2025 Antarctica Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

🐧 Witness 7 species of Antarctic penguins and explore both Sub-Antarctica and Antarctica in one trip. For most people, an Antarctic journey is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and choosing the Three-Island route ensures no regrets. · 🚢 Even better, you'll be aboard the luxurious six-star "Silver Endeavour," enjoying a rare cruise-to-fly-back travel style. Departing on Lunar New Year's Day, you'll celebrate Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival, and Valentine's Day at the end of the world! · ✔️ If you're only visiting Antarctica once in your life ✔️ If you want a top-tier Antarctic travel experience ✔️ The exclusive Chinese New Year group by Xingzhiyue on the six-star Silversea cruise 💯 is your perfect choice. · 💟 Experience Antarctica aboard the six-star "Silver Endeavour" 💟 Highlights of the itinerary · 🌟 Thoughtful Design ✅ Depart on Lunar New Year's Day, covering Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival, and Valentine's Day ✅ Celebrate a unique Chinese New Year in Antarctica with exclusive festive activities like lucky bags onboard ✅ Carefully selected United Nations-endorsed travel dates to meet international celebrities and legendary figures ✅ Accompanied by a Chinese-speaking guide throughout the journey to eliminate language barriers · 🌟 Dual Experience: Cruise to Antarctica, Fly Back 🚢 Cruise to Antarctica, crossing the Drake Passage to earn a badge of honor ✈️ Fly back to Punta Arenas for a quick, comfortable, and seasickness-free farewell to Antarctica · 🌟 Explore Three Antarctic Islands and Encounter 7 Penguin Species Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, Antarctic Peninsula ☑️ King Penguin ☑️ Adélie Penguin ☑️ Chinstrap Penguin ☑️ Gentoo Penguin ☑️ Rockhopper Penguin ☑️ Macaroni Penguin ☑️ Magellanic Penguin · 💟 Experience Antarctica aboard the six-star "Silver Endeavour" 💟 Highlights of the Cruise · 🚢 Silver Endeavour 🚢 A mobile palace designed specifically for polar expeditions · 👍 All-Inclusive Package: Features spacious accommodations with a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, private balconies in every suite, and personal butler service for all guests · 👍 Gourmet Dining: Four signature restaurants and two tea lounges offer Michelin-level culinary experiences amidst majestic icebergs · 👍 Cutting-Edge Features: "Pyramid of the Cruise Industry" PC6 Polar Class icebreaker, equipped with 24 Zodiac® boats, long-range omnidirectional camera systems, underwater ROVs, and other advanced facilities · 👍 Exclusive Experience: With a capacity of 220 guests and over 20,000 tons, the ship offers smoother sailing, more flexible and diverse landing points than larger 500-passenger ships, and a more private, luxurious experience · 📆 Dates: February 10, 2024 - March 4, 2024 (22 days, 18 nights) 🐧 Sub-Antarctica + Antarctica + South America (Chile) · Celebrate Chinese New Year in Antarctica aboard the six-star Silver Endeavour. A top-tier Chinese-speaking group experience. Leave a 💬 comment or send a 📩 message for details!

18-Day Argentina & Multi-Country Tour: Check Out This Guide! Carefully selected itineraries to help you explore the best of South America. Save this post and start your dream trip today! -- Argentina & Multi-Country Tour: Discover the Charm of South America! From the bustling streets of Buenos Aires 🏙️ to the end of the world in Ushuaia 🌊, history and nature intertwine. Feel the passion of tango 💃 and don't miss this colorful journey! -- 🌍 Itinerary: Day 1-2: Depart for Argentina 🛫, transfer in Dubai, and arrive in Buenos Aires. Day 3: Explore the highlights of Buenos Aires 🏙️. Day 4-5: Head to Ushuaia, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park 🌳, and prepare to embark on your Antarctic adventure. Day 6-14: Cross the Drake Passage 🌊, visit King George Island and China's Great Wall Station, explore the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands 🐧, and experience the majesty and mystery of Antarctica. Day 15: Return from Antarctica to Ushuaia, then head to Buenos Aires 🛬. Day 16-18: Visit Tigre Island, transfer in Dubai 🛤️, and end your wonderful Antarctic journey back in China 🏠. -- Travel Tips: 🛫 Airport Transportation: Check transportation options in advance to avoid getting lost. 📝 Visa Information: Make sure to get your visas for all countries on your itinerary. 🍽️ Food: Try the amazing steak in Argentina! 💡 Tips: Bring extra cash just in case. 🌍 Multi-Country Tour: Each country has its own unique scenery, so enjoy the journey! 📸 Photos: Don't forget to take beautiful photos to remember your trip! 💖 Stay Positive: The most important thing is to have fun, so enjoy your trip! -- If you like Argentina and multi-country tours, don't forget to follow me for more exciting travel guides! 👍

🛳【Cruise Information】 🛳Model: MS Oosterdam 🏢Number of Decks: 11 ⚓Tonnage: 82,305 tons 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Passenger Capacity: 1,916 🌎【Travel Highlights】: 🔹 Luxurious Cruise Experience: Travel on Holland America Line's MS Oosterdam and enjoy a luxurious global journey. 🔹 Explore South American Charm: Visit Brazil, Argentina, and Chile to deeply experience the cultural allure of these regions. 🔹 Close Encounters with Wildlife: Get up close with penguins, whales, and seals, and listen to the call of nature. 🗓【Departure Date】: January 22, 2025 Days 1-3: Depart from Beijing and arrive in vibrant Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, experiencing the perfect blend of cityscape and beach culture. Days 4-6: Visit Iguazu, feel the passion of football and the unique historical atmosphere, and explore the spectacular Iguazu Falls. Days 7-8: Board the ship in Buenos Aires, exploring the city's historical and modern splendor. Days 9-10: Visit Uruguay, tour the unique "White House" and historic football stadiums. Days 11-15: Enjoy life on the cruise, experience onboard facilities, and savor South American cuisine. Days 16-19: Arrive in Antarctica, explore the icy wonders of the Palmer Archipelago and its surroundings. Days 20-22: Cross the turbulent Drake Passage, passing the famous Cape Horn. Days 23-24: In Punta Arenas, visit the Magellan statue and cruise the Amalia Glacier. Days 25-27: Visit Chile, explore the Chilean fjords and the cultural and historical ports. Days 28-29: Attend the cruise's farewell party, arrive in San Antonio, and tour Valparaiso. Days 30-32: End the journey in Santiago, Chile, explore its historical origins, and finally return to Beijing. 🚀 Ready to depart? Bring your camera and join our miraculous journey. Every day is a spiritual cleansing, and every photo captures the beauty of this world. 🌍✨

