Overview - Antarctic Express Fly the Drake

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Fly the Drake

Skip the four days of Drake Passage crossings and optimize your Antarctica experience by flying! A short three-hour flight is all it takes to travel between Punta Arenas, Chile and King George Island. Once in Antarctica, you’ll waste no time being inundated with the sheer beauty and dramatic landscapes of the white continent. Within hours of your departure you’ll be greeted by our team of experts on the ship and be on the lookout for penguins and whales in Antarctica.

In brief:

  • The fastest, most direct way to Antarctica.
  • Fly over Drake Passage.
  • All the Antarctic Peninsula highlights.
  • Photography instruction included.
  • Optional polar camping along the Peninsula.

Earn double MileagePlus Award Miles on all Sea Spirit & Clipper Adventurer departures. Expires May 31st

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You won't miss a minute of the best Antarctica has to offer.
You won't miss a minute of the best Antarctica has to offer.
You'll watch sunsets from the bow of the Clipper Adventurer.
Fly over the Drake in a jet plane.
Zodiacs allow you to access remote landing sites.
There's a glacier to climb with your name on it!

Antarctic Express Fly the Drake Itinerary

Expedition Summary

Day 1
Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 2
Embarkation Day
Day 3 - 6
Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands
Day 7
Disembarkation & Fly to Punta Arenas
Day 8
Depart for Home

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Gerlache Strait - Named in honor of Lt. Adrien de Gerlache, who explored the iceberg-rich strait in 1898 for Belgium.
South Shetland Islands - The UK, Chile and Argentina hold claim to the islands, where many countries keep research stations.
King George Island - The largest of the South Shetlands, and home to research stations, seals and penguins.
Punta Arenas, Chile - Spanish for "Sandy Point", this city is part of the Patagonian region.
The Drake Passage - Whether Drake Lake, or the dreaded Drake Shake, the area is good for sighting whales and seabirds.
Adelaide Island - Charcot may have originally named the island after the huge number of Adelie Penguins on its coast.
Anvers Island - Whether Drake Lake, or the dreaded Drake Shake, the area is good for sighting whales and seabirds.
Gerlache Strait South Shetland Islands King George Island Punta Arenas, Chile The Drake Passage Adelaide Island Anvers Island

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