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Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake (Special Edition Women’s Only Expedition) (10 days) – Sylvia Earle, Feb 2027

Itinerary Map

Trip Summary

Dates:

Feb 23, 2027 -

Mar 4, 2027

Duration:

10 Days

Ship:

Sylvia Earle

Adventure
options:

Kayaking

Photography

Snorkelling

Starting at: $ 22,895.00

Aurora Stateroom Triple Share

$22.895

15 - 23 sqm portholes cabin.

Aurora Stateroom Superior

$24.995

20 - 22 sqm. (King or twin beds)

Balcony Stateroom Category C

$25.595

21 - 31 sqm. Located on Deck 6. Private balcony.

Balcony Stateroom Category B

$26.995

21 - 31 sqm. Located on Deck 4-6. Private balcony.

Balcony Stateroom Category A

$28.995

21 - 31 sqm. Located on Deck 4-6. Private balcony.

Junior Suite

$37.795

44.4 sqm. Located on Deck 7. Private balcony and lounge.

Captain's Suite

$43.195

46.3 sqm. Located on Deck 4. Private balcony and lounge.

About the Classic Air Cruise itinerary

For those who don’t have the time or are not interested in cruising across the Drake Passage, this is the trip for you. Take a three-hour flight over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, landing you on one of the most spectacular places on earth: the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and remotest continent – Antarctica. Once you arrive to the South Shetland Islands, embark on your expedition vessel to explore the White Continent in-depth. Voyages aim to make two excursions per day, highlighting the wildlife, geography, history and importance of the last continent.

Want to fly one Drake Passage and cruise the other? Check out the Fly & Cruise the Drake itineraries.

* Itineraries on our website are intended only as a guide and you should consult our team for detailed itineraries on specific voyages.

Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you are welcomed and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you attend a briefing that provides important information about your voyage and reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a typical regional menu.

Your Antarctic adventure begins with a three-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic air fills your lungs for the first time. Explore the area surrounding Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Bellingshausen station, before boarding a Zodiac to embark your expedition vessel.

Antarctica Peninsula and South Shetland Islands Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing along ice-filled fjords and among spectacular icebergs, while enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Each day, disembark by Zodiac and explore the landscape together with expert polar guides. On board the ship, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from ship while sharing your daily adventures with fellow guests. No journey is the same as flexibility is the key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition Team sets the voyage route to take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities provided by nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary experience each time. While the exact itinerary changes with each expedition, you will explore several spots that offer the best possible overview of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire Channel, or many other magnificent places.

Return to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas. The program ends upon arrival at the airport in Punta Arenas. Note: Transfer to the city will be available for passengers staying overnight in Punta Arenas. One complimentary hotel night in Punta Arenas is offered upon request on Day 7 of the Travel Program.

Welcome aboard the Sylvia Earle

Due to sail soon, this new ship honours the highly accomplished marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer, Dr. Sylvia Earle. As the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and named by Time Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998 – this vessel pays tribute to Dr. Earle’s long-standing conservation efforts for marine protected areas and ocean wildlife. Dr. Sylvia Earle will be involved in the development of her namesake.

They drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Sylvia Earle: purpose-built for expeditions to the most remote places on earth. Featuring the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW®, this allows the ship to cross oceans more comfortably and efficiently, and with expansive observation decks to bring you closer to the environment, inviting communal areas and unsurpassed environmental credentials, the Sylvia Earle offers the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration.

Accommodating an average of 130-140 expeditioners per voyage, every cabin on the Sylvia Earle has an ocean view and nearly all have balconies. The ship also features a modern lecture lounge, multiple observation areas, Zodiac launching platforms, a restaurant serving excellent meals, a gym and wellness centre, jacuzzis, a mudroom and many other amenities.

Technical Specs

Cabins & Amenities

The Sylvia Earle offers eighty comfortable staterooms ranging from porthole to balcony categories, all with en suite bathrooms and plenty of storage space. All staterooms feature twin or king bedding configuration.

Aurora Stateroom Triple Share (15 – 23 sqm): Located on Deck 3. Porthole, en suite
Can be converted to a Triple Stateroom

Aurora Stateroom Superior (20 – 22 sqm): Located on Deck 7
King or twin beds, en suite

Balcony Stateroom Category C (21 – 31 sqm):Located on Deck 4.
Private balcony, ensuite

Balcony Stateroom Category B (21 – 31 sqm): Located on Deck 4.
Private balcony, ensuite.

Balcony Stateroom Category A (21 – 31 sqm):Located on Deck 4.
Private balcony, ensuite.

Balcony Stateroom Superior (36 sqm): Located on Deck 7.
– Private balcony, ensuite and lounge.
– Some of these rooms are equipped with wheelchair accessible bathrooms

Junior Suite (44.4 sqm): Located on Deck 7.
– Private balcony, ensuite and lounge.
– 1 free pair of binoculars per suite
– 1-hour spa treatment per person (valid on 1-hour massage or facial treatment only)
– Free stocked mini bar (stocked once only)
– Gratuities/tips for crew included – to the value of AUD$15 per person per day
– 1 free bottle of champagne per suite

Captain’s Suite (46.3 sqm): Located on Deck 4.
– Private balcony, ensuite and lounge.
– 1 free pair of binoculars per suite
– 1-hour spa treatment per person (valid on 1-hour massage or facial treatment only)
– Free stocked mini bar (stocked once only)
– Gratuities/tips for crew included – to the value of AUD$15 per person per day
– 1 free bottle of champagne per suite

Ship Facilities:

State of the Art Lecture Facilities
Science Centre & Lounge
Library
Mudroom
Swimming Pool & Sun Deck
Sauna, Spa & Gym
Dining
Bars & Lounges

Notes

Flights included for Fly/Cruise itineraries
All Antarctic voyages include one night’s pre-voyage accommodation and arrival airport transfer (on selected preferred flights)
Single costs are 1.7 times the twin rate in all cabin categories
Please note that emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory for all passengers joining an expedition to Antarctica.
Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.

Optional Adventure Activities: