Antarctica Feb 15-27/2025
Antarctica is indeed a dream adventure! But rather than a usual cruise ship tour, we invite you to join our extraordinary sailing expedition.
What makes it special?
Well, besides being on the edge of the world and witnessing the most epic landscapes, icebergs, and wildlife, let me tell you:
Drake Passage Dodging Delight: Who needs the 3-4 day rollercoaster ride of the Drake Passage when you can catch a quick flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island? Say goodbye to seasickness and hello to instant Antarctic immersion!
Close-Knit Crew: Picture yourself aboard the cozy schooner Amazone, with just 17 fellow adventurers. It's like a big family adventure, complete with inside jokes, shared stories, and maybe even a bit of friendly competition for the best wildlife snapshots!
Off-the-Beaten-Path Excursions: Forget about following the crowd. With our nimble schooner, we can sail right up to hidden coves and secluded beaches where big cruise ships dare not tread. It's all about exploring untouched corners of Antarctica and discovering its hidden gems.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Air transfers: Punta Arenas - King George Island - Punta Arenas
Accommodation in the selected cabin class (A, B, Family suite)
Educational program on board
Professional crew and ship's cook services
Three meals a day on board
First aid on board
Medical insurance with evacuation
Accommodation in a hotel on the first and last days of the expedition
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare to Punta Arenas, Chile
Visa processing fees (if necessary)
Internet access (available for an additional fee on board)
Expedition Start: Punta Arenas, Chile
Logistics: Participants are responsible for making their own way to Punta Arenas, Chile. The most convenient route is to fly from your starting point to Santiago, the capital of Chile, and then take a domestic flight to Punta Arenas. On the first day of the expedition, we will stay overnight in a hotel, the cost of which is included in the participation fee.
Flight to Antarctica: The next morning, we will take a flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island with DAP Airlines. The flight duration is 2 hours. The cost of the airfare is included in the participation fee. Upon arrival, the schooner Amazone will be waiting for us, ready to embark on a journey to explore the most fascinating locations of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Expedition finish: Punta Arenas, Chile
Return Flight: On the last day of the expedition, we will take a return flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas, Chile, with DAP Airlines, and stay overnight in a hotel. The flight duration is 2 hours. The cost of the airfare and hotel accommodation are included in the participation fee.
ITENERARY
DAY 1–2: GETTING TOGETHER IN PUNTA ARENAS AND FLIGHT THROUGH DRAKE PASSAGE
On the first day of the expedition, we gather in Punta Arenas, Chile, and check into our hotel. The next morning, we embark on our flight to Antarctica with DAP Airlines. The flight duration is 2 hours. The plane will take us to King George Island, home to the Bellingshausen Station, where the schooner Amazone awaits us. Upon arrival, participants board the vessel, settle into their cabins, and get acquainted with the ship and crew. After a welcoming address from the captain, the crew will provide safety instructions. We'll then gather for a communal dinner, get to know each other better, and organize our watch schedules. Tonight, we embark on our first voyage into the sea. The expedition begins!
DAY 3–10: ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION ON THE SCHOONER AMAZONE
From day 3 to 10 of the expedition, we will explore the most stunning locations of the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the schooner Amazone: we'll get as close as possible to the blue icebergs, listen to the creaking of ancient glaciers, visit scientific stations and meet polar researchers, venture into the caldera of a dormant volcano on Deception Island, and delve into the history of whaling. We'll have the chance to observe thousands of penguins, and if we're lucky, even spot whales from the deck of the schooner.
As part of our expeditions, we engage in scientific research activities using the Citizen Science approach: we collect water samples for microplastics analysis, measure carbon dioxide levels, and observe mammals. Each expedition participant is welcome to take part in these studies and contribute to scientific research, if they wish.
DAY 11-13: RETURN FLIGHT TO PUNTA ARENAS
On the evening of the 10th day, the vessel will arrive at King George Island. Weather permitting, the following day, participants will take the return flight to Punta Arenas, Chile, and stay overnight in a hotel for one night.
Main Stops:
Punta Arenas, Chile
Bellingshausen Station (King George Island)
Yankee Harbor
Half Moon Island
Deception Island
Enterprise Island
Melchior Islands
Port Lockroy Station
Lemaire Channel
Cuverville Island
Orne Harbor
Punta Arenas, Chile
Expedition Duration: 13 days
Total Distance: 500 nautical miles
Please note that this expedition is to a remote and challenging region. All activities during the expedition are subject to ice and weather conditions and are determined by the expedition leader and captain. The actual course of the expedition may differ from the stated itinerary.
DATES - February 15th to February 27th, 2025.
EXPEDITION COST - 14500 EUR
RESERVATIONS - bondarev.management@gmail.com
VIDEO FROM PREVIOUS EXPEDITION