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Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, where endless white mountains roll to the horizon and massive glaciers churn icebergs into the sea. Travel with a diverse team of experts aboard one of our three state-of-the-art expedition ships. Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch for whales off the bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; and hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility. Choose an active agenda or surrender to the pleasures of relaxing downtime and shipboard camaraderie. Plus, get top shots with the help of a National Geographic Photography Expert.
Highlights
Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists celebrating Lindblad’s 50-plus years of expedition heritage
Hike on magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and watch for gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins
Kayak in protected waters, paddling as penguins swim nearby
Early November departures offer the possibility to cross-country ski or snowshoe across the frozen sea ice, conditions permitting (excluding departures on
National Geographic Orion
)
With National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this exhilarating part of the world—from its massive glaciers to humpback whales
From
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/ per person
Does not include any flights
duration
12 Days
starts at
Ushuaia, Argentina
ends at
Ushuaia, Argentina
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Itinerary
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Starts at
Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends at
Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital.
In Buenos Aires:
Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, or similar (
National Geographic Endurance
).
In Santiago:
Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (
National Geographic Resolution
).
Arrival Time:
 Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time.
Arrival City:
 Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Day 1
Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital.
In Buenos Aires:
Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, or similar (
National Geographic Endurance
).
In Santiago:
Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (
National Geographic Resolution
).
Arrival Time:
 Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time.
Arrival City:
 Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Day 2
Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark Ship
This day has a recommended group flight.
Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day’s end, you’ll be comfortably on board your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark Ship
This day has a recommended group flight.
Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day’s end, you’ll be comfortably on board your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 3-4
At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as you begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and—if luck allows—a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage or attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 3-4
At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as you begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and—if luck allows—a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage or attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 5-9
Exploring Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we’re watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins.
While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You’ll get to know ice up close and personal—from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice.
Everywhere you go in Antarctica you'll be surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 5-9
Exploring Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we’re watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins.
While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You’ll get to know ice up close and personal—from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice.
Everywhere you go in Antarctica you'll be surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 10-11
At Sea
Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 10-11
At Sea
Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12
Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or Santiago
This day has a recommended group flight.
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take the recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your flight home.
Departure Time:
 Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
Departure City:
 Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12
Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or Santiago
This day has a recommended group flight.
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take the recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your flight home.
Departure Time:
 Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
Departure City:
 Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile
Meals Included: Breakfast
This itinerary has
Recommended Group Flights
that will be added to your reservation during checkout at an additional cost.
Minimum Age Requirement:
Any children booked on Antarctic or Arctic voyages must be at least 4 years old at time of embarkation.
Routing Reminder:
National Geographic Resolution
departures route roundtrip via Santiago;
National Geographic Endurance
departures route roundtrip via Buenos Aires. Please confirm the route of your departure at the time of booking with an Expedition Specialist of the Lindblad Air Department before making flight arrangements.
Video
What to Expect: Exploring Antarctica in the Early Season
Mar 2025
“You can truly feel how special Antarctica is in the early season,” says Martin Graser, captain of the National Geographic Resolution. Guests exploring in November and December will experience the White Continent when everything is covered in untouched snow and ice, and you can witness penguins courting and building their nests, along with humpback whales, pods of orcas and seals hauled out on ice floes.
You'll also venture into places ilke the Weddell Sea, which is off limits to most other ships this time of year, and enjoy rare opportunities to walk or cross-country ski on the fast ice, surrounded only by glaciers and white-capped mountains.
In this episode of What to Expect, Captain Graser reveals more of what’s in store if you join him aboard at the beginning of the austral summer.
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Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, where endless white mountains roll to the horizon and massive glaciers churn icebergs into the sea. Travel with a diverse team of experts aboard one of our three state-of-the-art expedition ships. Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch for whales off the bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; and hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility. Choose an active agenda or surrender to the pleasures of relaxing downtime and shipboard camaraderie. Plus, get top shots with the help of a National Geographic Photography Expert.
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- Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists celebrating Lindblad’s 50-plus years of expedition heritage
- Hike on magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and watch for gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins
- Kayak in protected waters, paddling as penguins swim nearby
- Early November departures offer the possibility to cross-country ski or snowshoe across the frozen sea ice, conditions permitting (excluding departures on *National Geographic Orion*)
- With National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this exhilarating part of the world—from its massive glaciers to humpback whales
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#### Day 1Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital.
**In Buenos Aires:** Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, or similar (*National Geographic Endurance*).
**In Santiago:** Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (*National Geographic Resolution*).
**Arrival Time:** Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time.
**Arrival City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
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#### Day 1Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital.
**In Buenos Aires:** Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, or similar (*National Geographic Endurance*).
**In Santiago:** Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (*National Geographic Resolution*).
**Arrival Time:** Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time.
**Arrival City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
View on map
#### Day 2Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark ShipThis day has a recommended group flight.
Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day’s end, you’ll be comfortably on board your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on map
#### Day 2Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark ShipThis day has a recommended group flight.
Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day’s end, you’ll be comfortably on board your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on map
#### Days 3-4At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as you begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and—if luck allows—a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage or attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on map
#### Days 3-4At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as you begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and—if luck allows—a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage or attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on map
#### Days 5-9Exploring Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we’re watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins.
While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You’ll get to know ice up close and personal—from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice.
Everywhere you go in Antarctica you'll be surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on map
#### Days 5-9Exploring Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we’re watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins.
While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You’ll get to know ice up close and personal—from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice.
Everywhere you go in Antarctica you'll be surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on map
#### Days 10-11At Sea
Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on map
#### Days 10-11At Sea
Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
View on map
#### Day 12Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or Santiago This day has a recommended group flight.
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take the recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your flight home.
**Departure Time:** Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
**Departure City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile
Meals Included: Breakfast
View on map
#### Day 12Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or Santiago This day has a recommended group flight.
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take the recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your flight home.
**Departure Time:** Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
**Departure City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile
Meals Included: Breakfast
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This itinerary has Recommended Group Flights that will be added to your reservation during checkout at an additional cost.
**Minimum Age Requirement:** Any children booked on Antarctic or Arctic voyages must be at least 4 years old at time of embarkation.
**Routing Reminder:** *National Geographic Resolution* departures route roundtrip via Santiago; *National Geographic Endurance* departures route roundtrip via Buenos Aires. Please confirm the route of your departure at the time of booking with an Expedition Specialist of the Lindblad Air Department before making flight arrangements.
## Video
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### What to Expect: Exploring Antarctica in the Early Season
- Mar 2025
“You can truly feel how special Antarctica is in the early season,” says Martin Graser, captain of the National Geographic Resolution. Guests exploring in November and December will experience the White Continent when everything is covered in untouched snow and ice, and you can witness penguins courting and building their nests, along with humpback whales, pods of orcas and seals hauled out on ice floes. You'll also venture into places ilke the Weddell Sea, which is off limits to most other ships this time of year, and enjoy rare opportunities to walk or cross-country ski on the fast ice, surrounded only by glaciers and white-capped mountains. In this episode of What to Expect, Captain Graser reveals more of what’s in store if you join him aboard at the beginning of the austral summer.
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Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, where endless white mountains roll to the horizon and massive glaciers churn icebergs into the sea. Travel with a diverse team of experts aboard one of our three state-of-the-art expedition ships. Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch for whales off the bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; and hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility. Choose an active agenda or surrender to the pleasures of relaxing downtime and shipboard camaraderie. Plus, get top shots with the help of a National Geographic Photography Expert.
## Highlights

- Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists celebrating Lindblad’s 50-plus years of expedition heritage
- Hike on magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and watch for gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins
- Kayak in protected waters, paddling as penguins swim nearby
- Early November departures offer the possibility to cross-country ski or snowshoe across the frozen sea ice, conditions permitting (excluding departures on *National Geographic Orion*)
- With National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive family program, kids and teens will learn about this exhilarating part of the world—from its massive glaciers to humpback whales
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## Itinerary
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### Starts atUshuaia, Argentina Ends atUshuaia, Argentina
#### Day 1Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital.
**In Buenos Aires:** Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, or similar (*National Geographic Endurance*).
**In Santiago:** Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (*National Geographic Resolution*).
**Arrival Time:** Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time.
**Arrival City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
#### Day 1Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital.
**In Buenos Aires:** Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, or similar (*National Geographic Endurance*).
**In Santiago:** Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (*National Geographic Resolution*).
**Arrival Time:** Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time.
**Arrival City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
#### Day 2Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark ShipThis day has a recommended group flight.
Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day’s end, you’ll be comfortably on board your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
#### Day 2Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark ShipThis day has a recommended group flight.
Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day’s end, you’ll be comfortably on board your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
#### Days 3-4At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as you begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and—if luck allows—a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage or attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
#### Days 3-4At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as you begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and—if luck allows—a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage or attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
#### Days 5-9Exploring Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we’re watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins.
While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You’ll get to know ice up close and personal—from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice.
Everywhere you go in Antarctica you'll be surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
#### Days 5-9Exploring Antarctica
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we’re watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, hiking alongside penguin highways or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins.
While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You’ll get to know ice up close and personal—from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, you might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice.
Everywhere you go in Antarctica you'll be surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
#### Days 10-11At Sea
Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
#### Days 10-11At Sea
Enjoy the ship’s amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
#### Day 12Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or Santiago This day has a recommended group flight.
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take the recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your flight home.
**Departure Time:** Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
**Departure City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile
Meals Included: Breakfast
#### Day 12Ushuaia / Disembark Ship / Buenos Aires or Santiago This day has a recommended group flight.
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take the recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your flight home.
**Departure Time:** Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
**Departure City:** Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile
Meals Included: Breakfast
This itinerary has Recommended Group Flights that will be added to your reservation during checkout at an additional cost.
**Minimum Age Requirement:** Any children booked on Antarctic or Arctic voyages must be at least 4 years old at time of embarkation.
**Routing Reminder:** *National Geographic Resolution* departures route roundtrip via Santiago; *National Geographic Endurance* departures route roundtrip via Buenos Aires. Please confirm the route of your departure at the time of booking with an Expedition Specialist of the Lindblad Air Department before making flight arrangements.
## Video
### What to Expect: Exploring Antarctica in the Early Season
- Mar 2025
“You can truly feel how special Antarctica is in the early season,” says Martin Graser, captain of the National Geographic Resolution. Guests exploring in November and December will experience the White Continent when everything is covered in untouched snow and ice, and you can witness penguins courting and building their nests, along with humpback whales, pods of orcas and seals hauled out on ice floes. You'll also venture into places ilke the Weddell Sea, which is off limits to most other ships this time of year, and enjoy rare opportunities to walk or cross-country ski on the fast ice, surrounded only by glaciers and white-capped mountains. In this episode of What to Expect, Captain Graser reveals more of what’s in store if you join him aboard at the beginning of the austral summer.
## Dates & Rates
2025
2026
2027
National Geographic Endurance
National Geographic Resolution
1. ### 2026
2. ExpeditionUshuaia, ArgentinaUshuaia, Argentina
Nov 26
Dec 7
*National Geographic Resolution*
3. ExpeditionUshuaia, ArgentinaUshuaia, Argentina
Dec 2
Dec 13
*National Geographic Endurance*
4. ExpeditionUshuaia, ArgentinaUshuaia, Argentina
Dec 6
Dec 17
*National Geographic Resolution*
5. ExpeditionUshuaia, ArgentinaUshuaia, Argentina
Dec 12
Dec 23
*National Geographic Endurance*
6. ExpeditionUshuaia, ArgentinaUshuaia, Argentina
Dec 16
Dec 27
*National Geographic Resolution*
## Ships

