Fly the Drake · 7 days
A tightly focused week: fly over the Drake, sail the islands, fly home.
7 days
MV Meridian South
January – February 2027
From $12,400
Designed for travellers with a single week, this fly-cruise packs four days of landings into a seven-day trip. Meridian South's small size keeps landings efficient so none of that precious time is wasted.
Season
January – February 2027
January – February 2027
As with all fly-cruises, the schedule bends around the weather at King George Island.
From $12,400 per person.
Day by day
Day 1Punta Arenas
Arrive, briefing and overnight.
Day 2Fly to King George Island
Flight south and boarding in Maxwell Bay, weather permitting.
Days 3–5Peninsula & South Shetlands
Daily landings and zodiac cruising.
Day 6Return flight
Fly back to Punta Arenas, weather permitting.
Day 7Departure
Onward travel.
Itineraries are a guide: weather and ice decide the day. Placeholder — verify durations, prices and inclusions with partner operators before launch.
Ship & cabins
- MV Meridian South
- 114 guests
- Standard — Twin porthole cabin
- Suite — Owner's suite
Included
- Expedition leaders & naturalist guides
- Daily zodiac landings and cruises (weather permitting)
- All meals on board
- Polar parka to keep (verify)
- Waterproof boots on loan (verify)
- Lectures and briefings by the expedition team
- Charter flights Punta Arenas – King George Island (verify)
Not included
- Flights to the embarkation port
- Pre/post hotel nights
- Personal gear
- Mandatory travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Gratuities for crew and expedition staff
- Optional activities such as kayaking or camping
Good to know
- Allow at least one buffer night in Punta Arenas after the trip.
- Charter baggage limits apply (verify).
- Optional activities are limited on shorter voyages.
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