Our limited selection of fly-cruises has been specially chosen for the discerning travelers who want to witness the marvelous landscapes of the more remote corners of the world from a unique aerial perspective. Travelers can fly to Antarctica via a two-hour charter flight from Tierra del Fuego to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands. Avoiding the two-day voyage over the Drake Passage by ship. You can also maximize your exploration in a short period of time in the Arctic, Canada, Northwest Passage, and Africa. If you're interested in these options, simply let us know when you're ready to start planning your adventure!

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The wildlife was so abundant it was difficult to land.

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales
10 Days from $13,195

The 10-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage Cruise roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard National Geographic Orion presents an effective means to discover Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, avoiding the Drake Passage, to explore channels, coves, observe whales, and maneuver icebergs on Zodiac cruises.

Cruising in the zodiac looking for wildlife

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales
9 Days from $10,975

This 9-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage roundtrip from Puerto Natales aboard National Geographic Orion offers an efficient way to experience Antarctica. Travelers fly directly, bypassing the Drake Passage, to explore channels, coves, watch for whales, and navigate icebergs on Zodiac cruises.

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

Roundtrip Puerto Natales
8 Days from $8,138

Explore Antarctica on this 8-day Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage cruise, and bypass the traditional Drake Passage with a two-hour flight. Join experts aboard the National Geographic Explorer, venturing into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Enjoy activities like whale watching, Zodiac cruising around icebergs and hiking.

Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Ushuaia - Puerto Natales
10 Days from $10,673

Experience the 10-day Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage Cruise from Ushuaia to Puerto Natales on the National Geographic Explorer. Cruise outbound through the Drake Passage and return via a 2-hour flight from Antarctica, saving time at sea.

Mirror-smooth waters in the Lemaire Channel

King George Island to King George Island

Antarctica Bridge
10 Days from $18,100

Fly in style to the last continent and indulge in Antarctic beauty on this incredible 10-day cruise. Explore stunning shorelines, marvel at vast glaciers and sculptural icebergs, and spot vibrant wildlife such as whales, seals, albatrosses, and penguins.

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Antarctica Fly + Cruise

The fastest way to travel to the Antarctic is on a combined cruise-flight between Punta Arenas Chile and King George's Island of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Antarctica Fly Cruises Travel Guide

What is a Fly Cruise

If you choose Fly-cruises, you can fly to a holiday destination and then be shuttled to the port where your cruise ship is docked. After a vacation on a cruise ship, you are taken back to the airport to catch your journey home.

What is the primary advantage of a fly cruise?

Flying cruises reduce the number of days spent at sea. It's a lot easier to get to Antarctica on a 2-hour plane than it is to sail across the Drake Passage for 2 days.