Antarctica Classic Fly/Fly Cruise
8 Days - Ocean Nova
Jumping over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage by plane, Ocean Nova invites you to cruise around this spectacular continent. Antarctica is the coldest, most mountainous, windiest, driest, and remotest continent and you'll be overcome by the huge amount of icebergs, glaciers, high mountains and the abundant wildlife on offer. Ocean Nova is a modern and comfortable vessel and you'll have the opportunity for fantastic wildlife viewing aboard its fleet of zodiacs. Enjoy Antarctica without a worry in the world by skipping the Drake passage crossing in both directions!
from USD $11495 $9495pp
Book by 31st December 2024
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Itinerary Highlights
- Fastest and most convenient way to travel to Antarctica: crossing of the Drake Passage by a 2 hours flight versus 2 days of oceanic sailing.
- Modern ice-class vessel M/V Ocean Nova: the finest small expedition vessel currently operating in Antarctica.
- Intimate group of no more than 68 people, personalised & accurate service due to high passenger-staff ration
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas for your overnight stay
- Day 2: Scheduled flight to Antarctica
- Day 3-6: Exploring Antarctica
- Day 7: Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
- Day 8: Depart Punta Arenas
Day 1: Start of the Air-Cruise
Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM, where you are welcomed by cruise staff and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you are welcomed at Explorers House to attend a mandatory briefing that provides important information about your air-cruise and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.
Day 2: Scheduled flight to Antarctica
Your Antarctic adventure begins with a two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. As you exit the airplane,
the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. You then walk 2-km (1.25-miles), passing Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen Station to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique expedition vessel.
Days 3 - 6: Exploring Antarctica
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
everchanging 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..
Day 7: Scheduled return flight from Antarctica
Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the
night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leisure and not included in the program).
Day 8: End of the Air-Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to the Punta Arenas airport for your onward flight.
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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17 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024 | USD $11495pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $11495pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $13795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $17795pp | Contact us | |
22 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
27 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
17 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
22 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2025 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
27 Jan 2025 - 03 Feb 2025 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
01 Feb 2025 - 08 Feb 2025 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
06 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2025 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
11 Feb 2025 - 18 Feb 2025 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
02 Dec 2025 - 09 Dec 2025 | USD $9495pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $9495pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $11795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $15795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
07 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 | USD $9495pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $9495pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $11795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $15795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
12 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | USD $9495pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $9495pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $11795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $15795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
17 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 | USD $9495pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $9495pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $11795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $15795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
22 Dec 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
27 Dec 2025 - 03 Jan 2026 | USD $13595pp | ||
Triple Cabin | USD $13595pp | Contact us | |
Twin Cabin | USD $15795pp | Contact us | |
Single Cabin | USD $21995pp | Contact us | |
17 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026 | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $13795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $19995pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
22 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026 | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $13795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $19995pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
27 Jan 2026 - 03 Feb 2026 | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $13795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $19995pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
08 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026 | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $13795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $19995pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
13 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026 | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $13795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $19995pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
18 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2026 | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Triple Cabin | USD $11595pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Twin Cabin | USD $13795pp | Save up to US$2000 | |
Single Cabin | USD $19995pp | Save up to US$2000 |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Triple Cabin
14m², two single beds, one upper single bed, picture window, writing desk with chair, wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, private bathroom with shower.
Twin Cabin
10m², two lower single beds, picture window, writing desk with chair, wardrobe, individually controlled heating system, private bathroom with shower.
Single Cabin
8m², one lower single bed, picture window, writing desk with chair, wardrobe, private bathroom with shower
Ocean Nova Deckplan
Specifications
- Passengers: 72 maximum (67 on air/cruise)
- Staff & Crew: 46 (12 expedition staff)
- Lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed capacity of 110 (in addition to 4 life rafts, capacity 100)
- Length: 73.0 m
- Breadth: 11.0 m
- Propulsion: Diesel engines 2,000 horsepower
- Ice Class: 1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A)
- Draft: 3.7 m
- Cruising Speed: 12 knots in open water
Whats included?
- Group transfers airport/hotel
- Onshore accommodation
- Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage.
- Ship cruise along the Antarctic Peninsula
- Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship offering a wide choice of dishes.
- Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses.
- Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board ship.
- Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition.
- All guided shore excursions.
- Lectures and entertainment on board.
- Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material.
- Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica.
- Contingency Plan as described further on.
- IAATO passenger fee
What’s not included?
- Accommodation, meals, excursions and transfers other than those included in the itinerary
- Specifically, dinner in Punta Arenas upon return from Antarctica is not included.
- Beverages purchased at the ship’s bar.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Extra expenses (communication, laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
- Gratuities.
- Visas for Chile and/or Argentina, passport expenses
- Any arrival and/or departure tax
Notes
*Optional extras
- Sea Kayaking - US$695 per person
- Hiking & Snowshoeing - US$85 per person (per excursion)
- Hotel and transfer package in Punta Arenas - please ask us for rates
- Expedition jacket - US$349 per person
- Preferred seating on flight - US$495 per person