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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

7-night Antarctica expedition · 50 departures · from $12,250 per guest

  • 7 nightsDuration
  • National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic OrionShips
  • Ushuaia to Puerto NatalesRoute
  • Nov 18, 2026Next sailing
Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage
Experience the wild grandeur of the White Continent in a more efficient, expedient way with our ten, eleven and twelve day options. On this new itinerary, cruise the Drake Passage one way, and then bypass the Drake Passage on the way back on a 2-hour flight from Antarctica and discover all of the highlights without sacrificing the extra time. Travel with a diverse team of experts aboard the National Geographic Explorer, the definitive expedition ship.

Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch for whales off the bow; Zodiac cruise around enormous icebergs; and hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility. 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. NOTE: This is an expedition in the truest sense—flexibility is key. Delays and early departures of flights due to inclement weather are common in Antarctica.

In the event of a flight adjustment, your expedition team may implement a contingency plan with alternative activities. For answers to questions you may have about our Fly the Drake Passage programs, please see our FAQ page

Upcoming departures

SailsShipNightsFrom (per guest)
Nov 18, 2026National Geographic Explorer7$14,500Cabins & fares
Dec 7, 2026National Geographic Explorer7$16,200Cabins & fares
Dec 19, 2026National Geographic Explorer7$17,200Cabins & fares
Dec 26, 2026National Geographic Explorer7$20,000Cabins & fares
Jan 7, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$16,750Cabins & fares
Jan 14, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$18,500Cabins & fares
Jan 26, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$17,800Cabins & fares
Feb 2, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$20,400Cabins & fares
Feb 14, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$17,400Cabins & fares
Nov 19, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$15,500Cabins & fares
Nov 20, 2027National Geographic Orion7$14,470Cabins & fares
Dec 1, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$12,250Cabins & fares
Dec 8, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$13,500Cabins & fares
Dec 10, 2027National Geographic Orion8$14,900Cabins & fares
Dec 20, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$14,500Cabins & fares
Dec 27, 2027National Geographic Explorer7$15,500Cabins & fares
Jan 8, 2028National Geographic Orion8$16,500Cabins & fares
Jan 8, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$16,250Cabins & fares
Jan 15, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$16,900Cabins & fares
Jan 17, 2028National Geographic Orion7$17,000Cabins & fares
Jan 27, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$15,900Cabins & fares
Feb 3, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$15,900Cabins & fares
Feb 6, 2028National Geographic Orion8$17,000Cabins & fares
Feb 15, 2028National Geographic Orion7$17,000Cabins & fares
Feb 15, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$15,000Cabins & fares
Feb 22, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$15,000Cabins & fares
Mar 5, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$12,900Cabins & fares
Mar 6, 2028National Geographic Orion8$16,000Cabins & fares
Nov 11, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$13,500Cabins & fares
Nov 15, 2028National Geographic Orion7$13,500Cabins & fares
Nov 19, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$13,500Cabins & fares
Nov 27, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$14,000Cabins & fares
Dec 5, 2028National Geographic Orion7$14,000Cabins & fares
Dec 5, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$14,000Cabins & fares
Dec 13, 2028National Geographic Orion7$14,000Cabins & fares
Dec 13, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$14,000Cabins & fares
Dec 21, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$16,000Cabins & fares
Dec 29, 2028National Geographic Explorer7$16,000Cabins & fares
Jan 2, 2029National Geographic Orion7$17,900Cabins & fares
Jan 6, 2029National Geographic Explorer7$17,900Cabins & fares
Jan 10, 2029National Geographic Orion7$17,900Cabins & fares
Jan 14, 2029National Geographic Explorer7$17,900Cabins & fares
Jan 22, 2029National Geographic Explorer7$17,900Cabins & fares
Jan 30, 2029National Geographic Orion7$17,900Cabins & fares
Jan 30, 2029National Geographic Explorer7$17,900Cabins & fares
Feb 7, 2029National Geographic Orion7$16,900Cabins & fares
Feb 7, 2029National Geographic Explorer7$16,900Cabins & fares
Feb 15, 2029National Geographic Explorer7$16,900Cabins & fares
Feb 23, 2029National Geographic Explorer7$16,900Cabins & fares
Feb 27, 2029National Geographic Orion7$16,900Cabins & fares

Day by day

As planned for the Nov 18, 2026 departure; other departures may differ.

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