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Anticipating a new era of Antarctic exploration, the Magellan Discoverer is the highly anticipated sister ship to the Magellan Explorer. With over 20 years of expertise from Antarctica21, this ship builds on the pioneering success of fly-cruise expeditions, designed for those who seek comfort, adventure, and efficiency. The Magellan Discoverer allows guests to bypass the Drake Passage via a direct two-hour flight from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Antarctica, letting travelers spend more time immersed in the continent’s stunning landscapes.
This new vessel will host a small, intimate group of 73 gu … Read more about Magellan Discoverer
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Bar
Zodiac Fleet
Observation Lounge
Conference Room
Private Flight to Antarctica
Sauna
Medical Services
Library
Starting with the Magellan Discoverer, Antarctica21 has set a new standard for environmentally conscious travel. Built with sustainable exploration in mind, this vessel reflects the company’s commitment to preserving Antarctica’s pristine environment. The ship’s design incorporates energy-efficient systems and materials, reducing emissions and environmental impact. Additionally, strict waste management protocols are followed, and shore excursions are carefully planned to minimize ecological impact.
By accommodating only 73 guests, the Magellan Discoverer aligns with the Antarctic Treaty’s regulations, limiting visitor numbers and allowing all passengers to explore the land simultaneously, avoiding overburdening delicate ecosystems. This ship represents a thoughtful approach to polar travel, honoring Antarctica’s fragile beauty while offering an unparalleled expedition experience.
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When booking online, you can choose the option to "Upgrade to single occupancy". This will guarantee you the whole cabin to yourself, for an additional fee. If you don't select this option, then another traveler of the same sex might be placed into the same cabin with you. Exceptions may apply.
Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
One 10- to 15-minute helicopter flightseeing excursion (weather and logistics permitting)
Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee and ground transfers
Estancia visit and ground transfers
Barbecue lunches ashore during Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine excursion days
Mandatory Transfer Package of $995 USD (your polar Travel specialist will provide you with all the information about this package)
International airfare
Passport and applicable visa expenses
Chilean reciprocity fee, if applicable
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
Meals ashore unless otherwise specified in the itinerary
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Excess-baggage fees on international flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
Phone and Internet charges
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
Credit Card charges may apply
A fuel surcharge may apply at a later stage. More info
After completing your booking, you will receive an invoice from your travel specialist by email. A deposit of 30% of the trip price is required to secure your booking. Payment can be made through bank transfer or by credit card through a secure payment link.
Full payment is expected 30 days before your trip. Payment can be made in installments.
Long-haul flights and the on-the-ground program generate 3.9 t CO₂e on this trip. Polartours regularly measures and monitors the carbon footprint of its journeys and actively reduces emissions through sustainable travel design: no unnecessary flights, fewer feeder flights, integration of rail and public transport, and promoting longer stays for a more balanced relationship between travel distance and impact.
From 2018 to 2024, we supported carbon reduction projects equivalent to the emissions generated. Recognizing the limits of traditional offsetting, we now focus on active environmental protection through our own rainforest project, Forest Guardians.
More information on our climate and environmental responsibility: https://www.venturatravel.org/impact
All cruises in the polar regions operate to itineraries that are more-or-less fixed. We say "more or less", because wildlife (breeding, seasonality) and weather always play an important role in routing. Most cruises will offer a range of land-based and water-based activities that you will enjoy at various points in your cruise, including:
All boats carry English speaking, scientifically trained guides. They will lead you on your excursions, allowing you to learn as much as possible about the unique wildlife and habitats of the Polar Regions.
Choosing the right ship for a cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic seems difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Our fleet is over 30 vessels, we are sure that there is the perfect one for you. Please, follow these simple steps, and you will be able to find your ideal ship:
In addition: We work with responsible partners who provide a great experience for their passengers. All of our providers are committed to sustainability and to preserving the beauty of the polar regions. You don’t need to worry about the impact of your cruise, because we’ve already taken care of it.
We love to help people find their dream vacation to the Arctic and Antarctic. Whether you give us a call, contact us via email, or use our website inquiry form, one of our Polar travel experts will be more than happy to answer any questions, recommend ships and itineraries, and walk you through the whole process!
Step 1: Find your perfect trip. If you have already started looking for Polar Cruises, you will have quickly noticed that the sheer amount of options can be quite overwhelming. To help you navigate the countless departures and itineraries that our fleet offers, we have put together a great filter page for Antarctic and Arctic Expedition Cruises. Use this page to filter all trips by price, date, ship category, and even destinations you wish to visit. We update all dates, prices, and availabilities daily, and are proud to host what is doubtlessly the world's most complete collection of information.
