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Begin in Punta Arenas, then fly to King George Island to embark on your Antarctic adventure. Explore the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula via Zodiac landings, fjords, and wildlife encounters. Sail to Elephant Island and onward to the wildlife-rich shores of South Georgia, home to king penguins and Shackleton’s grave. Enjoy onboard lectures while crossing the Scotia Sea toward South America. Conclude the voyage through the scenic Beagle Channel, disembarking in Ushuaia.
Antarctica21 staff members welcome you in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM. Transfer to your hotel, visit Explorers House, and attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. At Explorers House, enjoy local gastronomy as you meet your fellow adventurers.
A smooth two-hour flight takes you from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Your adventure begins as you exit the airplane, and the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. A short vehicle transfer takes you to the shore of Fildes Bay where a Zodiac takes you to your boutique expedition vessel.
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of seabirds, penguins, seals, and whales. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program of educational presentations and enjoy spectacular views from the lounge while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests. No journey is the same and flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team plans the voyage route to take advantage of the ever changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience every time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several sites that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites in the South Shetland Islands, the Gerlache Strait, the Penola Strait, and the Antarctic Sound.
Sailing north, we hope to stop at Elephant Island. It was here that the crew of Shackleton’s Endurance found refuge while he and five handpicked men carried on to South Georgia. While the stormy conditions of this area rarely allow a shore landing, you will see the island from the ship.Day 8 – 9: Sailing to South GeorgiaAs we sail northward, our historian and our naturalist guides offer a series of presentations. There is time to socialize in the ship’s lounge while keeping an eye out for the region’s abundant birdlife.
The island of South Georgia is a diverse landscape of majestic mountains, massive glaciers, grassy uplands, and deep fjords. Visit the former whaling outpost of Grytviken, where you may pay your respects at the simple grave of Ernest Shackleton. At St. Andrew’s Bay be overwhelmed by the sight of 150,000 king penguins. At Cooper Island, the nesting home of thousands of black-browed albatrosses, see a large colony of macaroni penguins. At the peak of the breeding season, it is said to have the highest concentration of wildlife per square meter on the planet. If the weather is favorable, visits are also planned at Fortuna Bay, Salisbury Plains, Prion Island, and Elsehul Bay.
As the ship heads to South America, the program of presentations continues. Use this time to enhance your understanding of the region and its history.
Approach the South American continent and sail along the Beagle Channel. Take in the beauty of Tierra del Fuego and Navarino Island as you make your way to Ushuaia.
Arrival in Ushuaia, where your journey ends.
A deposit shall be paid to confirm a booking made 120 days prior to the departure date or earlier. The balance shall be paid no later than 120 days before the departure date. If a reservation is made less than 120 days prior to the departure date, the total cost of the tour is due at once
CABIN DETAILS
All cabins located on Deck 3 offers the choice of 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, featuring a desk and chair, 2 armchairs with a side table, combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB, a safe, and a telephone. It includes a hairdryer, a private bathroom with a separate shower, bathroom amenities, and comes with bathrobes and slippers for comfort.
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200 sq. ft. / 18 sq. m
Porthole
All cabins located on Deck 4 accommodates up to 3 people with 2 twin beds and 1 queen-size bed. It features a separate living area with a sofa and coffee table, desks and chair sets in both living and bedroom areas, 2 armchairs with side tables, and 2 private balconies with sitting areas.
The suite is equipped with combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB ports, a safe, a telephone, and a hairdryer. Guests enjoy daily restocked snacks and mini-bar, a coffee maker, 2 larger private bathrooms with separate showers, premium bathroom amenities, and bathrobes and slippers for enhanced comfort.
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480 sq. ft. / 44 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins offers the choice of 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, featuring a desk and chair, an armchair with a side table, and a private balcony with a sitting area. It includes combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, a safe, telephone, hairdryer, and a private bathroom with a separate shower. Guests enjoy bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers for added comfort.
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210 sq. ft. / 19 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins situated on Deck 3, is designed for solo travelers, featuring 1 king-size bed, a desk and chair, and 1 armchair with a side table. It comes with a private balcony and sitting area, combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, and a safe. This cabin includes a telephone, a hairdryer, a private bathroom with a separate shower, bathroom amenities, and provides a bathrobe and slippers for added comfort.
