Three unique fly and cruise itineraries to choose from for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Antarctica.
Flying over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, the 2017-18 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruises take you to one of the most spectacular places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and remotest continent - Antarctica. Fifteen departures are offered during the 2017-18 season, eleven aboard Ocean Nova and four aboard Hebridean Sky.
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM where you are welcomed by ANTARCTICA XXI staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your voyage and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.
Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. Explore the area surrounding Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen station, before boarding a Zodiac to embark your expedition vessel.
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests.
No journey is the same as flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several spots that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire Channel, or many other magnificent places.
Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).
After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.
Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable expedition vessel. She was built in Denmark in 1992 to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland. She was fully refurbished in 2006 and has since benefitted from annual upgrades and improvements. Her ice-strengthened hull is ideally suited for expedition travel in Antarctica.
In addition to a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room, Ocean Nova also has a spacious dining room, a bar, a library, a small gym, and an infirmary. The ship has a fleet of seven Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching.
| Category | Average size | Details |
| Single cabins | 87 ft2 – 8 mt2 | One lower single bed |
| Twin cabins | 106 ft2 – 10 mt2 | Two lower beds |
| Triple cabins | 150 ft2 – 14 mt2 | Two lower beds and one upper bed |
| Trip start and end |
Triple Cabin |
Twin Cabin |
Single Cabin |
| Dec 2-9, 2017 |
10,995 |
11,895 |
15,995 |
| Dec 7-14, 2017 |
10,995 |
11,895 |
15,995 |
| Dec 12-19, 2017 |
10,995 |
11,895 |
15,995 |
| Dec 17-24, 2017 |
10,995 |
11,895 |
15,995 |
| Dec 22-29, 2017 |
12,495 |
14,495 |
20,795 |
| Dec 27-Jan 3, 2018 |
12,495 |
14,495 |
20,795 |
| Jan 17-24, 2018 |
11,795 |
13,495 |
18,795 |
| Jan 22-29, 2018 |
11,795 |
13,495 |
18,795 |
| Jan 27-Feb 3, 2018 |
11,795 |
13,495 |
18,795 |
| Feb 8-15, 2018 |
11,795 |
13,495 |
18,795 |
| Feb 13-20, 2018 |
11,795 |
13,495 |
18,795 |
All prices are per-person and indicated in USD.
Hebridean Sky, formerly called Sea Explorer, is a small, all-suite expedition vessel. She was built in 1992 and refurbished in 2005. In 2016 the ship underwent an extensive, multimillion-dollar renovation that transformed her into one of the finest small-ships in the world.
Hebridean Sky offers an exclusive and stylish base for adventurous exploration in Antarctica. Public areas include “The Club” lounge, a Library, a presentation lounge with audio-visual facilities, a dining room, an outdoor cafe, a medical clinic, a wraparound deck, and an elevator serving all passenger decks. The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiac boats.
| Category | Average size | Details |
| Owner’s suite | 370 ft2 -34 mt2 | Two-room suite with sitting room, balcony and bedroom |
| Single suite | 240 ft2 -22 mt2 | Suites with window and sitting area |
| Penthouse suite | 325 ft2 -30 mt2 | Suites with private balcony and sitting area |
| Veranda suite | 260 ft2 -24 mt2 | Suites with private balcony and sitting area |
| Deluxe suite | 240 ft2 -22 mt2 | Suites with bow and side windows, and sitting area |
| Promenade suite | 220 ft2 -20 mt2 | Suites with window and sitting area |
| Window suite | 225 ft2 -21 mt2 | Suites with window and sitting area |
| Triple suite | 225 ft2 -21 mt2 | Suites with window and sitting area |
| Trip start and end |
Triple Suite |
Window Suite | Promenade Suite | Deluxe Suite | Veranda Suite | Penthouse Suite | Single Suite |
Owner’s Suite |
| Dec 11-18, 2017 |
12,995 |
14,595 | 14,995 | 15,995 | 16,995 | 19,995 | 19,995 |
21,995 |
| Dec 16-23, 2017 |
12,995 |
14,595 | 14,995 | 15,995 | 16,995 | 19,995 | 19,995 |
21,995 |
| Dec 21-28, 2017 |
13,495 |
15,495 | 16,495 | 17,795 | 18,795 | 21,995 | 21,995 |
24,995 |
| Dec 26-Jan 2, 2018 |
13,495 |
15,495 | 16,495 | 17,795 | 18,795 | 21,995 | 21,995 |
24,995 |
For an extra level of comfort, travellers can purchase Preferred Seats on their Antarctic flight. This option offers a guaranteed aisle or window seat at the front of the aircraft, and a guaranteed empty middle seat. It also offers priority boarding when departing from Punta Arenas and an amenities kit. Price The per-person price for Classic Antarctica Air-Cruises (roundtrip) is $495. Download the brochure below for full details
Take advantage of your trip to the deep south of Chile and see more of Patagonia with our Strait of Magellan Wildlife Experience package. Visit Magdalena and Marta Islands, home to a protected nature reserve. With this packages you will also gain peace of mind, adding a buffer in case unfavourable weather delays your return flight from Antarctica. Price Single occupancy: $289 USD per person Double occupancy: $259 USD per person Triple occupancy: $245 USD per person Download the brochure below for full details
Sea Kayaking in Antarctica See Antarctica from the unique vantage point of a sea kayak. Join a small group of participants and paddle in Antarctica under the leadership of an experienced Kayak Master. Price: $895 USD per person Hiking and Snowshoeing in Antarctica Gain greater mobility and see more of the Antarctic landscape with our hiking and snowshoeing program. Price: $195 USD per person Download the brochure below for full details
