Antarctic Fly-Sail Expedition

Join Quixote Expeditions in Antarctica

Fly-In Fly-Out – Skip Sailing Across The Drake Passage!

The best of all worlds – an intimate up-close Antarctica experience on an Expedition Sailing Yacht or Expedition Motor yacht combined with the convenience and time-saving travel of Flying across the Drake!

Explore Antarctica on an Expedition Sailboat where we will encounter penguin colonies, breaching whales, and leopard Seals. Each day is something new – we take in what Antarctica gives to us, which the flexibility of a small yacht allows us to do. We will visit penguin colonies, watch many types of seals. Explore from eye level with zodiac tours and kayaks. Plus if the weather allows anyone interested can sleep a night ashore!
We will be reminded of the brave souls who have come before us when we see remains of old whaling stations. If we are lucky we may even get to visit an active station while in the peninsula.

No matter what we do and no matter what the weather, your time in Antarctica will be one of a life time. Full of fantastic photos, unforgettable evening zodiac rides through the ice, Sculpted icebergs floating past. It is unlike any other place on the planet.

The Fly in and fly out trips start and end in Punta Arenas, Chile.  The fly one way and sail the other start and end in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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Why Join Us in Antarctica?

Why Join Us in Antarctica?

  • Never more than 8 passengers onboard (sailboat) or 12 (expedition yacht)
  • Maximum time in Antarctica
  • Unique personal experience
  • Itinerary changes based on passenger interests
  • Photographers dream – flexibility to “chase the light” and catch the important moments
  • Naturalist dream – spend extended time ashore

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Itinerary

An example itinerary of a fly in and fly out trip.  Fly one way and sail the other way are nearly identical, but with 5 extra days for sailing and they start and end in Ushuaia, whereas the Fly/fly options leave from Punta Arenas.

Day -1Briefing
Meet the afternoon before the trip to pick up your Muck Boots, and get all the details about the flight the next day.
Day 1Punta Arenas
Depart for Antarctica via Plane from this end of the world city. Arrive at King George Island and embark on Expedition Sailing yacht, Ocean Tramp or Hans Hasson
Days 2 - 13Explore Antarctica!
Each day will be different and can include zodiac tours, landings at penguin colonies, exploring historic scientific bases and whaling sites, kayaking. The flexibility allows you to take full advantage of whatever Antarctica gives to us – be it an incredible southern sunset or a breaching whale. We can stop and enjoy.

While South participate in real science with proven Citizen Science Projects providing data directly to Scientists.
Day 14 Flight North Return to King George Island and board your flight to Punta Arenas. Look out your window and get a last glimpse at the white continent.
Luckily your adventure doesn’t end yet! Spend an included night in Punta Arenas and explore this historic city known both as stopover for famous Antarctic Explorers and the home base of old sheep barons.

For more information about both types of trips, please see the links below

Fly in and Fly out - Expedition Yacht
Fly in and Fly out - Expedition SailBoat		Fly one way - Sail the other
Full Charter Options

Science

Participate in real science data colletion. With the crew collect data for citizen science projects in collaboration with the Polar Citizen Science Colletive, to deliver data directly to scientists.

Some itineraries might have a sceintist onboard.

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Interested in Flying or Sailing to Antarctica?  We’re happy to answer any questions

For more information about both types of trips, please see the links below

Fly in and Fly out - Expedition Yacht
Fly in and Fly out - Expedition SailBoat		Fly one way - Sail the other
Full Charter Options