2026/27 season · Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica
aboard a sailing yacht
via the Drake Passage
A small team, the open ocean and a route shaped each day by weather, ice and the captain's decisions.
Travely-Family expedition format
Not a cruise. A real sea expedition.
Antarctica aboard expedition yachts and schooners - in a small group, with people for whom the ocean is a profession and a way of life.
- Small groups
- Expedition sailing vessels
- Routes shaped by weather and ice
Why a yacht
Not watching from afar, but becoming part of the journey
An expedition yacht offers rare proximity to the place: hearing the ice, going ashore in a small group and watching the ocean change.
Travely-Family grew out of real ocean passages and work in high latitudes. We help you choose a route, prepare for it and understand what to expect from each day – without making promises about things no person can control.
2026/27 programmes
Four ways into Antarctica
Cross the Drake both ways, fly both ways, or combine one sea crossing with one flight.
01full sea expedition
Drake Passage both ways
Ushuaia · Drake Passage · Antarctic Peninsula · Drake Passage · Ushuaia
The classic option for travellers who want the complete sea-expedition experience and two crossings of the legendary Drake Passage.
Pricevaries by sailing
- Two ocean crossings
- The fullest sailing experience
02no Drake crossing
Fly & Sail
Punta Arenas · flight to King George Island · yacht · return flight
The quickest way to reach Antarctica: both Drake crossings are replaced by flights, while the Antarctic journey itself takes place aboard a yacht.
Pricevaries by sailing
- Two flights
- More time in Antarctica itself
03combined route
Fly in + Drake out
Punta Arenas · King George Island · Antarctic Peninsula · Drake Passage · Ushuaia
Fly into Antarctica, explore aboard the yacht and return to South America by sea across the Drake Passage.
Pricevaries by sailing
- One flight
- One Drake crossing
04combined route
Drake in + fly out
Ushuaia · Drake Passage · Antarctic Peninsula · King George Island · Punta Arenas
Sail to Antarctica across the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula and return to South America by air.
Pricevaries by sailing
- One Drake crossing
- One flight
People beside you
Experience no briefing can replace
Travely-Family grew not from selling routes, but from years of living at sea and professional work in high latitudes.
Captain · high latitudes
Andrey Klochkov
More than 100,000 nautical miles, including about 40,000 in high latitudes. Captain of two family circumnavigations and high-latitude expeditions.
Meet the team →
Polar guide · expedition leader
Marina Klochkova
More than 80,000 nautical miles, over 20,000 in high latitudes and 26 Drake Passage crossings. Organiser of Antarctic and educational expeditions.
Meet the team →The expedition team varies by sailing and is confirmed before booking.
Calendar
Season dates
Sailing status changes. Current availability is confirmed before booking.
J.R. Tolkien
via Drake Passageavailable
Fly & Sailavailable
Fly & Sailavailable
Amazone
via Drake Passage · Konyukhov expeditionavailable
Aurora
via Drake Passageavailable
Ruach Love
flight + Drake Passageavailable
Route
The ice determines the direction
The South Shetland Islands, bays of the Antarctic Peninsula, icebergs and landing sites – the actual route is selected according to weather and ice conditions.
Terms
What the price includes
Included
- A berth in a twin-share cabin and bed linen
- Professional crew and expedition programme
- Meals aboard, hot drinks and chef service
- Shore landings and small-boat excursions in Antarctica
- Fuel, port fees, mooring and route permits
- Punta Arenas–King George Island flight and/or return flight for Fly & Sail programmes
Not included
- International and domestic travel to the departure point
- Accommodation in Ushuaia or Punta Arenas before and after the expedition
- Medical insurance covering emergency evacuation
- Personal expenses, satellite communications and alcohol
- Visas and other documents required depending on your nationality
- Equipment not specified in the confirmation for your sailing
Booking
From first question to confirmed cabin
We communicate directly on WhatsApp – without forms or email correspondence.
Choose a route
We discuss dates, duration, vessel and your previous travel experience.
Check availability
We confirm an available cabin and the current price for the selected sailing.
Secure the booking
You receive the terms and documents. A deposit of at least 25% secures the booking.
Prepare
We review the documents, insurance and clothing you will need, and answer practical questions.
Questions and answers
Before you decide
Do I need sailing experience?
No. The crew is responsible for handling the vessel and for safety. You may take part in life aboard if you wish and in accordance with the captain's instructions.
How is a yacht expedition different from a cruise?
A small group lives closer to the water and the route. The programme is more flexible, while landings and passages depend on weather, ice and the captain's decisions.
What happens in bad weather?
Safety takes priority over the schedule. The captain may change the sequence of landings, the route and passage times in response to actual conditions.
How do I choose between the Drake Passage and Fly & Sail?
Crossing the Drake Passage gives you the complete sea-expedition experience. Fly & Sail saves time and suits travellers who want to spend more of their journey around the Antarctic Peninsula itself.
How do I reserve a place?
Message us on WhatsApp. We will check availability, confirm the vessel and cabin arrangements, and send you the terms and documents. A deposit of at least 25% is required to secure a booking.
How far in advance should I decide?
Yachts have few berths and some dates are already closed. It is best to enquire early; we will confirm actual availability before any payment is made.
Next step
Discuss an expedition
Tell us which dates and format suit you. We will check availability and answer your route questions.
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