- Privately chartered Qantas 787 Dreamliner
- Departs Perth 09 Feb 2025
- Talks from Antarctic expeditioners
- Experience unparalleled Antarctic viewing
Welcome to Antarctica – the world’s last great wilderness. For 30 years, Antarctica Flights' privately chartered flights have led the way in providing close-up encounters with the white continent. Enjoy unparalleled views of the icy landscape aboard the ultra-modern 787 Dreamliner.
Become one of the few to witness the desolate beauty of this untamed polar landscape. Aboard the privately chartered Qantas aircraft you will experience unparalleled Antarctic viewing, with up to 4 hours over the white continent.
Highlights
- Qantas 787 Dreamliner: We take to the skies over Antarctica aboard the 787 Dreamliner. We are afforded optimal views to the vast white wilderness thanks to windows 65% larger than any other vessel of its size. Its lower cabin altitude mitigates the discomfort passengers may sometimes experience during and after a long flight. USB charging ports and personal HD touchscreens are also available for all seating classes, for those moments in between iceberg spotting.
- What To Expect: The flight provides a full day of Antarctic experience. Our flight from Australia ranges between 9,500 – 10,500 kms round trip (approximately 12.5 hours) depending on your departure city. Expert Antarctic expeditioners are onboard to talk on the polar environment and its history while video screenings depict life on the ground. Approximately three hours south of Australia, passengers will usually see the first scattered ice followed by dozens of icebergs and ice floes. We then cross the South Magnetic Pole where you will start to view the rugged mountainous topography of the Antarctic mainland.
- Commitment to the Environment: It’s our mission to leave this pristine landscape the way we found it. That’s why every Antarctica Flight is carbon offset. We are also pleased to support the Antarctic Science Foundation, an international charity investing in Antarctic research to better understand and protect the region and the planet from climate change. Inspired by their Antarctic experience, many of our guests go on to become environmental ambassadors.
Inclusions
- Antarctic Expeditioners: Meet Antarctic explorers onboard and experience live crosses to research stations.
- Full Bar Service: Toast your discovery with champagne, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks.
- Antarctic Viewing: The ultimate birdseye over the continent with up to 4 hours of viewing that you will never forget.
- Meal Service: Two full service Qantas meals plus in-flight snacks to keep you fuelled for the long day.
- Explorer Kit: Take home your Explorer Kit with all the maps and stats you need to become an Antarctic expert.
- Entertainment System: Watch Antarctic documentaries, movies or TV shows on the state of the art entertainment system.
Departing from Perth Airport - 09 Feb 2025
Check in: 7am | Depart: 8am | Return: 9:45pm
Your Antarctica flight will depart and return to the Qantas Domestic Terminal at Perth Airport. Check in is at least 1 hour prior to the departure of your flight. Flight times should be used as a guide only and are subject to change. Confirmation of exact times will be provided with your final documentation. Guests joining our flight from other Domestic or International ports, ensure you arrive at least two hours prior to the departure time mentioned above.
Where We Fly
Whilst we will be over the Antarctica Treaty area for around 4 hours, approximately 3 - 4 hours will be spent flying over the Antarctic continent.
In planning our route, considerable time is taken to select the most spectacular area of Antarctica within aircrafts range. The selected area will be chosen from 19 different flight plans, taking into account:
- Maximum viewing potential from both sides of the aircraft
- Maximum penetration over Antarctica
- Maximum variety in land mass scenery, including mountains, glaciers, ice plateau and coastline
- The best possibility for viewing should weather conditions be adverse
Departure
09 February 2025 - Selling fast!
Other departure dates available from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for dates & prices.
Seating & pricing
Explorer Economy Class - $1,199 - Sold out
Explorer seats do not have direct access to a window. Passengers are free to stand in the aisles and common areas to enjoy the views of Antarctica. Passengers will enjoy Qantas International service and award-winning inflight entertainment system.
These seats do not rotate.
