Antarctica Air Cruise (trip)

Antarctica Air Cruise

  • Punta Arenas Airport, Chile
  • Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
South Shetland Islands  
, Antarctic Peninsula , Antarctica, South America

from $9,700* per person7 DaysNovember, December
Luxury accommodations Exertion level: 2
Operator: AdventureSmith Explorations 18 people max
Introducing the first Antarctic flight and adventure cruising combination. On the Antarctic Air Cruise experience Antarctica in only seven days without crossing Drakes Passage. In less than two hours of flying from Punta Arenas to King George Island, you will be cruising Antarctica, the white continent.

From King George Island cruise Antarctica for six days and five nights along the Antarctic Peninsula. Throughout the Antarctic Air Cruise experience daily shore landing and visits to the best wildlife sites of Antarctica. Expert Antarctic naturalist guides lead shore excursions and give lectures to introduce and inform you about the Antarctic Continent.

With three itineraries to choose from (two 7 day and one 5 day), you can decide on the Antarctic trip that is right for you. The classic 7 day itinerary explores between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, visiting places such as: Hannah Point, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Cuverville and Deception Islands. The Heroic 7 day focuses more on the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and makes stops at Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Brown Bluff, Gourdin Island and cruises the Weddell Sea.

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Locations visited/nearby

South Shetland Islands , Antarctic Peninsula , Antarctica, South America

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  • Reviewer: R. and D. Ivanova

    Galapagos Motor Yacht Eric/Letty/Flamingo Cruise

    Thank you for the most incredible experience! We just came back from our trip to the Galapagos. We were on the Eric - a terrific yacht and an even greater team. The islands are beyond belief, but I wanted to tell you how perfect the entire trip was.  Everything went incredibly smoothly from our arrival (late) in Quito where our guide was waiting for us despite the late hour, to all transfers, luggage and ticket arrangements - everything. Our guides were fabulous, as was the entire crew, including the Captain.  AdventureSmith Explorations did a terrific job!

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Punta Arenas Arrival
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile where you are met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Your crew will provide an Antarctic orientation to prepare you for the journey and embarkation of the small ship. Enjoy a welcome dinner where you will have the chance to meet your expedition mates. Overnight in Punta Arenas.

Accommodations: Hotel Rey Don Felipe
Included Meals: dinner

Day 2 - King George Island and Embark
Our Antarctic Air Cruise begins with the flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island (South Shetland Islands). Upon arrival on the Antarctic peninsula tour the area where the "Presidente Eduardo Frei M." Chilean Base and "Bellinghausen" Russian Base are located. Gather at the beach on Fildes Bay for embarkation, by Zodiac boats, to your vessel. Once on board settle into your cabin as the Antarctic Air Cruise gets underway.

Accommodations: M/V Ocean Nova
Included Meals: dinner

Days 3-6 - South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula Exploration
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and between spectacular icebergs. Along the way enjoy the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Our Antarctic cruise may include visits to some of the most magnificent spots in the white continent such as: Hannah Point, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Cuverville and Deception Islands amongst others. The adventure is complete with daily landings and cruises in zodiacs boats, selected lectures and time on board cruising Antarctica.

Accommodations: M/V Ocean Nova
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 - Disembark and Punta Arenas
Return to King George Island where we will disembark by Zodiac at Fildes Bay before flying back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival connect with your departing flight or transfer to hotel.

We recommend travelers spend an additional night at the conclusion of the cruise and a post trip optional hotel overnight is available to clients at no additional charge. Call for details.

Optional Accommodations: Hotel Rey Don Felipe
Included Meals: breakfast

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