Magellan Explorer
Newly built for the 2019/20 polar expedition season, this modern vessel has space for up to 100 passengers and is perfectly designed for high-end voyages through Antarctic waters.
Duration | Price | When | Destination | Type |
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8 Days | £11250 | Dec 2022 - Feb 2024 | Antarctica | Small Group Safari |
A wonderful way in which to explore Antarctica without having to transit the notorious Drake Passage. You will fly to King George Island before boarding your expedition ship and exploring the Great White Continent.
This expedition is great for those with a limited amount of time, combining a short flight between Punta Arenas and the Chilean Frei Station on King George Island, with a ship cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula. The coldest, driest, windiest and most remote continent on earth, here you will explore vast icy seas and meet the unique wildlife from zodiacs and on foot on this 8-day itinerary. As with many of our safaris in the Polar Regions, flexibility is the key and your exact itinerary will depend on nature and weather conditions.
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you are welcomed by our guides and transferred to a comfortable hotel. In the afternoon, attend a briefing that provides important information about the voyage and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. In the evening guests gather for a welcome dinner, where you will meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu. Please Note: Expedition members should plan to be in Punta Arenas before 14:00 hours, at the latest.
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Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, located in the mountainous and wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands, just north of the Antarctic Peninsula. You will now be able to explore the area surrounding Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station, before boarding a zodiac to board your expedition ship which will be home for the following days.
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Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of 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 Antarctic Sound, the Gerlache Strait, and the Penola Strait.
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Today you bid farewell to Antarctica and return to King George Island before flying back to Punta Arenas, Chile. Upon arrival, transfer back to your hotel for the night.
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After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward journey.
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These are set departures available on a number of expedition ships. Please note that all trip prices exclude the cost of international flights.
Prices below include the cost of flights from Punta Arenas to King George Island.
Expeditions run from December - February and a selection of dates is shown below. Please contact your Destination Specialist for other dates available.
Prices vary depending on the expedition ship. Length of expedition can also vary by one or two days.
There is also the option on some chosen expeditions to go Sea Kayaking, Hiking and Snowshoeing in Antarctica; these activities can be booked upon embarkation of the ship. Please note, any additional activities are not included in the price.
Trip date | Prices from |
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Jan 14 - Jan 21 2024 | £15495 |
Jan 22 - Jan 29 2024 | £13595 |
Feb 01 - Feb 08 2024 | £13595 |
Feb 05 - Feb 12 2024 | £15495 |
Feb 11 - Feb 18 2024 | £13595 |
Feb 25 - Mar 03 2024 | £13995 |
Mar 01 - Mar 08 2024 | £13995 |
Dec 02 - Dec 09 2024 | £11790 |
Dec 16 - Dec 23 2024 | £13670 |
Dec 22 - Dec 29 2024 | £13500 |
Nov 26 - Dec 03 2024 | £13670 |
Dec 31 - Jan 07 2024 | £16070 |
Jan 31 - Feb 07 2024 | £15380 |
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