🌴🚢A fantastic journey through the polar regions: from tropical rainforests to the frozen Antarctic🚢❄ 🚢【Cruise Introduction】 🚢 Name: World Traveler 🚢 Maiden Voyage Year: 2023 🏢 Number of Decks: 6 ⚖ Tonnage: 20,000 tons 👥 Passenger Capacity: 198 people 🌈【Itinerary Highlights】: 🔸 Drake Passage: Experience one of the most challenging sea routes and feel the grandeur of nature. 🔸 Antarctic Peninsula: Explore untouched parts of the Earth and observe penguins, seals, and whales up close. 🔸 Amazon Rainforest: Delve into the world's largest rainforest and explore its biodiversity. 🔸 Machu Picchu: Climb the ancient Inca city and experience the greatness of human history. 🔸 Rio de Janeiro: Overlook the city from Christ the Redeemer and enjoy a unique perspective. 📅 【Travel Dates】: November 14, 2024 Day 1: Fly from Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Day 2-3: Explore Rio, visit Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach, and try Brazilian cuisine. Day 4-5: Iguazu tour, visit the bird park and waterfalls, and fly to Buenos Aires. Day 6: Arrive in Ushuaia, taste king crab, and board the ship at night. Day 8-9: Sail through Drake Passage towards Antarctica. Day 10-14: Antarctic expedition, get close to wildlife and glaciers. Day 15-22: Visit Santiago, Lima, Cusco, explore the Amazon Rainforest and Machu Picchu. Day 23: Tour historical sites in Lima and taste local cuisine. Day 24-25: Board the plane in Lima to return home, ending the exploration from South America to Antarctica, from ancient civilizations to pristine rainforests. 🎒🌈Join our dream journey and create unforgettable memories in your life. Are you ready to let your soul travel and achieve the ultimate pursuit of a dreamer?🌟

We set out on the trip of a lifetime to experience the natural wonders of Antarctica. In the austral summer, the continent is buzzing with wildlife. Leopard seals, humpback whales, and penguin colonies numbering in the thousands. The silence and sheer size of nature are profound. While drifting in a zodiac in a secluded bay, it’s possible to hear a whale breathing and making its way through the brash ice. The memories we made will last a lifetime, and we’ll always be grateful for this dream come true! ✨ 🔹 Want to see this incredible place for yourself? Look for Antarctic expeditions departing from Ushuaia, Argentina. 🔹 Book an expedition vessel with no more than 200 passengers to maximize time ashore. 🔹 Choose responsibly. Make sure your expedition company follows IAATO principles. #naturalwonders #antarctica #tripofalifetime #travelinspiration

The white snow in Antarctica has a high water content and feels like shaved ice. It is very suitable for making snowballs. If you are hit, it will be very painful. If you roll or fall on the ice and snow in Antarctica, you will not sink completely like the powder snow in Hokkaido. , on the contrary, it was like being on the grass; everyone was tired from playing and sat on the ice sheet to admire the entire Antarctic continent and the endless icebergs and oceans. It was almost ten o'clock in the evening, and the sunset was shining on the distant mountains, which looked like gold. Mountains, in Antarctica where there is always daylight in summer, the sunset is also accompanied by the sunrise... In this seventh continent of the world where there are no permanent human beings, many special life forms have been born. There are turbulent seas here, filled with billions of krill; There are leisurely petrels here, drifting with the waves and lying on the sea; There are huge humpback whales and killer whales, There are seals, fur seals and walruses resting on the beach or on the ice. There are dense groups of whitebait here. There are also skuas, kings of the sky, swooping into the sea to grab the whitebait. Seals love to eat the delicious whitebait, and they even love to prey on falling prey. Single penguin; the sea is the paradise of krill, and krill is the favorite of penguins. Icebergs of different shapes are scattered and protruding from the boundless sea. This is a home of ice and snow. This is Antarctica in summer. There is nothing, there is everything. This is Antarctic. This place seems deserted, but there is life everywhere. This is Antarctica. #Antarctica #Antarctic Wonders #Antarctic Cruise #antarctic

What a lucky trip to Antarctica Yesterday morning, I saw emperor penguins resting on the ice floe; at sunset in the evening, I saw a pod of killer whales cruising freely in the sea. This three-island Antarctic adventure can be said to be a grand slam with no regrets. Today we set foot on the Orne Harbor of the Antarctic continent, which is mainly the habitat of chinstrap penguins. We hike for 3 kilometers in the snow along the zigzag path and arrive at the 1,886-meter altitude line. There are 4-5 families of chinstrap penguins gathered here. On one side of the line, you can enjoy the scenery of the entire fjord, and on the other side, you can see the endless Antarctic continent. The Antarctic continent is about twice the size of Oceania. Almost all land is located within the Antarctic Circle. The continent is completely surrounded by the sea. It is the place with the windiest winds, the lowest humidity, and the lowest temperature on the earth. In winter, the temperature ranges from -70 degrees Celsius to -40 degrees Celsius. In between, winter is extreme night and summer is extreme day. The huge icebergs and ice shelves in Antarctica are unique in the world. Icebergs do not come from frozen seawater, but are condensed from fresh water on land. Icebergs start from snow that falls on the land, and the snow is squeezed into ice. Huge icebergs form over countless years and eventually slide into the sea. About 75% of the fresh water on land is frozen in the ice and snow of the Antarctic continent. This magnificent wilderness composed of ice, snow and rocks is home to a variety of wildlife, including whales, seals, fish, penguins, and a variety of birds in this environment Zhongan lives and lives. The Antarctic continent is facing many threats, such as climate change, overfishing and the number of tourists it cannot carry. For the survival of wild animals, humans must abide by the Antarctic Convention, not only to save the increasingly monotonous earth, but also to create more for future generations. A colorful home. In Antarctic there is nothing, but there is everything. #AntarcticContinent #Antarctic Peninsula #Antarctica #Emperor Penguin #White-browed Penguin

