Antarctica Insights: Fly & Cruise
 10 Days • Meals
Experience the Antarctic Peninsula and its maze of protected channels with our dedicated Discovery Team. Glide in a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, experiencing the peacefulness of the frozen continent. Take the time to feel the fresh, crisp air on your face and listen to the snow crunch under your boot.

 Highlights
  • Reserved for 200 guests only - means you will have more time onshore and enjoy multiple daily landings in Antarctica
  • Spacious all verandah Suites
  • Butler service for every guest
  • Up to ten on board dining experiences, from casual to fine dining
  • Complimentary beverages all day, every day
  • 20 member Specialist Polar Discovery Team
  • Scenic Discovery excursions
  • Engaging lecture and education program on board
  • Complimentary expedition parka, water bottle and use of special polar boots
  • Included night in Punta Arenas
  • Internal flights and taxes
  • All tipping and gratuities

 Itinerary
Day 1  Depart USA
Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Punta Arenas, Chile.
Day 2  Punta Arenas, Chile
Located on the edge of the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas is a frontier town known for its brightly colored houses, plazas and mountainous backdrops and is the stepping off point for your Antarctic exploration. Arrive at your hotel for your one-night stay. Early in the evening you will meet your fellow Discoverer’s for a briefing and a welcome dinner.
Day 3  Punta Arenas > King George Island, Antarctica
Your journey into wonder begins as you fly from Punta Arenas to King George Island, the largest of the South Shetland Islands, where the crew will warmly greet you as you board Scenic Eclipse. Settle into your handsomely appointed suite and acquaint yourself with the luxurious facilities of your Discovery Yacht. Toast the start of your voyage at the welcome cocktail reception hosted by the Captain who will introduce your expert Discovery Leaders and their team.
Day 4-7  Antarctic Peninsula
Welcome to Antarctica! Seeing the 7th continent for the first time is unlike anything you would have experienced before. Feel the fresh, crisp air on your face and hear the snow crunch under your boot when you first step foot on land. Each new encounter will fill you will awe. Witness wildlife in their natural habitat, with no fear of humans. Antarctica is truly land of peace. Your expert Captain and crew will navigate some of the most beautiful waterways which may include traversing the stunning 7-mile-long Lemaire Channel where steep cliffs hem in the iceberg-filled passage just 5,250 feet wide at its narrowest point. There may be the chance to visit a working scientific base and discuss life in these harsh conditions with the staff. Enjoy the chance to visit areas alive with wildlife such as penguins, seals, and whales. You can also explore the remnants of a derelict whaling station and a vacant British base or climb to the rim of a volcanic crater. If conditions are favorable, there may be the opportunity to cross the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33’ South. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, a host of choices are open and dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Your experienced Discovery Team Leaders, who have made countless journeys to Antarctica, will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, making the most of 18–20 hours of daylight. Discovery: Partake in daily Scenic Discovery excursions. Cruise on the Zodiacs around ice formations, step onto islands to view vast penguin rookeries and seals. Kayak and stand-up paddleboard around icebergs and hear the ice cracking and whales feeding below.
Day 8-9  At sea
Scenic Eclipse’s opulent Senses Spa has spacious areas for reflection and relaxation. Discover the ancient art of Nordic bathing in the Scandinavian-inspired plunge pools and saunas. Enjoy daily entertainment, Scenic’s unrivalled culinary experiences, some quiet time in the Observatory Lounge & Library, all this and more is at your fingertips.
Day 10  Ushuaia, Argentina > Buenos Aires
Disembark after breakfast to fly to Buenos Aires, taking away memories of a truly unforgettable experience.

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 Dates and Rates
Departure Dates Stateroom Category Per Person Full Fare Twin Earlybird Fare Twin
December 17*, 2023 D $19,195 N/A
January 6*, 19*, 26*, 2023 DA $20,105 $18,440
February 8*, 15*, 2023 DB $20,350 $18,660
DD $20,910 $19,165
C $20,350 $18,660
CA $20,910 $19,165
CD $21,505 $19,700
GP $35,540 N/A
B $20,910 $19,165
BA $21,505 $19,700
BD $22,065 $20,205
A $21,505 $19,700
AA $22,065 $20,205
AD $22,450 $20,550
S $24,375 $22,285
P $33,615 N/A
SA $24,375 $22,285
SB $24,585 $22,475
OP $38,410 N/A
*Runs on a reverse itinerary OT $62,995 N/A
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from $20,105 $18,440 per person
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