Overview - Antarctica Fly and Cruise From $8,990

Skip the Drake and Save Time

The Drake Passage crossing is reduced to two hours by flying from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island in the South Shetlands. You save 100 hours of sailing time, when compared to traditional Antarctic Peninsula cruises.

A quick crossing doesn't reduce the time you spend in Antarctica. The ship explores the Peninsula for 5-days, the same amount of time as any other expedition. Unique terms and conditions apply to this fly and cruise program.

Quark Expeditions is pleased to offer you this 8-day Fly and Cruise option operated by Antarctica XXI. The featured ship is Ocean Nova. A maximum of 62 gueste can participate per departure.

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You'll watch sunsets from the bow of Ocean Nova.
You'll watch sunsets from the bow of Ocean Nova.
Explore in Zodiacs for a water level view of historic sites.
You won't miss a minute of the best Antarctica has to offer.
Fly over the Drake in a jet plane.
The best of Antarctica without the worst of the Drake.

Antarctica Fly and Cruise Itinerary

Expedition Summary

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

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Luggage Restrictions

The aircraft has a limited carrying capacity, so travelers may carry 20kg/44 lb only of personal luggage, including the carry-on bag. This restriction is strictly enforced. Softsided luggage is recommended.


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Anvers Island - Named after Belgium city Antwerp, Palmer Station (USA) studies marine ecosystems here year-round.
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.
Adelaide Island - Charcot may have originally named the island after the huge number of Adelie Penguins on its coast.
The Drake Passage - Whether Drake Lake, or the dreaded Drake Shake, the area is good for sighting whales and seabirds.
Punta Arenas, Chile - Spanish for "Sandy Point", this city is part of the Patagonian region.
Gerlache Strait - Named in honor of Lt. Adrien de Gerlache, who explored the iceberg-rich strait in 1898 for Belgium.
Anvers Island South Shetland Islands King George Island Adelaide Island The Drake Passage Punta Arenas, Chile Gerlache Strait

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