Quest For The Antarctic Circle
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Endurance , National Geographic Resolution · 15 days
Day 1: Arrive in Buenos Aires. Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Icon or similar. Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel. Embark National Geographic Endurance. Day 3: This 500-mile-wide strait between South America and the Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most famous bodies of water in the world. Sometimes ferocious, sometimes flat calm, the Drake is always a fascinating place in its own right. This part of the journey is our best opportunity to see gorgeous seabirds like the wandering albatross, and we might be lucky enough to encounter killer whales or rare species of dolphins. This is also a day to get to…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Endurance , National Geographic Resolution |
| Length | 15 days |
| Region | Amazon & South America |
| Departures | 8 listed · 2027-01-11 to 2028-12-18 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Day 2 | Air travel |
| Day 2 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
| Days 3–4 | Drake Passage (Cruising) |
| Days 5–13 | Antarctica (Cruising), Antarctica |
| Days 14–15 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 16 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
| Day 16 | Air travel |
| Day 16 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-11 | 2027-01-26 | 15 | National Geographic Endurance | Yes |
| 2027-01-25 | 2027-02-09 | 15 | National Geographic Endurance | Yes |
| 2027-11-01 | 2027-11-16 | 15 | National Geographic Endurance | Yes |
| 2027-11-14 | 2027-11-29 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2027-12-05 | 2027-12-20 | 15 | National Geographic Endurance | Yes |
| 2028-01-07 | 2028-01-22 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2028-11-03 | 2028-11-18 | 15 | National Geographic Resolution | Yes |
| 2028-12-18 | 2029-01-02 | 15 | National Geographic Endurance | Yes |
Current offers
- Celebrate Life's Milestones! — Valid for Travel Now Through 27 Nov 2027
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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