Antarctica Cruises with the Drake Passage by Air

Your flight out of Punta Arenas to Antarctica crosses the formidable Drake Passage in just a few hours. Far below, the ship closes in on King George Island for your arrival. The striking landscapes of Antarctica come into view as you descend toward the South Shetland Islands.
After landing, stretch your legs and take time to explore the island before transferring by Zodiac to your ship. Course set for the Antarctic Peninsula!

Few places on earth are as evocative as Antarctica. As your ship approaches the white continent, a sense of excitement and awe takes hold. Antarctica defies description — it can only be grasped by seeing it with your own eyes.
Your first sightings will come from the ship itself. The captain and expedition team keep a constant watch for whales and seabirds and will alert you the moment something appears. Our team of experts will also provide in-depth explanations on the region’s geology, history and wildlife.
Your daily landings on the continent will be even more exciting. Your first Zodiac landing is an event you won’t forget. Walking up to a beach scattered with penguins and seals is the most intimate way to encounter Antarctic wildlife.
Each landing differs and depends on the weather, but every day brings new sightings and opportunities for striking photographs. You might take a Zodiac out in search of whales and icebergs around Pléneau Island one day, then set off the next on a hike to a chinstrap penguin colony.
From the thunderous calving of a glacier on Petermann Island to the complete silence of a night spent camping in Antarctica, each day is met with the enthusiasm and energy of a child. Our expedition team will assist you throughout the journey, sharing insights on the places you visit and photography tips to help you make the most of your expedition.

The adventure begins in Puntarenas. You board a BAE 146-200, specially adapted for flying in Antarctica. After landing on King George Island, you transfer onto Zodiacs to reach your ship, which then weighs anchor. The striking landscapes of Antarctica come into view as you head south toward the South Shetland Islands.
Few places on Earth are as evocative as Antarctica. It is indescribable, and can only truly be appreciated when seen with your own eyes.

Your first sightings will be made from the ship itself. The captain and expedition team keep a constant watch for whales and seabirds, and will alert you the moment something appears. Our team of experts will also provide in-depth explanations of the region's geology, history and wildlife.

Your daily landings on the continent will be even more exhilarating. Your first Zodiac landing is something you'll never forget. Walking onto a beach scattered with penguins and seals is the most intimate way to encounter Antarctic wildlife.

Each landing is different and depends on the weather, but every day brings new sightings and opportunities for striking photographs. You might take a Zodiac out in search of whales and icebergs around Pléneau Island one day, then set off the next on a hike to a chinstrap penguin colony.
Then comes the crossing of 66° 33' South latitude – the Antarctic Circle – a legendary line where every emotion of the journey comes into focus, a name that resonates as one of the great landmarks of adventure. A toast is raised to the early explorers who ventured into this part of the world. Beyond it, Adelaide Island – or Belgrano – is almost entirely covered in ice, home to the British research station Rothera.

A memorable moment in the life of any traveller.

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