Step 2: Found something you love? We'll hold your spaces, free of charge! If you find a cruise you like, you can either inquire directly with us or make an unbinding booking online. We will then reach out to the shipowners to put a hold on your spaces for a limited time, free of charge. Once we have confirmed your block with the ship, we will send you a written confirmation of your reservation and include full payment details in an invoice. Typically, we are able to hold unpaid reservations for up to 1 week*. This gives us time to clarify all your remaining questions, and also ensures that no other passengers can book your spaces, while we continue our conversation.
Step 3: Confirm your booking. In order to confirm your booking, we ask for a deposit payment. You can pay via bank transfer or credit card. Keep in mind, that we can only hold your spaces for a limited amount of time. If we don't receive your payment after this time, we can no longer guarantee that the places will be available or that the price won't increase. To prevent disappointment, we will automatically cancel your reservation if we don't receive your deposit by the due date stated on your booking reservation.
Step 4: Booking confirmation & Payment. As soon as we have received your deposit and a completed passenger information form, we will be pleased to send your booking confirmation and updated invoice, along with your trip itinerary, important information, and other great tips for your cruise.
Step 5: Final payment. In your initial invoice, we will define a final payment date by when you need to pay us the remaining amount of your trip. Once we have received your final payment we'll send you your cruise documents and voucher. As your trip approaches, we make sure to pass along all necessary information, so you feel super prepared and stress-free.
*For last-minute bookings, we might not be able to hold your spaces for so long. We will also require the full payment of your cruise upon booking.
An expedition cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic is a big deal! Most people plan for this type of trip at least 8 months in advance. This means the earlier you book, the better chance you'll have to reserve your prefered cabins. Early bird discounts are also popular and a great way to get 10-30% off your cruise.
Most expedition cruises offer optional activities like camping and kayaking, but the spaces are limited. A cruise with 120 passengers can have only 10-15 spaces for kayaking. These are reserved on a first come first served basis. The earlier you book, the higher your chance of grabbing a spot.
Even though last minute deals do occur, keep in mind that the airline prices will be much higher if you purchase them last minute. You may save a few hundred on your cruise, but you may end up paying the most for airfare.
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Sail between massive blue-hued glaciers
Photograph incredible wildlife
Live the natural splendors of southern Patagonia
Visit the isolated village of Puerto Eden
Best Price Guarantee: Find a better price elsewhere, and we’ll match it.
Polar Expedition Specialists: We focus exclusively on polar voyages, with advice rooted in real, firsthand expertise.
Travel that gives back: Every booking directly funds our mission to protect and restore global rainforests.
In the Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost regions of the world, sail between massive blue-hued glaciers and the sharp peaks of the Andes mountains. This untamed terrain is home to fjords, channels, and islets with beaches teeming with marine wildlife, birds, and stunning natural landscapes best accessed by ship or Zodiac.
On this wilderness expedition, visit Puerto Cisnes, the San Rafael Bay and Glacier, the Gulf of Penas, the isolated village of Puerto Eden, the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego, and the Beagle Channel.
Note: the itinerary operates in both a southbound and northbound direction, depending on travel dates. Travelers should confirm the itinerary applicable to their selected departure.
Keep in mind this is an expedition cruise, so your itinerary will depend greatly on the weather, amount of ice and wildlife breeding behavior.
Adventure options during the cruise
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City tour Puerto Montt
Your journey begins in Puerto Montt, Chile, with boarding between 15:00 and 16:00 hrs. After all mandatory briefings, the ship sets sail towards the Gulf of Corcovado.
*For April departures, the itinerary is reversed, beginning in Ushuaia and ending in Puerto Montt. Contact your Polar Travel Specialist for further details.
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After crossing the storied Golfo de Penas, discover Caleta Tortel, a coastal village nestled between the mouth of the Baker River and a quiet cove along the Baker Channel. Stretching for kilometers, the small town is made up of stilt houses in the traditional Chilotan style, perched above the shoreline. There are no conventional streets here. Instead, wooden walkways, built with Guaitecas cypress, wind through the village, giving it a remarkable look and a unique culture.
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The expedition continues navigating south towards the Messier Channel. We sail through the dramatic 18-meter-wide (59-foot-wide) English Narrows on our route to Pío XI glacier, to take a closer look at the Southern Icefield. Pío XI is the largest glacier in the Southern Hemisphere beyond Antarctica. Unlike most glaciers and despite global warming, Pío XI has experienced significant growth in recent decades, being the only one to expand steadily every year.
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Today, we venture to Madre de Dios Island, a remote and rarely visited land in the Chilean fjords. Known for its spectacular limestone cliffs, caves, and glaciers, Madre de Dios Island reveals a striking landscape shaped by strong winds and the sea. Experience its rugged beauty and remoteness, where untouched nature and striking geology converge at the edge of Patagonia.
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Sail through a breathtaking fjord in Chile’s Aysén Region, a 60-kilometer stretch framed by steep, snow-capped peaks of the Andes.Along the way, waterfalls cascade through lush temperate rainforests, and glaciers spill directly into the sea. If conditions permit, prepare to disembark for an up-close encounter with the majestic Bernal Glacier.
