By taking an Antarctica Air Cruise you save several days sailing time across the vast Southern Seas by flying one way between Punta Arenas, Chile and King George Island, and sailing the other way. King George Island is part of the South Shetland Islands and adjacent to the Antarctic Peninsula. You save valuable time that can be spent exploring the impressive fjords, glaciers, and wildlife that calls the Antarctic their home as you follow in the footsteps of famed explorers like Shackleton. Most shorter itineraries of 6-15 days skip the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and other ports favoring spending their limited time on the Antarctic Peninsula. See all of our Antarctica Flight/Cruises here. Can't decide which Antarctica cruise or air cruise is best for you? Contact one of our Antarctica experts for free advice and a custom itinerary.