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Expedition Departure · 8 days Available

Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise Magellan Discoverer Jan 6, 2027 – Jan 13, 2027

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Antarctica21 January 2027 Fly & Cruise Small Ship ≤100 Short ≤9 Days All dates on this route →

Cabin offers

Cabin Occupancy Price (per person) Availability Action
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$22,995
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Triple Veranda Suite
Triple Veranda Suite
52 m² 3 guests

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 16
  • Connecting door between both cabins
  • Two bathrooms with showers en suite
  • Private balconies
  • Desks and chairs
  • Benches and coffee tables
  • Closets
  • Fridges
  • Safes
  • Coffee makers
  • TVs
  • Private balcony
  • King-size bed convertible to two twin beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Individual heating control
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower
 Triple
$22,995
Sold out
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
26 m² 2 guests

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 14
  • Bathroom with shower en suite
  • Private balcony
  • Desk and chair
  • Bench and coffee table
  • Closets
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Safe
  • TV
  • King-size bed convertible to two twin beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Individual heating control
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower
 Double
$27,995
Sold out
Family Veranda Suite
Family Veranda Suite
52 m² 4 guests

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 16
  • Connecting door between both cabins
  • Two bathrooms with showers en suite
  • Private balconies
  • Desks and chairs
  • Benches and coffee tables
  • Closets
  • Fridges
  • Safes
  • Coffee makers
  • TVs
  • Private balcony
  • King-size bed convertible to two twin beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Individual heating control
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower
 Quad
$27,995
Sold out
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
Deluxe Veranda Cabin - Male Share
26 m² 2 guests

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 14
  • Bathroom with shower en suite
  • Private balcony
  • Desk and chair
  • Bench and coffee table
  • Closets
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Safe
  • TV
  • King-size bed convertible to two twin beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Individual heating control
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower
 Double
$27,995
Sold out
Grand Veranda Suite
Grand Veranda Suite
38 m² 2 guests

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 15
  • Bathroom with shower en suite
  • Private balcony
  • Sofa bed
  • Living area
  • Desk and chair
  • Walk-in closet
  • Fridge
  • Safe
  • Coffee maker
  • TV
  • King-size bed convertible to two twin beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Individual heating control
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower
 Double
$33,795
Available View at operator
Single Veranda Cabin
Single Veranda Cabin
26 m² 1 guests

Cabin with sitting area and private balcony, approx. 26 m² (280 ft²), with a king bed; sold as a single-occupancy category (the site card lists room capacity '2 Guests').

In your cabin 15
  • Bathroom with shower en suite
  • King bed
  • Private balcony
  • Desk and chair
  • Bench and coffee table
  • Closets
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Safe
  • TV
  • King-size bed convertible to two twin beds
  • Wardrobe
  • Individual heating control
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower
 Single
$33,795
Sold out

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

Day by day

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Route 3 waypoints
Punta Arenas Frei Station Punta Arenas

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 Jan 6

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.

DAY 2 Scheduled Flight to Antarctica Jan 7

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.

DAYS 3–6 Exploring Antarctica Jan 8 – 11

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.

DAY 7 Scheduled Return Flight from Antarctica Jan 12

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).

DAY 8 End of the air-cruise Jan 13

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

Visited Regions

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Polar destination guide
51°40′S · 72°30′W

Patagonia

Granite Spires • Chilean Fjords & Glacial Steppe
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
65°30′S · 64°00′W

Antarctic Peninsula

Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife

Expedition Overview

Magellan Discoverer
Small Expedition Ship

Magellan Discoverer

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

76 guests Ice class PC6 Polar Class 6: Summer/autumn operation in medium first-year ice; premier modern polar standard. Built 2025 42 cabins
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20–23h 0°C to +7°C 34% sea ice
High Summer · Playful Chicks

January 2027

Warmest temperatures, fluffy penguin chicks forming crèches, and surging whale arrivals.

Playful Chicks Whale Watching Warmest Weather
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Antarctica21

Antarctica21 operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to Antarctica with experienced expedition teams.

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Wildlife on this route

Penguins

Emperor Penguins

The world's largest penguin breeds only in Antarctica's brutal winter. A rare and unforgettable sight.

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.

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