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Inflatable boat on Rio Serrano
Boat tour to Glaciar Grey
Viewpoint "Salto Grande"
Los Cuernos
Nordenskjöld Lake
Base Torre
Pingo Trail
Salto Grande Waterfall
Paine Grande Sector
Pisco Sour on Glacier Ice
Hike to glacier Balmaceda
Milodon Cave
Trekking to El Chileno
Night inside Torres del Paine
Visit a traditional estancia
Trekking to viewpoint Grey
French Glacier Viewpoint
Patagonian Fauna
First night inTorres del Paine
Lake Pehoé Navigation
W-Trek
Cascada del Rio Paine
The majestic towers of Paine
viewpoint Las Torres
French Valley (Valle del Francés)
Traditional Estancia (opt.)
Hike to the Mirador de las Torres
Pick your Patagonia adventure
Step ashore and board a private bus that will take you into the heart of Patagonia’s most iconic landscapes, where granite towers pierce the sky, turquoise lakes shimmer, and a diverse array of wildlife roam freely amid the untamed wilderness.
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Inflatable boat on Rio Serrano
Boat tour to Glaciar Grey
Viewpoint "Salto Grande"
Los Cuernos
Nordenskjöld Lake
Base Torre
Pingo Trail
Salto Grande Waterfall
Paine Grande Sector
Pisco Sour on Glacier Ice
Hike to glacier Balmaceda
Milodon Cave
Trekking to El Chileno
Night inside Torres del Paine
Visit a traditional estancia
Trekking to viewpoint Grey
French Glacier Viewpoint
Patagonian Fauna
First night inTorres del Paine
Lake Pehoé Navigation
W-Trek
Cascada del Rio Paine
The majestic towers of Paine
viewpoint Las Torres
French Valley (Valle del Francés)
Traditional Estancia (opt.)
Hike to the Mirador de las Torres
Pick your Patagonia adventure
While heading south along the Magellan Strait, we enter the secluded fjords of Tierra del Fuego and discover the remote coastline of Francisco Coloane Marine Park, a vital feeding ground for whales in the southern hemisphere. Later during the day, we aim to reach Seno de Agostini, a spectacular fjord framed by steep mountains and hanging glaciers cascading from the Darwin Range. If conditions allow, we disembark at the Aguila glacier.
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The Beagle Channel, a narrow waterway shared by Chile and Argentina in the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, is named after the fires seen in Indigenous settlements by early European explorers. As we sail through this remote passage, dramatic ice formations descend from the snow-capped Darwin Range into the sea. Along Glacier Alley, we pass five majestic glaciers: Holanda, Italia, Francia, Alemania, and Romanche. Conditionspermitting, we access the Garibaldi fjord, surrounded by hanging glaciers and waterfalls close enough to touch. Together with the Strait of Magellan and the Drake Passage, the Beagle Channel is one of only three routes connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans in South America.
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Live cooking
Dinner in Puerto Almanza
Isla de los Lobos & Isla de los Pájaros
Canoeing to Lapataia Bay
panoramic flight to Ushuaia
Beagle Channel
City tour Ushuaia
End of the world
Dinner in a refuge
City Exploration
Beaver watching (opt.)
Zug am Ende der Welt
Boattour to Laptaia Bay
King Crab Lunch
Dinghy tour to Lapataia Bay
Penguin Watching Cruise
Welcome Cocktail with the Crew
Penguin Island Isla Martillo
Beagle Channel
Puerto Almanza
Estancia Harberton
End of the world stamp
Ende der Welt Stempel
Picnic at Lapataia Bay
End of the world stamp
Boat trip to Lapataia Bay
Fahrradtour am Ende der Welt
Hike in Fireland National Park
The Time Capsule of Ushuaia
Once a private ranch, the remote and beautiful Yendegaia National Park now protects pristine forests, rivers, and fjords. Enjoy the striking contrast between the southern Andes and the island's open plains, home to guanacos, foxes, and soaring condors.
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Live cooking
Dinner in Puerto Almanza
Isla de los Lobos & Isla de los Pájaros
Canoeing to Lapataia Bay
panoramic flight to Ushuaia
Beagle Channel
City tour Ushuaia
End of the world
Dinner in a refuge
City Exploration
Beaver watching (opt.)
Zug am Ende der Welt
Boattour to Laptaia Bay
King Crab Lunch
Dinghy tour to Lapataia Bay
Penguin Watching Cruise
Welcome Cocktail with the Crew
Penguin Island Isla Martillo
Beagle Channel
Puerto Almanza
Estancia Harberton
End of the world stamp
Ende der Welt Stempel
Picnic at Lapataia Bay
End of the world stamp
Boat trip to Lapataia Bay
Fahrradtour am Ende der Welt
Hike in Fireland National Park
The Time Capsule of Ushuaia
Morning arrival in Ushuaia and disembarkation.