Join us on an unforgettable journey through the Western Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia. South Georgia and Antarctica Air-Cruise allows you to explore nutrient rich waters. You will be able to disembark daily for various activities, such as kayaking, hiking or snowshoeing. You'll learn about the audacious exploits of famous Antarctic explorers such as Ernest Shackleton by following their route. Explore the vast colonies of penguins, such as the king-penguin. You can also see the nesting grounds for numerous albatrosses.
Day by day
Cruise Includes
Comprehensive material containing information before and after the journey.
Exclusive entry to Explorers House granted to Punta Arenas guests.
The provision of waterproof boots for shore excursions, charges for landings, a contingency plan, and the IAATO passenger fee.
Daily buffet-style breakfast, along with à la carte lunch and dinner options, inclusive of beverages such as wine, beer, juice, soft drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and onboard snacks.
Included in the package are guided shore excursions, along with onboard lectures and entertainment.
Cruise does not include
Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
Internet connection on board the ship.
Personal travel insurance.
Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
Gratuities
Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival and/or departure tax, if applicable.
Accommodation, meals, excursions, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary and the Contingency Plan corresponding to each voyage. Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.
Highlights
Observe diverse wildlife like whales, seals, penguins, and seabirds.
Learn about Antarctica from knowledgeable guides through presentations and lectures.
Witness vast penguin colonies, including the king penguin, and the nesting sites of numerous albatrosses.
Air-Cruise Inclusions
- Group transportation provided from the airport to the hotel on the first day for those arriving in Punta Arenas, and from the hotel to the airport on the final day of the air-cruise itinerary.
- Two nights' accommodation with breakfast at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or a similar option in Punta Arenas on the arrival day and on the scheduled return flight day from Antarctica.
- Inclusion of both ship cruise and flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island, Antarctica, and vice versa, as specified in the corresponding program for each air-cruise itinerary.
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.