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Antarctic Express Fly & Cruise

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Fast-tracking your arrival into Antarctica by flying and skipping the Drake Passage means a compressed journey of only 2 hours before embarking on your spacious and well-appointed 148 guest expeditionary ship. Touches other travellers have appreciated include the onboard National Geographic-certified photographer and complimentary kayaking session.

Trip Summary

4 full days in Antarctica = 8 planned ‘off ship’ excursions
With capacity for 148 guests, this classic expedition-focused ship offers cabin options ranging from portholes to balconies
Antarctic operational experience since 1966
Expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:12
Includes pre and post cruise hotel nights in Puerto Natales
Complimentary alcoholic beverages and an Antarctic kayaking session for all guests
National Geographic-certified photographer on every voyage and complimentary camera gear loan scheme available on board
Unique onboard ROV submersible and divemaster capturing underwater footage to share with guests

Trip Overview

Route

Trip length

8 Days

Ship Comfort

Comfort & Adventure

Ship

National Geographic Explorer

Total guests

148

From

$11,975

Guests exploring by zodiac boat see a humpback whale dive and show off his fluke at Paradise Harbor, Antarctica

A humpback whale shows its fluke

The National Geographic ship glides through the Lemaire Channel in Antarctica

Your Antarctic vessel

Travellers walk through the snow at Neko Harbour, Antarctica

Exploring the peninsula

Young gentoo penguins

Close up shots of the ice from the NG Resolution ship

Getting closeups of ice

Guests kayak past a Weddell seal with the NG Explorer ship in the background

Kayaking past a Weddell seal

Zodiac cruising past icebergs of Booth Island

Awe-inspiring icebergs

A plane at King George Island, Antarctica

Your Antarctic plane

Kayaking past penguins

Operator's Itinerary

Start from Puerto Natales and end at Puerto Natales

Landmarks potentially visited on Antarctic Express Fly & Cruise

NOTE: While choosing to fly to/from Antarctica is the most expedient option, it's also more weather dependent than travelling by ship across the Drake Passage. Charter flights to/from Antarctica operate on a very flexible schedule to accommodate the changeable weather conditions. As a result, flight timings may be brought forward or delayed to ensure safe operating conditions. To discuss in more detail, please get in touch. This itinerary is for guidance only, as each voyage will vary depending on ice and weather conditions as well as taking advantage of impromptu wildlife opportunities.

Why our customers love Swoop

The Antarctic Experts.
No Compromises

Our team has visited Antarctica over 150 times and has 100 collective years of polar experience, so from which trip is right for you to what shoes to bring - there’s no question we can’t answer.

Expert impartial advice at no extra cost

Choosing the right voyage is complicated, Swoop makes it easy. We offer no-nonsense advice on 1500 voyages across 30 ships to find you the right trip, cabin, price - and we don’t charge a fee.

The only B Corp certified Antarctic specialist

We want to protect Antarctica for future generations - which is why we became a certified B Corp and set up our own conservation fund. So your adventures can be a force for good.

A full concierge service, unlike booking direct

We leave nothing to chance in delivering your perfect trip and have over 6500 happy travellers to show for it. With a dedicated Antarctic co-ordinator & support throughout - you’re in safe hands.