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You will feel like an explorer and see the sixth continent as it was seen by Faddey Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev — although the conditions on our sailing vessels are far more comfortable
This way of reaching Antarctica is suited for experienced travelers who are already familiar with the sea and understand how “emotional” the elements can sometimes be
Crossing the widest and harshest strait in the world is a kind of “Everest for sailors”
Voyage description
Description
Good news: you don’t have to cross the Drake Passage by sailing vessel both ways. To truly experience Antarctica, it’s enough to make the crossing just once.
Your second journey across the passage will be by plane — giving you the chance to compare your impressions and tell us which option you preferred.
Your second journey across the passage will be by plane — giving you the chance to compare your impressions and tell us which option you preferred.
Experienced seafarers can join the program with a Drake Passage crossing in both directions and feel like part of an expedition discovering new regions not only for themselves, but for the whole world.
Roald Amundsen and Willem Schouten followed similar routes, and now you have the chance to travel in the footsteps of the great explorers.
Roald Amundsen and Willem Schouten followed similar routes, and now you have the chance to travel in the footsteps of the great explorers.
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Punta Arenas, Chile
Sailing passages begin and end in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flights are to Punta Arenas, Chile.
Flights are to Punta Arenas, Chile.
Wildlife follows its own schedule, so encounters cannot be guaranteed.
*We follow a “safety first” principle: actual conditions on the route take priority over the planned itinerary. If weather or ice conditions require changes, we will adapt accordingly.
Regardless of how you reach the sixth continent, the sailing route around Antarctica remains the same*: we will encounter icebergs, glaciers, polar stations, the volcano of Deception Island, penguins, and, if we are lucky, whales.
A sailing crossing of the Drake Passage takes 3–4 days; the flight takes about two hours.
Total distance: 1000 nautical miles
Wildlife follows its own schedule, so encounters cannot be guaranteed.
*We follow a “safety first” principle: actual conditions on the route take priority over the planned itinerary. If weather or ice conditions require changes, we will adapt accordingly.
Sailing passages begin and end in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flights are to Punta Arenas, Chile.
Flights are to Punta Arenas, Chile.
Regardless of how you reach the sixth continent, the sailing route around Antarctica remains the same*: we will encounter icebergs, glaciers, polar stations, the volcano of Deception Island, penguins, and, if we are lucky, whales.
A sailing crossing of the Drake Passage takes 3–4 days; the flight takes about two hours.
Total distance: 1000 nautical miles
Places along the route
What you will see
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dates & Prices
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Amazone
Eldorado
More passengers, more fun together in a saloon — less space for facilities. Each cabin is equipped with a heating and a sink. Shared lavatory and showers are aimed at strengthening bonds with like-minded people.
Ice-class tall sailing ship with rich history: she used to be a fishing vessel and was later redesigned specially for polar voyages. Together with Amazone we’ve sailed the whole globe! Several times. Amazing for friendly companies, group of friends / colleagues, and sharing your experience.
Passengers:
Team:
12
5
Passengers:
Team:
18
6
Don’t expect a five-star accommodation or a jacuzzi, though, there’s a common room for leisure activities, a shower and a lavatory in each cabin — luxury in the context of polar expeditions.
Two-masted schooner is professionally eqiupped for polar voyages and designed for a comfortable trip to faraway regions. If Cruzo had this ship, we would never have a story about his shipwreck. Perfect for small groups & individual experience.
26 oct — 13 nov 2026
one Drake Passage crossings
Two Drake Passage crossings
15 — 29 nov 2026
17 — 31 mar 2027
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$ 12 600
$ 16 680
17 — 31 mar 2027
15 — 29 nov 2026
$ 13 080
one Drake Passage crossings
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Cancellation and rescheduling
No later than 120 days before the expedition start — 100% refund
No later than 90 days before the expedition start — 70% refund
Fewer than 90 days before the expedition start — no refund is provided
No later than 90 days before the expedition start — 70% refund
Fewer than 90 days before the expedition start — no refund is provided
What is included
- hotel in Punta Arenas, Chile on the first and last day of the program (double occupancy with breakfast);
- accommodation and meals at the station according to the standard of research staff;
- meetings with penguins;
- internet in the station house at Bellingshausen;
- boat trip to the glacier;
- flights to the starting point of the program and back (Punta Arenas, Chile);
- visa fees (if required);
- medical insurance with evacuation coverage.
What is not included
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