2020·21 SEASON Antarctic Air-Cruises SOUTH AMERICA Falkland Islands (Malvinas) CHILE PACIFIC Punta ATLANTIC Arenas Atacama Desert OCEAN OCEAN (Chile) Ushuaia (Argentina) South Georgia Santiago Cape Horn (Chile) Drake Passage Puerto Montt SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS King George Island Frei Station (Chile) Torres Fildes Bay Livingston Island del Paine Half Moon Island Bransfield Strait Punta Arenas Hannah Point Deception Island O'Higgins Joinville Island Station (Chile) Trinity Island Gerlache Esperanza Brabant Island Strait Station Anvers Island (Argentina) Port Lockroy (UK) Paradise Bay ANTARCTICA Petermann Island Antarctic Peninsula Almirante Vernadsky Station Brown Station (Ukraine) and South (Argentina) Biscoe Island WEDDELL SEA Shetland Islands ANTARCTIC Antarctic Polar Circle PENINSULA Summary 3 Discover Antarctica 13 Vessels & Aircraft 23 Optional Extras 4 The Antarctica21 Air-Cruise 14 Magellan Explorer 24 Sea Kayaking in Antarctica Model 16 Ocean Nova 25 Hiking and Snowshoeing 5 Antarctica21’s Unique Features 17 Hebridean Sky in Antarctica 6 Our Company 18 BAE 146 / AVRO RJ Aircraft 26 Hotel and Transfer Package 27 Preferred Seating on the 7 Itineraries 19 Dates & Prices Antarctic flight 8 Itineraries at a Glance 20 Dates & Prices: Magellan 28 Expedition Jacket 9 Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise Explorer 10 Polar Circle Air-Cruise 21 Dates & Prices: Ocean Nova 29 Important Information 11 Antarctica and South Georgia and Hebridean Sky 30 Planning Your Trip Air-Cruise 22 Inclusions 31 Contingency Plan 12 Antarctica Express Air-Cruise 32 Useful Tips 33 Terms & Conditions There is still a place on Planet Earth that remains untouched, a continent of shocking beauty where Nature sets the rules: Antarctica. To travel there is to encounter our planet in its purest, naked form. As visitors come face to face with Antarctica and feel its awesome power, these words are heard over and over again: “this is like another planet.” Discover Antarctica Landscape Glory Antarctica is a remote, magical place that will greet Setting foot on the seventh continent is a you with its awe-inspiring beauty. See peaceful privilege and an honour. You will bring home Visit the White Continent bays dotted with colossal icebergs; cruise along indelible memories, and tales of your journey for a transformative, deep fjords and see massive glaciers; be amazed by will arouse the curiosity and admiration of your once-in-a-lifetime experience. sharp snowy peaks that jut out of the sea. friends and family. Adventure Wildlife A journey like no other awaits in Antarctica. In the austral summer, large numbers of Cruise at sea level with our Zodiac boats and feel penguins, whales, seals, and seabirds congregate the spray of seawater on your cheeks. Follow in along the Antarctic Peninsula to feed and the footsteps of early explorers as you hike on reproduce. Present in abundant numbers, these Antarctic soil. Join our optional sea kayaking and animals will provide endless inspiration for hiking & snowshoeing programs. your photographs. Back to summary www.antarctica21.com 3 Fly the Drake The A ntarc tica21 Key Benefits Our two-hour flight takes you from Punta Arenas, in Patagonia, directly to Antarctica where you Air-Cruise Model Comfort: Avoid storms in the Drake Passage board your expedition ship. You thereby avoid the stormy seas of the Drake Passage – and the Before Antarctica21, adventure Speed: Get to Antarctica quickly and save time potential seasickness – experiencing only the best travellers who wanted to reach the Antarctica has to offer. Antarctic Peninsula had only one Size: Enjoy a small-ship, yacht-like experience Sail Antarctica option: to sail across the tempestuous Antarctica21 offers boutique-style wilderness Drake Passage. Since 2003, adventures, not cruises. Our small expedition Antarctica21 has been offering you vessels, more like private yachts, offer you a more comfortable alternative. privileged access to Antarctica, taking you where larger ships cannot. With fewer guests, you disembark fast and efficiently, so you spend your time exploring not waiting. SOUTH Fly over Cape Horn and AMERICA the Drake Passage to PACIFIC ATLANTIC reach Antarctica quickly OCEAN OCEAN and in comfort Punta Arenas (Chile) 3 1 Drake Passage Frei Station 2 Antarctic Polar Circle ANTARCTICA Back to summary www.antarctica21.com 4 A ntarc tica21's Experience And Expertise of travellers, disembarkation is fast and efficient Antarctica21 pioneered the Antarctic air-cruise so you can spend more time exploring and less Unique Features model. We are the world’s leader in this unique time waiting. style of travel to Antarctica. We have completed Antarctic Vehicle over 180 fly and cruise departures, more than Antarctic air-cruises is all we do. Unique in its kind, “Bigfoot” was specially any other company in the world, by far. As a boutique specialist