Polar Circle Air-Cruise is one of the daringest expeditions. This journey's primary objective is to get as close as possible to the Antarctic Polar Circle. It lies around 66 deg south of equator. Each voyage is tailored to the Antarctic weather, so that each day on the Polar Circle Air-Cruise offers plenty of exploration opportunities.
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
Cruise with daily Zodiac landings, educational programs, and breathtaking views.
Polar guides provide engaging presentations on Antarctica's wildlife, history, and wonders.
Enjoy delicious local cuisine during your welcome dinner and farewell breakfast.
Cruise options for this itinerary
Note: Prices may vary according to cruise and cabin category. Please contact us for more details
Air-Cruise Inclusions
- Collective transportation from the airport to the hotel is arranged for arriving guests in Punta Arenas on the first day, with a return transfer from the hotel to the airport on the last day of the air-cruise itinerary.
- Accommodations for two nights, inclusive of breakfast, are provided in Punta Arenas at the Cabo de Hornos Hotel or a similar establishment on the first day and on the day of the scheduled return flight from Antarctica.
- The air-cruise itinerary encompasses both a ship cruise and a flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island, Antarctica, or vice versa, as outlined in the specific 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.