Antarctica Fly-Cruise
Skip one Drake crossing and fly directly to the edge of Antarctica for a compact, high-impact expedition.
8
Days
Nov-Dec
Season
Fly-Cruise
Style
On request
From
Curated by 7CEI
Operator matched to your brief
Key facts
From
On request
Overview
A journey shaped by conditions, not a script.
Fly-cruise itineraries are built for travellers with limited time who still want the full force of Antarctica. A charter flight from Punta Arenas lands at King George Island; from there a small expedition ship becomes your platform for landings, wildlife, and ice exploration through the South Shetlands. Operators we match you with depend on cabin availability and your brief.
Fly across the Drake Passage in roughly two hours.
Two extra days of actual Antarctic landings versus a Drake-crossing voyage.
Sheltered South Shetland channels with daily landing attempts.
Suited to travellers with limited time who still want a full Peninsula experience.
Itinerary
Day-by-day route.
Day 1
Punta Arenas
Arrive in Patagonia for expedition briefings and a hosted welcome dinner.
Day 2
Fly to Antarctica
Board a charter aircraft to King George Island, then transfer by zodiac to your expedition ship.
Days 3-6
Peninsula exploration
Follow ice and weather windows through bays, channels, rookeries, and glacier fronts.
Day 7
Return flight
Fly back to Punta Arenas after a final morning in Antarctic air.
Day 8
Depart Patagonia
Continue onward, or extend into Torres del Paine with a private land programme.
Inclusions
What is included.
Charter flights between Punta Arenas and King George Island
Shipboard accommodation and meals
Guided landings and zodiac operations
Expedition gear loan package
Exclusions
What is not included.
Flights to Punta Arenas
Weather-delay contingency costs beyond included nights
Insurance
Premium activity supplements
Related
Other polar journeys to compare.
Planning note
Cabin choice matters as much as itinerary.
Deck height, window size, ship movement, dining style, and guide ratio all shape the expedition. We compare those details before recommending a departure.
Plan your expedition
Plan Antarctica Fly-Cruise with an expert.
Bring us the ships, routes, or dates you are considering. We will tell you what fits, what does not, and why.