we designed and built for Antarctica21 to support dedicate 100 % of our resources One Flight Per Expedition our operation at King George Island. Its We use a single flight to carry all travellers to traction system can adapt to the changeable to the organisation of your and from Antarctica for each of our expeditions. conditions of the Antarctic terrain. Antarctic trip. This makes our operation fast and efficient High Staff/Traveller Ratio while reducing the chance of weather-related Travel with a well-staffed team of at least twelve delays compared to the alternatives. expert polar guides. Passionate and engaging, Small Is Beautiful they will make your trip memorable. Antarctica21 only operates small ships, carrying a maximum of 75 guests. With a small group Back to summary www.antarctica21.com 5 Our Company Our History guests the perfect balance between active Motivated by a desire to make Antarctica exploration and high-quality hospitality for a accessible to travellers keen to avoiding trip of a lifetime. Antarctica21 is a Member of the the stormy Drake Passage, our founders Our People International Association of Antarctica pioneered the Antarctic air-cruise model in Our international team of veteran Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO), a member 2003. Since then, Antarctica21 has been pilots, experienced sea captains, expert polar organisation founded in 1991 to the leader in this fast-growing segment of guides and academics, and seasoned travel Antarctic tourism, constantly developing and advocate, promote and practice safe professionals create the Antarctica21 experience. innovating our programs. and environmentally responsible With passion, creativity and dedicated private-sector travel to the Antarctic. Our Style and Philosophy teamwork, each expedition is handcrafted, As a boutique specialist, we design and deliver unique and personal. adventurous yet comfortable small-scale expeditions to Antarctica. Our aim is to offer Back to summary www.antarctica21.com 6 ITINERARIES Back to summary Itineraries at a Glance During the 2020-21 season, Antarctica21 offers four itineraries: Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS · The most popular itinerary · Complete Antarctic experience · Frequent departures · Rates from $ 11,495 to $ 26,995 USD Polar Circle Air-Cruise 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS · In-depth Antarctic experience. Do more, see more. · Sail farther south to try and reach the Antarctic Circle · Limited number of departures · Rates from $ 15,495 to $ 33,995 USD Antarctica and South Georgia Air-Cruise 16 DAYS / 15 NIGHTS · Combines visits to Antarctica and South Georgia · See South Georgia’s distinctive wildlife, such as king penguins · Limited number of departures · Rates from $ 14,395 to $ 25,495 USD per person Antarctica Express Air-Cruise 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS · Introductory and affordable expedition experience · Combines visits to Cape Horn and Antarctica · Short Antarctic experience · Rates from $ 4,795 to $ 8,595 USD Back to summary www.antarctica21.com 8 Classic Antarctica Day 1 / Start of the Air-Cruise presentations, and enjoy spectacular views from Arrive in Punta Arenas, Chile, before 2 PM the lounge while sharing your daily adventures Air-Cruise where you are welcomed by Antarctica21 staff with fellow guests. and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, No journey is the same and flexibility is the 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS you attend a mandatory briefing that provides key to success in Antarctica. The Expedition important information about your voyage and Team plans the voyage route to take advantage Highlights reviews the essential guidelines for Antarctic of the ever-changing opportunities provided · The most popular itinerary visitors. Later, gather for a welcome dinner and by Nature, crafting a unique and extraordinary · Complete Antarctic experience meet your fellow adventurers while enjoying a experience each time. While the exact itinerary · Frequent departures typical regional menu. changes with each expedition, you will explore several spots that offer the best possible overview Day 2 / Scheduled flight to Antarctica of the varied Antarctic environment. Your voyage Your Antarctic adventure begins with a may include visits to sites such as Paulet Island, two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King Hope Bay, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, George Island, in the South Shetland Islands. Paradise Bay, Deception Island, the Lemaire As you exit the airplane, the clear Antarctic Channel, or many other magnificent places. air fills your lungs for the first time. The 2-km PACIFIC SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN AMERICA OCEAN (1.25-mi) walk to the shore, where you board a Day 7 / Scheduled return flight from Antarctica Punta Arenas Zodiac