Drake Express
$13,559
(exclusive starting rate)
Embark on a transformative Polar Expedition into the heart of Antarctica, where the sun never quite sets during its summer, casting a perpetual glow on the ice. Bypass the famed Drake Passage both at the beginning and end of your journey to spend more time exploring with boots on the ground. Stride confidently across ice fields and take on unique hiking opportunities that reveal the wondrous contrasts of rugged terrain and tranquility. December offers chance encounters with breaching whales, their mighty tails painting arcs in the cold Antarctic waters. The spirit of adventure is calling.
Drake Express
7 NIGHT EXPEDITION + 1 - NIGHT PRE-EXPEDITION HOTEL IN PUTNA ARENAS + 1 - NIGHT POST-EXPEDITION HOTEL IN PUTNA ARENAS
Starting From
$10,559 – Exclusive Rate
Ship
World Traveller
Total duration
9 - NIGHTS
Hotel Stay
Dec 6 – Dec 7, 2026 (1 – Night Punta Arenas Pre-Cruise)
Dec 14 – 15, 2026 (1 - Night Punta Arenas Post-Cruise)
Embark/Debark
Dec 7 - Dec 14, 2026 (7 - NIGHTS CRUISE)
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Day 0
Sun, Dec 6
Hotel
Check-in: 3 PM
Check-in to your included pre-expedition hotel in Punta Arenas, Chile and visit the Atlas Ocean Voyages desk in the lobby. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime – but first, enjoy an exclusive cultural immersion… “Taste of Chile at Magellan’s Strait Park.”
- Take in striking views of rugged coastlines and remote forested hills during the scenic drive to Magellan’s Strait Park.
- Discover the reconstructed Fort Bulnes, site of the first Chilean settlement in Patagonia, founded in 1843.
- Enjoy exclusive access to the park’s visitor center, set amid dramatic landscapes south of Punta Arenas.
- Dine on regional specialties during a private dinner accompanied by traditional Patagonian music and dance.
Experience an unforgettable evening of Patagonian culture at Magellan’s Strait Park, a scenic and historic site located south of Punta Arenas. You’ll travel through dramatic landscapes en route to Fort Bulnes, the first Chilean settlement in Patagonia, established in 1843 by a group of 21 colonists. Though the original fort was later abandoned, a faithful reconstruction offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of early settlers who endured the region’s isolation and harsh conditions.
Continue to the park’s visitor center, where the venue opens exclusively for your group. A regional dinner awaits, beginning with a calafate sour aperitif and a warming bowl of pumpkin and ginger cream soup. For your main course, choose between traditional assert. Your meat is complemented by wine, bat, juice, mineral water, tea, or coffee. As you dine, a spirited to folkloric performance unfolds around you, with traditional songs and dances from the southern tip of the continent. This cultural immersion blends history, landscape, and local traditions into a singular experience- an ideal way to connect with the spirit of Patagonia.
Day 1
Mon, Dec 7
Docking Port
Departs: 7 PM
TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO AIRPORT (PUQ)
Get up early, grab a bite to eat, check-out from your Punta Arenas hotel, and take a transfer with other guests to the Punta Arenas (PUQ) airport for your charter flight to King George Island (TNM) in Antarctica.
CHARTER FLIGHT FROM PUNTA ARENAS (PUQ) TO KING GEORGE ISLAND (TNM)
Charter flight departure times vary. Flight time is approximately 2 hours.
ABOUT KING GEORGE ISLAND
King George Island has come to be known as the unofficial capital of Antarctica with its various research stations located on the island. As a haven for an incredible amount of wildlife, including chinstrap and Gentoo penguins, and elephant, leopard and Weddell seals, it’s a prime locale for scientific research. If your expedition begins or ends here, then your charter flight lands in or departs from Eduardo Frei Montalva Station, the Chilean air base for Antarctica expeditions with flight options over the Drake Passage. Lying within the Fildes Peninsula, where Chile laid claim to Antarctic territory, the base is an important research station. Made up of over 40 buildings that include a school, bank, hospital and post office, it resembles more a small village than a base.
EMBARK EXPEDITION YACHT
Settle into your luxurious accommodations and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!
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Day 2
Tue, Dec 8
At Sea
Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.
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Day 3
Wed, Dec 9
At Sea
Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.
Glimpse of the day
Day 4
Thu, Dec 10
At Sea
Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.
Glimpse of the day
Day 5
Fri, Dec 11
At Sea
Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.