Affected by avian influenza (H5N1), all landing points in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have been closed. Fortunately, we were lucky to land in Fortuna Bay two days ago and saw mountains and valleys full of king penguin babies, each of which was furry and looked like kiwis. The Gold Harbour Bay we cruised today is also a gathering area for king penguins. There are also many fur seals and elephant seals on the beach, but when we carefully observed with a telescope, there were many corpses of what looked like baby seals scattered among the penguins. I asked the expedition team member next to me and he replied: Indeed, this beach is covered with a large number of seal corpses. Some are young seals that cannot turn over to breathe, and some are sick and died. After the corpses were eaten by seabirds, the virus gradually spread. Scientists are still studying the transmission route and the extent of the impact on species. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are currently the areas with the most serious avian influenza. Fortunately, penguins do not eat carrion, so it has not yet caused a significant impact on the penguin population. In order to prevent tourists from bringing viruses or bacteria into the Antarctic Peninsula when landing, appropriate closed landing is understandable. After finishing the morning sea cruise, we returned to the ship to run in the fitness center, sit in the oven, and then go to the stern to soak in an open-air SPA. In the afternoon, we can see many huge icebergs of various sizes that drifted from Antarctica for several years along the way, as well as the magnificent Drygalski Fjord glacier fjord. Four friends who are also from Taiwan took a group photo together. After the Glacier Fjord Journey, the expedition leader announced: Now we will continue to sail towards the Antarctic Peninsula! #SouthGeorgiaandtheSouthSandwichIslands #antarctic #SouthGeorgia #theSouthSandwichIslands

Cruising in Antarctica is plain magical, where you see tower-like icebergs and ponder about the vast ocean and the power of nature. Sights after sights of amazing wildlife - penguins, seals, seabirds will welcome you to Antarctica. Zodiac cruising in Ciera Cove in calm but icy waters, we spotted some penguins(Adelie), most of them were alone or with two or three partners standing on icebergs. The highlight came when we did a continental landing at Danco Coast. Although wildlife isn’t as numerous around the area as compared to huge colonies in South Georgia, the feeling of exhilaration when stepping foot on the land of Antarctica will be forever kept in memories. #tripblazers #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #celebratewithtrip

Antarctica didn’t disappoint! Photos or words cannot describe the feeling when you are on the most pristine and remote continent. Penguins floating on ice and popping up next to the zodiac, or penguins waddling along their highways they make between the ocean and their colonies which we had to give way to. Seals slipping into water and baby seals at play together whilst their parents were at sea. Life will never be same again! #antarctica #newyears #coldvacation #ice #southpole #antarcticpeninsula #penguin #ice #iceberg #glacier #oceanwideexpeditions #polar #familytravel #newyearadventure #tripblazers #awesomepic #MyTripVlog #passionpassport

Midday Sunshine on the boat: hot springs, sauna, painting, code words, shooting, retouching, listening to lectures, eating big meals, daily seascape buffet, all kinds of sashimi salmon raw ham dessert cream to eat spit, eat the last captain dinner I am leaving tomorrow. Fortunately, I saw two big rainbows today [shy]

Fortunately, life meets the Lima waterway, this red For the mainland of Antarctica, the previous time is lonely, no one is gone, no tea is cool, no moon is on the tip of the will, only the cold wind is lonely, Everything is sad. Do not disturb, it is the last gentleness. I don't know how long this scene will last for the piece that is never disturbed, less disturbed, and perhaps disturbed to the back. Seeing these gestures are the ice peaks of the scenery. Have you been shocked by these scenes? Anyway, I was shocked. I have seen a lot of scenery, or filled with stories, or full of inheritance, or skillful, or self-contained scenery. These scenery are beautiful, it is easy to resonate with beauty and impress one person. We arrived very well when we arrived, there was no snow, the weather was very good, we could pass directly without waiting. When the Midnight Sunshine passed on the ice, it could feel that the sea ice cracked and shattered under our feet, and the broken sound gave a full shock. The most shocking thing is the sunset red of the Lima waterway, which turns the originally beautiful Lima waterway into a fairyland. At this moment, the worlds disturbances disappear and disappear. In our minds, only this red eye is full. I think, this scene will definitely be the most impressive picture of my trip to the South Pole. I think, this paragraph is used to describe the Lima waterway, but it is not too close. Yuan Yu Yue Yu, deep and introverted, can not be publicized, but when the bloom is not square.

Embark on an epic 25-day journey through Brazil, Argentina, and the Antarctic Peninsula! This pure sightseeing tour skips the shopping and focuses on fun. Indulge in Rio's barbecue, São Paulo's feijoada, and Manaus' fish feasts. Charter a boat to explore the Amazon, fish for piranhas, spot pink dolphins, and visit indigenous tribes. Marvel at Iguazu Falls from multiple perspectives and even set foot on Antarctica. It's an unbeatable deal! -------------------- An exciting journey awaits—scroll down and don't miss out ↓ -------------------- Recommended Attractions: 💒 São Paulo Cathedral: A stunning blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles that will leave you in awe! 🌊 Iguazu National Park (Argentina): A breathtaking collection of waterfalls 🌿 surrounded by lush greenery and South American wildlife. 💦 Iguazu National Park (Brazil): The waterfalls here are so beautiful they take your breath away 🌈—a soul-refreshing encounter with nature! 💦 Add Brazil's grandest festival, the Rio Carnival, to experience the vibrant passion of Brazil in full swing! 🗽 Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro: This iconic giant statue is a symbol of both Brazil and Rio. -------------------- 🌍 Travel Checklist: Must-have items for a multi-country trip to Argentina and beyond! 📱🔌 **Communication & Power**: Prepare local SIM cards and plug adapters in advance to avoid power issues in South America during September. 🪪💳 **Document Storage**: Keep your passport and visa in separate compartments, with photocopies and digital backups. Carry a printed itinerary with you. 👕🧥 **Seasonal Clothing**: From November to February, it's summer in South America. Pack summer clothes for Argentina, mosquito-proof pants for Brazil, and lightweight down jackets for Antarctica's 0°C weather. Comfortable shoes are a must for all the walking! 🔋📷 **Electronics**: Bring power banks, multi-port chargers, and waterproof cases for your camera—perfect for capturing waterfalls during rainforest hikes. 💊🧴 **Health & Protection**: Essential items include stomach medicine, mosquito repellent, high-altitude supplements like Rhodiola, and SPF50+ sunscreen. 💵💳 **Payment Tools**: Carry US dollars, dual-currency credit cards, and small change for tipping. Some merchants accept UnionPay cards. -------------------- ↓ Click the card below to easily book a group tour and enjoy a worry-free journey!

