Quest for the Antarctic Circle

13-night Antarctica expedition · 8 departures · from $19,700 per guest

13 nightsDuration
National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic ResolutionShips
Buenos AiresRound trip from
Jan 11, 2027Next sailing

Experience an in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula with the pioneers of Antarctic cruising, featuring nine days on the continent—our longest, most comprehensive Antarctica experience available. This is the pinnacle of expeditionary travel as we push further south into rarely visited territory in pursuit of the Antarctic Circle. National Geographic Endurance, your home base for the adventure, is purpose-built to offer unprecedented access to these rarified places, and our diverse team of experts will ensure we maximize our time in the region.

Along the way, Zodiac cruise around enormous icebergs, watch for whales off the bow, kayak in tranquility, and hike onshore. Choose an active agenda or surrender to the pleasures of relaxing downtime and shipboard camaraderie. Plus, get top shots with the help of a National Geographic Photography Expert.

Available extensions:2-Day Buenos Aires Pre-Voyage Extension (double price: $3590pp / solo price: $3940)3-Day Iguazú Falls Post-Extension: Wild Water and Wildlife (double price: $4490pp / solo price: $4690)

Upcoming departures

Sails	Ship	Nights	From (per guest)
Jan 11, 2027	National Geographic Endurance	13	$29,900	Cabins & fares
Jan 25, 2027	National Geographic Endurance	13	$29,900	Cabins & fares
Nov 1, 2027	National Geographic Endurance	13	$19,746	Cabins & fares
Nov 14, 2027	National Geographic Resolution	13	$19,700	Cabins & fares
Dec 5, 2027	National Geographic Endurance	13	$22,500	Cabins & fares
Jan 7, 2028	National Geographic Resolution	13	$31,500	Cabins & fares
Nov 3, 2028	National Geographic Resolution	13	$20,000	Cabins & fares
Dec 18, 2028	National Geographic Endurance	13	$23,000	Cabins & fares

Day by day

As planned for the Jan 11, 2027 departure; other departures may differ.

Day 1Pre-Cruise Night
Day 2Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina.
Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Icon, or similar.
Arrival Time: Arrive before 11:30 a.m. local time.
Arrival City: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 3Ushuaia
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel. Embark the National Geographic Endurance.
Day 4Drake Passage Seas
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 your journey is the best opportunity to see gorgeous seabirds like the wandering albatross, and you might be lucky enough to encounter killer whales or rare species of dolphins. This is also a day to get to know the ship and prepare for your adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (a great place to spot wildlife), have a relaxing massage, attend a talk about the biology of the penguins you’ll soon be seeing or settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge looking out over the waves and reflect on the incredible history of this fabled passage. If it does get a little rough, just take a couple of nice naps; you'll be in Antarctica before you know it.
Day 5Drake Passage Seas
Day 6Crossing the Antarctic Circle
With long hours of daylight at this time of year and nine days on the Continent, you'll experience more as you sail in the wake of history’s boldest explorers on a quest to cross the legendary Antarctic Circle. Your schedule is flexible, and the state-of-the-art ship you'll be sailing on allows you to get deeper and go further to explore the unexpected—whether it's watching whales at play off the bow of the ship, walking amid thousands of Adélie and gentoo penguins, enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise under the spectacular midnight sun or even discovering a new uncharted cove. 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 or embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags. The next, you might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. No matter where you go in Antarctica, you're surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way, your expert expedition team will enrich your experiences and the vessel's Icemaster Captain will navigate you safely through these icy waters.
Day 7Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 8Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 9Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 10Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 11Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 12Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 13Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 14Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Day 15Day at Sea
Day 16Day at Sea
Day 17Ushuaia
Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Fly to Buenos Aires and connect with your overnight flight home.
Departure Time: Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
Departure City: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 17Buenos Aires

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