Inaugural Air-Cruise

• Day 1 - Start of the Air-Cruise: Embarkation Day

  Your journey begins in Punta Arenas, Chile. Upon boarding the ship in the afternoon you are welcomed by the Expedition Team. Attend a welcome briefing that provides important information about your voyage. The ship sails along the Strait of Magellan towards the majestic Cape Froward, the southernmost tip of the American landmass, and continues south through the fiords that open along the Magdalena Channel. These areas are home to Magellanic penguins, cormorants and other seabirds.

• Day 2 - Explore Southern Patagonia

  Escorted by Peale's dolphins, the ship will navigate along the Glacier Alley, offering an opportunity for a Zodiac excursion at the Garibaldi Glacier.

• Day 3 - Beagle Channel

  After spending some free time in Ushuaia, the ship sets sail along the Beagle channel towards Antarctica.

• Day 4/5 - Drake Passage

  Sail the Drake Passage and reach the South Shetland Islands in Antarctica.

• Day 6/8 - Explore Antarctica

  Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by Nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience on each landing.

• Day 9 - 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 10 - End of the air-cruise

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

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your Captain and Expedition Leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.