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Cruises to King George Island
On fly-cruise trips, King George Island serves as the departure and embarkation point: a charter flight from Punta Arenas, followed by a Zodiac transfer to the expedition ship; subsequent landings are…
King George Island: expedition logistics, not a free shore excursion
A specific fly-cruise example from Quark Expeditions uses King George Island as the departure and embarkation point: after the charter flight from Punta Arenas, passengers head to the shore and take a Zodiac to the expedition ship; at the end of the trip, they disembark there for the return flight. Subsequent landings and Zodiac outings are weather-dependent, according to the operator, and are accompanied by the expedition team. Visitors must also follow the practical guidelines of the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat and IAATO: follow the team’s instructions and stay with the group. This does not mean that a landing or an unrestricted hiking route is guaranteed on other trips.
