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Polar Circle Air-Cruise - An In-Depth Antarctic Adventure

<p>The Polar Circle air-cruise is one of the most adventurous expeditions that we offer. Our main objective on this air-cruise expedition is to try and reach the Antarctic Polar Circle located at approximately 66&deg; south of the equator. The Expedition Team handcrafts every voyage depending on the Antarctic weather and each day of the Polar Circle air-cruise is filled with ample opportunities to explore.</p>

Optional extras & upgrades

Optional tours/excursions/packages available. Please get in touch for more information. (None USD)

01 January, 2025 to 10 January, 2025
Triple cabin $ 15,995 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 $ 18,795 USD pp
106 ft2 – 10 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, and 2 lower twin beds.
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Single cabin $ 26,395 USD pp
87 ft2 – 8 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, single lower bed.
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24 January, 2025 to 02 February, 2025
Porthole Cabin $ 22,795 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
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Triple Suite $ 24,995 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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Veranda Cabin $ 26,995 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 $ 29,795 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 $ 32,995 USD pp
Size: 330 ft2 -30 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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PH Suite $ 36,495 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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Single Cabin $ 36,495 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
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16 February, 2025 to 25 February, 2025
Triple cabin $ 15,995 USD pp
150 ft2 – 14 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, 2 lower twin beds and 1 upper bed.
view cabin photo
Twin cabin $ 18,795 USD pp
106 ft2 – 10 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, and 2 lower twin beds.
view cabin photo
Single cabin $ 26,395 USD pp
87 ft2 – 8 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, single lower bed.
view cabin photo
01 January, 2026 to 10 January, 2026
Triple cabin $ 15,995 USD pp
150 ft2 – 14 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, 2 lower twin beds and 1 upper bed.
view cabin photo
Twin cabin $ 18,795 USD pp
106 ft2 – 10 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, and 2 lower twin beds.
view cabin photo
Single cabin $ 26,395 USD pp
87 ft2 – 8 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, single lower bed.
view cabin photo
30 January, 2026 to 08 February, 2026
Porthole Cabin $ 24,995 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed
view cabin photo
Triple Suite $ 26,995 USD pp
Size: 440 ft2 -40 mt2. 2 twin beds and 1 queen-size sofa bed, 2 private balconies with sitting area
view cabin photo
Veranda Cabin $ 29,795 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king size bed, private balcony with sitting area
view cabin photo
Deluxe Veranda Cabin $ 31,995 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 $ 35,995 USD pp
Size: 330 ft2 -30 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
view cabin photo
Single Cabin $ 38,995 USD pp
Size: 220 ft2 -20 mt2. 1 king-size bed, private balcony with sitting area
view cabin photo
PH Suite $ 38,995 USD pp
Size: 440 ft2 -40 mt2. 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, 2 private balconies with sitting area
view cabin photo
01 February, 2026 to 10 February, 2026
Triple cabin $ 15,995 USD pp
150 ft2 – 14 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, 2 lower twin beds and 1 upper bed.
view cabin photo
Twin cabin $ 18,795 USD pp
106 ft2 – 10 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, and 2 lower twin beds.
view cabin photo
Single cabin $ 26,395 USD pp
87 ft2 – 8 m2 - Bathroom, window, desk and chair, single lower bed.
view cabin photo

Polar Circle Air-Cruise - An In-Depth Antarctic Adventure itinerary:

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Day 1 Start of the Air-Cruise

Antarctica21 staff members welcome you in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM. Transfer to your 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

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 walk 2-kms (1.25-miles), passing 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

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

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 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.

Polar Circle Air-Cruise - An In-Depth Antarctic Adventure 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 10 End of the Air-Cruise *

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

Day 9 Scheduled return flight from Antarctica *

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).

Days 3 - 8 Exploring Antarctica *

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 2 Scheduled flight to Antarctica *

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 walk 2-kms (1.25-miles), passing 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.

Day 1 Start of the Air-Cruise *

Antarctica21 staff members welcome you in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM. Transfer to your 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.

* = Indicative
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Magellan Explorer, the ship servicing Polar Circle Air-Cruise - An In-Depth Antarctic Adventure

Magellan Explorer

Vessel Type: Expedition

Length: 90.7 m - 298 ft.

Passenger Capacity: 100 (only 69 passengers for Air-Cruise operations)

Built: 2018

MV Magellan Explorer features 50 passenger suites and cabins in five categories of accommodation, including dedicated single cabins. The cabins are very spacious, ranging in size from 40 m2 (440 sq. ft.) to 20 m2 (220 sq. ft.). All double cabins have two twin beds that can be configured as one queen-size bed, offering great flexibility to our guests. 42 cabins feature a large window and a private balcony, while 8 cabins feature a porthole. All cabins feature a private bathroom and a sitting area.

Public areas include a large, forward-facing observation lounge, an observation deck, a dining room that accommodates all guests and expedition staff in a single sitting, two meeting rooms, a gift shop, a protected outdoor barbecue area, a gym, and a sauna. The bow of the ship is accessible to guests to offer expansive views during exploration. Optional adventure activities, such as kayaking and snowshoeing, are available.

Specific measures have been taken to minimize MV Magellan Explorer’s carbon footprint, including state-of-the-art engines that meet MARPOL’s stringent Tier III emission standards. To minimize fuel consumption, a waste heat recovery system recycles the heat produced by the ship’s engines and repurposes it to power the ship’s heating system and to warm the water used on board.

Cabin layout for Magellan Explorer
• Try and reach the polar circle, going farther south than most Antarctic explorers.

• Spend your time exploring outdoors by participating in our kayaking or hiking and snowshoeing programs.

• In the company of our expert polar guides, learn about the majestic wildlife that calls Antarctica home during the Southern Hemisphere’s summer months.

• Fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to the White Continent and start your expedition directly in Antarctica

• With different sized tables and no pre-assigned seating, you can choose to sit privately or join other travelers.