for single use. An 85% supplement will be added to the rate per person when booking in a limited number of Porthole and Veranda Cabins on Magellan Explorer, Twin Cabins on Ocean Nova, and Window Suites and Promenade Suites on Hebridean Sky. A 100% supplement applies when booking all other categories.
Sharing a cabin with another passenger of the same gender. This is available on Magellan Explorer in Porthole and Veranda Cabins, on Ocean Nova in Twin Cabins

We will take care of finding the matching companion. Passengers who book a Twin Cabin on a shared basis are accommodated in single rooms at the hotel in Punta Arenas for which they must pay a Single Hotel Room Supplement that varies based on the departure selected. Please inquire at time of reservation.

Note:Single travelers who use CPAP machines or other assistive devices, as well as those who have conditions that can be disrupting to others (loud snoring, sleepwalking etc.) can only book their air-cruise in a Single Cabin or in a Twin Cabin for single use. They cannot book on a twin-share basis.

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