Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

8 Days

Starting at $15,300

World Voyager, Premium Ship 140 Passengers

Punta Arenas, Chile

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Voyage Overview

Adventure awaits on the Antarctic Peninsula.

Answer the call of Antarctica by flying over the notorious Drake Passage by charter plane to land at King George Island before exploring the Antarctic Peninsula by ship. In just 8 adventure-packed days, you’ll experience rewarding shore visits and Zodiac cruises, marvel at intimate wildlife encounters, explore historic sites and make the most of your landmark visit to the 7th Continent. Select from a range of adventure options and onboard activities that match your personal interests and make your expedition uniquely yours.

Trip Details

Highlights: 

  • 4 planned days in Antarctica
  • Skip the Drake with a quick flight to / from Antarctica
  • Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals and whales
  • Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology & geology by our onboard polar experts
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to get water-level views of icebergs, wildlife and more

Trip Itinerary Overview:

Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas, Chile

Day 2: Fly to King George Island & Embark

Days 3-6: South Shetland Islands & Antarctic Peninsula

Day 7: Disembark & Fly to Punta Arenas

Day 8: Depart Punta Arenas

Tour Dates

  • October 2026 to March 2027
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Dec 1 – Dec 8, 2026 (8 days)
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Dec 6 – Dec 13, 2026 (8 days)
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Feb 11 – Feb 18, 2027 (8 days)
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Feb 16 – Feb 23, 2027 (8 days)
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Feb 21 – Feb 28, 2027 (8 days)
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile
Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in southern Patagonia. Upon arrival in Punta Arenas, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the included group hotel. Please be sure to book a flight that will land with enough time to arrive at the hotel prior to 3 pm on Day 1 of your expedition as there is a mandatory briefing, luggage weighing and boot & parka distribution this afternoon. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a representative will meet you at the official starting point hotel, where you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and be briefed about preparing for your embarkation day.  

Day 2: Fly to King George Island and Embarkation
Your charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica will enable you to cross the legendary Drake Passage in only two hours, while far below, the ship will approach King George Island for your arrival. Your first glimpse of dramatic Antarctic landscapes will be from a unique perspective, as your plane descends onto the South Shetland Islands. After landing, make your way to the shore, before being transferred by Zodiac to your ship to set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula! 

Days 3 to 6: Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands
There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. The Antarctic Continent is indescribable and can only be fully appreciated through your own eyes. As your Captain and Expedition Team keep a lookout for whales and seabirds, you’ll be alerted to any new sightings. Our team of expert presenters will deepen your experience with explanations of the glaciology, history and wildlife of the region, and presentations on photography to help you take memory- catching images. Even more exciting are your daily excursions. Your first Zodiac landing is something you’ll never forget! Walking on a shore inhabited by thousands of penguins is the most intimate way to experience the unique wildlife of Antarctica. Each landing is different and is dependent on weather, but every day presents new sightings and photo opportunities, and it won’t be long before you can tell the difference between Adélie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins. You may take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs one day, followed by a hike to a penguin rookery the next day. From the booming sound of a calving glacier to the thrill of spotting apex predators like leopard seals and orcas in action, you’ll wake up early and welcome each day with a sense of adventure and a desire to explore during this unrivaled wilderness experience. Your Expedition Team will accompany you all along the way, providing insights into the places you visit. 

Day 7: Disembarkation and Fly to Punta Arenas
After your week of exploration, you’ll say goodbye to your Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. Your two-hour flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile, brings your adventure to an end. After your group transfer to the hotel, you are free to explore and enjoy an evening on your own, in the city or at the hotel to reminisce about the sights and sounds of Antarctica. 

Day 8: Depart Punta Arenas
After breakfast, you are welcome to continue on your own travels or make your way to the Punta Arenas airport. Please note that a departure transfer from the hotel to the Punta Arenas airport is not included. 

EXPEDITION SPIRIT: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your Expedition Team  must  consider  the sea, ice and weather to guide the route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you may experience on this voyage; please  be  aware  that  no  specific  itinerary can be guaranteed. By the same  token,  wildlife  encounters  as  described  are  expected,  but  not  guaranteed.  Your  Expedition  Team  will  use  their  considerable  experience to seek out wildlife in known habitats, but the presence of any particular species of bird or marine wildlife is not guaranteed. Trips with flights to and/or from Antarctica have a higher risk of having a trip delay or interruption due to weather.

