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Available March 2028

Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Departure Mar 6, 2028 ⚓ Ushuaia
Arrival Mar 17, 2028 ⚓ King George Island
Duration 10 days 9 nights
Operator 🇺🇸 Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Partner
Ship National Geographic Orion 102 guests
Ice class
Year built 2003

Day by day

Route:
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.

Day 1 — Ushuaia, Argentina

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

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.

Day 3-4 — At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage

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.

Day 5-8 — Exploring Antarctica

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

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

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

Expedition Overview

Operator

Lindblad Expeditions

National Geographic Partner

Lindblad Expeditions operates dedicated polar expedition voyages to the White Continent with seasoned expedition teams.

Month

March 2028

Late Summer · Fur Seals & Light

Abundant whale encounters, playful fur seal pups, and dramatic golden-hour polar light.

Playful Fur Seals Dramatic Light Shoulder Value
Regions

Visited Regions

10 regions on this voyage
Tierra del Fuego

Tierra del Fuego

End of the World • Subpolar Forests & Gateway Port

Beagle Channel

Beagle Channel

Scenic Fjord • Sea Lion Colonies & Les Eclaireurs

Drake Passage

Drake Passage

Rite of Passage • Albatross Alley

South Shetland Islands

South Shetland Islands

Volcanic Isles • Penguin Rookeries & Calderas

King George Island

King George Island

Fly-Cruise Hub • Multi-National Stations

Antarctic Sound

Antarctic Sound

Iceberg Highway • Giant Tabular Bergs & Adélie Rookeries

Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

Classic Antarctica • Towering Peaks & Wildlife

Bransfield Strait

Bransfield Strait

Calm Channel • First Big Icebergs & Feeding Whales

Gerlache Strait

Gerlache Strait

Whale Highway • Humpbacks, Orcas & Protected Bays

Lemaire Channel

Lemaire Channel

Kodak Gap • Kilometer-High Glaciated Chasm

Lowest available price

Cheapest cabin across all tracked offers — 2 price changes since Jul 2, 2026

▲ $1,962 higher since first tracked
$15,788 ▲ $17,788 ▼ $17,750
Jul 2 Jul 23 Aug 26 today
$17,750 now low $15,788 · high $17,788 Jul 2, 2026 – today

Cheapest per-person price across all cabins and operators, captured over time. Past changes don't predict future prices.

Cabin offers

Cabin Occupancy Price (per person) Promo Availability Source detail.action
Category 1 (Main Deck)
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.

  • 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 $17,750 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 2 (Main Deck)
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.

  • 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 $19,480 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 3 (Upper Deck)
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.

  • 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 $22,450 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 4 (Bridge Deck)
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.

  • 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 $24,290 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 1S (Main Deck)
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.

  • 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 $25,150 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 5 (Bridge Deck)
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.

  • 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 $27,190 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 6 (Bridge Deck)
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.

  • 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 $30,210 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 3S (Bridge Deck)
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.

  • 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 $32,400 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 1 (Main Deck)
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.

  • 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 $33,500 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 2 (Main Deck)
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.

  • 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 $36,960 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 3 (Upper Deck)
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.

  • 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 $42,900 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 4 (Bridge Deck)
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.

  • 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 $46,580 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 5 (Bridge Deck)
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.

  • 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 $52,380 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator
Category 6 (Bridge Deck)
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.

  • 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 $58,420 Special Offer available Lindblad Expeditions View at operator

Prices are captured from operator websites and may change — the operator's site is authoritative. Captured Sep 3, 2026 06:13 UTC.

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Wildlife on this route

Wildlife

Gentoo Penguin

A stocky, orange-billed penguin of the genus Pygoscelis, closest kin to the Adélie and Chinstrap. Its loud, trumpeting call, delivered with head thrown back, carries across the shoreline colonies where expedition landings are made.

Wildlife

Humpback Whale

A 14–17 metre baleen whale known for breaching and long pectoral fins, often seen feeding on krill in loose groups along the ice edge.

Wildlife

Orca

Black and white apex predator instantly recognizable by its pale eye patches, the orca is the largest of the dolphins and one of the ocean's most capable hunters. Sightings often involve a tight-knit family pod working the ice edge together.

Wildlife

Wandering Albatross

The snowy albatross, better known as the wandering albatross, has the widest wingspan of any living bird alive today. Watch for it riding the wind for hours behind the ship without a single wingbeat.

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