Discover Untouched Antarctica
Step aboard the Amazone and experience a unique expedition to the heart of Antarctica—a journey to places that remain inaccessible to large cruise ships. This trip combines adventure and nature, with a small group of like-minded travelers in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. Prepare for an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Starting point: Punta Arenas and King George Island
The expedition begins on December 17, 2026, in Punta Arenas, Chile, where you check into your hotel and have time to acclimatize. The next day, you take a charter flight directly to King George Island, the starting point of your sailing journey. Here, you board the Amazone, meet the crew, and receive a comprehensive safety briefing. From this moment on, your Antarctic adventure on the true ice continent begins.
Sailing along Antarctica’s hidden gems
The Amazone sails along impressive coastlines, blue icebergs, and active wildlife areas. During the Antarctic summer season, there is almost 24 hours of daylight, allowing you to fully enjoy the nature. Penguins dive in search of fish, seals rest on vast ice fields, and whales make spectacular leaps out of the water. The calls of seabirds fill the crisp air, highlighting the vibrant Antarctic landscape.
This Fly & Sail expedition combines the convenience of flying with the experience of sailing. This concept makes it possible to visit remote places that remain closed to other tourists.
Highlights of the journey
From King George Island, the Amazone takes you to some of the most iconic and enchanting destinations in the region, such as:
- Yankee Cove (Greenwich Island) – Here you can see thousands of Gentoo penguins and remnants of early 20th-century whaling activity. The bay is beautifully sheltered and offers an ideal spot for wildlife observation.
- Half Moon Island – This island is home to a large colony of Antarctic penguins, Weddell seals, and elephant seals, as well as an Argentine polar station.
- Deception Island – A volcanic island with an impressive natural harbor and black sand beaches, offering a striking contrast with the white ice and snow.
- Enterprise Island – Here you can see the wreck of the whaling vessel Governoren, a relic from the whaling era of 1915–1930.
- Melchior Islands – Sixteen snow- and ice-covered islands where penguins, seals, and whales can be seen close to the shore, surrounded by impressive icebergs.
- Port Lockroy (British Antarctic Station) – The most visited station in Antarctica, converted into a museum and post office, with a colony of Gentoo penguins.
- Lemaire Channel – A narrow, spectacular passage 11 km long between steep mountains and glaciers. Humpback and minke whales often appear at the water’s surface here.
- Cuverville Island – Home to the largest colony of Gentoo penguins on the Antarctic Peninsula, with views of icebergs and feeding whales in the Errera Channel.
- Orne Bay – A rocky bay with snow-covered mountain peaks, penguins, and Weddell seals in their natural environment.
Return journey
At the end of the expedition, you fly back on December 28, 2026, from King George Island to Punta Arenas, where you spend one more night at the hotel. After check-out, the expedition officially comes to an end, and you can look back on an unforgettable journey filled with natural wonders, adventure, and unique wildlife encounters.
Why this journey is unique
This expedition offers an unparalleled combination of adventure and nature. You travel in a small, friendly group and experience Antarctica in a direct, intimate way. Sailing along the coasts, observing penguins, seals, and whales, and witnessing the power of nature make this a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Tips for your trip to Chile
Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) can be reached via Chile’s capital, Santiago de Chile (SCL). Santiago de Chile is accessible from Europe via major hubs such as London, Madrid, Barcelona, or Paris.