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200 sq. ft. / 18 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins offers either 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, a desk and chair, an armchair with a side table, and a private balcony with a sitting area. Amenities include combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, a safe, telephone, hairdryer, daily restocked snacks and mini-bar, coffee maker, and a larger private bathroom with a separate shower. Guests enjoy premium bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers for enhanced comfort.
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240 sq. ft. / 22 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins features either 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, a separate sitting area with a sofa and coffee table, a desk and chair, 2 armchairs, and a private balcony with a sitting area. They are equipped with combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, a safe, closed-circuit TV, telephone, hairdryer, daily restocked snacks and mini-bar, coffee maker, and a larger private bathroom with a separate shower. Premium bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers are provided for added comfort.
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360 sq. ft. / 33 sq. m
Balcony
Two-room suite with sitting room, balcony, and bedroom. All cabins features either 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, a separate sitting area with a sofa and coffee table, a desk and chair, 2 armchairs, and a private balcony with a sitting area. They are equipped with combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, a safe, closed-circuit TV, telephone, hairdryer, daily restocked snacks and mini-bar, coffee maker, and a larger private bathroom with a separate shower. Premium bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers are provided for added comfort.
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480 sq. ft. / 44 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins located on Deck 3 offers the choice of 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, featuring a desk and chair, 2 armchairs with a side table, combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB, a safe, and a telephone. It includes a hairdryer, a private bathroom with a separate shower, bathroom amenities, and comes with bathrobes and slippers for comfort.
2
200 sq. ft. / 18 sq. m
Porthole
All cabins located on Deck 4 accommodates up to 3 people with 2 twin beds and 1 queen-size bed. It features a separate living area with a sofa and coffee table, desks and chair sets in both living and bedroom areas, 2 armchairs with side tables, and 2 private balconies with sitting areas.
The suite is equipped with combo Euro-American electrical outlets with USB ports, a safe, a telephone, and a hairdryer. Guests enjoy daily restocked snacks and mini-bar, a coffee maker, 2 larger private bathrooms with separate showers, premium bathroom amenities, and bathrobes and slippers for enhanced comfort.
3
480 sq. ft. / 44 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins offers the choice of 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, featuring a desk and chair, an armchair with a side table, and a private balcony with a sitting area. It includes combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, a safe, telephone, hairdryer, and a private bathroom with a separate shower. Guests enjoy bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers for added comfort.
2
210 sq. ft. / 19 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins situated on Deck 3, is designed for solo travelers, featuring 1 king-size bed, a desk and chair, and 1 armchair with a side table. It comes with a private balcony and sitting area, combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, and a safe. This cabin includes a telephone, a hairdryer, a private bathroom with a separate shower, bathroom amenities, and provides a bathrobe and slippers for added comfort.
1
200 sq. ft. / 18 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins offers either 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, a desk and chair, an armchair with a side table, and a private balcony with a sitting area. Amenities include combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, a safe, telephone, hairdryer, daily restocked snacks and mini-bar, coffee maker, and a larger private bathroom with a separate shower. Guests enjoy premium bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers for enhanced comfort.
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240 sq. ft. / 22 sq. m
Balcony
All cabins features either 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, a separate sitting area with a sofa and coffee table, a desk and chair, 2 armchairs, and a private balcony with a sitting area. They are equipped with combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, a safe, closed-circuit TV, telephone, hairdryer, daily restocked snacks and mini-bar, coffee maker, and a larger private bathroom with a separate shower. Premium bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers are provided for added comfort.
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360 sq. ft. / 33 sq. m
Balcony
Two-room suite with sitting room, balcony, and bedroom. All cabins features either 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, a separate sitting area with a sofa and coffee table, a desk and chair, 2 armchairs, and a private balcony with a sitting area. They are equipped with combo Euro-American electrical outlets with a USB port, a safe, closed-circuit TV, telephone, hairdryer, daily restocked snacks and mini-bar, coffee maker, and a larger private bathroom with a separate shower. Premium bathroom amenities, bathrobes, and slippers are provided for added comfort.
2
480 sq. ft. / 44 sq. m
Balcony
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Explorers House is an exclusive facility in Punta Arenas where our team helps you prepare for your expedition. Here, you can attend briefings, interact with our expert team before your journey, review checklists, and get answers to any questions you may have, so you will be ready and confident when you arrive in Antarctica.
