Inaugural Air-Cruise
Antarctica21 · 10 days · Punta Arenas, Chile → Punta Arenas
| Operator | Antarctica21 |
|---|---|
| Available departures | 0 0 available of 1 scheduled |
| Typical duration | 10 days · Punta Arenas, Chile → Punta Arenas |
| Price range (per person, USD) | $12,995 – $18,995 |
| ships | Magellan Discoverer |
| Prices last verified | 48-hour verification methodology |
Upcoming departures — Inaugural Air-Cruise
| Departure | Ship | Duration | Availability | From | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026 | Magellan Discoverer · 76 guests | 10 days | Sold out | — |
Day by day
Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.
DAY 1 Start of the air-cruise
Your journey begins in Punta Arenas, Chile. Sail along the Strait of Magellan towards Cape Froward, the southernmost tip of the American landmass, and continue south. These areas are home to Magellanic penguins, cormorants and other seabirds.
DAY 2 Explore Southern Patagonia
Escorted by Peale's dolphins, the ship will navigate along the Glacier Alley, offering an opportunity for a Zodiac excursion at the Garibaldi Glacier.
DAY 3 Beagle Channel
After spending some free time in Ushuaia, the ship sets sail along the Beagle channel towards Antarctica.
DAYS 4–5 Drake Passage
Sail the Drake Passage and reach the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica.
DAYS 6–8 Explore Antarctica
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience on each landing.
DAY 9 Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
Return to King George Island and board 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).
DAY 10 End of the air-cruise
After breakfast, a transfer takes you to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.
Ships operating this itinerary
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Wildlife on this route
Penguins
Gentoo Penguin
A stocky, orange-billed penguin of the genus Pygoscelis, closest kin to the Adélie and Chinstrap. Its loud, trumpeting call, delivered with head thrown back, carries across the shoreline colonies where expedition landings are made.
Whales & Dolphins
Humpback Whale
A 14–17 metre baleen whale known for breaching and long pectoral fins, often seen feeding on krill in loose groups along the ice edge.
Whales & Dolphins
Orca
Black and white apex predator instantly recognizable by its pale eye patches, the orca is the largest of the dolphins and one of the ocean's most capable hunters. Sightings often involve a tight-knit family pod working the ice edge together.
Albatrosses & Seabirds
Wandering Albatross
The snowy albatross, better known as the wandering albatross, has the widest wingspan of any living bird alive today. Watch for it riding the wind for hours behind the ship without a single wingbeat.