Antarctica
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
Fly both ways over the 800-km (500-mile) Drake Passage—the fastest route to and from Antarctica—and experience the best of the 7th Continent on our 8-day Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake. Enjoy a comfortable, time-saving three-hour flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, and board your waiting ship upon landing at King George Island. You’ll then spend the next week exploring rugged polar landscapes, encountering unique wildlife, photographing incredible numbers of penguins and seals—and experiencing the unforgettable thrill of standing on the Antarctic Continent for the first time.
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Voyage Overview
Fly both ways over the 800-km (500-mile) Drake Passage—the fastest route to and from Antarctica—and experience the best of the 7th Continent on our 8-day Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake. Enjoy a comfortable, time-saving three-hour flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, and board your waiting ship upon landing at King George Island. You’ll then spend the next week exploring rugged polar landscapes, encountering unique wildlife, photographing incredible numbers of penguins and seals—and experiencing the unforgettable thrill of standing on the Antarctic Continent for the first time.
Highlight
- Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to Antarctica
- Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
- Marvel at many of the Antarctic Peninsula highlights
- Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar experts
- Cruise in a Zodiac to get water-level views of icebergs, wildlife and more