 

Trips & Rates

Please note, rates are Per Person in USD

Availability & prices are subject to change at anytime

Voyage Season: Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 April – September 2026 Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 Oct 2027 – Mar 2028
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Per Person Price in USD$18,795$19,795$25,695$27,695$29,595
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Discounted Per Person Price$16,070 $16,925 $21,969 $23,679 $25,304
AvailabilityOpenOpenLimitedLimitedOpen
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Per Person Price in USD$18,795$19,795$25,695$27,695$29,595
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Per Person Price in USD$20,695$21,795$28,295$30,395$32,595
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Discounted Per Person Price$16,711 $17,599 $22,848 $24,544 $26,320
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Per Person Price in USD$19,695$20,695$26,895$28,995$31,095
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Discounted Per Person Price$16,839 $17,694 $22,995 $24,791 $26,586
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Per Person Price in USD$17,895$18,795$24,495$26,395$28,195
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Discounted Per Person Price$15,300 $16,070 $20,943 $22,568 $24,107
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Single Travelers:

  • Can book into a share cabin in the following categories: Infinity Suite & Veranda Suite
  • Can book a twin cabin at solo occupancy at 1.7x the per person share price in Infinity & Veranda Suites and 2x the per person price for all higher categories

Adventure Options:

  • Kayaking (full program, multiple paddles): $1,995/person – requires experience
  • Paddling (one-time): $395/person
  • Stand-Up Paddleboarding: $295/person
  • Camping: $495/person
Exterior view of the ship World Voyager in Antarctica with glacier in background

World Voyager Cabins & Deck Plan

Owner's Suite on the ship World Voyager with desk, tv, door leading to separate bedroom and floor to ceiling glass windows.

Owner’s Suite

The four Owner’s Suites have a bedroom and separate sitting area. A 100 sq. ft. (9.5 sq. m) walk-out balcony is accessible from both rooms. The sitting area features a sofa, refrigerator, TV, and state of the art “infotainment” system. The private bathroom has a shower, dual vanity and bathtub.

365 sq. ft. (34 m2)

1-2

1 double or 2 single

Sitting area in cabin with couch, desk, large window and balcony with sea view.

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suites have a bedroom, separate sitting area, large balcony and private bathroom with a shower. The 100 sq. ft. (9.5 sq. m) walk-out balcony can be accessed from sitting room and bedroom. The sitting area features a sofa, double closets, refrigerator, TV and state of the art “infotainment” system. There are just two Deluxe Suites onboard World Voyager.

345 sq. ft. (32 m2)

1-2

1 double or 2 single

Superior Suite on World Voyager with sitting area, desk, balcony and door leading to bedroom.

Superior Suite

Superior suites have a bedroom and sitting area with a 100 sq. ft. (9.5 sq. m) walk-out balcony accessible from both rooms. A separate sitting area with sofa, walk-in closet, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower is also featured in each suite.

270 sq. ft. (25 m2)

1-2

1 double or 2 single

Veranda Suite interior with bed, chair, small desk and private veranda.

Veranda Suite

The most abundant cabin category on World Voyager featuring a 55 sq. ft. (5 sq. m) walk-out balcony. Each cabin has a sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower.

215 sq. ft. (20 m2)

1-2

1 double or 2 single

Infinity Suite on World Voyager with bed, small couch and floor to ceiling window.

Infinity Suite

Located in the aft of decks 5 & 6, Infinity Suites are equipped with a floor-to-ceiling glass Juliet balcony, sitting area with sofa, refrigerator, TV, state of the art “infotainment” system, and private bathroom with shower.

270 sq ft. (25 m2)

1-2

1 double or 2 single

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions: 

  • Leadership throughout your voyage by experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
  • An official expedition parka to keep
  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
  • All shore landings as per the daily program
  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage.
  • Complimentary select beer, wines, and select cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
  • A photographic journal documenting your expedition
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
  • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
  • All luggage handling aboard the ship
  • A group arrival transfer in Punta Arenas from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast. (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
  • A briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas
  • A pre-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the hotel to the airport
  • Flights to and from King George Island
  • A post-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the hotel
  • One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast
  • Guests will receive a free 1GB data card for limited Wi-Fi access for use on one device, permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Additional data can be purchased on ship.)

Exclusions: 

  • International airfare
  • Passport and applicable visa expenses
  • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
  • Meals unless otherwise specified
  • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
  • The complimentary alcohol and bar service does not include spirits
  • Excess-baggage fees on international flights and domestic flights
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Laundry, bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
  • Phone charges (connectivity may vary by location)
  • The basic complimentary data card does not include Premium packages which enable more data intensive applications
  • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
  • Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities

Solo Travelers

Are you traveling alone? Solo travelers have the following options.

  • Book into a share cabin in the following categories: Infinity Suite & Veranda Suite
  • Book a twin cabin at solo occupancy at 1.7x the per person share price in Infinity & Veranda Suites and 2x the per person price for all higher categories
Photographer shooting a beautiful landscape in Antarctica