### National Geographic Resolution
GUESTS 138
CABINS 76
DECKS 6
Arctic, Japan, Asia, Antarctica, Iceland, Europe, Scandinavia, South Pacific, Alaska, North America, Greenland, Canada, Patagonia, South America
The second of two new polar builds,the *National Geographic Resolution* is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.
[VIEW SHIP](https://www.expeditions.com/about/fleet/national-geographic-resolution/)

### National Geographic Endurance
GUESTS 138
CABINS 76
DECKS 6
Antarctica, Europe, British And Irish Isles, Scandinavia, Scotland, Arctic, Iceland, Greenland, Atlantic Isles, Patagonia, South America
The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat, offering unprecedented access to polar regions.
[VIEW SHIP](https://www.expeditions.com/about/fleet/national-geographic-endurance/)
## Expedition Extensions

Extension
Post-Voyage
IguazĂş Falls Post-Extension: Wild Water and Wildlife
Duration4 Days
Starting from
\$4,490
/ per person
[Explore](https://www.expeditions.com/extensions/iguazu-falls-post-voyage-extension-for-explorer-and-endurance?code=ANTA)

Extension
Pre-Voyage
Santiago Pre-Extension: Wine and Culinary Delights
Duration3 Days
Starting from
\$3,990
/ per person
[Explore](https://www.expeditions.com/extensions/santiago-casablanca-wine-valley-maipo-valley?code=ANTA)

Extension
Pre-Voyage
Buenos Aires Pre-Voyage Extension
Duration3 Days
Starting from
\$3,590
/ per person
[Explore](https://www.expeditions.com/extensions/buenos-aires-pre-voyage-extension-for-explorer-and-endurance?code=ANTA)
## Expedition Team
Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.

## Special Offers
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