🗓️ 2025.12.16-2026.1.1 | 🌍 Chile✈️→Antarctica🚢→Argentina 🚢 140 passengers exclusive on the 200-passenger "World Navigator" 🚢 Double the landing time, enjoy more privacy Revolutionizing the traditional route ✅ Direct flight from Chile to the Antarctic Peninsula! Skip 2 days of rough westerly winds ✅ Return crossing the Drake Passage🌊 for a full ceremonial experience ✅ 2 extra nights of polar stay compared to regular routes! Deep exploration of glacier secrets A once-in-a-lifetime achievement 🏃‍♀️ Antarctic Circle Mini Marathon (including a walking group! Finish safely to win a medal) ❄️ Ice sea plunge challenge → unlock the "Polar Brave" certificate 🚣 Kayak tours / midnight whale watching / rare polar camping (weather permitting) 🏅 Visit Great Wall Station! Raise the Five-Star Red Flag at the end of the world 🇨🇳 ❄️ Why choose December? → Antarctica’s golden window! Stable climate + melting sea ice → Penguin mating season🐧 Meet fluffy chicks Limited spots left, leave a 💬 message or private ✉️ to secure your discounted seat!

🇦🇶 Today's featured voyage is truly special—this is not your "ordinary" Antarctic Three-Island trip. · 🇦🇶 Renowned cruise operator Polar Latitudes has designed an in-depth photography expedition tailored for global photography enthusiasts. The voyage features Nikon Ambassador and National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale, along with a complimentary onboard photography program. · 💰 Antarctic Three-Island Photography Expedition 📆 November 1–21, 2024 (20 days, 18 nights onboard) Includes two pre-cruise hotel nights Includes an immersive photography program · 👩🏻‍🎓 About Photographer Ami Vitale Ami Vitale is an incredibly accomplished photographer and one of the most influential of our time. Her accolades include being a Nikon Ambassador, National Geographic photographer, writer, speaker, and documentary filmmaker. She was also named one of "50 Badass Women" by *InStyle* magazine. · 📸 Onboard Photography Program ‼️ The best part? It's completely free! Spots are limited and require reservations. 1️⃣ Photography lectures: Hear captivating stories behind each photo from the photographer herself. 2️⃣ Professional guidance throughout the journey: Learn how to create photography that truly comes to life. 3️⃣ Participate in photo reviews: Gain valuable constructive feedback from a professional photographer. · 🚢 The Cruise Ship: *Seaventure* 🚢 Chinese-friendly services available · 👍 Small expedition ship with a capacity of 139 passengers, featuring 20 kayaks and citizen science excursions. Everyone can disembark at once, eliminating the need for rotations or waiting, giving you more time to focus on your photography. 👍 1.5:1 passenger-to-crew ratio, complimentary minibar restocked daily, indoor and outdoor dining options, library, panoramic lounge, citizen science lab, swimming pool, sun deck, sauna, and bar club—all with five-star hotel standards. 👍 The expedition team consists of experts across various fields, all holding dual certifications (STCW & PTGA). The ship also offers citizen science projects, giving all passengers the opportunity to contribute to Antarctic research. Limited spots available—leave a 💬 comment or 📩 message me for more details!

🇦🇶 Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Poseidon Expeditions · 📆 December 16-27, 2024 (Christmas Voyage) 🐧 Experience a romantic white Christmas at the end of the world 🐧 Don't forget to wish the penguins a Merry Christmas · 👍️ The Sea Spirit accommodates 114 passengers. Excluding the kayaking group, it meets the IAATO requirement of fewer than 100 people for simultaneous landings. Each landing lasts 3-4 hours, unlike larger ships where you have to queue and rotate, limiting landing time to just 1-1.5 hours per visit. · 👍️ In addition to the standard two daily Zodiac cruises offered by all Antarctic ships, you can also try polar plunges, paid kayaking, and Antarctic camping. · 👍️ This itinerary includes five full days in Antarctica, compared to the usual four days on standard peninsula trips. The extra day allows for more landing sites, and the Sea Spirit's small size and flexibility enable it to access narrow fjords that larger ships cannot reach, offering exclusive views others miss. · 🚢 About the Sea Spirit 👉【Robust Performance】 With a speed of 15 knots and dual stabilizers, it crosses the Drake Passage quickly and smoothly. As a small ship, it combines agility and flexibility, allowing it to navigate narrow fjords inaccessible to larger vessels. · 👉【Five-Star Service】 Operated by a seasoned cruise line with 25 years of experience, the expedition team consists of experts and elites in various fields. The onboard hospitality team, responsible for dining, housekeeping, and other cruise services, rivals the standards of luxury hotels. · Limited spots available. Leave a 💬 comment or 📩 message me for more details!

This year's perfect destination for New Year's Eve is Antarctica! Anyone interested in celebrating New Year's in Antarctica? Experience luxury aboard a six-star cruise ship with Chinese-speaking services~ 📆 2024.12.28 - 2025.1.8 (Christmas and New Year voyage) · 👍 Covers two popular periods in Antarctica: Christmas and New Year · 👍 Celebrate New Year's at the world's end—don't forget to say 'Happy New Year' to the penguins! · 👍 A deep exploration itinerary with 5 days in Antarctica, offering more landing points and island opportunities compared to most classic peninsula trips · 🚢 Cruise ship: Seabourn Venture · Operated by the renowned luxury brand Seabourn, first launched in July 2022, equipped with two custom-built submarines · Ice-class PC6 with modern hardware and technology. Accommodates 264 passengers, equipped with enough double kayaks and 24 inflatable speedboats to ensure all guests can land or participate in activities simultaneously · All balcony suites facing the sea, ranging from 33-129㎡, with a mini bar refreshed daily. Awarded "World's Best Culinary Cruise" for three consecutive years, featuring caviar and Michelin three-star dining · Limited availability—leave a 💬 comment or 📩 message me for more details!