Glimpse of the day
Day 6
Sat, Dec 12
At Sea
Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.
Glimpse of the day
Day 7
Sun, Dec 13
At Sea
Nicknamed The White Continent for its vast expanse of icebergs, snow and glaciers, Antarctica is often the final frontier for experienced explorers to conquer. As you navigate Antarctic waters, you may set foot on sites like Beak Island, Brown Bluff, Cierva Cove, Hidden Bay and many more. Each landing throughout the continent offers its own unique landscape, from expansive tundra to rugged mountain peaks, all beckoning you to follow the paths that few explorers have trekked before.
CAPTAIN’S CHOICE — Your Captain will expertly navigate ice floes, icebergs and changing sea and weather conditions to ensure you experience the most from your expedition. Each day is a new adventure filled with a spontaneous sense of exploration as your Captain works with our expedition team to determine possible shore landings and Zodiac safaris. All itinerary routes serve as examples and are subject to change based on current conditions, prioritizing the safety and optimal expedition experience for all guests.
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Day 8
Mon, Dec 14
Docking Port | Hotel
Check-in: 3 PM
DISEMBARK EXPEDITION CRUISE
It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow intrepid explorers and luxury expedition yacht – and time to reflect on your next adventure!
8:30 AM – Departure
TRANSFER FROM EXPEDITION SHIP TO KING GEORGE ISLAND AIRPORT (TNM)
After you disembark your luxury expedition yacht, you’ll be transferred with other guests to the King George Island (TNM) airport for your charter flight to Punta Arenas (PUQ).
Flight Departure Time Varies
CHARTER FLIGHT FROM KING GEORGE ISLAND (TNM) TO PUNTA ARENAS (PUQ)
Depart on your charter flight from King George Island (TNM) to Punta Arenas (PUQ). Flight departure times vary according to weather conditions.
Approximate Flight Time – 2 Hours
TRANSFER FROM PUNTA ARENAS (PUQ) AIRPORT TO POST-CRUISE HOTEL
Take a transfer with other guests from Punta Arenas (PUQ) airport to your complimentary post-cruise hotel in Punta Arenas. Due to varied flight times from King George Island to Punta Arenas, it is strongly recommended you do not try to depart until the following day.
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Day 9
Mon, Dec 15
Hotel Stay
Check-out: 9 AM
EXPEDITION ENDS
Your luxury Antarctica expedition ends at your complimentary post-cruise hotel in Punta Arenas, Chile. You’ll make your own way to the Punta Arenas (PUQ) airport and/or your next destination.
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Expedition Ship
World Traveller encompasses our signature style of relaxed luxury, highly personalized service and destination immersions with a distinguishing and timeless Italian design conceived to celebrate La Dolce Vita (the sweet life) of cruising aboard a luxurious private yacht. From rich, blue and white fabrics to sumptuous, custom-made furnishings with hints of terracotta, green and slate, the yacht’s decor is warm and inviting, yet sophisticated and stylish.
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Staterooms
Dining
Public Areas
Health and Wellness
AO
183
3
$13,559
$200
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A panoramic picture window offers endless views of the horizon as you enjoy the many amenities of the Adventure Ocean View stateroom, including a sitting area, spa bathroom, and more.
Location: Deck 3 | Occupancy: up to 2 guests | 183 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort.
B2
Veranda
270
5
$13,730
$200
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A sitting area with comfortable chairs and a vanity opens onto a private walk-out balcony with stylish furnishings in the Veranda Stateroom. Take in the captivating views as you relax indoors or outside.
Location: Deck 5 and 6 | Up to 2 guests | 270 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort, including a spacious private balcony with stylish furnishings
B1
Veranda
270
6
$14,157
$200
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A sitting area with comfortable chairs and a vanity opens onto a private walk-out balcony with stylish furnishings in the Veranda Stateroom. Take in the captivating views as you relax indoors or outside.
Location: Deck 5 and 6 | Up to 2 guests | 270 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort, including floor-to-ceiling Juliette balcony with top-drop electric window
A2
Horizon
270
5
$14,157
$200
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From your spacious sitting area with a sofa, chairs and a vanity, look out over the ocean vistas through the floor-to-ceiling windows of your Juliette balcony with top-drop electric window. Relax and recharge in lavish comfort in your Horizon Stateroom.
