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Available January 2027

Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise

Departure Jan 29, 2027 ⚓ Punta Arenas, Chile
Arrival Feb 5, 2027 ⚓ Punta Arenas
Duration 8 days 7 nights
Operator 🇨🇱 Antarctica21 Fly & Cruise Pioneer
Ship Magellan Explorer 76 guests
Ice class PC6 Polar Class 6: Summer/autumn operation in medium first-year ice; premier modern polar standard.
Year built 2019

Day by day

Route:
Punta Arenas Frei Station Punta Arenas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expedition Overview

Operator

Antarctica21

Fly & Cruise Pioneer

Antarctica21 operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to the White Continent with seasoned expedition teams.

Month

January 2027

High Summer · Playful Chicks

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

Playful Chicks Whale Watching Warmest Weather
Regions

Visited Regions

4 regions on this voyage
Patagonia

Patagonia

Granite Spires • Chilean Fjords & Glacial Steppe

Drake Passage

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley

South Shetland Islands

South Shetland Islands

Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas

Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife

Cabin offers

Cabin Occupancy Price (per person) Promo Availability Source detail.action
Lowest available (from rate) Best price
$18,995 available Antarctica21 View at operator
Porthole Cabin
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.

  • 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
In your cabin
  • Wardrobe
  • Individually controlled heating system
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower and heated floors
double $18,995 sold out Antarctica21
Porthole Cabin
Porthole Cabin - Male 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.

  • 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
In your cabin
  • Wardrobe
  • Individually controlled heating system
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower and heated floors
double $18,995 sold out Antarctica21
Triple Suite
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.

  • 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
In your cabin
  • Wardrobe
  • Individually controlled heating system
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower and heated floors
triple $20,995 sold out Antarctica21
Veranda Cabin
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.

  • 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
In your cabin
  • Wardrobe
  • Individually controlled heating system
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower and heated floors
double $23,495 sold out Antarctica21
Deluxe Veranda Cabin
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.

  • 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
In your cabin
  • Wardrobe
  • Individually controlled heating system
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower and heated floors
double $25,495 available Antarctica21 View at operator
Deluxe Suite
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'.

  • 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
In your cabin
  • Wardrobe
  • Individually controlled heating system
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower and heated floors
double $28,995 available Antarctica21 View at operator
Penthouse Suite
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.

  • 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
In your cabin
  • Wardrobe
  • Individually controlled heating system
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower and heated floors
double $30,495 available Antarctica21 View at operator
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
  • Wardrobe
  • Individually controlled heating system
  • Sitting area
  • Private bathroom with shower and heated floors
single $30,495 sold out Antarctica21

Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Sep 3, 2026 06:13 UTC.

Getting ready for this voyage?

Everything worth bringing on an Antarctic expedition — an interactive checklist you can tick off as you pack, keep as a personal link and download as a PDF.

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Wildlife on this route

Wildlife

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.

Wildlife

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.

Wildlife

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.

Wildlife

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.

from $18,995
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