When I finally saved enough money to visit Antarctica, I felt an unprecedented sense of calm. Some say, "Antarctica is farther than outer space," because while it only takes minutes to reach space, it takes several days to get to Antarctica. Of course, this is due to differences in transportation, but the distant and surreal nature of Antarctica, the world's end, makes humans seem as insignificant as NPCs in a video game. 🧍🏻‍♀️ Why does Antarctica always feel so unreal? ❓ 🇦🇶 The purest scenery on Earth Antarctica is almost entirely covered by glaciers, with only 2% of its land free from perennial snow and ice. It boasts peaks, cliffs, lakes, and even volcanoes 🌋. As we navigate through icy seas, surrounded by icebergs of various shapes and sizes, it's hard to believe that 90% of these massive structures lie hidden beneath the water. 🇦🇶 Home to 8 of the world's 18 penguin species Though lifeless for humans, Antarctica is a paradise for penguins 🐧. From the largest Emperor Penguins to kiwi-like King Penguin chicks, the swimming champion Gentoo Penguins, the feisty Adélie Penguins, sentinel-like Chinstrap Penguins, slick-haired Macaroni Penguins, scruffy Rockhopper Penguins, and the loud Magellanic Penguins, their playful antics bring warmth to this frozen planet. 🇦🇶 Known as the "White Desert" Antarctica is the coldest, stormiest, and windiest landmass on Earth 🌪️, with an annual average precipitation of just 55mm. Near the poles, there is almost no rainfall, and the air is extremely dry. 🇦🇶 The phenomenon of "Milk White Sky" Sunlight repeatedly scatters and reflects between the ice layers and low clouds, combined with the effects of low temperatures and cold air, creating a milky white light. Everything in the field of vision seems to blend into a milky haze 🥛, making it hard to distinguish between near and far objects, often leading to optical illusions. What else is fun in Antarctica? ❓ 🔹 Join professional expedition teams for activities like landing hikes, zodiac cruises, and polar swims to explore the mysterious seventh continent. 🔹 After crossing the turbulent Drake Passage, spot large albatrosses, giant petrels, and countless seabirds like shearwaters from the deck. 🔹 Marvel at crystal-blue icebergs and snow-capped peaks in majestic bays, and encounter whales flipping their tails. 🔹 Follow the winding coastline to approach penguin colonies and observe penguins and seals in their most natural state. 🇦🇶 Exciting Antarctic itineraries for the 2024–2025 season are now open for booking! 🌟 Options include both ship crossings and flights over the Drake Passage, with routes covering the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Islands, and even the South Pole. ❣️ Limited spots available for certain departures—leave a 💬 comment or send a 📩 message for details!

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Antarctica next year with an exclusive Chinese charter cruise! 🛳️ The Ocean Victory, a state-of-the-art expedition cruise ship built in China and a sister ship to the Albatross, will host 194 passengers for this unique adventure. Organized by Xingzhiyue, this all-inclusive package covers meals, accommodations, transportation, and visas. 📆 Travel Dates: January 26 - February 10, 2025 🐧 Celebrate the Spring Festival at the end of the world, perfectly timed with the holiday season. 🌟 Highlights: - Exclusive Chinese charter: Travel stress-free with Chinese-speaking staff, expedition team members, and 9 Chinese guides onboard. Enjoy full Chinese translation for lectures and activities, ensuring you can fully participate in the adventure. Plus, the onboard dining caters to Chinese tastes. 🌟 Thoughtful Design: Celebrate the Spring Festival in Antarctica ✅ Depart before the 2025 Spring Festival, covering New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year. ✅ Experience a unique New Year's Eve dinner by making dumplings and decorating with Spring Festival couplets in Antarctica. ✅ Celebrate the Chinese New Year with penguins and whales. 💰 All-Inclusive Package: Explore Antarctica and South America The package includes Antarctic cruise tickets, international and domestic flights, 3 nights in 5-star hotels on land, an Argentina AVE electronic visa, and visits to iconic landmarks in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. 🚢 Xingzhiyue's Selected Cruise – Ocean Victory 🚢 A Chinese-built expedition ship - Operated by Albatros Expeditions, a company with 38 years of experience, the Ocean Victory launched in 2021. It features the highest ice-class rating for commercial expedition ships (1A Super), allowing deeper exploration into Antarctica. 👍 Advanced Features: - Cutting-edge wave stabilization system, dual Rolls-Royce zero-speed stabilizers, and X-Bow®-Infinity hull design. 👍 Expedition Highlights: ✅ Accommodates 194 passengers, combining "landing + cruising" to minimize waiting times. ✅ Equipped with 18 Zodiac boats and 5 landing platforms for efficient boarding, maximizing exploration opportunities. 👍 Onboard Experience: ✅ All cabins are ocean-view, with 90% featuring private balconies. ✅ Amenities include a pool, gym, and spa. ✅ Three restaurants and one bar offering complimentary meals and beverages. ✅ A panoramic observation lounge with 180-degree views of glaciers and icebergs. 💯 Mini Extension Options: - Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina - Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world Embark on a Chinese-built ship and celebrate the Lunar New Year in Antarctica with fellow Chinese travelers! Leave a comment for more details. 🌏

An Antarctic journey is unforgettable not only because of the breathtakingly beautiful frozen planet but also due to the legendary "Devil's Westerlies"—the Drake Passage. Known as the world's deepest and widest strait, it is notorious for its raging storms and turbulent waves, causing most travelers to experience seasickness to varying degrees. How can polar exploration be paired with comfort? By flying over the Drake Passage, avoiding seasickness, and creating the world's most comfortable Antarctic journey. 🌟 Xingzhiyue Antarctic Chinese Tour Group 🍹 Aboard the five-star mobile palace—Magellan Explorer 💯 Fly round-trip and say goodbye to seasickness 💟 Magellan Explorer flies over the Antarctic Peninsula 💟 Highlights of the itinerary 🇨🇳【A More Chinese-Style Antarctic Journey】 ✅ Xingzhiyue offers exclusive Chinese chartered cruises to fulfill your dream destination ✅ Accompanied by Chinese tour leaders, enjoy full Chinese services without language barriers ✅ Equipped with Chinese expedition team members, every lecture and broadcast is professionally translated into Chinese ✅ Thoughtful Chinese cuisine to cater to your taste ✈️【A More Comfortable Antarctic Journey】 ✅ Chartered flights take you over the "Devil's Drake Passage" in just 2.5 hours ✅ Say goodbye to the 2-day seasickness ordeal and save time in the Westerlies ✅ Stay energized to embrace the boundless beauty at the world's end ✅ Enjoy a unique bird's-eye view of Antarctic landscapes 💟 Xingzhiyue's carefully selected cruise schedule Travel during the Antarctic season from November to December 🐧 Land on islands and meet penguins and seals face-to-face 🐳 Ride a zodiac boat for close encounters with humpback whales 🚢 Xingzhiyue's carefully selected cruise ship 🚢 Magellan Explorer 👍 The world's first polar cruise ship designed specifically for Antarctic air-sea combined travel, built by A21, the leading operator of Antarctic air-sea combined travel. With a capacity of only 76 passengers, it allows all guests to land simultaneously, offering 50% more landing opportunities and 80% more time on Antarctic land compared to larger ships. 👍 1AS super ice-strengthened class, providing access to over 200 landing sites in Antarctica; each voyage is staffed with at least 12 professional polar expedition team members, backed by over 20 years of experience from the operator, ensuring top-notch expertise in the industry. ✅ All cabins, except porthole suites, feature private balconies ✅ Free and unlimited wine and beverages during lunch and dinner ✅ Observation lounge, bar, gym, sauna ✅ Spacious and comfortable public areas for a true Antarctic vacation experience 📆 Dates: November 23 - December 5, 2024 (14 days, 10 nights) 🐧 Antarctic Peninsula + South America (Chile) Experience the world's seasickness-free Antarctic journey and the most comfortable global cruise flight route. For more details, leave a 💬 comment!

