Name: Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage — National Geographic Orion (Jan 30, 2029)
Brand: Lindblad Expeditions
Availability: InStock

Expedition Departure · 10 days Available

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$17,900 per person · Category 1 (Main Deck)

Ushuaia King George Island Neumayer Channel Ushuaia

Ship National Geographic Orion 102 guests

Duration 10 days 9 nights

Shore landings 2-group rotation Mid-Size Expedition Ship

Ice class 1A Built 2003

Cabin offers

Cabin	Occupancy	Price (per person)	Availability	Action
Category 1 (Main Deck) Best price 16.7 m² 2 guests Main Deck: Cabins feature an oval window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. In your cabin 10 Oval window 3 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers 1 or 2 armchairs Writing desk with chair Coffee table Corner shelves above TV Reading lamps	Double	$17,900	Available	View at operator
Lowest available (from rate)	—	$17,900	Sold out
Category 2 (Main Deck) 16.7 m² 2 guests Main Deck: Cabins feature one or two oval windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; bedside table; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. In your cabin 10 1-2 oval windows 3 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen Bedside table with drawers Armchair Writing desk with chair Coffee table TV cabinet with 4 shelves Reading lamps	Double	$19,650	Available	View at operator
Category 3 (Upper Deck) 19.5 m² 2–3 guests Upper Deck: Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; bedside table; sofa that converts to a single bed; one or two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Cabins 401, 402, and 418 do not contain a sofa. In your cabin 11 Large window 4 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen Bedside table with drawers Sofa that converts to a single bed (except for Cabins 401, 402, and 418) 1-2 armchairs Writing desk with chair Coffee table 2 cabinets with drawers and shelves Reading lamps	Double	$22,650	Available	View at operator
Category 4 (Bridge Deck) 21.4 m² 2–3 guests Bridge Deck: Suites feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure. In your cabin 12 Large window 4 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers Sofa that converts to a single bed Armchair Writing desk with chair Coffee table 4 shelves Reading lamps Espresso maker	Double	$24,510	Available	View at operator
Category 1S (Main Deck) — Single 16.3 m² 1 guests Main Deck: Cabins feature a window or two portholes; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Cabin 301 features a double bed and no bedside table. In your cabin 10 2 portholes or oval window in Cabin 301 3 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers Armchair Writing desk with chair Coffee table Corner shelves above TV Reading lamps	Single	$25,370	Available	View at operator
Category 5 (Bridge Deck) 21.4 m² 2–3 guests Bridge Deck: Suites feature a shared balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure. In your cabin 12 Shared French balcony 4 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers Sofa that converts to a single bed Armchair Writing desk with chair Coffee table 4 shelves Reading lamps Espresso maker	Double	$27,440	Available	View at operator
Category 6 (Bridge Deck) 32.1 m² 2–3 guests Bridge Deck: Suites feature a private French balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; cabinet with drawers and shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; five closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure. Cabin 509 features two windows instead of a balcony. Cabin 502 offers a soaking tub in addition to a shower. In your cabin 13 Private French balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows in Cabin 509 5 closets Bathroom with roomy shower Soaking tub (Cabin 502 only) 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers Cabinet with drawers and shelves Sofa that converts to a single bed 2 armchairs Writing desk with chair Coffee table Reading lamps Espresso maker	Double	$30,490	Available	View at operator
Category 3S (Bridge Deck) — Single 16.3 m² 1 guests Bridge Deck: Cabins feature two large windows; two single beds; bedside shelf; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure. In your cabin 9 2 large windows 3 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower twin beds in an "L" configuration Bedside shelf 2 armchairs Writing desk with chair Coffee table Reading lamps	Single	$32,690	Available	View at operator
Category 1 (Main Deck) — Single 16.7 m² 2 guests Main Deck: Cabins feature an oval window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. In your cabin 10 Oval window 3 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers 1 or 2 armchairs Writing desk with chair Coffee table Corner shelves above TV Reading lamps	Single	$33,800	Available	View at operator
Category 2 (Main Deck) — Single 16.7 m² 2 guests Main Deck: Cabins feature one or two oval windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; bedside table; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; three closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. In your cabin 10 1-2 oval windows 3 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen Bedside table with drawers Armchair Writing desk with chair Coffee table TV cabinet with 4 shelves Reading lamps	Single	$37,300	Available	View at operator
Category 3 (Upper Deck) — Single 19.5 m² 2–3 guests Upper Deck: Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; bedside table; sofa that converts to a single bed; one or two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Cabins 401, 402, and 418 do not contain a sofa. In your cabin 11 Large window 4 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen Bedside table with drawers Sofa that converts to a single bed (except for Cabins 401, 402, and 418) 1-2 armchairs Writing desk with chair Coffee table 2 cabinets with drawers and shelves Reading lamps	Single	$43,300	Available	View at operator
Category 4 (Bridge Deck) — Single 21.4 m² 2–3 guests Bridge Deck: Suites feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure. In your cabin 12 Large window 4 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers Sofa that converts to a single bed Armchair Writing desk with chair Coffee table 4 shelves Reading lamps Espresso maker	Single	$47,020	Available	View at operator
Category 5 (Bridge Deck) — Single 21.4 m² 2–3 guests Bridge Deck: Suites feature a shared balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; four closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure. In your cabin 12 Shared French balcony 4 closets Bathroom with roomy shower 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers Sofa that converts to a single bed Armchair Writing desk with chair Coffee table 4 shelves Reading lamps Espresso maker	Single	$52,880	Available	View at operator
Category 6 (Bridge Deck) — Single 32.1 m² 2–3 guests Bridge Deck: Suites feature a private French balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside tables; cabinet with drawers and shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs; writing desk with chair; coffee table; espresso maker; five closets; and a bathroom with a roomy shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry, special turn down service, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure. Cabin 509 features two windows instead of a balcony. Cabin 502 offers a soaking tub in addition to a shower. In your cabin 13 Private French balcony or floor-to-ceiling windows in Cabin 509 5 closets Bathroom with roomy shower Soaking tub (Cabin 502 only) 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen 2 bedside tables with drawers Cabinet with drawers and shelves Sofa that converts to a single bed 2 armchairs Writing desk with chair Coffee table Reading lamps Espresso maker	Single	$58,980	Available	View at operator

