Name: Antarctica Express Air-Cruise — Magellan Explorer (Nov 17, 2026)
Brand: Antarctica21
Availability: InStock

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$5,995 per person · Lowest available (from rate)

Ushuaia (Argentina) Frei Station Punta Arenas (Chile) Ushuaia

Ship Magellan Explorer 76 guests

Duration 6 days 5 nights

Shore landings 100% simultaneous Small Expedition Ship

Ice class PC6 Built 2019

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Cabin	Occupancy	Price (per person)	Availability	Action
Lowest available (from rate) Best price	—	$5,995	Available	View at operator
Triple Suite 44 m² 3 guests Suite with two bedrooms, sitting area and two private balconies, approx. 44 m² (480 ft²); sleeps three in 2 twin beds plus 1 queen-size bed. In your cabin 17 Separate living area with sofa and coffee table Desks and chair sets in both living and bedroom areas 2 armchairs with side tables 2 private balconies with sitting areas Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port Safe Telephone Hairdryer Snacks and mini-bar restocked daily Coffee maker 2 larger private bathrooms with separate shower Premium bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Triple	$5,995	Sold out
Porthole Cabin 18 m² 2 guests Cabin with sitting area and porthole window on Deck 3, approx. 18 m² (200 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds. In your cabin 14 Located on Deck 3 Desk and chair 2 armchairs with side table Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB Safe Telephone Hairdryer Private bathroom with separate shower Bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Double	$6,795	Sold out
Porthole Cabin - Female Share 18 m² 2 guests Cabin with sitting area and porthole window on Deck 3, approx. 18 m² (200 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds. In your cabin 14 Located on Deck 3 Desk and chair 2 armchairs with side table Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB Safe Telephone Hairdryer Private bathroom with separate shower Bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Double	$6,795	Sold out
Veranda Cabin - Male Share 19 m² 2 guests Cabin with sitting area and private balcony on Deck 3, approx. 19 m² (210 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds. In your cabin 15 Located on Deck 3 Private balcony with sitting area Desk and chair 1 armchair with side table Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port Safe Telephone Hairdryer Private bathroom with separate shower Bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Double	$7,495	Available	View at operator
Veranda Cabin - Female Share 19 m² 2 guests Cabin with sitting area and private balcony on Deck 3, approx. 19 m² (210 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds. In your cabin 15 Located on Deck 3 Private balcony with sitting area Desk and chair 1 armchair with side table Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port Safe Telephone Hairdryer Private bathroom with separate shower Bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	—	$7,495	Sold out
Veranda Cabin 19 m² 2 guests Cabin with sitting area and private balcony on Deck 3, approx. 19 m² (210 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds. In your cabin 15 Located on Deck 3 Private balcony with sitting area Desk and chair 1 armchair with side table Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port Safe Telephone Hairdryer Private bathroom with separate shower Bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Double	$7,495	Sold out
Deluxe Veranda Cabin 22 m² 2 guests Cabin with sitting room and private balcony, approx. 22 m² (240 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed (2.1 x 2.0 m) or two twin beds. In your cabin 16 Private balcony with sitting area Desk and chair 1 armchair with side table Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port Safe Telephone Hairdryer Snacks and mini-bar restocked daily Coffee maker Larger private bathroom with separate shower Premium bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Double	$7,795	Available	View at operator
Deluxe Suite 44 m² 2 guests Two-room suite on Deck 4, approx. 44 m² (480 ft²), with separate living area (queen-size sofa bed), two private balconies and two bathrooms; bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds. The deck-plan legend labels this category 'Grand Suite'. In your cabin 18 Located on Deck 4 Separate living area with queen-size sofa bed and coffee table Desk and chair sets in both living and bedroom areas 2 armchairs with side tables 2 private balconies with sitting areas Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port Safe Telephone Hairdryer Snacks and mini-bar restocked daily Coffee maker 2 larger private bathrooms with separate shower Premium bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Double	$8,595	Sold out
Single Veranda Cabin 1 guests Single-occupancy veranda category; appears in the deck-plan legend (Deck 4) but has no detail card on the ship page. In your cabin 4 Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Single	$8,995	Sold out
Penthouse Suite 33 m² 2 guests Suite with separate sitting room, bedroom area and private balcony, approx. 33 m² (360 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds. In your cabin 18 Separate sitting area with sofa and coffee table Private balcony with sitting area Desk and chair 2 armchairs Combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB port Safe Closed-circuit TV screen Telephone Hairdryer Snacks and mini-bar restocked daily Coffee maker Larger private bathroom with separate shower Premium bathroom amenities Bathrobes and slippers Wardrobe Individually controlled heating system Sitting area Private bathroom with shower and heated floors	Double	$8,995	Sold out

Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Nov 2, 2026 06:13 UTC.

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Route 4 waypoints

Ushuaia (Argentina) Frei Station Punta Arenas (Chile) Ushuaia

Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.

Daily schedule

DAY 1 Start of the air-cruise Nov 17

Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina, at the pier. Board your ship in the afternoon and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Explore the surroundings before setting sail to Cape Horn.

DAY 2 Cape Horn and Drake Passage Nov 18

After an overnight crossing of Nassau Bay, you awake in full view of legendary Cape Horn! Weather permitting, board a Zodiac and be one of the few privileged adventurers to step foot on this famous and rarely visited island. Back on board, set sail towards Antarctica and cross the famous passage named in honor of Sir Francis Drake, the great 16th-century British explorer.

DAY 3 Drake Passage Nov 19

As you sail through the Drake Passage en route to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the lounge or the outside decks. You may spot magnificent seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales on their way south to Antarctica.

DAY 4 Drake Passage and Antarctica Nov 20

After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the environment changes noticeably. Keep your camera ready, as this is the time to watch for the first icebergs and the first sight of Antarctic land. Reaching the South Shetland Islands, sail in ice-filled bays, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales. Board a Zodiac for your first memorable shore visit to a penguin colony. Exploration will continue well into the evening taking advantage of the long Antarctic daylight.

DAY 5 Antarctica and scheduled return flight Nov 21

Upon reaching King George Island, disembark at Fildes Bay. You then board a transfer vehicle and pass Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station to the aircraft. Bid farewell to Antarctica as you 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 6 End of the air-cruise Nov 22

After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.

Visited Regions

Polar destination guide

54°53′S · 68°10′W

Beagle Channel

Scenic Fjord • Sea Lion Colonies & Les Eclaireurs

58°30′S · 63°00′W

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley

62°00′S · 58°00′W

South Shetland Islands

Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas

62°02′S · 58°21′W

King George Island

Fly-Cruise Hub • Multi-National Stations

Expedition Overview

Small Expedition Ship

Magellan Explorer

IAATO Category 1 (≤100 guests) — 100% simultaneous shore landings with zero group rotations

76 guests Ice class PC6 Built 2019 44 cabins

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17–20h -4°C to +2°C 74% sea ice

Early Season · Pristine Ice

November 2026

Unbroken snow landscapes, massive icebergs, and penguin courtship rituals across freshly opened bays.

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