Standard Economy Class - $2,199 - Selling fast - only 6 seats left
These are the four seats on each side of the aircraft in the Economy Class section over or near the wing, which can obstruct viewing. The window and the adjacent aisle seats will be exchanged at the halfway point of the journey. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Halfway through journey:
Seat A swaps with Seat D
Seat B swaps with Seat C
Seat F swaps with Seat K
Seat H swaps with Seat J
Superior Economy Class - $3,199 - Only 6 seats left
The rear Economy Class section is reserved for Superior Economy Class passengers. All seat rows are well clear of the wing for excellent viewing. Superior seats are the four seats on each side of the aircraft and will be exchanged at the halfway point of the journey. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Halfway through journey:
Seat A swaps with Seat D
Seat B swaps with Seat C
Seat F swaps with Seat K
Seat H swaps with Seat J
Premium Economy Class - $3,999 - Sold out
Qantas’ International Premium seats, with larger seats and seat pitch than Economy Class seats. Seats are located over the wing, which can obstruct viewing. Each passenger will have a window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an aisle seat or adjacent for the other half of the flight.
Halfway through journey:
Seat A swaps with Seat E
Seat B swaps with Seat D
Seat F swaps with Seat K
Seat J remains in seat throughout journey
Business Class - $6,499 - Sold out
Business seats are set at the leading edge of the plane’s wing, which means there will be a slight viewing obstruction. With full international business class service, all seats are either a window or aisle seat. Passengers will swap at the halfway point of the journey. With ample space between each seat, enjoy the room to spread out.
Halfway through journey:
Seat A swaps with Seat E
Seat F swaps with Seat K
Business Class Deluxe - $7,999 - Sold out
Admire aerial views of Antarctica in utmost comfort in Business Deluxe seats with full international business class service. All seats are either a window or aisle seat, and passengers will swap at the halfway point of the journey, which means everyone will have unobstructed views of Antarctica. With ample space between each seat, enjoy the room to spread out.
Halfway through journey:
Seat A swaps with Seat E
Seat F swaps with Seat K
*Advertised price is per person based on the Standard Economy Class. Prices and availability are correct as at 16 December 2024 and subject to change. Please enquire with your RAC travel consultant for availability current pricing.
*Terms & Conditions apply. Prices are per person (pp), AUD and subject to availability. Advertised price is based on 09 February 2025 departure ex Perth in Standard Economy Class. Information correct as at 16 December 2024. A non-refundable AU$300 deposit per passenger is due at the time of booking. Final payment of your booking balance is required 8 weeks prior to your departure date. Payment in full is required at the time of booking for reservations made within the final payment period. Please note if you are booking online, full payment is required at time of booking. Further Terms & Conditions apply, please contact your RAC travel consultant for full information. General RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.
Notes:
Carbon Neutral: Every Antarctica Flight is carbon neutral. We offset the carbon emissions from each flight. The carbon credits purchased contribute to a reforestation project in the Yarra Yarra Biodiversity Corridor located in Southwest Australia. Frequent Flyer Points: Charter flights like ours do not accumulate frequent flyer points as they are not scheduled Qantas flights. Luggage: There are no facilities for checked luggage on our flights. For the comfort and safety of all passengers it is necessary to limit the size and weight of your cabin luggage in accordance with standard airline practice consisting of a briefcase or cabin bag not exceeding: 23cm Deep, 34cm High, 48cm Long and not exceeding seven (7) kilograms. Connecting Flights: Where Antarctica Flights has made arrangements for connecting flights, we have allowed as much time as possible between the arrival and departure of your Antarctica flight. If you are at all concerned about the connecting time, or you have made your own arrangements, please contact us. Charter Manager: Captain’s Choice Pty. Ltd. (ACN 063 895 876, ABN 82 063 895 876) trading as Captain’s Choice and Antarctica Flights, Level 4, 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham, Victoria 3192, Australia. Charter Airline: Qantas Airways Limited has been contracted as the operating airline. However, Qantas is not involved in the organisation of the flights.
