Can you travel to Antarctica in just 6 days? The best choice for seasickness sufferers - Antarctica 21 by SeaAir
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In previous articlesIt turns out you can travel to Antarctica?I've mentioned before that most readers have only heard of Antarctic cruises departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, offering 10-day itineraries to the Antarctic Peninsula, 15-day itineraries to two islands, and 20-day itineraries to three islands. The shortest itinerary, a round-trip trip to Antarctica, takes ten days and requires navigating the world's most treacherous Drake Passage. But for travelers with busy schedules that don't allow for much annual leave, or those prone to seasickness, are there other options?
The fierce live broadcast of the Drake Passage
Don't worry, there is a shipping company called Antarctica21 that specializes in a type of travel called "sea-air combined travel (flight combined with cruise ship)" and offers round-trip itineraries to Antarctica in as little as 6 days.
1. Who is Antarctica21?
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Founded in 2003, Antarctica21 is the first cruise company to offer combined sea and air crossings of the Drake Passage. All of their itineraries utilize a "flight plus cruise" approach, and they have accumulated over 200 operations.
Most of the shipping companies are based in Argentina, however, Antarctica21 is based in Punta Arenas, Chile - this is very friendly to most tourists from Chinese-speaking countries in Asia, because Chile offersVisa-free entry for 90 daysTherefore, tourists do not need to calculate the number of days required to apply for a visa, and the arrangements are more flexible.
2. Advantages of Antarctica21
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Compared with other shipping companies, Antarcitca21 has "priority flight rights".
Antarctica's weather is highly volatile, with sunny skies one moment and gales the next that can slam into the sky, leaving people unable to stand or even take off. Therefore, having priority flight rights means Antarctica21 is first in line to fly tourists to Antarctica when weather conditions improve.
Most importantly, Antarctica21's 2 cruise ships - Magellan Explorerand Ocean Nova, the passenger capacity is within 100 people.Why is choosing the right ship important for your Antarctica trip?As mentioned in this article, landings in Antarctica are strictly limited to 100 people per landing site. Therefore, choosing Antarctica 21's itinerary allows for full exploration time (approximately 2-3 hours) for each landing, a significant incentive for adventurous travelers and penguin-spotters.
Three or four types of sea-air itineraries
A unique feature of this combined sea-air route is that it eliminates the time and discomfort of at least one crossing of the Drake Passage and significantly reduces travel time—flying from Punta Arenas, Chile, directly to Antarctica in just two hours. The classic 10-day Antarctica itinerary can be completed in just eight days with the Antarctica 21 combined sea-air route.
For the upcoming 2022-23 season, Antarctica 21 will offer four sea-air itineraries: the Antarctica Classic Sea-Air Cruise (8 days and 7 nights), the Polar Circle Air Cruise (10 days and 9 nights), the Antarctica and South Georgia Sea-Air Cruise (17 days and 16 nights), and the Antarctica Express Sea-Air Cruise (6 days and 5 nights).
Antarctica Classic Air-Sea Cruise (8 days and 7 nights):
Round-trip transportation by plane
Antarctica 21's flagship product, with the most departures
4 full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Prices typically range from $11,495 to $27,995
Antarctica Classic Air and Sea Cruise (8 days and 7 nights)
Crossing the Arctic Circle Airline (10 days and 9 nights):
Round-trip transportation by plane
Fewer departures
Stay longer in Antarctica, with 6 full days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Sailing further south, we reached the Antarctic Circle.
Prices typically range from $15,495 to $33,995
Crossing the Arctic Circle Airline (10 days and 9 nights)
Antarctica and South Georgia Island Sea and Air Cruise (17 days and 16 nights):
Transportation from the boat to the airport and back
The two-island itinerary will allow you to see King Penguins and other unique wildlife on South Georgia Island.
Only one voyage
4 full days in South Georgia Island, 5 full days in the Antarctic Peninsula and Elephant Island, plenty of time
Prices typically range from $14,395 to $25,495
Antarctica and South Georgia Island Sea and Air Cruise (17 days and 16 nights)
Antarctic Express Sea-Air Cruise (6 days, 5 nights):
Transportation from the boat to the airport and back
Suitable for people with tight schedules and busy work schedules
There is only one day to visit Antarctica
Prices typically range from $4,995 to $8,595
Antarctic Express Sea-Air Cruise (6 Days, 5 Nights)
Summarize
If you want to visit Antarctica, you don't have to quit your job or wait until retirement. A six-day trip is definitely possible, though it will come at the cost of sacrificing some time for exploration. Of Antarctica 21's four itineraries, we highly recommend the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia Air and Sea Tour (17 days, 16 nights) because it's the only place on the three Antarctic islands where you can see king penguins. Finally, a word of caution: because Antarctica 21's unique itineraries offer both a cruise experience and aerial views of Antarctica, they often sell out quickly and don't offer promotions. If you see a suitable date, we highly recommend booking early.
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