Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.
You must arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM, whether you join us at the airport for a transfer to our hotel, or you meet us directly at the hotel. In the afternoon, you are welcomed at Explorers House to attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise 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. You then board a transfer vehicle and pass Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique 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 seabirds, 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 educational presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests.No journey is the same and flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team plans the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience every time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several sites that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache Strait, and the Penola Strait.
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.
Antarctica21 operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to the White Continent with seasoned expedition teams.
Peak whale activity with humpbacks and orcas, fledging chicks, and open passages south.
Granite Spires • Chilean Fjords & Glacial Steppe
Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas
Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife
| Cabin | Occupancy | Price (per person) | Promo | Availability | Source | detail.action |
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Lowest available (from rate)
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— | $22,995 | — | available | Antarctica21 | View at operator |
Triple Veranda Suite
Two-room suite (site card: 'Triple Veranda Cabin'; deck-plan legend: 'Triple Deluxe Veranda Cabin') of approx. 52 m² (560 ft²) with connecting door, private balconies and two bathrooms; beds configure as king-size or twins, accommodates up to three guests.
In your cabin
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triple | $22,995 | — | available | Antarctica21 | View at operator |
Deluxe Veranda Cabin - Female Share
Cabin with sitting area and private balcony, approx. 26 m² (280 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds.
In your cabin
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— | $27,995 | — | available | Antarctica21 | View at operator |
Family Veranda Suite
Two-room suite (site card: 'Family Suite') of approx. 52 m² (560 ft²) with connecting door between both cabins, private balconies and sitting areas; beds configure as king-size or twins, accommodates up to four guests.
In your cabin
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quad | $27,995 | — | available | Antarctica21 | View at operator |
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Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Cabin with sitting area and private balcony, approx. 26 m² (280 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds.
In your cabin
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double | $27,995 | — | available | Antarctica21 | View at operator |
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Deluxe Veranda Cabin - Male Share
Cabin with sitting area and private balcony, approx. 26 m² (280 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds.
In your cabin
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double | $27,995 | — | available | Antarctica21 | View at operator |
Grand Veranda Suite
Suite with sitting area, living area and private balcony, approx. 38 m² (409 ft²); bed configures as one king-size bed or two twin beds.
In your cabin
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double | $33,795 | — | available | Antarctica21 | View at operator |
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Single Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Single-occupancy deluxe veranda category; appears in the deck-plan legend (Deck 5) but has no detail card on the ship page. In your cabin
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single | $33,795 | — | available | Antarctica21 | View at operator |
Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Sep 3, 2026 06:13 UTC.
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Wildlife
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.
Wildlife
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.
Wildlife
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.
Wildlife
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.