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Expedition Departure · 10 days Available

Polar Circle Air-Cruise Magellan Explorer Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 22, 2027

Cabin offers 11 View photo
Antarctica21 February 2027 Fly & Cruise Small Ship ≤100 All dates on this route →

Cabin offers

Cabin Occupancy Price (per person) Availability Action
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$24,995
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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.

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
$24,995
Available View at operator
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.

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
$24,995
Available View at operator
Porthole Cabin
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
$24,995
Sold out
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.

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
$26,995
Sold out
Veranda Cabin
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
$29,795
Available View at operator
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.

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
$29,795
Sold out
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.

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
$31,995
Available 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'.

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
$35,995
Sold out
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.

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
$38,995
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
$38,995
Sold out

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

Day by day

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Route 5 waypoints
Punta Arenas Frei Station Antarctic Circle 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 Feb 13

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. Visit Explorers House, and attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. A welcome dinner introduces you to the local gastronomy as you meet fellow adventurers from around the world.

DAY 2 Scheduled flight to Antarctica Feb 14

A smooth two-hour flight takes you from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Your Antarctic adventure begins as you exit the airplane, and 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 3–8 Exploring Antarctica Feb 15 – 20

Sail along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales. Visit the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, disembarking by Zodiac each day. In small groups, hike to extraordinary sites and take part in exploratory Zodiac excursions to otherwise inaccessible areas. Our expert polar guides share their passion for Antarctica through an engaging program of illustrated presentations, and lead you ashore to interpret the wildlife, the history, and the many wonders of the Antarctic environment.Enjoy spectacular views, from the glass-enclosed lounge, while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests over a drink. The goal of this expedition is to sail far south in the attempt to reach the Polar Circle. The Expedition Team plans the specific voyage route based on local conditions and takes advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature. Flexibility will be the key to a successful voyage. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache and Penola Straits, and the Crystal Sound. Each voyage is unique, and crafted to provide the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment.

DAY 9 Scheduled return flight from Antarctica Feb 21

Back at King George Island, bid farewell to Antarctica as you board the flight 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 Air-Cruise Feb 22

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

Visited Regions

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Polar destination guide
58°30′S · 63°00′W

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley
66°33′S · 67°00′W

Antarctic Circle

Deep South • 66°33′ S & Midnight Sun

Expedition Overview

Magellan Explorer
Small Expedition Ship

Magellan Explorer

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 2019 44 cabins
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15–18h -1°C to +5°C 20% sea ice
Peak Whales · Circle Crossings

February 2027

Peak whale activity with humpbacks and orcas, fledging chicks, and open passages south.

Peak Whales Circle Crossings Golden Sunsets
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Chile
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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

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.

Penguins

Adélie Penguin

One of the most widespread penguins in Antarctica, the Adélie is often the first tuxedoed local guests meet ashore. Its stark white eye-ring and brisk, purposeful waddle make it easy to pick out along the ice edge.

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