8-Day Antarctica Fly/Cruise

Flying over Cape Horn and the legendary waters of the Drake Passage, this expedition offers you the unique option to visit Antarctica in just 8 days while avoiding the heady seas that are routinely encountered on classic expeditions that sail both ways across the Drake. This is the perfect Antarctica expedition for travelers with either limited vacation time or who want to avoid the potential of getting seasick sailing across the Drake. The main ship, the M/V Ocean Nova, is a comfortable, ice-hardened mid-range vessel that features tastefully done and spacious common areas and modest cabins featuring private bath. A second ship, the M/V Hebridean Sky, is a more expensive, all-suite ship with fewer departures however it is an ideal alternative for elite travelers. The customized plane used to fly us to Antarctica is a specially equipped, privately owned aircraft that is perfectly suited for flying in this rugged, remote environment. These expeditions fly round trip between Punta Arenas, Chile and the air strip on King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands, your gateway to the great white continent of Antarctica!

*** Please contact us for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 departure dates and rates. Trips operate from early December through late February every season ***

Important Program Notes:

• Travelers booking the fly/cruise expedition through AWR can receive a complimentary pre-cruise 2 nights 4-star hotel stay in vibrant Santiago including airport transfers on request.
• Optional: See Antarctica from the unique vantage point of a sea kayak! Join a small group of participants and paddle in Antarctica under the leadership of an experienced Kayak Master (US$895/person).
• Optional: Gain greater mobility and see more of the Antarctic landscape with our hiking and snowshoeing program (US$195/person).
• Optional: For an extra level of comfort, travellers can purchase "Preferred Seats" on their Antarctic flights. This option offers a guaranteed aisle or window seat at the front of the aircraft, and a guaranteed empty middle seat. It also offers priority boarding when departing from Punta Arenas and an amenities kit (US$495/person - round trip).
• The maximum baggage allowance is 20 kilograms of luggage per person, including carry-on. We highly recommend soft sided luggage and bags.
• For single travelers, we recommend signing up on a "willing to share" basis. If you are willing to share a cabin, there is no single supplement. However if you require a guaranteed single cabin, add 85% to the normal per person sharing rate for a twin cabin or consider booking a dedicated single cabin, of which there are a handful on the Ocean Nova.
• English is the official language on the cruise.
• For families with young kids, please contact us as there are minimum ages on the fly/cruise expeditions while older children may be entitled to a special discount. 
• Because of the temperamental nature of this region's legendary environment, travelers need to be aware and prepared for contingency touring plans (conducted by Expedition representatives) in case inclement weather precludes flying. In general, we recommend an open ticket for return if possible or travel insurance to cover any trip interruption/delay scenarios. We can send details of these contingency plans on request.

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