Cruise Line |
Lindblad Expeditions |
Ship |
National Geographic Explorer |
Destination |
Antarctica |
Nights |
11 |
Departure Date |
09 Nov 2021 |
Description |
10 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard National Geographic Explorer. 1 night hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires.
DAY 1: Overnight Hotel in Buenos Aires (Explorer, Endurance) or Santiago (Orion)
Guests traveling aboard National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Endurance arrive this morning in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, set on the Rio de la Plata, and check in to the fine Alvear Art Hotel (or similar, Explorer) or Alvear Icon (or similar, Endurance). In the afternoon, we have a guided overview of the city, seeing its Beaux Arts palaces, grand boulevards, and the famous balcony forever associated with Eva Peron. In the early evening we gather for an informal reception and a drink at the hotel. (Day 2: L)
DAY 2: Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Ship
Today we fly by private charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina. Guests traveling aboard National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Endurance will from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ushuaia to embark the Explorer; and guests traveling aboard National Geographic Orion will fly from Santiago, Chile to Ushuaia to embark the Orion. This morning's charter flight will bring us over Patagonia before landing in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. If the weather is fine, you'll have a chance to view the spectacular mountains rising out of the Beagle Channel as you enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise. Then, you'll embark the expedition ship and set sail, (B,L,D)
DAY 3: At Sea
We awake this morning well into our journey across the Drake Passage. Lying between Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula, the Drake holds a unique place in maritime lore. Sometimes misty and gray, other times calm and clear, crossing the legendary Drake Passage is unforgettable - a milestone in any adventurer's personal travel history. (B,L,D)
DAY 4-9: Antarctica
With nearly 24 hours of daylight, we make the most of our six days, keeping a flexible schedule to take advantage of the unexpected — perhaps watching a 40-ton whale surface off the bow. We are out daily. One day, you may take a Zodiac foray amid towering bergs under a bright sun, walk along the shoreline amid a huge penguin colony, hike to a summit for a breathtaking view, or kayak along a cliff-side rookery in search of blue-eyed shags. And the next, you’ll have the thrill of watching the ship crunch through the pack ice, or step ashore to the cries of thousands of gentoo penguins. You’ll learn from our experts how to identify penguins and get photo tips from a National Geographic photographer while watching those same penguins. Back aboard, our Undersea Specialist may present video from that day’s dive — rare images taken up to 1,000 feet below the surface using our ROV. Our expert staff will craft an expedition where you will learn more, see more and experience more. (B,L,D)
DAY 10-11: At Sea
As we sail back to Ushuaia, an albatross or two may join the avian escort of seabirds that cross our bow, and our spotters will keep an eye out for marine life. There’ll be plenty of time to enjoy a wellness treatment, log some time in the gym, or catch up on the book you haven’t had a minute to read. Talks from our staff will reflect on all you have seen and learned.(B,L,D)
DAY 12: Ushuaia/Disembark/Buenos Aires
After breakfast, we disembark in Ushuaia with some time to explore before proceeding to the airport for our LAN charter flight to Buenos Aires. (B,L)
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Sailing Dates |
- 09 Nov 2021
- 09 Dec 2021
- 19 Dec 2021
- 29 Dec 2021
- 08 Jan 2022
- 07 Feb 2022
- 17 Feb 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
09/11 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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Hotel |
2 |
10/11 |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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Charter Flight to Ushuaia |
2 |
10/11 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Embark |
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3 |
11/11 |
Drake Passage |
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4 |
12/11 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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5 |
13/11 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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6 |
14/11 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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7 |
15/11 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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8 |
16/11 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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9 |
17/11 |
Antarctic Peninsula |
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10 |
18/11 |
At sea |
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11 |
19/11 |
At sea |
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12 |
20/11 |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
Disembark |
Charter Flight to Buenos Aires |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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