Skip the Drake Passage
The Benefits of Antarctic Fly-Cruise Expeditions
Before Antarctica21 began to fly to Antarctica, travelers who wanted to reach the Antarctic Peninsula had only one option: a 4-day sail across and back again through the rough seas of the Drake Passage. But since 2003, our boutique-style wilderness adventures have offered a far more comfortable alternative.
One of the most complex parts about visiting Antarctica is the Drake Passage’s rough seas that separate the 7th continent from South America. However, our combination of flights and cruises allows passengers to take a flight over the Drake Passage. Our two-hour flight takes you from Punta Arenas, the international gateway to Chilean Patagonia, directly to Antarctica. Once there, you then board your expedition ship—no stormy crossing and no seasickness. Enjoy a quick, total immersion in your Antarctic adventure.
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A look into our Antarctic Air-Cruise
Join an Antarctic expedition like no other. As a boutique specialist, we design and deliver adventurous yet elegant small-scale expeditions to Antarctica. We aim for the perfect balance between active exploration and high-quality hospitality.
Fly to Antarctica
Skip the Drake Passage's rough seas
One of the most complex parts about visiting Antarctica is the Drake Passage’s rough seas that separate the 7th continent from South America. However, our combination of flights and cruises allows passengers to take a flight over the Drake Passage.
Save Time
Reach Antarctica on a 2-hour direct flight
Lift off from Punta Arenas, the gateway to Chilean Patagonia, directly to Antarctica. Once there, you then board your expedition ship—no stormy crossing and no seasickness. Enjoy a quick, total immersion in your Antarctic adventure.
Intimate Polar Adventures
Small boutique expedition ships for exclusive access
There is plenty of wildlife, incredible landscapes, and more that our combination of Antarctica flights and cruises allow you to see. Our small expedition vessels are more like private yachts, offering direct access to areas along the Antarctic shore that larger ships simply can’t reach.
Our Antarctic Air-Cruise fleet
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Travelers Reviews
"Expedition leader and staff more than exceeded my expectations – so qualified, intelligent, passionate and patient. By the end of our few days, they felt like old friends. I’ll really miss them and the environment they created for me and my family.’’
Lucy M - Traveler from USA
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