FromUS$16,800
SaveUS$4,195
Days12
Independent Travel
Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming with life. Experience the awe-inspiring immensity of Antarctica, reducing your time on the high seas by flying across the Drake Passage in one direction. Immerse yourself in the unimaginable beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula, where vast glaciers tumble into the sea, penguins are dwarfed by soaring peaks and humpback and minke whales feast on abundant krill.
Transport — Plane & Polar Expedition ship

Itinerary Aurora Expeditions - Antarctic Explorer - Fly & Cruise - Sylvia Earle 2026

Itinerary

Day

Inclusions Aurora Expeditions - Antarctic Explorer - Fly & Cruise - Sylvia Earle 2026

Inclusions

Sightseeing

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  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises

Voyage highlights

  • Witness extraordinary wildlife including fledging penguin chicks.
  • Zodiac cruise in secluded bays and quiet coves filled with brash ice and photograph enormous glaciers and spectacularly shaped icebergs in various shades of blue.
  • Keep a close watch for the tail fluke of whales as they take a deep dive, see porpoising penguins ice seals such as Weddell and crabeater seals hauled out on ice floes.
  • Observe skuas patrolling penguin colonies preying on vulnerable juveniles.

Touring

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  • Arrival transfer from airport to hotel on Day 1 (preferred flights only)
  • Transfer from hotel to airport on day 2
  • Charter flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island.
  • Transfer from airport to wharf
  • All cruising on board the polar expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle
  • Departure transfer from wharf to airport on Day 12

Accommodation

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  • One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas
  • 10 nights on board the Sylvia Earle including daily cabin service
  • Cost based from an Aurora Stateroom Twin Share. When unavailable, the next available cabin price will be displayed. Please call for more details. Further information and additional cabin options can be found here, for the Sylvia Earle.

Meals

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  • All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
  • Beer, house wine and soft drinks with dinner during voyage
  • Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages

Some things to note

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Inclusions 

  • Educational lectures and guiding services from expedition team
  • Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
  • One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket
  • Complimentary use of muck boots during the voyage
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees

Exclusions  

  • International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary
  • Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Airport arrival or departure taxes
  • Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges
  • Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges
  • Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary
  • Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges
  • All items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service during the voyage), laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges
  • Gratuities

Optional Activities

  • A range of optional activities are available to purchase for your Arctic or Antarctic voyage. To view the optional activities that may be available on your voyage, click here.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES – PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL

  • Sea Kayaking - US$1,330
  • Snorkelling - US$675
  • Paddling - US$640
  • Scuba – US$1295

Notes:

  • A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.
  • At the conclusion of the voyage, we do not recommend booking flights departing Ushuaia prior to 12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there are delays.
  • Polar exploration can be unpredictable. Specific sites visited will depend on prevailing weather and ice conditions at the time of sailing. The above itinerary should be read as a ‘guide only’ and may change. The ship’s Captain in conjunction with the Expedition Leader continually review the sailing plan throughout the voyage, making adjustments to the itinerary along the way to take advantage of optimal weather and ice conditions or to maximize our encounters with wildlife. Decades of experience spent exploring these waterways mean we have a large number of outstanding landing sites and zodiac cruising locations to consider, even when the weather conditions may not be ideal or when heavy ice may hinder our planned route. A flexible approach is something we encourage you to bring to the ship.

For full details on Aurora Expedition's Booking with Confidence, Health & Safety and Voyage Status updates, click here.

Terms and Conditions

For Aurora Expedition's full Terms and Conditions including Fitness and Age requirements, click here.

Information Aurora Expeditions - Antarctic Explorer - Fly & Cruise - Sylvia Earle 2026

Information

Let's Talk Fitness

At Bunnik Tours, we pride ourselves on our ability to create unique, once in a lifetime small group tours that are filled with incredible experiences you might not be able to have on your own, or in a larger group. However, that does mean aspects of our itineraries can be challenging for some travellers.

We want to make sure all Bunnik Tours travellers enjoy their trip, not struggle through it, so let’s work together to ensure our tours are right for you!

Fitness to Travel Requirements

Within seven days of your booking you will need to complete a Passenger Registration form, which also includes a Fitness to Travel declaration.

In this declaration, you must confirm you’re able to do the following:

  • I can walk up to 4-5 hours intermittently every day at a group pace, often in direct sunlight, on uneven surfaces without using any walking aid.
  • I can walk up multiple flights of stairs (including buildings without a lift) and short, steep hills.
  • I can stand for extended periods of time without needing to sit down, often in cold/freezing climates.
  • I can carry my own luggage (including to/from hotels which do not offer porterage).
  • I am comfortable using a shower over bath (please note that we cannot guarantee stand-alone shower facilities at all hotels).
  • I can get on and off various modes of transport multiple times a day without assistance, including small boats.
  • I can drive along very bumpy dirt and gravel roads for extended periods of time.
  • I understand that my dietary requirements may not be fully catered for in some locations

 

If you have a health condition, such as cognitive impairment, vision/hearing impairment, or other medical conditions (diagnosed or undiagnosed) that may affect your ability to fully participate in tour activities or manage your own well-being during free time on tour, you will need to provide us with more details. 

If you do not feel that you can confidently manage all of the requirements set out above, please work with our team of Travel Specialists to find an alternative that is better suited to your current level of fitness.

Please visit our Fitness to Travel page for full details on our fitness policy.

FITNESS TO TRAVEL

 In the itinerary, this symbol indicates a particularly challenging day, where there will be extended periods of walking time, often across uneven ground and in areas of high altitude or heat and humidity.

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Dates & Prices Aurora Expeditions - Antarctic Explorer - Fly & Cruise - Sylvia Earle 2026

Dates & Prices
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*Prices are in USD, per person twin share. Any discounts displayed will vary depending on cabin availability and are subject to change until confirmed.

*Prices are in USD, per person twin share. Any discounts displayed will vary depending on cabin availability and are subject to change until confirmed.

Start Date End Date Cruise Price
Per person
twin share
Offer Price
Per person
twin share
Savings
Per person
Status    
17 Mar 26
28 Mar 26
US$20,995
US$16,800
Save US$4,195
On Request

Additional Information

Booking Deposit
US$2,500 per person
Visa Information

You may need to obtain visas for this tour. Please check with your travel agent for further details. For Australian passport holders you may wish to visit our Passports and Visas page here for indicative information on what may be required.

Terms & Conditions

All prices shown are per person based on twin share. Prices and itineraries correct at current time but are subject to change. Please call for more details. View our full terms & conditions here.

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