Do you like the idea of visiting Antarctica but are short on time or nervous about getting seasick crossing the notorious Drake Passage? If so, a Fly the Drake trip might be a great fit as these expeditions have a 2-hour flight over the Drake Passage, saving 2 days at sea each way. These fly cruises have the chance to visit the same or similar landing sites along the Antarctic Peninsula as you would if you sailed across the Drake.

All Fly the Drake trips begin and end in Chile. Flights operate between either Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales (depending on the ship) and King George Island in the South Shetland Islands. The ship will be waiting at King George Island where guests will embark the ship and sail about 100 miles south to the Antarctic Peninsula. 

Most Fly the Drake trips are 8 days in duration and include the first and last night at a hotel in either Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales, Chile. There are longer Fly the Drake trips that will sail further south to cross the Antarctic Circle. 

All Fly the Drake trips will fly to/from Antarctica in both directions. If you are interested in flying over the Drake Passage but would also like to experience the Drake from the ship, then be sure to check out  one-way fly / one-way sail the Drake trips. Still not decided about flying or sailing to Antarctica? This blog post talks more about the pros and cons of flying and sailing across the Drake.