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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

<p>Our Antarctica Express Air-Cruise was designed for travelers looking for a quick and affordable visit to the White Continent. This expedition offers you the chance to visit Cape Horn, cruise the Drake Passage, land in Antarctica, and fly back.</p>

Optional extras & upgrades

Optional tours/excursions/packages available. Please get in touch for more information.
18 November, 2025 to 23 November, 2025
Triple Suite $5,995 USD pp
Size: 440 ft2 -40 mt2. 2 twin beds and 1 queen-size sofa bed, 2 private balconies with sitting area
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Porthole Cabin $6,795 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
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Veranda Cabin $7,495 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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Deluxe Veranda Cabin $7,795 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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Suite $8,595 USD pp
Size: 330 ft2 -30 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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Single Cabin $8,995 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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PH Suite $8,995 USD pp
Size: 440 ft2 -40 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, 2 private balconies with sitting area
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14 January, 2026 to 19 January, 2026
Triple cabin $4,995 USD pp
150 ft2 – 14 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, 2 lower twin beds and 1 upper bed.
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Twin cabin $5,995 USD pp
106 ft2 – 10 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, and 2 lower twin beds.
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Single cabin $6,995 USD pp
87 ft2 – 8 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, single lower bed.
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17 November, 2026 to 22 November, 2026
Triple Suite $5,995 USD pp
Size: 440 ft2 -40 mt2. 2 twin beds and 1 queen-size sofa bed, 2 private balconies with sitting area
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Porthole Cabin $6,795 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
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Veranda Cabin $7,495 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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Deluxe Veranda Cabin $7,795 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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Suite $8,595 USD pp
Size: 330 ft2 -30 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
view cabin photo
PH Suite $8,995 USD pp
Size: 440 ft2 -40 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, 2 private balconies with sitting area
view cabin photo
Single Cabin $8,995 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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04 March, 2027 to 10 March, 2027 (reverse)
Triple Veranda Suite $6,795 USD pp
560 ft² 52 m² Two-room suite with sitting area and balcony
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Family Veranda Suite $8,495 USD pp
560 ft² 52 m² Two-room suite with sitting area and balcony
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Deluxe Veranda Cabin $8,495 USD pp
280 ft² 26 m² Cabin with sitting area and balcony
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Single Veranda Cabin $9,995 USD pp
280 ft² 26 m² Cabin with sitting area and balcony
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Grand Veranda Suite $9,995 USD pp
409 ft² 38 m² Suite with sitting area and balcony
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Antarctica Express Air Cruise itinerary:

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Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise

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

 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.

Days 3: Drake Passage

 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

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

 Upon reaching King George Island, disembark at Fildes Bay. A 2-km (1.25-mile) walk takes you through 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

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

Please Note:

Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned program. However, with this type of adventurous travel to Antarctica, changes to the itinerary may occur due to severe and unpredictable weather. We need to emphasize the fact that weather conditions are unpredictable and that safety is always the paramount concern on any Antarctic voyage.

Antarctica Express Air Cruise reverse itinerary:

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Please Note: *

Every effort will be made to adhere to the planned program. However, with this type of adventurous travel to Antarctica, changes to the itinerary may occur due to severe and unpredictable weather. We need to emphasize the fact that weather conditions are unpredictable and that safety is always the paramount concern on any Antarctic voyage.

Day 6: End of the Air-Cruise *

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

Day 5: Antarctica and scheduled return flight *

 Upon reaching King George Island, disembark at Fildes Bay. A 2-km (1.25-mile) walk takes you through 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 4: Drake Passage and Antarctica *

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.

Days 3: Drake Passage *

 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 2: Cape Horn and Drake Passage *

 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 1: Start of the Air-Cruise *

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.

* = Indicative
Map for Antarctica Express Air Cruise
Magellan Discoverer, the ship servicing Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Magellan Discoverer

Vessel Type: Small Ship Expedition

Length: 94 m

Passenger Capacity: 76

Built: 2026

Antarctica21's New State-Of-The-Art Polar Vessel
We are thrilled to announce an exciting development in the world of Antarctic exploration. Building on our legacy of providing boutique, small-ship expeditions to the White Continent, Antarctica21 is proud to introduce the latest addition to our fleet: Magellan Discoverer, set to embark on voyages in the 2026-27 Antarctic season.

Magellan Discoverer is a promise of innovative design and environmental stewardship, crafted as a sister ship to the esteemed Magellan Explorer. While mirroring its sibling in elegance and style, Magellan Discoverer charts its own course with remarkable enhancements.

Magellan Discoverer will be built at the ASENAV shipyard in Valdivia, Chile, the same shipyard that built Magellan Explorer.

Cabin layout for Magellan Discoverer
• Enjoy a day in Antarctica exploring the landscape.

• Enjoy the privilege of seeing penguins, whales, seals, and many species of antarctic birds in their native habitat.

• Enjoy a day exploring Antarctica on a Zodiac boat on our most affordable air-cruise.

• Fly from Antarctica back to Punta Arenas, Chile, and avoid one crossing of the Drake Passage.

• Visit legendary Cape Horn during your Antarctica Express Air-Cruise.