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Route 8 waypoints

Ushuaia King George Island Antarctic Sound Lindblad Cove Paradise Bay Lemaire Channel Neumayer Channel Ushuaia

Itinerary and landing sites are indicative and subject to change based on weather, sea ice, and wildlife conditions.

Daily schedule

DAY 1 Ushuaia, Argentina Jan 30

Arrive in Ushuaia. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of the Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Transfer from the airport to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy dinner and attend a briefing on your upcoming adventure. Arrival Time: Arrive by 5:00 p.m. local time. Arrival City: Ushuaia, Argentina

DAY 2 Ushuaia / Embark Ship Jan 31

Check out of your hotel and begin exploring this amazing region. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch on board 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 the ship and ready to sail off to the White Continent.

DAYS 3–4 At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage Feb 1 – 2

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, 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.

DAYS 5–8 Exploring Antarctica Feb 3 – 6

With long hours of daylight at this time of year, you'll have ample opportunities to explore. The schedule is flexible, allowing you to take advantage of the unexpected, whether you’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're surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way, your expert expedition team will enrich every experience.

DAY 9 King George Island / Disembark Ship / Puerto Natales, Chile Feb 7

This morning finds the ship anchored off of King George Island. Home to a diverse assortment of wildlife, this island also has a human presence. Researchers from a wide range of countries, including the U.S., Chile, Argentina and Brazil, call the various stations home. Disembark and Zodiac from the ship to the rocky shoreline at King George Island, where you will be transferred to the hangar to await your flight. You will then be transferred to the gravel runway to board your flight back to Puerto Natales, where you will overnight at Hotel Costaustralis or Remota Patagonia Lodge (or similar).

DAY 10 Puerto Natales Feb 8

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport to begin your journey homeward. Departure Time: Outbound flights from Puerto Natales should depart no earlier than 1:00 p.m. local time (or as late in the day as possible). Departure City: Puerto Natales, Chile

Visited Regions

Polar destination guide

54°48′S · 68°18′W

Tierra del Fuego

End of the World • Subpolar Forests & Gateway Port

54°53′S · 68°10′W

Beagle Channel

Scenic Fjord • Sea Lion Colonies & Les Eclaireurs

58°30′S · 63°00′W

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley

62°00′S · 58°00′W

South Shetland Islands

Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas

62°02′S · 58°21′W

King George Island

Fly-Cruise Hub • Multi-National Stations

63°20′S · 56°45′W

Antarctic Sound

Iceberg Highway • Giant Tabular Bergs & Adélie Rookeries

65°30′S · 64°00′W

Antarctic Peninsula

Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife

63°00′S · 59°00′W

Bransfield Strait

Calm Channel • First Big Icebergs & Feeding Whales

64°30′S · 62°20′W

Gerlache Strait

Whale Highway • Humpbacks, Orcas & Protected Bays

65°04′S · 63°57′W

Lemaire Channel

Kodak Gap • Kilometer-High Glaciated Chasm

Expedition Overview

Mid-Size Expedition Ship

National Geographic Orion

IAATO Category 1 (101–200 guests) — full Category 1 site access via two-group shore & Zodiac rotations

102 guests Ice class 1A Built 2003 53 cabins

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20–23h 0°C to +7°C 34% sea ice

High Summer · Playful Chicks

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Warmest temperatures, fluffy penguin chicks forming crèches, and surging whale arrivals.

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Visited Regions

Tierra del Fuego

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