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UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE, UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE
Travel With the Pioneers of Modern Polar Exploration
In 1966, Lars-Eric Lindblad brought the first tourists to Antarctica, ushering in a new era of exploration on the white continent. The voyage launched a rich tradition of polar discovery that has set the stage for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to provide the safest and most immersive experience in Antarctica today.
POWERED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
For more than 20 years, National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions have collaborated to connect curious travelers with incredible experiences. Our itineraries in Antarctica feature a range of immersive activities that bring you into the pages of National Geographic magazine—from kayaking amid towering icebergs to hiking alongside massive glaciers. And a National Geographic photographer joins every Antarctic departure to help you bring home your best photos from your adventure.
The relationship also fuels our Science at Sea programme which welcomes scientists—including National Geographic Explorers—aboard select departures to conduct research. These experts may invite you to engage in activities like plankton tows and microscopy sessions, transforming your voyage into a platform for meaningful discovery.
TRAVEL ABOARD WORLD-CLASS POLAR SHIPS
Travelling aboard our fleet means rare access and real freedom. Carrying no more than 148 passengers, our ships are among the smallest on the continent, which means you can step ashore, roam Antarctica’s wild edges and experience its raw beauty up close. Larger vessels can’t compare. Most face strict landing limits, and many aren’t permitted to disembark guests at all.
Our vessels are outfitted with safety features that far exceed industry standards, and each is helmed by one of our veteran "icemaster" captains, who have collectively commanded more than 600 Antarctic expeditions. This combination of expertise and advanced technology allows us to go farther, stay flexible and deliver the most ambitious itineraries at the bottom of the globe.
PIONEERING RESPONSIBLE EXPLORATION
Every voyage contributes to the preservation of the planet through the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund. Your support helps conserve coastal communities and marine habitats—and it funds explorers from the National Geographic Society who are envisioning bold changes for a sustainable future.
Voyage to Antarctica
12 DAYS | FLY-CRUISE FROM £19,869pp*
2025 Nov., Dec. | 2026 Jan., Nov., Dec. | 2027 Jan., Feb.
National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution
Visit expeditions.co.uk/antarctic for itinerary details, extensions and current rates *Price based on 8 Dec 2025 departure in a Category 04 cabin.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore the last great wilderness with a team of top naturalists aboard a state-ofthe-art polar ship.
• Photograph penguin colonies—gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap—with a National Geographic photographer.
• Watch whales off the bow. Glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs. Hike on shore, kayak—and even possibly cross-country ski in early November.
• Discover the unexpectedly dazzling world beneath the waves in footage shot by an undersea specialist.
• Extend your expedition and immerse yourself in the art and architecture of Buenos Aires or go on a culinary adventure in Santiago. Or, visit magnificent Iguazú Falls.
Special Guests
Join National Geographic Photographers Rich Reid on Nov. 27, 2025, Dec. 7 2025 and Dec. 16, 2026; Chris Rainier on Dec. 7, 2025; and Michael George on Jan. 8, 2026.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Ushuaia
Neumayer Channel
Paradise Bay
Lindblad Cove
Lemaire Channel
Antarctic Sound
Drake Passage
To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago
Antarctic Circle
Bellingshausen Sea
Weddell Sea
Quest for the Antarctic Circle
16 DAYS | FLY-CRUISE FROM £25,289 pp*
2027 Jan.
National Geographic Endurance
Visit expeditions.co.uk/antarctic-circle for itinerary details and current rates
*Price based on 10 Jan 2027 departure in a Category 01 cabin.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience a once-in-a-lifetime event, venturing ever south in pursuit of the Antarctic Circle (conditions permitting)—and then celebrate the crossing with a group toast.
• Sail aboard the state-of-the-art National Geographic Endurance, a top-tier ice-class vessel with safety technologies that far exceed industry requirements.
• Explore the last great wilderness in the company of a team of veteran naturalists, and take epic photographs with the help of a National Geographic photographer on board every departure.
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• Watch whales off the bow, glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs, explore on shore and kayak near porpoising gentoo, Adelie and chinstrap penguins.
• Discover the unexpectedly dazzling marine realm with a dedicated undersea specialist.
• Extend the expedition to the magnificent Iguazú Falls, or explore historic Buenos Aires.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
To/From Buenos Aires
Lindblad Cove Neumayer Channel Antarctic Sound Paradise Bay Lemaire Channel Bellingshausen Sea
are examples of expedition locations. Weddell Sea
Ushuaia
Drake Passage
Circle
Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords
17 & 18 DAYS | FLY-CRUISE FROM £16,099pp*
2025 Oct. | 2026 Jan., Feb. | 2027 Feb.
National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Resolution
Visit expeditions.co.uk/epicfjords for itinerary details, extensions and current rates
*Price based on 11 Oct 2025 departure in a Category 02 cabin.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience the celebrated wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, southern Patagonia and the Chilean fjords—all in a single, epic voyage.
• These are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather, icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor virgin forests.
• Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife— including penguins, leopard seals and orcas.
• Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and explore spectacular “Glacier Alley,” where monumental glaciers calve into the sea.
• Explore beneath the snowcapped “horns” of Torres del Paine National Park, discover private reserves such as Karukinka and cruise Chile’s newest marine park.
• Extend your expedition and get a taste for Santiago’s famous valley wine region or explore historic Buenos Aires.
Alberto de Agostini N.P.
Punta Arenas
Bahía Ainsworth Ushuaia
Special Guests
Join National Geographic Photographers Macduff Everton on Oct. 12, 2025 and David Doubilet & Jennifer Hayes on Jan. 26, 2026.
ARGENTINA To Buenos Aires
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands
22 DAYS | FLY-CRUISE F ROM
£20,499pp*
2025 Oct., Nov. | 2026 Feb., Oct., Nov. | 2027 Feb.
National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution
Visit expeditions.co.uk/asgf for itinerary details, extensions and current rates
*Price based on 05 Nov 2026 departure in a Category 03 cabin with indirect flights.
HIGHLIGHTS
• This voyage has it all: the impossible beauty of Antarctic ice, the vast king penguin colonies of South Georgia and the Falklands’ amazing albatross colonies.
• In South Georgia, be greeted by 100,000 king penguins. See the Falklands’ impressive colonies of nesting rockhopper, Magellanic and gentoo penguins.
To/From Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
Port Stanley
To/From Santiago Antarctic Circle
FALKLAND ISLANDS
Drake Passage
South Georgia
Neumayer Channel Antarctic Sound Bellingshausen Sea
Lindblad Cove
Weddell Sea
• Get your best shots ever with a National Geographic photographer at your side.
These are examples of expedition locations.
• Conditions permitting, early season departures offer the possibility to crosscountry ski on the frozen sea ice.
• On all 2025 departures, enjoy an exclusive onboard screening of ENDURANCE from National Geographic Documentary Films, which tells the epic tale of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship and the quest to find it.
• Extend your expedition, exploring historic Buenos Aires or Santiago's culinary scene. Or, visit the magnificent Iguazu Falls.
Special Guests
Join author and Director of Exploration for the 2022 discovery of Shackleton's Endurance, Mensun Bound, on Oct. 30, 2025. Join National Geographic Photographers Jasper Doest on Oct. 18, 2025 and Nick Cobbing on Oct. 6, 2026.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
WHAT TO EXPECT SEASONS IN ANTARCTICA
No matter when you visit, the grandeur of Antarctica is always on display— but every month is unique in terms of weather and wildlife. This guide reveals what makes each one special.
November
Shores are blanketed in virgin snow, and castles of ice are awash in orange and pink during the midnight sunset: November is a photographer’s dream. When conditions are right, the captain can “park” the ship in the fast ice and disembark travelers for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hiking across the frozen sea. Penguin colonies are a flurry of courtship activity.
December
Icebergs are still massive, creating a seascape like a natural sculpture garden. Orcas and humpbacks abound, and penguin rookeries are bustling in preparation for the mid-month chick hatching. Clear waters allow our undersea specialists to document an array of surprisingly colorful sea creatures.
January
The austral summer’s warmer weather triggers glaciers to calve thunderous chunks of ice into the sea. Newborn penguins are balls of fluff, chasing down their parents for food. Leopard, crabeater and Weddell seals have birthed their doe-eyed pups.
February
With weakened pack ice, we can expand our exploration to the remote western peninsula. February is also prime time for whales—minke, sperm, southern right and humpback species are all abundant. Penguins are busy feeding their chicks before they fledge into the ocean.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
We provide everything you need to explore your destination to the fullest.
Unlimited activities and excursions: as many experiences as your itinerary and time allow, from hiking and kayaking to Zodiac cruises, crosscountry skiing, photo walks and much more.
Ship-based amenities, such as an open Bridge, saunas, fitness studios, libraries, OM System
Photo Gear Lockers, hot tubs and geodesic igloos equipped for overnight stays.
Onboard enrichment, from compelling lectures by expedition staff and National Geographic photographers to the exclusive National Geographic Explorers-in-Training programme for kids and teens.
World-class cuisine: Every bite you have on board, from delectable hors d’oeuvres at cocktail hour to gourmet meals made from locally sourced ingredients, a seven-course chef’s table meal and more.
Complimentary beverages: unlimited beer, wine, cocktails and spirits. A selection of premium wines and liquors is available for purchase.
Gratuities for the ship’s crew
Charter flights between South America and Antarctica on all itineraries that fly over the Drake Passage.
Extras to meet your every need, from airport transfers and hotel accommodations as indicated in your itinerary to polar parkas, basic Wi-Fi, park permits and just about anything else you can think of.
Note: Offerings may vary by voyage. Visit expeditions.co.uk/antarctica for itinerary details.
For more information, contact your preferred Travel Advisor
2027–2028 Dates Coming Soon
To reserve your space, contact your travel advisor or an expedition specialist.
