ANTARCTICA EXPRESS FLY-CRUISE
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ANTARCTICA EXPRESS FLY-CRUISE
ITINERARY SUMMARY
| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Punta Arenas | Arrive Punta Arenas, welcome dinner and meet fellow adventurers |
| Day 2 | Antarctica | Scheduled flight to Antarctica |
| Day 3 | Exploring Antarctica | Exploring by zodiac and ship |
| Days 4 - 5 | Drake Passage | Sail north through the Drake Passage |
| Day 6 | Cape Horn and Puerto Williams | Board a Zodiac to explore the legendary Cape Horn continue along the Beagle Channel to Puerto Williams |
| Day 7 | Ushuaia, Argentina | Arrival in Ushuaia |
Please note: This map to be viewed in reverse as its from the sister ship Magellan Explorer Antarctica Express Fly-Cruise (starting Ushuaia and ending Punta Arenas departing 17 November – 22 November 2026).
SHIPS OFFERING THIS ITINERARY
Magellan Discoverer
The Magellan Discoverer is a purpose built polar expedition-luxury vessel, her maiden voyage will be in November 2026. She offers almost exclusively Fly-Cruise voyages from Punta Arenas in Chile to King George Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. The Magellan Discoverer will take just 76 passengers on her fly cruise voyages. Specific measures have been taken to minimize Magellan Discoverer’s carbon footprint, including state-of-the-art engines that produce very low emissions (Tier III emission standard with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion and heat recovery systems).
Day 1 Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you are welcomed by Antarctica21 staff and transferred to your hotel. Before 2 PM, you are expected at Explorers House for your check-in, for a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.
Day 2 Antarctica
The adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands, where you board the expedition vessel to start your Antarctic exploration.
Day 3 Exploring Antarctica
Explore the stunning beauty of the South Shetland Islands. Sail through ice-filled bays, observing sea birds, penguins, seals, and whales. Board a Zodiac for a memorable shore visit to a penguin colony and take advantage of the extended daylight for evening exploration.
Day 4 – 5 Drake Passage
Sail north through the Drake Passage while enjoying lectures and presentations. Watch for wildlife from the glass-enclosed lounge or outside decks, spotting magnificent sea birds, like albatrosses and petrels, as well as various whale species.
Day 6 Cape Horn and Puerto Williams
Weather permitting, board a Zodiac to explore the legendary Cape Horn. Then, continue the journey along the Beagle Channel to Puerto Williams, Chile, the world’s southernmost town. Explore the area before sailing to Ushuaia, Argentina.
Day 7 Ushuaia
Arrival in Ushuaia, marking the end of your journey.