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica during the Spring Festival with an exclusive cruise deal! Fly directly to and from the Antarctic Peninsula, saving $2,000 per person—approximately 14,500 RMB. 🚢 The Ocean Nova cruise ship, operated by Antarctica 21, offers a private charter flight from Chile to King George Island in Antarctica. The flight takes only 2 hours, bypassing the Drake Passage and avoiding seasickness. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Antarctica from above. Highlights: 👍 Celebrate the Spring Festival in Antarctica! Spend Chinese New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year surrounded by penguins and whales. Don't forget to wish them a Happy New Year! 👍 This cruise caters primarily to Chinese-speaking guests, with Chinese-speaking expedition staff onboard. Customized services include translated lectures, Chinese-language announcements, and Chinese cuisine to satisfy your palate. 👍 The Ocean Nova accommodates only 67 passengers, allowing all guests to disembark at once for shore excursions. No waiting or rotating groups means more time exploring the Antarctic landscape—3-4 hours per landing compared to 1-1.5 hours on larger ships. 💰 Discounted Cruise Dates: 📆 February 6–13, 2024 (Air-Cruise to Antarctica) 🐧 Popular Spring Festival itinerary with a $2,000 discount per person. 🚢 Cruise Package Includes: ✅ Three meals a day onboard ✅ 24-hour self-service beverage station ✅ Two daily Zodiac landings (weather permitting) ✅ Expert lectures by onboard scholars ✅ Government and port taxes ✅ Complimentary Antarctic Polar Plunge experience ✅ Two free nights at a hotel in Punta Arenas ✈️ About the Aircraft—BAE-146: With over 20 years of flight experience between Punta Arenas and Antarctica, this aircraft is equipped with four turbo engines and a cruising speed of 750 km/h. Its specialized STOL system allows it to operate on shorter runways, making it ideal for Antarctic conditions. 🚢 About the Cruise Ship—Ocean Nova: Operated by the pioneer company in Antarctic air-cruises, the Ocean Nova boasts 20 years of expertise and a high safety rating. With a 1A ice-class hull, the ship can navigate remote areas deep within Antarctica that larger vessels cannot reach. The cruise is staffed by 14 expert expedition members specializing in Antarctic geography, history, and ecology. Public areas include a panoramic glass-viewing lounge, a restaurant, a bar, a library, and a small gym. Limited availability—leave a comment for more details!

Traveling to Antarctica is a dream for many adventurers. Beyond the classic routes like the Antarctic Peninsula and the Antarctic Islands, reaching the South Pole is a milestone achievement for those with a generous budget. The South Pole is one of the most challenging destinations to reach on Earth. While tens of thousands of people visit Antarctica annually, only about 200 manage to reach the South Pole. Among them, only around 400 Chinese travelers have ever made it. ✈️ Fly directly to the Antarctic interior on a private jet, stay at an exclusive luxury camp, and stand at the southernmost point of the world. With just ten steps, you can circle the globe 360°. Would you like to be part of the elite [1.4 billion:400]? ✔️ A once-in-a-lifetime achievement for fewer than 100 people annually ✔️ The ultimate dream for adventurers 💟 Highlights of the South Pole & Emperor Penguin Expedition ✅ Private jet flight to the Antarctic interior in just 5 hours—no need for a ship ✅ Fly over thousands of icebergs and land on a blue ice runway ✅ Exclusive luxury camp in Antarctica, the only one offering flights to the South Pole ✅ Visit the Emperor Penguin colony, the only penguins that breed during the Antarctic winter ✅ Stand at 90° South, the only place on Earth without a "south"—every moment here is extraordinary ✅ Opportunity to get a South Pole stamp on your passport ✅ Experience ultimate adventure activities in the Antarctic interior 💟 South Pole & Emperor Penguin Expedition Camp Options 🌟 Whichaway Camp (Image 3) Located by a freshwater lake in the ice-free Schirmacher Oasis, this camp features six heated polar pods and four communal pods. Guests can relax in the lounge, library, or dining area, savor Michelin-starred cuisine, and enjoy a sauna with glacier views. 👉 Adventure activities: Explore ice tunnels, climb nunataks, rappel, ice climb, rock climb, glacier trekking, polar truck safaris, ice field picnics, polar talks 🌟 Echo Camp (Image 2) A newly launched camp in 2022, Echo Camp boasts futuristic designs reminiscent of an alien base. Its six space pods are made of composite fiberglass and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, offering breathtaking lunar-like landscapes upon waking. 👉 Adventure activities: Fat-tire snow biking, skiing, climbing nunataks, rappelling, ice climbing, snowmobile tours, polar truck safaris, explorer crossings, camping, mountaineering expeditions 🛎️ Only 12 spots available per session globally. Many sessions for 2023–2024 are already sold out. Interested? Leave a comment!

To reach Antarctica, no matter which cruise you choose, you must cross the Drake Passage (the infamous "Devil's Passage"), which often causes seasickness due to its rough waters. Ever seen a tumble dryer? That's roughly how exhausting and bumpy the journey can feel. Want to avoid seasickness? Then fly there✈️! Take a charter flight and reach King George Island in Antarctica in just 2 hours. From there, embark on a cruise to explore Antarctica, and fly back to Punta Arenas after the tour. This not only shortens the travel time significantly (2 days → 2 hours) but also spares you the discomfort of seasickness. 🌈 OCEAN NOVA 🔸 A pioneer in air-cruise travel to Antarctica 🔸 Offers some of the most cost-effective fly-to-Antarctica cruise tickets on the market This 1A-class ice-strengthened expedition ship can easily break through ice layers, allowing deeper exploration into Antarctica's interior and uncovering its hidden polar beauty. With a capacity of only 67 passengers for fly-to-Antarctica trips, it ensures everyone can land at once, doubling the onshore time compared to larger ships carrying 200 passengers. As the originator of "air-cruise" travel, the ship boasts 19 years of professional experience in flying to Antarctica and is equipped with 14 expert expedition team members for a more professional Antarctic experience. 🛌 Cabin Details The cabins feature a simple European-style design, all equipped with large ocean-view windows and private bathrooms: 🔹 Single Cabin: One single bed 🔹 Twin Cabin: Two single beds 🔹 Triple Cabin: Two lower bunks and one upper bunk 🌟 Public and Recreational Facilities ✅ Outdoor Observation Deck: Located on the top deck, with open-air BBQ available ✅ Panoramic Lounge: Situated on the top deck, offering expansive views ✅ Library: Located on the bridge deck, with a wealth of Antarctic literature ✅ Dining Room: On the upper deck, bright and spacious seating 💫 Highlights of the Trip 🚣‍♂️ Unique Experiences Zodiac cruising, polar ice swimming, snowfield hiking, polar plunges Black ice whiskey, kayaking (extra fee), snowshoeing (extra fee) 🐧 Encounter Polar Wildlife Adélie penguins, chinstrap penguins, gentoo penguins Leopard seals, Weddell seals, humpback whales, orcas, minke whales... 🙋‍♀️ We are XZY Travel, operating Antarctic tours since 2013, and have provided polar travel booking services for over 1,000 travelers. 2022/2023 Antarctic cruise tickets are now hot🔥 in demand. Leave a message to get the latest availability and exclusive discounts.

