Explorer, South Georgia & Falklands ex Santiago to Port Stanley
Cruise Line Lindblad Expeditions
Ship National Geographic Explorer
Destination Antarctica
Nights 16
Departure Date 09 Mar 2021
Description 15 Night Cruise sailing from Port Stanley roundtrip aboard National Geographic Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Santiago.

DAY 1: Arrive Santiago, Chile/Overnight Hotel
Guests traveling aboard National Geographic Explorer arrive today in Santiago. We check in to the fine, centrally located Mandarin Oriental (or similar), and have the morning to relax. Santiago is nearly surrounded by the Andes, which form an inspiring backdrop to our afternoon guided overview of this vibrant city. We explore the Plaza de Armas, the main square, and nearby Presidential Palace, enjoying wonderful views from the many hills that dot the city. In the early evening we gather for an informal reception and a drink at the hotel. (Day 2: L)

DAY 2: Santiago/Fly to the Falkland Islands/Embark Ship
Today we fly by private charter flight to the Falklands, arriving in Mount Pleasant with a transfer to Stanley, the capital. We have time to stroll the photogenic tin-roofed, colonial-style houses of Stanley, seeing the Anglican Cathedral with its organic archway of whale bones before embarking National Geographic Explorer. (B,L,D)

DAY 3-4: Exploring the Outer Falkland Islands Archipelago
Each Falkland Island is a variation on the theme of topographical beauty with white-sand beaches, vaulting cliffs, windswept moors, and the sunlit yellows and greens of waving tussock grass. While the Falklands boasts a human population (3,000 people in total; 2,500 of whom live in the capital, Stanley) the animals—specifically thousands of irresistible gentoo, rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, magnificent albatross with 11-foot wingspans, and curious fur seals—vastly outnumber them and constitute a major draw for wildlife. (B,L,D)

DAY 5-6: At Sea
During our days at sea, we learn about the fascinating history of Antarctic exploration, as well as the flora, fauna, and geology of South Georgia—and the riveting story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance. Our naturalists help us identify the seabirds that follow us: wandering albatross, prions, and black-browed albatross. There’ll also be time to browse the library, enjoy a massage in the wellness center, or workout in the gym. (B,L,D)

DAY 7-13: South Georgia Island
Steeped in Shackleton and whaling lore, covered mostly in glaciers, South Georgia explodes with life: gentoo and macaroni penguins, enormous snorting elephant seals, and a thriving fur seal population. Here on South Georgia—the Serengeti of the Southern Ocean—you can observe one of the world’s great wildlife spectacles: literally tens of thousands of stately king penguins on a single beach! This is also the setting for the historic adventure story of Sir Ernest Shackleton aboard the ill-fated Endurance, and we’ll visit his gravesite at Grytviken to drink a toast to “the Boss.” (B,L,D)

DAY 14-16: At Sea/Falklands
With whales beneath and birds above, head up to the bridge, or spend these days enjoying the ship’s spa, fitness center, library, and observation deck. After time at sea, our journey across the South Atlantic Ocean takes us once more to the island archipelago that teems with nature. Our afternoon visit to Port Stanley offers a chance to see the human face of the islands, to meet the hospitable locals, hoist a drink at a local pub, and stroll around this remote colonial town. (B,L,D)

DAY 17: Stanley, Falklands/Disembark
After breakfast, disembark in the Falklands' capital city of Stanley.
Sailing Dates
  • 09 Mar 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 09/03 Santiago, Chile Hotel
2 10/03 Santiago, Chile Flight to Port Stanley
2 10/03 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands Embark
3 11/03 Falkland Islands
4 12/03 Falkland Islands
5 13/03 At sea    
6 14/03 At sea    
7 15/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
8 16/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
9 17/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
10 18/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
11 19/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
12 20/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
13 21/03 South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean
14 22/03 At sea    
15 23/03 At sea    
16 24/03 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands
17 25/03 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands Disembark
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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