--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: a2c9138b-107d-439b-85bf-887ee47e9492 slug: 2367074 voyage_code: cruise_line: Lindblad Expeditions ship: National Geographic Endurance departure_date: return_date: nights: 16 embarkation_port: Buenos Aires disembarkation_port: Ushuaia, Argentina starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T10:45:45Z --- # Quest for the Antarctic Circle from Buenos aires > Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Endurance · Dec 5 – 20, 2027   (16 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Lindblad Expeditions | | **Ship** | National Geographic Endurance | | **Duration** | 16 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Buenos Aires | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ushuaia, Argentina | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Buenos Aires **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art. ### Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 6: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 7: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 8: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 9: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 10: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 11: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 12: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 13: Antarctica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, including many penguins. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: Ushuaia, Argentina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Outside** (Code: 01) Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 183 square ft **Outside** (Code: 02) Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 205 square ft ### Suite Cabins **Suite** (Code: 05) Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft. **Suite** (Code: SA) Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft. **Suite** (Code: 03) Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft. **Suite** (Code: 04) Suite with balcony and sofa, 205 square ft. **Large Balcony Suite** (Code: 07) Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet 430 square ft. **Suite** (Code: SB) Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft **Junior Balcony Suite** (Code: 06) Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed 344 square ft. ## Ship Information ### National Geographic Endurance National Geographic Endurance is a next-generation expedition ship, purpose-built for polar navigation. A fully stabilized, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Code PC5 (Category A) vessel, it is designed to navigate polar passages year-round, and safely explore unchartered waters, while providing exceptional comfort. Its patented X-BOW is key to its design; its powerful wave-slicing action provides an extremely smooth ride in even adverse conditions, and even reduces spray on deck, for superior observation. She carries a full suite of expedition tools and offers a variety of experience-enhancing amenities. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 126 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 69 | ## Ports of Call ### Buenos Aires *Coordinates: -34.6118, -58.4173* Buenos Aires is Argentina’s big, cosmopolitan capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace. Other major attractions include Teatro Colón, a grand 1908 opera house with nearly 2,500 seats, and the modern MALBA museum, displaying Latin American art. ### Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina ### Drake Passage ### Antarctica *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* Antarctica, the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolat... ### Ushuaia, Argentina *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367074 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367074 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2367074.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2367074/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/lindblad-expeditions/national-geographic-endurance/ship/50644.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 10:45:45 UTC