Antarctica Direct – Fly The Drake Passage
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Explorer · 8 days
Day 1: Arrive in Puerto Natales. Originally a small fishing port, the town is nestled on the Last Hope Sound and boasts a stunning view of the sea surrounded by the Cerro Benítez Mountains—the gateway to Torres del Paine. Transfer from the airport to your hotel. This evening, join a dinner and a briefing on the following day's activities. Day 2: Following breakfast, we check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for our 2-hour direct flight to King George Island and the thrilling start to our Antarctic adventure. Home to a diverse assortment of wildlife—Weddell and elephant seals; Adélie, chinstrap, and gentoo penguins—King George Island also has a human presence. Researchers from a…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Explorer |
| Length | 8 days |
| Region | Antarctica |
| Departures | 40 listed · 2026-11-19 to 2029-02-21 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Puerto Natales, Chile |
| Day 2 | Air travel |
| Day 2 | King George Island, Antarctica |
| Days 3–7 | Antarctica (Cruising), Antarctica |
| Day 8 | King George Island, Antarctica |
| Day 8 | Air travel |
| Days 8–9 | Puerto Natales, Chile |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-19 | 2026-11-27 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2026-11-25 | 2026-12-02 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2026-11-25 | 2026-12-03 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2026-11-30 | 2026-12-07 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2026-12-01 | 2026-12-10 | 9 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2026-12-14 | 2026-12-21 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2026-12-20 | 2026-12-29 | 9 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2026-12-27 | 2027-01-04 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-01-02 | 2027-01-09 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2027-01-02 | 2027-01-10 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-01-08 | 2027-01-16 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-01-19 | 2027-01-27 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-01-21 | 2027-01-28 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2027-01-25 | 2027-02-02 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-01-31 | 2027-02-08 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-02-06 | 2027-02-14 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-02-09 | 2027-02-16 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2027-11-26 | 2027-12-03 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2027-11-28 | 2027-12-06 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-12-04 | 2027-12-12 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-12-15 | 2027-12-22 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2027-12-21 | 2027-12-29 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-12-27 | 2028-01-04 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-01-02 | 2028-01-10 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-01-03 | 2028-01-10 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-01-22 | 2028-01-29 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-01-25 | 2028-02-02 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-01-31 | 2028-02-08 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-02-10 | 2028-02-17 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-02-23 | 2028-03-02 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-02-29 | 2028-03-07 | 7 | National Geographic Explorer | Yes |
| 2028-02-29 | 2028-03-08 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-11-23 | 2028-12-01 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-11-29 | 2028-12-07 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-12-21 | 2028-12-29 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2028-12-27 | 2029-01-04 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2029-01-18 | 2029-01-26 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2029-01-24 | 2029-02-01 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2029-02-15 | 2029-02-23 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2029-02-21 | 2029-03-01 | 8 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
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