Location: Deck 5 and 6 | Up to 2 guests | 270 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort, including floor-to-ceiling Juliette balcony with top-drop electric window
A1
Horizon
270
6
$14,585
$200
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The Horizon Deluxe Stateroom delivers impressive views and refreshing ocean breezes from its floor-to-ceiling windows with a top-drop Juliette balcony. Get swept away in the magnificent blue sky and sea in every direction.
Location: Deck 6 | Up to 2 guests (up to 3 guests on World Voyager) | 300 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort, including floor-to-ceiling Juliette balcony with top-drop electric window
E2
Veranda Deluxe
300
6
$16,722
$200
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The Horizon Deluxe Stateroom delivers impressive views and refreshing ocean breezes from its floor-to-ceiling windows with a top-drop Juliette balcony. Get swept away in the magnificent blue sky and sea in every direction.
Location: Deck 6 | Up to 3 guests | 300 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort, including a spacious private balcony with stylish furnishings
E1
Horizon Deluxe
300
6
$16,722
$200
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The Horizon Deluxe Stateroom delivers impressive views and refreshing ocean breezes from its floor-to-ceiling windows with a top-drop Juliette balcony. Get swept away in the magnificent blue sky and sea in every direction.
Location: Deck 6 | Up to 2 guests (up to 3 guests on World Voyager) | 300 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort, including floor-to-ceiling Juliette balcony with top-drop electric window
JS
Journey Suite
382
5 + 6
$19,715
$200
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A sitting area with comfortable chairs and a vanity opens onto a private walk-out balcony with stylish furnishings in the Veranda Stateroom. Take in the captivating views as you relax indoors or outside.
Location: Deck 5 and 6 | Up to 3 guests | 382 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort
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Discovery Suite
445
5
$20,997
$200
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The Discovery Suite is your personal haven while sailing to your next adventure. Step from your plush bedroom or comfortable living room onto your furnished private balcony as you anticipate what new adventures await.
Location: Deck 5 and 6 | Up to 2 guests | 445 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort
NS
Navigator Suite
465
5 + 6
$21,852
$200
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Breathe easy in our most spacious Navigator Suite. A generous balcony with entrances from the bedroom and living room gives way to incredible views. Enjoy the perfect balance of indulgent nights aboard after thrilling days ashore.
Location: Deck 5 and 6 | Up to 3 guests | 465 sq. ft. of luxury and comfort
INCLUDED:
- FREE cultural immersion (Tierra Del Fuego National Park Tour)
- FREE charter flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and Ushuaia to Buenos Aires
- FREE 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Buenos Aires
- FREE up to 2X daily zodiac safaris and land excursions
- FREE jacket/parka to keep and use of knee boots and walking poles
- FREE polar plunge experience
- FREE gourmet dining with ever-changing menus
- FREE unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers
- FREE open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service with specialty canapés
- FREE stocked in-room minibar
- FREE specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices
- FREE afternoon and high tea
- FREE specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices
- FREE champagne and gourmet canapés during meet and greet
- FREE 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer
- FREE L'OCCITANE bath amenities
- FREE pre-paid gratuities
- FREE use of walking sticks and binoculars
- FREE reusable water bottle
- FREE $250K USD per person emergencyevacuation insurance policy
- FREE 1 GB per person/1 device per person WiFi
Not INCLUDED:
- Optional Spa Services by L’Occitane (Varies)
- Optional Sea Kayaking ($200 Per Person)
- Optional Camping ($750 Per Person)
- Optional Explorer’s Club Dining Experience ($179 Per Person)
- Optional Laundry Service (Varies)
- Excess Internet Use (Varies)
- International Airfare
Pricing is based on double occupancy and is subject to change at any time without notice A limited number of triple occupancy rooms are available on each expedition. Space is limited on each expedition. Contact Justin @ 800-390-9211 or fill out a booking request for your reservation. Deposit is $1000 per guest for staterooms and 25% of cruise fare for Journey Suite, Discovery Suite, or Navigator Suite. Final payment is due 130 days prior to travel date. Traveling with Atlas Ocean Voyages is subject to their cruise ticket contract and Avoya Travel’s standard terms and conditions.
The following cancellation charges will be assessed for all cancellations received prior to departure up to the scheduled time of departure.
Guest Cancellation Schedule
Cruise Cancel Fee Per Guest 250 fee 120+ days prior to Event
120 to 91 days prior to Event 25% cancellation fee
90 to 76 days prior to Event 50% cancellation fee
75 to 46 days prior to Event 75% cancellation fee
45 days prior to Event 100% cancellation fee
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