The Antarctica Express Air-Cruise was designed for travelers looking for a quick and affordable Antarctica expedition. This trip offers you the chance to visit Cape Horn, cruise the Drake Passage, land in Antarctica, and fly back. Enjoy seeing ice-filled fjords and spectacular icebergs, while spotting penguins, seals, and whales that call the White Continent home.
This itinerary is operated by Antarctica21, a Chilean based expedition company who pioneered air-cruise expeditions to Antarctica. They understand all the complexities of ensuring a smooth, safe, enjoyable Antarctica adventure with an expert team who knows the region’s unique geography, natural history, wildlife, and ecology. The expedition company was founded in Punta Arenas, the traditional gateway for the first Antarctic explorers, and it remains an ideal base of operations as they respond to the region’s changing conditions, constantly refining and enhancing their unique Air-Cruise trips.
As a leading boutique Antarctic tour operator, Antarctica21is constantly striving to innovate and develop environmentally-responsible expeditions to the White Continent. No matter which small ship your Air Cruise includes – their newest ship the 4* Magellan Explorer, the Ocean Nova or the Magellan Discoverer coming in 2026 – you will be on some of the smallest expedition ships that explore Antarctica with incredibly personalised service.
Unsure if this Antarctica Express Air-Cruise itinerary is right for you? Read our Antarctica destination overview for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how North South Voyages can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.
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