Antarctica Classic Fly/Cruise
Antarctica Classic Fly/Cruise/Fly 8 days
Travel Credit Discount!
Single Cabins Available
Antarctica Classic Fly/Cruise/Fly 8 days
Aboard: M/V Ocean Nova Magellan Explorer
This expedition is ideal for those who prefer not to experience the sea crossing of the Drake Passage or those who have time constraints. Departure is by air from Punta Arenas in Chile to King George Island in the South Shetlands and return, with a classic Antarctic Peninsula expedition in between. Discover the most remarkable wilderness on earth as you spend your days exploring through the ice-filled fjords by Zodiac boat, searching for fascinating wildlife encounters and experiencing the most enchanting scenery imaginable. Optional kayaking and snowshoeing/hiking available on most departures.
This trip operates on multiple dates aboard 2 different vessels. Please enquire for full rates and dates.
Highlights
- Fly the Drake Passage
- Witness spectacular scenery
- Step foot on the white continent
- Up-close encounters with an abundance of penguins
- Myriad birds, whales and seals
- Kayaking, hiking & snowshoeing options (fees may apply for select activities)
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board ship, including wine/beer/soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Return flights Punta Arenas to King George Island
- All shore and Zodiac excursions
- Programme of expert lectures
- Loan of waterproof boots
- Transfers in Punta Arenas
- Pre-cruise hotel stay in Punta Arenas with breakfast, dinner and drinks
- Post-cruise hotel stay in Punta Arenas with breakfast
Travel Credit Discount!
Book select departures by 29th March and receive up to a fantastic £ travel credit discount off your fare!
Offer applicable when booked before 30th March 2024
Applies to new bookings on select departure dates aboard the Ocean Nova, subject to availability. Full terms & conditions apply. / Available on selected dates/vessels.
Single Cabins Available
This vessel offers single occupancy cabins, which is a perfect option for solo travellers. Travelling alone is often the best way to see the world. No responsibilities, no difficult choices and no trying to please anyone else…just you, your itinerary and your adventurous spirit!
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M/V Ocean Nova
The Ocean Nova was built in Denmark in 1992 and refurbished in 2006. It has a fully classified ice-strengthened hull, so is ideally suited for polar waters. There is a total of 45 cabins, all with windows and en-suite facilities. These include single, twin and triple berth cabins. Public areas include two dining rooms, observation lounge/presentation lounge, bar, library, exercise room and hospital. There is plenty of deck space for scenery and wildlife viewing. There is an open bridge policy.
Magellan Explorer
The world’s first expedition ship custom designed for Antarctic air-cruise operations, the stylishly designed Magellan Explorer effortlessly combines boutique hospitality with expedition excellence to provide a supremely comfortable experience for your Antarctica adventures. Every element of this strong and agile expedition ship has been expertly designed to enhance guests’ expedition experience and it has been built to the very latest Polar Code specifications. Advanced features include Polar Class 6 ice-class rating, stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters and ice-detecting radar. An energy-recovery system that recycles the heat produced by the engines to warm up the ship and its water supply enables the ship to reduce its environmental footprint and allows guests to travel in a more eco-friendly and conscientious manner.
The Magellan Explorer offers five different accommodation categories, with each berth having been styled by a renowned interior design studio based in Santiago de Chile. The finest details have been carefully considered to provide a modern, comfortable and stylish environment in which to relax in after a long day of Antarctic adventures. Each cabin is spacious and bright and features large king-size or twin beds, private bathrooms and seating areas. The majority of cabins feature private verandahs or balconies.
The public areas of the ship include a grand dining room which offers buffet breakfast and lunch and table-service dinner, a BBQ deck for al-fresco dining, a spacious forward-facing observation lounge and bar that is also used to deliver briefings and educational presentations, an outdoor observation deck that has been designed to allow close contact with the surrounding environment, a library, gymnasium, sauna and gift shop.
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Now that I am back from my odyssey voyage, I thought I would let you know that after all that planning it really did exceed my expectations – we managed landings everywhere even on Tristan da Cuhna and had great bird sightings. The guides all knew what they were talking about too and made sure I got some great photos – still sorting them all out! Thanks for everything and see you at Birdfair!
Dave MartinOverall I think that it was an excellent trip that was well worth the price paid and I would have no hesitation recommending your company to others.
Steve SuttonJust a quick note to express my sincere thanks to you and all your staff for making this an epic adventure of immense proportions. Everything went smoothly, pickups, hotels and most of all the expedition itself. Truly a mind blowing experience unlike any I have ever taken.
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