All-inclusive package and a Chinese-speaking cruise. Based on our 11 years of Antarctic travel experience, very few people can cross the Drake Passage by ship without feeling discomfort 🤏🏻. Typical itineraries involve crossing the "Devil's Passage" twice, which can sometimes feel like being tossed around in a washing machine, leaving you immobile. That's why today we recommend a direct flight to Antarctica ✈️. Say goodbye to the "Drake Lake" as we admire it from above 👇. ✅ Perfect for those prone to seasickness ✅ Saves time and energy ✅ Ideal for seniors and children, ensuring a relaxed experience 🚢 This time, we will be aboard one of the world's top expedition ships: the Silver Endeavour. 👉 PC6 ice-class rating, allowing easy navigation to the southernmost regions inaccessible to regular cruises, unlocking rare Antarctic landscapes 👉 Over 200+ landing sites, ample time for activities, and opportunities to encounter more penguins and wildlife 👉 Launched in 2022, featuring luxurious cabins and top-notch facilities for a premium sea voyage experience 👉 1:1 crew-to-passenger ratio, offering VIP-level personalized butler service, akin to a six-star hotel on the sea 👉 Four distinct dining venues, plus glass swimming pools, spa and beauty salons, gyms, libraries, and other luxurious amenities 👉 Equipped with professional expedition teams and industry-leading gear, providing rich exploration activities to get up close with wildlife and Antarctic wonders 🇦🇶 2026 Air-Sea Combo Antarctic Chinese Tour 📅 December 9–23, 2026 (15 days, 11 nights) 🌟 Highlights of the itinerary: 1. Rare Antarctic fly-cruise itinerary with a Chinese-speaking group, ensuring a seamless experience with full Chinese guidance 2. All-inclusive package: airfare, cruise tickets, land accommodations, excellent guides, transportation, meals, activity fees, and travel insurance 3. Departure during Antarctica's prime travel season, when wildlife is active, offering views of penguin chicks hatching, whale pods cruising, and majestic glacier landscapes 4. Warm summer climate allows for a variety of exploration activities and numerous landing sites, ensuring a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic journey without regrets 5. Special connection to Chile, exploring Santiago and Valparaíso, from city strolls to wine tasting in vineyards, offering a glimpse of South American charm While others are seasick, you’ll be sleeping soundly. While others are still en route, you’ll already be at your destination. This is the ultimate relaxed Antarctic journey you deserve. Feel free to leave a 💬 comment or send a 📩 message for more details❗️

🇦🇶 Although the 2024 Spring Festival has just passed, if you're planning to spend the 2025 Spring Festival in Antarctica, now is the time to book early bird tickets from certain cruise operators. · 👉 Here are some great early bird deals for Antarctic Spring Festival trips we've found: · 💰 Antarctic Spring Festival Early Bird Deals 1️⃣ January 17-24, 2025 (Ocean Nova) ✅ Fly-in, fly-out to the Antarctic Peninsula, bypassing the Drake Passage to avoid seasickness. ✅ The cruise operator has priority flight rights, ensuring A21 passengers can board the plane first when weather conditions permit. ✅ Convenient visa arrangements for Chile: Chinese passport holders with a U.S. or Canadian visa valid for over six months can enjoy visa-free entry to Chile. · 2️⃣ January 26-February 7, 2025 (Gomorrah) ✅ Fly-in, cruise-out itinerary: a 2-hour direct flight to Antarctica and a 2-day cruise back, saving 2 days and avoiding seasickness on both legs. ✅ Perfect timing for the Spring Festival, arriving in Antarctica during Lunar New Year to celebrate with penguins on New Year's Eve and the first day of the year. ✅ Super in-depth Antarctic Peninsula route, spending a full 8 days in Antarctica (most Peninsula trips only offer 4 days). · 3️⃣ January 31-February 10, 2025 (World Explorer) ✅ The classic cruise-in, cruise-out Antarctic Peninsula route, departing on the third day of Lunar New Year and utilizing the Spring Festival holiday. ✅ Operated by Quark Expeditions, a company with 33 years of expertise in polar exploration, featuring a team of experts from various fields. ✅ Very friendly to Chinese customers, with Chinese expedition team members onboard providing professional translation services.

