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The Fast Track to Antarctica
POLAR EXPEDITIONS
Fly over the Drake Passage and land directly in Antarctica, avoiding the rough sea crossing.
Boutique luxury expedition vessel with only 76 guests for an intimate polar experience.
Access remote landing sites in the Antarctic Peninsula that larger ships cannot reach.
One of the best guest-to-crew ratios for highly personalised expedition guidance.
Daily Zodiac landings to explore glaciers, penguin colonies, and dramatic ice landscapes Overview
An 8-day fly-cruise expedition to Antarctica offers the fastest and most comfortable way to experience the White Continent. By flying across the Drake Passage from Punta Arenas, you arrive directly in the Antarctic Peninsula region, maximising time exploring towering glaciers, immense icebergs, and thriving wildlife habitats. Guided Zodiac excursions, expert naturalists, and a boutique expedition ship combine adventure, discovery, and comfort in one of the world’s most extraordinary destinations.
The Antarctic summer season, when expedition voyages operate and conditions are most favourable for exploration. During these months, longer daylight hours, accessible landing sites, and create ideal opportunities for shore excursions, Zodiac cruises, and unforgettable wildlife sightings across the peninsula.
Arrive in Punta Arenas at the southern tip of Chile. Attend the expedition briefing and prepare for your Antarctica fly-cruise adventure.
Board a charter flight across the Drake Passage and land on King George Island in Antarctica. After exploring the island, transfer by Zodiac to your expedition ship.
Spend four unforgettable days exploring the pristine wilderness of Antarctica. Daily Zodiac landings take you to penguin colonies, glacial bays, and wildlife-rich shores while expert guides share insights into polar ecosystems.
Disembark in Antarctica and board your return flight across the Drake Passage back to Punta Arenas.
Your Antarctica fly-cruise expedition concludes after breakfast in Punta Arenas.
Punta Arenas
Antarctica
Flying over the Drake was a game changer. We arrived refreshed and ready to explore — with unforgettable wildlife and surreal ice landscapes at every turn.
The expedition team was exceptional — knowledgeable, patient, and passionate. Every Zodiac landing felt safe yet adventurous, redefining how we see polar travel.
From shipboard comfort to stepping onto the Antarctic Peninsula, everything was seamless. The Fly & Cruise format gave us maximum time on the continent without exhaustion.
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