Voyage to Antarctica

• 9 nightsDuration
• National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic EnduranceShips
• SantiagoRound trip from
• Nov 26, 2026Next sailing

Upcoming departures

Day by day

As planned for the Nov 26, 2026 departure; other departures may differ.

1. Day 1Pre-Cruise Night

2. Day 2Santiago

   Arrive in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, or Santiago, Chile's mountainous capital.

   In Buenos Aires: Transfer from the airport to the Alvear Art, or similar (National Geographic Endurance).

   In Santiago: Transfer to the Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, or similar (National Geographic Resolution).

   Arrival Time: Arrive before 11:00 a.m. local time.
   Arrival City: Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile

3. Day 3Ushuaia

   Join the recommended flight to Ushuaia; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as “El Fin del Mundo” or “The End of the World.” Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard 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 your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.

4. Day 4Drake Passage Seas

   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 or 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.

5. Day 5Drake Passage Seas

6. Day 6Antarctica

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

7. Day 7Antarctica

8. Day 8Antarctica

9. Day 9Antarctica

10. Day 10Antarctica

11. Day 11Day at Sea

12. Day 12Day at Sea

13. Day 13Ushuaia

    Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Take the recommended flight to Buenos Aires or Santiago and connect with your flight home.

    Departure Time: Depart after 9:00 p.m. local time.
    Departure City: Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile

14. Day 13Santiago

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