Fly to Antarctica on established departures
60 South already operates scheduled flights from Punta Arenas to King George Island on confirmed departure dates, with seats available for yacht owners and guests, subject to availability. This allows you to join your yacht in Antarctica without having to arrange a dedicated charter flight.
With the right coordination, owners, guests, crew members and specialist teams can fly to King George Island and meet their vessel directly in Antarctica. 60 South coordinates the operation from the flight arrangements through to the final connection with the yacht.
How it works
Between Punta Arenas and your yacht
01 — PREPARATION
Plan the operation
We review your yacht’s schedule, passenger or crew requirements, baggage, equipment and expected operating area.
02 — FLY
Cross the Drake by air
Guests fly between Punta Arenas and King George Island, subject to weather and availability. Capacity is limited, so early confirmation is recommended.
03 — CONNECT
Join or leave the yacht
Guests can transfer by Zodiac between the shore and the yacht in either direction, allowing them to fly in and join the yacht, or leave the yacht and fly back to Punta Arenas.
Tailored support
Built around your operation
Every yacht, schedule and expedition is different. We adapt the support plan to the people travelling, the equipment involved and the wider objectives of the operation. Services can be coordinated individually according to the support required.
- Flight coordination between Punta Arenas and King George Island
- Pre-departure planning and operational communication
- Passenger, guest and crew movement planning
- Baggage and equipment coordination
- Communication between the flight operation and yacht
- Shore-to-vessel and vessel-to-shore Zodiac transfers
- Embarkation and disembarkation assistance
- Weather-related scheduling and contingency coordination
Who we support
Support for private and specialist expeditions
Private yachts and expedition vessels
From family-operated sailing yachts to large superyachts, we adapt our support to each operation — including embarking or disembarking guests in Antarctica without requiring everyone to make the ocean crossing.
Crew and specialist personnel
Coordinate planned crew rotations or the movement of guides, technicians and other specialist personnel.
Science and research teams
Help research and field teams reach a vessel operating as a transport platform, mobile base or logistical resource.
Film and photography crews
Coordinate the movement of production personnel and essential equipment for remote Antarctic projects.
Local experience in a remote environment
Antarctica has no conventional ports, predictable transport schedules or standard embarkation facilities. Even a carefully planned operation may need to change at short notice.
60 South already operates fly-in and fly-out expeditions through King George Island and understands the practical realities of connecting air travel with a yacht waiting offshore. Our small-vessel experience allows us to work with the flexibility, communication and attention to detail that remote operations demand.
Built around flexibility
Flights to and from Antarctica are entirely weather and logistics dependent. Departure times can change, delays are possible and suitable transfer conditions cannot be guaranteed until the day of the operation.
Our team will help establish a practical coordination plan while maintaining the flexibility required for Antarctic operations.
Every plan should include:
- Flexible travel dates
- Appropriate time margins
- Clear communication between all parties
- Alternative arrangements for weather delays
- Realistic baggage and equipment planning
- A yacht itinerary capable of adapting to local conditions
Responsible Antarctic operations
All yacht operations in Antarctica require the appropriate permits and must comply with the relevant environmental and operational requirements. 60 South can assist with the permit process, including the preparation and submission of the required documentation.
The final permit is issued by the relevant competent authority, and requirements should be reviewed well in advance as part of the wider expedition plan.
Start planning
Planning an Antarctic expedition?
We recommend beginning the planning process at least six months before your intended Antarctic voyage. Tell us where your yacht will be operating, who needs to travel and what kind of support your expedition requires.
