Antarctica Fly Cruise
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An Antarctica Fly Cruise is perfect for travellers who are hesitant to cross the famous Drake Passage by ship or merely lacking in time to do so, yet are still keen to visit Antarctica. On your fly cruise journey, you'll fly to King George Island to begin your cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula.
This unique style of travel combines the best of an Antarctic expedition cruise with the efficiency of flying over the Drake Passage.
Why go on an Antarctic Fly Cruise expedition?
Though the journey across the ocean by ship will not be experienced, the majesty of Antarctica awaits all fly cruise travellers. Arrive first in the wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands before your expedition to Antarctica takes place.
It takes two full days, in each direction, to cross the famed Drake Passage, so cruising one or both legs frees up valuable time, ideal for travellers on tight schedules. It's also a popular choice to explorers who are concerned about seasickness.
Experience all the highlights of an Antarctica tour – ethereal landscapes, imposing icebergs, and our planet’s most incredible eco-system. An Antarctica Fly Cruise will change you.
Plan your Antarctic Fly Cruise with Chimu Adventures
If you're ready to plan your adventure of a lifetime, the experienced team at Chimu can help you find the perfect Antarctic Fly Cruise package, including international flights. Get in touch to get started. 
An Antarctica Fly Cruise is perfect for travellers who are hesitant to cross the famous Drake Passage by ship or merely lacking in time to do so, yet are still keen to visit Antarctica. On your fly cruise journey, you'll fly to King George Island to begin your cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula.
This unique style of travel combines the best of an Antarctic expedition cruise with the efficiency of flying over the Drake Passage.
Why go on an Antarctic Fly Cruise expedition?
Though the journey across the ocean by ship will not be experienced, the majesty of Antarctica awaits all fly cruise travellers. Arrive first in the wildlife-rich South Shetland Islands before your expedition to Antarctica takes place.
It takes two full days, in each direction, to cross the famed Drake Passage, so cruising one or both legs frees up valuable time, ideal for travellers on tight schedules. It's also a popular choice to explorers who are concerned about seasickness.
Experience all the highlights of an Antarctica tour – ethereal landscapes, imposing icebergs, and our planet’s most incredible eco-system. An Antarctica Fly Cruise will change you.
Plan your Antarctic Fly Cruise with Chimu Adventures
If you're ready to plan your adventure of a lifetime, the experienced team at Chimu can help you find the perfect Antarctic Fly Cruise package, including international flights. Get in touch to get started.
WHY TRAVEL WITH CHIMU ADVENTURES
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With over 20 years of experience, Chimu are true Polar specialists. Almost every Chimu team member has travelled extensively in Antarctica and South America, with strong first-knowledge to help make your trip the best it can be.
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We have inspected and continue to thoroughly research each individual vessel we work with, selecting only small ships with strong environmental, safety, and ethical credentials.
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We know all things Polar by heart and will work with you to determine which ship and itinerary is best suited. We'll find the perfect expedition for your interests, travel dates, and budget.
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From your initial enquiry until your trip ends, you'll be assigned a personal Destination Specialist who can look after everything you need, including your Antarctic cruise, international flights, and any pre or post travel in South America.
Antarctica Fly Cruise CRUISES
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
Antarctic Peninsula
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Departures: 09 Jan 2025 14 Jan 2025 19 Jan 2025 04 Jan 2026 More x
Antarctic Express: Crossing the Circle
Antarctic Circle, Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Departures: 24 Jan 2025 09 Jan 2026 28 Feb 2026 21 Jan 2027 More x
Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North
Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Departures: 28 Dec 2025 21 Feb 2026 14 Feb 2027 More x
Antarctic Express: Fly South, Cruise North
Antarctica
Ship: Ocean Explorer
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Departures: 17 Jan 2026 13 Mar 2026 03 Feb 2027 More x
Antarctic Explorer Express
Antarctic Peninsula
Ship: Greg Mortimer
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Departures: 17 Jan 2026 More x
Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Ship: World Voyager
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Departures: 01 Dec 2026 06 Dec 2026 11 Feb 2027 16 Feb 2027 21 Feb 2027 More x
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
It usually takes two full days to cross the Drake Passage by ship, so flying across in just a few hours can be ideal for Antarctic travellers on tight schedules.
Chimu Adventures are experts in Antarctic cruise planning. Please reach out and we can help you find the best deals on Antarctica Fly Cruises, depending on your schedule and budget.
Most Antarctic Peninsula Fly Cruise expeditions are around 8-10 days in total.
Generally, you'll first fly to King George Island, part of the South Shetland Islands, and there you will board your Antarctic vessel.
In traditional Antarctic expedition cruising, you'll sail across the Drake Passage in each direction to visit the Antarctic Peninsula. A Fly Cruise allows you to skip the Drake, flying in one or both directions and instead boarding your ship directly in Antarctica.