🐧 Antarctica, the ultimate dream destination for countless travelers. . However, traveling from the Northern Hemisphere to the Antarctic continent involves a long journey and crossing the "Devil's Westerlies" of the Drake Passage, making it one of the most challenging trips. How can polar exploration be combined with comfort❓ . Fly over the Drake Passage, say goodbye to seasickness 🙅‍♀️, and enjoy the world's most comfortable Antarctic journey. . 🌟 Highlights of the Trip 🌟 ✈️ Seasickness-free Antarctic adventure: Fly over the Drake Passage aboard a BAE-146 aircraft, avoiding seasickness 🛳 Luxurious Antarctic cruise: Travel aboard the Magellan Explorer, a ship with a capacity of just 71 passengers 🐧 Close encounters with polar wildlife: Land on islands to meet penguins face-to-face and take zodiac rides to observe humpback whales 🛶 Light polar adventure experiences: Zodiac cruising, kayaking, glacier hiking, Antarctic ice swimming... . 🌈 Magellan Explorer 🌈 The world's first polar cruise ship designed specifically for Antarctic air-sea expeditions, built by the pioneers of Antarctic air-sea travel. With a capacity of only 71 passengers, it allows all guests to land simultaneously, offering 50% more landing opportunities and 80% more Antarctic exploration time compared to larger ships. . The ship features an advanced audiovisual-equipped observation lounge, an independent visual presentation hall, a spacious and stylish restaurant, a well-stocked bar, as well as a library, conference room, gym, sauna, and medical room. The observation deck leads to the bow, providing close-up views of various marine life. . ✅ Small expedition cruise ship: Can navigate narrow fjords inaccessible to larger ships ✅ Superior ice-class rating: Lloyd's Register PC6, highly maneuverable ✅ Safety assurance: Advanced ice radar system and double-hull design . 🛌 Cabin Options 🔹 Triple Suite 🔹 Porthole Cabin 🔹 Veranda Cabin 🔹 Deluxe Veranda Cabin 🔹 Penthouse Suite 🔹 Grand Suite 🔹 Single Veranda Cabin . All cabins except the Porthole Suite feature private balconies. All double cabins (except for two) can be configured with either twin beds or a double bed. Each cabin is equipped with a wardrobe, living area, private bathroom, and independently controlled heating system. . The 2023 Antarctic season is now open for bookings 🔥 Leave a message to get the latest availability and exclusive discounts~

An advanced Antarctic journey for enthusiasts, this epic 30-day, 29-night itinerary goes beyond the usual three Antarctic islands to include rare and remote destinations that are as challenging to reach as landing on the moon. This semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica is truly extraordinary. Starting from Ushuaia, Argentina, the journey ventures deep into the Antarctic Circle, crossing three major ice-bound seas: the Bellingshausen Sea, the Amundsen Sea, and the Ross Sea, before disembarking in Lyttelton, New Zealand. The entire trip spans nearly a month, with two-thirds of the time spent within the Antarctic Circle. ✔️ Experience landscapes seen by only 1% of Antarctic visitors ✔️ Unlock life achievements achieved by only 1% of Antarctic travelers 🐧 Counterclockwise Semi-Circumnavigation of Antarctica: Santiago to Lyttelton 📆 January 7 - February 5, 2024 (30 days, 29 nights) Embarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina Disembarkation: Lyttelton, New Zealand 💟 Highlights of the Epic Semi-Circumnavigation Chinese Tour ✅ [Chinese Expedition Team + Chinese Tour Leader] 1️⃣ The ship is equipped with Chinese-speaking expedition team members 2️⃣ If the group size exceeds 15 participants, a dedicated Chinese tour leader will be added for personalized service ✅ [BBC Photography Expert + Royal Photography Expert] 3️⃣ Sue Flood: 11 years of experience with the BBC, member of the Royal Photographic Society 4️⃣ Ian Dawson: Recipient of the Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medals awarded by Queen Elizabeth II ✅ [Achieve Milestone Life Goals] 5️⃣ Cross the Bellingshausen Sea, Amundsen Sea, and Ross Sea 6️⃣ Experience lower temperatures and more majestic glaciers 7️⃣ Traverse the Antarctic Circle and International Date Line 8️⃣ Retrace the footsteps of Antarctic exploration pioneers like Amundsen 9️⃣ Fulfill the dream of penguin enthusiasts by encountering emperor penguins 💟 Highlights of the Epic Semi-Circumnavigation Chinese Tour 💟 Carefully Selected Cruise Ship 🚢 Le Commandant Charcot ✅ The world’s first PC2-class luxury icebreaker ✅ The only icebreaker equipped with stabilizers ✅ Private ocean-view cabins ✅ French-style refined interiors with Hermès toiletries ✅ High-latitude traditional sauna and -10°C ice room ✅ Constant-temperature outdoor hot spring: Blue Lagoon ✅ Michelin three-star restaurant at sea ✅ 24-hour VVIP room service Departing from Argentina and disembarking in New Zealand, this counterclockwise semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica offers an epic journey with Chinese expedition team members and tour leaders. For more details, leave a comment 💬.

⚠︎ First, let's classify the transportation methods to Antarctica: Ⓐ Round-trip by ship Currently, about 80% of commercial Antarctic cruises depart from and return to Ushuaia, Argentina. ⚠︎ This is the most mainstream way to visit Antarctica. Compared to the other three methods, it is relatively affordable and has a lower probability of delays. Ⓑ Round-trip by flight Arrive at Punta Arenas or Puerto Williams in Chile, then take a 76-passenger plane to fly over the Drake Passage to South Georgia Island, where you board the ship for Antarctic cruising and landings. After the trip, fly back to Punta Arenas or Puerto Williams. (Currently, there are six companies offering flights over the Drake Passage to Antarctica.) Which one to choose? We won’t make recommendations here for now. Ⓒ Ship out, fly back As the name suggests, you sail across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula or the Three Islands, and after the Antarctic itinerary, you take a plane from South Georgia Island back to Punta Arenas, Chile (about a 2-hour flight), or to Puerto Williams, Chile. Ⓓ Fly out, ship back Take a 76-passenger plane from Punta Arenas or Puerto Williams, Chile, fly over the Drake Passage to South Georgia Island, then board the ship for cruising and landings. Afterward, the ship sails for 2 days across the Drake Passage before arriving in Ushuaia or Puerto Williams. ⚠️ In summary, all four methods of reaching Antarctica have their pros and cons. ① Round-trip by ship: The most mainstream way to visit Antarctica. The downside is that crossing the Drake Passage takes 4 days round-trip, which may not be ideal for those prone to seasickness. The upside is that it doesn’t depend on flight windows, with a lower chance of delays. If you’re continuing with a South American itinerary afterward, this might be the better choice. ② Round-trip by flight: Suitable for those with a higher budget and limited vacation time. While it avoids the discomfort of seasickness, it’s more affected by weather. Antarctic weather is highly unpredictable, and flight windows can be fleeting. ③ Ship out, fly back: This is a route I personally love. The Drake Passage is an integral part of the Antarctic experience, a crucial piece of the puzzle 🧩. You should still experience the "Devil’s Passage," so sailing there and flying back saves 2 days of sailing on the return trip. Some cruise companies even add these 2 days to your Antarctic experience, giving you more time there. Although the return flight is weather-dependent, the only preparation needed is to delay your subsequent flights and itinerary by 2 days. Even if the flight is delayed by half a day, it’s still worth it. ④ Fly out, ship back: With this method, the same issue arises—if the flight is delayed due to weather, it cuts into your Antarctic experience time. A half-day delay is manageable, but a full-day delay means one less day in Antarctica, so choose carefully.