Embark on an Antarctic adventure with like-minded women, sailing on our small-ship expedition vessel, the Sylvia Earle. This vessel pays tribute to Dr. Sylvia Earle, an ambassador to conservation on the planet. In addition, the decks highlight six pioneering women in conservation and their incredible achievements and causes.
✓ We are proud to launch this new voyage, designed by women, led by women, for women.
✓ Travelling to Antarctica will open the door to new experiences, perhaps new challenges, and with the Aurora-style of travel, new friendships too.
✓ Late summer is a great time to visit Antarctica, with active wildlife, melting ice, and generally good weather.
✓ Skuas, terns and a suite of petrels wheel against a backdrop of spectacular sunsets, as the days shorten, and winter gradually approaches.
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Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions:
Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake
Overwhelming, Heart Warming, Life Changing.
Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions:
Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake
Overwhelming, Heart Warming, Life Changing.
Highlights of an Expedition to Antarctica
Featured Expedition
Antarctic Women’s Expedition: Fly the Drake 2027
Expedition To/From: Punta Arenas, Chile & Ushuaia, Argentina
Destination Highlights
• Observe the wildlife of Antarctica, with penguin chicks developing their adult plumage and learning to swim, leopard seals and orcas patrolling the waters, and increasing numbers of whales preparing for migration
• Enjoy a range of excursion options for all levels and interests, from leisurely walks to strenuous hikes, Zodiac cruises and additional water-based activities, such as kayaking
• Soar over the Drake Passage, with our charter flights between Chile and Antarctica
• Celebrate women in conservation on board our Sylvia Earle expedition ship, with fellow female travellers
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Punta Arenas and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Fly Punta Arenas to King George Island.
Days 3-8: Antarctic Peninsula.
Day 9: Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas.
Day 10: Depart Punta Arenas.
Included Activities
Optional Activities
Reserve your optional activities at the time of booking to secure your spot.
*Landings, adventures, and activities are weather-dependent. Activity options vary by itinerary, and additional fees apply for optional activities.
Best Time To Go
New Purpose-Built Small Ships - 130 Passengers Maximum
Our expedition ship— Sylvia Earle— is new to the fleet and is designed for exploration. These state-of-the-art, purpose-built ship use the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionizing the small-ship experience.
INCLUSIONS
• All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
• Two night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas on Day 1 and Day 9.
• Return charter flight between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
• Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
• All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage.
• Soft drinks and juices throughout all meals.
• Beer and house wine with dinner.
• Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
• All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
• Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
• Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
• 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.
• Gratuities for ship crew.
• Wi-Fi.
Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.
EXCLUSIONS
• International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
• Transfers – unless specified 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 (outside of dinner service), soft drinks/juices (outside of meal service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
Note: 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’.
About Aurora Expeditions
From the start, Aurora Expeditions—an award-winning Australian-owned company—was destined to be different. Our passion for adventure, exploring wild places and sharing the experience with friends burns just as brightly as it did over 33 years ago, as does our preference for small-group, personal expeditions, accompanied by an expedition team we believe are the world’s best.
