Ushuaia to Antarctica: South Across the Drake
The southbound crossing by sea, disembarking by air from King George Island. Two days of albatross and petrel work on the way down, which is the reason to sail one direction rather than fly both.
- Operated by: National Geographic × Lindblad Expeditions
- Ship: National Geographic Orion
- Length: 7 nights
- Regions: Antarctica, Patagonia
- Wildlife: Wandering and black-browed albatross following the ship across the Drake, then gentoo and chinstrap penguins, fur seals and humpbacks
- From: $14,470 per person
- Next departures: 2027-11-21, 2028-01-18, 2028-02-16
The ship
- National Geographic Orion: 102 guests, built 2003
Departures
- 2027-11-21: $14,470
- 2028-01-18: $14,470
- 2028-02-16: $14,470
Booking is arranged by an affiliated travel advisor, not by Your Naturalist. Your Naturalist does not operate or sell this sailing; deposits, payment schedules and cancellation terms are the cruise line's own.