Antarctica
Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North
Get the best of both worlds on our 10-day Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North. Achieve a polar rite of passage by crossing the legendary 800-km (500-mile) Drake Passage by ship—and on your return, board a comfortable charter flight at King George Island for a three-hour flight over the infamous waterway. That leaves several full days to experience the wonders of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Expect to encounter minke and humpback whales, along with Adélie penguins, as you explore rugged snow-capped peaks, stark icescapes, and immense penguin colonies thriving in this remote wilderness.
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10 departuresNOV24
World Voyager · 2026
From $18,590
JAN15
Ocean Explorer · 2027
From $19,195
DEC2
World Voyager · 2027
From $19,345
DEC28
Ocean Explorer · 2027
From $15,985
JAN21
Ocean Explorer · 2028
From $15,985
FEB5
World Voyager · 2028
From $17,991
NOV25
Ocean Explorer · 2028
From $14,788
DEC12
World Voyager · 2028
From $15,804
JAN9
Ocean Explorer · 2029
From $14,788
JAN28
World Voyager · 2029
From $17,856
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Voyage Overview
Get the best of both worlds on our 10-day Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North. Achieve a polar rite of passage by crossing the legendary 800-km (500-mile) Drake Passage by ship—and on your return, board a comfortable charter flight at King George Island for a three-hour flight over the infamous waterway. That leaves several full days to experience the wonders of the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Expect to encounter minke and humpback whales, along with Adélie penguins, as you explore rugged snow-capped peaks, stark icescapes, and immense penguin colonies thriving in this remote wilderness.
Highlight
- Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
- Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to Antarctica
- 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
