*** CHILE VISAS ***
Please note that Australian passport holding guests visiting Chile for 72 hours or longer, will require a visa for Chile that also requires a Chilean sponsor. This visa is currently very difficult for Australians to obtain, and we recommend Australian passport holders choose a cruise without Chile stays of longer than 72 hours. Other nationalities may or may not be subject to these conditions.
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Package Summary: 17 nights Cruise & Stay
Package Starts: 27 Feb 25 – Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cruise Starts: 28 Feb 25 – from Ushuaia, Argentina
Cruise Ends: 16 Mar 25 – into Punta Arenas, Chile
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The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty: Patagonia and Antarctica. Humpback whales breach and penguins gather by the thousands. Icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor snowcapped peaks and virgin forests. Join Lindblad Expeditions on an odyssey aboard the National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Resolution that combines the celebrated wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, southern Patagonia, and the Chilean fjords—all in a single epic voyage. Follow in the wake of legendary explorers like Ernest Shackleton and Ferdinand Magellan to encounter otherworldly icescapes and calving glaciers, remote reserves and pristine parks, and the incredible creatures that thrive at the edge of the world.
Highlights:
-Seek out Antarctica`s iconic wildlife—including penguins, seals, and killer whales—and marvel at incandescent icebergs using the fleet of kayaks and Zodiacs
-Navigate Chile`s coastal fjords and explore spectacular Glacier Alley, where monumental glaciers calve into the sea
-Hike among the snowcapped `horns` of Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy special access to Karukinka Natural Park, the largest protected land area in Tierra del Fuego
-Cruise the waters of Francisco Coloane Marine Park, searching for the humpback whales and dolphins that inhabit this vast marine reserve
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of discounts or special offers may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in AUD per person single occupancy based on full brochure fare.
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Antarctica & Patagonia package includes:
-Arrival transfer from airport to hotel*
-1 nights hotel stay in Buenos Aires including guided city tour and dinner
-Transfer from hotel to group/charter flight
-Transfer from group/charter flight to ship
-16 night Expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
-All meals and non-alcoholic beverages onboard*
-Your bar tab and all crew gratuities are included in the voyage price on all National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution (except certain premium brands of alcohol)
-Cappuccinos, lattes & filtered water
-24-hour coffee, tea & soda on demand
-Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during Recap
-Fitness center or exercise equipment, depending on the ship
-Fully stocked library, and other gracious public spaces
-The guidance and company of our expedition staff
-Presentations and guest speakers in the lounge
-Sightseeing & entrance fees
-Special access permits, park fees, port taxes
-Excursions
-Zodiac, kayak & stand-up paddleboard explorations, where relevant
-Snorkeling, including wetsuits, masks, fins & snorkel, where relevant
-Transfer to group/charter flight
What`s Not Included:
-Mandatory group/charter flights costs are NOT included in the prices listed here and are added at time of booking or can be priced upon request
-International and internal airfare, except where specified as included
-Meals not indicated in the day-by-day description
-Additional hotel nights
-Private transfers
-Travel Protection Plan
-Passport, visa, and immigration fees
-Items of a personal nature such as internet access, voyage chronicle, laundry, and scuba diving fees
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 27 Feb 2025 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Hotel | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Flight to Ushuaia | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Ushuaia, Argentina |
Embark | |
| 01 Mar 2025 | Drake Passage |
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| 02 Mar 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 03 Mar 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 04 Mar 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 05 Mar 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 06 Mar 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 07 Mar 2025 | Antarctic Peninsula |
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| 08 Mar 2025 | At sea | ||
| 09 Mar 2025 | At sea | ||
| 10 Mar 2025 | At sea | ||
| 11 Mar 2025 | At sea | ||
| 12 Mar 2025 | Tierra del Fuego, Chile & Argentina |
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| 13 Mar 2025 | At sea | ||
| 14 Mar 2025 | Puerto Natales, Chile |
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| 15 Mar 2025 | Puerto Natales, Chile |
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| 16 Mar 2025 | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Disembark | Flight to Santiago |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
16 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard National Geographic Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Buenos Aires.
One voyage uniting two icons of wildness:
The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty: Patagonia and Antarctica. Humpback whales breach and penguins gather by the thousands. Icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor snowcapped peaks and virgin forests. Join us on an odyssey aboard the National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Resolution that combines the celebrated wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, southern Patagonia, and the Chilean fjords—all in a single epic voyage. Follow in the wake of legendary explorers like Ernest Shackleton and Ferdinand Magellan to encounter otherworldly icescapes and calving glaciers, remote reserves and pristine parks, and the incredible creatures that thrive at the edge of the world.
Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife—including penguins, seals, and killer whales—and marvel at incandescent icebergs using our fleet of kayaks and Zodiacs
Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and explore spectacular Glacier Alley, where monumental glaciers calve into the sea
Hike among the snowcapped “horns” of Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy special access to Karukinka Natural Park, the largest protected land area in Tierra del Fuego
Cruise the waters of Francisco Coloane Marine Park, searching for the humpback whales and dolphins that inhabit this vast marine reserve
National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the newest addition to the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An Undersea Specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 356 feet
- Tonnage: 2686
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 148
- Ship Registration: Bahamas
Ship Amenities
- Individual Climate Control
- Private Facilities
Ship Facilities
- Bistro Bar
- Chart Room
- Restaurant
- Global Gallery
- Library
- Lounge with Bar
- Mud Room
- Observation Loung
- Open Bridge
- Ship’s Doctor
- Undersea Specialist
- LEX Photo Specialist and Video Chronicler
- Internet Cafe
- Laundry
- Fitness Centre
- Wellness Specialists
- LEXspa Treatment Rooms & Sauna
For over 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been turning vacationers into informed and engaged explorers. Together with National Geographic we offer intimate small-ship expedition cruises that, unlike traditional cruises, are your opportunity to encounter the world’s most pristine and inspiring places up close with the seasoned experts who know them best.
Our expedition cruises provide the safest and most innovative ways to explore places already “discovered” and those that are still very, very wild. Whether you choose to go on a Galapagos cruise, an Alaska cruise, a cruise to Egypt, or any of our other cruise destinations, each expedition cruise features an unmatched combination of adventure travel technology as well as well-appointed cabins, regional and sustainable cuisine and friendly, personal service.
We believe the more closely our guests are able to connect with a destination, the more valuable an affect it will have on their lives and on the more they will come to care about and protect it for future exploration.
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Single Cabin located on Main Deck with Window #309-312, 329-334
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Single Occupancy Cabins located on Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #105-106, 203, 208 Triples – Main Deck with Window #341, 343
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Main Deck with Window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Upper Deck with Balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224
All cabins face outside with private facilities and climate controls.
Main Deck with one or two Portholes #301-308
All cabins face outside with portholes, private facilities and climate controls.
Main Deck with Window #317-320, 335-336
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with Balcony #213
All cabins face outside with private facilities and climate controls.
Upper Deck–Suite with Balcony #215, 219, 230
All cabins face outside with private facilities and climate controls.
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