Classic Antarctica is the most popular itinerary for Antarctica Expeditions. After reaching Antarctica by air, you will travel along the west coast of Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. Enjoy the stunning sights of icebergs and fjords laden with ice, while also meeting the wildlife that lives on the White Continent, such as penguins. All expedition ships offer the Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise.
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
Engage with diverse wildlife, including seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales.
Enjoy a delightful dinner showcasing local cuisine.
Navigate amidst ice-filled fjords and magnificent icebergs.
Cruise options for this itinerary
Note: Prices may vary according to cruise and cabin category. Please contact us for more details
Air-Cruise Inclusions
- On the first day after arrival, a group transfer is provided from the Punta Arenas airport to your hotel. The return trip from the Punta arenas airport to the Punta Arenas hotel will be on the final day of your air cruise itinerary.
- The Cabo de Hornos or similar hotel in Punta Arenas will provide accommodation for 2 nights including breakfast on both the first and the return day from Antarctica.
- Air-cruise itineraries include both a cruise on a ship and a flight, from Punta Arenas in Chile to King George Island or Antarctica.
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.