Antarctic Peninsula: Fly the Drake with Aurora Expeditions, 8 days from $27,320pp
Discover Antarctica without the rough sea crossing on this fly-cruise expedition from Punta Arenas in Chile. Soar over the legendary Drake Passage to King George Island and board the brand-new Douglas Mawson, then spend four days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula under the long summer light. Cruise by Zodiac through quiet bays filled with brash ice and towering blue icebergs, watch seals resting on the floes and meet penguin colonies busy with fledging chicks. Your journey may take in highlights such as the Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay and Neko Harbour, before flying back over the ice to Chile.
With Aurora Expeditions, you'll enjoy small-ship expedition cruising from a pioneering company founded in Australia in 1991 by mountaineer Greg Mortimer and his wife Margaret. Purpose-built ships carry around 130 guests, with one expedition team member for every seven travellers, so you get more time ashore and in Zodiacs exploring the world's wild places. All meals, drinks, lectures, a complimentary polar parka and landing fees are included, and Aurora is proudly a certified B Corp.