With an area of over 2,000 square meters (21,500 sq ft), you can use this facility like your private club. Relax with a cup of coffee, review a wonderful collection of Antarctic books, and get to know your travel companions as excitement over the upcoming adventure builds. Explorers House was designed by renowned architects and was built using green building practices. It features a commercial solar panel system to produce electricity and heat.
Opportunities for understanding and gaining knowledge are weaved throughout your journey, with multiple touch points through this program. Our expedition team offers engaging presentations on board the ship and interpretation in the field. Additionally, there are several one-on-one moments throughout your journey, where conversations with team members build upon the experiences of the day, leading to contextualized understanding.
Thanks to the small-scale of our operation, those moments happen frequently: in the lounge, in the dining room, on deck, during a Zodiac cruise and on countless other opportunities. Finally, we offer interactive workshops where you can participate and learn: open discussions, photography workshops, citizen science programs that collect data in support of scientists around the world, and more. Through A21CONNECT, Antarctica, a distant and mysterious region, is revealed in action.
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Magellan Explorer is a modern expedition vessel custom-built for our Antarctic air-cruises. The ship was constructed in Chile to the latest Polar Code specification
The ship was launched in 2019.
The ship features a glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, a spacious and stylish dining room, a well-stocked bar, a library, a meeting room, a gym, a sauna, and a medical clinic. The forward-facing observation deck leads to the ship´s bow, which is accessible to guests to offer proximity to marine wildlife.
The ship has a fleet of 10 Zodiacs that are well suited for disembarking and wildlife watching. The fitness center aboard Magellan Explorer has been designed and built by the professionals at Anytime Fitness, the world’s only fitness company with boutique gyms on all seven continents
Interior Design
Designed to provide optimal comfort and a modern style, our spaces invite relaxation and enjoyment. Enrique Concha & Co., a renowned design studio in Santiago de Chile, designed
Magellan Explorer’s interiors considering every detail from the colors, the materials, to the lighting. Each element skillfully selected to enhance the experience on board.
Suites and Cabins
For our air-cruises, Magellan Explorer has a capacity for 73 guests lodging in seven accommodation categories, including dedicated single cabins. All cabins except Porthole Cabins feature private balconies. All double cabins except two have two twin beds that can be configured as one king-size bed. All accommodations feature a wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, a sitting area, and a private bathroom with a shower and heated floors.
Destination Experience on the Inside
Magellan Explorer’s public spaces were designed to create a connection with its destinations. The accessible bow allows guests near the water level for exceptional wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities. Guests can enjoy a forward-facing observation lounge and bar, where our expert polar guides also deliver educational programs and information. The outdoor observation deck offers expansive views and close contact with the natural environments we sail through. The dining room offers ample space for guests with large windows for sightseeing while enjoying a delicious meal. There is a meeting room, a library filled with Antarctic-themed books, a gift shop, and a protected outdoor barbecue area. The ship also has a gym and a sauna.
Magellan Explorer’s Features
Built to the latest Polar Code specifications, the ship carries a Polar Class 6 ice-class (Lloyd’s Register PC6). For comfortable navigation and maneuverability, the ship features stabilizers and bow and stern thrusters. For Safety in navigation, there is an ice-detecting radar. And to reduce the environmental footprint, the vessel is equipped with an energy-recovery system that recycles the heat produced by the engines to warm up the ship and its water supply.
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Explore the vast, breathtaking landscapes of the polar regions with the best travel options tailored to your preferences.
Yes!!! Once we arrive in Antarctica it will be the ultimate goal of the Captain, Expedition Leader, and the Expedition Team to make sure we get off the ship as much as possible. You’ll participate in landings, zodiac cruises, and any additional activities you’ve signed up for. Check the “Detailed trip itinerary” for more details on each outing.
The price shown is the “all-in” price after all taxes, fees, port fees, and permits required; which are handled by the tour operator. The only main additional costs will be mandatory travel insurance, optional gratuity, and additional activities.
Not necessarily, no! Our trips are usually made up of around 50% solo travelers! Prices are always per person, per bed. If you’re a solo traveler, we will match you with a same-gender roommate from our group to share your cabin with. There is also the option for solo cabin availability on certain trips. Please send us a message about solo cabins if that’s your preference.
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Explore the vast, breathtaking landscapes of the polar regions with the best travel options tailored to your preferences.
With over 15 years of combined experience, our team of Polar Expedition Guides is dedicated to providing unforgettable polar journeys.
