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Antarctica Express Air-Cruise

Antarctica Express Air-Cruise

An introductory and affordable 6-day expedition that provides a taste of the White Continent. You'll cruise from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage, spend time ex

All operators are IAATO members

Trip Amenities

Solo Cabins Available Wifi Free Satellite WiFi Included Airport Transfer

3 Other Departures

2026-2027 Season
2027-2028 Season

Departure

Nov 17, 2026

6 days

Return

Nov 22, 2026

Vessel

Magellan Explorer

Departure

Nov 17, 2027

6 days

Return

Nov 22, 2027

Vessel

Magellan Explorer

Departure

Mar 10, 2028

7 days

Return

Mar 16, 2028

Vessel

Magellan Discoverer

An introductory and affordable 6-day expedition that provides a taste of the White Continent. You'll cruise from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage, spend time exploring the South Shetland Islands, and then fly back to Punta Arenas, experiencing Antarctica in a shorter timeframe.

What's Included

  • One-way ship cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica
  • One-way flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica
  • Group transfer to hotel upon arrival in Punta Arenas
  • Group transfer to airport on departure day in Punta Arenas
  • All meals and snacks on board the ship
  • Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
  • All guided shore excursions
  • Lectures and entertainment on board
  • Loan of waterproof boots for landings
  • IAATO passenger fee
  • Voucher for standard premium internet service (complimentary for all cabin categories)

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation, meals, and transfers other than those included in the itinerary. Dinner in Punta Arenas upon return is not included
  • Beverages purchased at the ship's bar
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Extra expenses (e.g., communication, laundry, souvenirs)
  • Gratuities
  • Visas for Chile, Argentina, passport expenses, and any arrival/departure tax

Deposit Up to 2027: $1,500 per person. 2027-2028 season: $1,750 per person

Cabin Types

Cabin TypeAvailability

Deluxe Suite

Available

Deluxe Veranda Cabin

Available

Family Veranda Suite

Available

Grand Veranda Suite

Available

Penthouse Suite

Available

Porthole Cabin

Available

Single Veranda Cabin

Available

Triple Suite

Available

Triple Veranda Cabin

Available

Triple Veranda Suite

Available

Veranda Cabin

Available

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Trip Overview

Duration

6 days

Travel Mode

sail-fly


Departure Date

Mar 4, 2027

Return Date

Mar 10, 2027


Departure Port

Ushuaia

Return Port

King George Island

Activities

Zodiac Cruising

Antarctica Landing & Hiking

Photography Workshop

Polar Plunge

Multi Day Kayaking Program

Magellan Discoverer

Magellan Discoverer

76 passengers

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