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National Geographic Explorer December 14-21 2026 Cruise & Offers

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day

VoyageEXAFLY-261214 DatesDecember 14-21 2026 Duration7 nights ShipNational Geographic Explorer

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National Geographic Explorer operating in Svalbard
National Geographic Explorer · EXAFLY-261214

Itinerary at a Glance

December 14-21 2026
14 December 2026 Puerto Natales, Chile Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
15 December 2026 Puerto Natales / King George Island, Antarctica / Embark Ship Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
16 December 2026 Exploring Antarctica (day 1 of 4) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
17 December 2026 Exploring Antarctica (day 2 of 4) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
18 December 2026 Exploring Antarctica (day 3 of 4) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
19 December 2026 Exploring Antarctica (day 4 of 4) Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
20 December 2026 King George Island / Disembark Ship / Puerto Natales Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner
21 December 2026 Puerto Natales Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner

Schedule source status: Official National Geographic-Lindblad dates and day-by-day route. Arrival and departure times are not published in the official planner and are intentionally left blank.

A closer look at this sailing

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day aboard National Geographic Explorer

On December 14-21 2026, National Geographic Explorer sails 7 nights from Puerto Natales, Chile to Puerto Natales, Chile. The published route brings together Puerto Natales / King George Island, Antarctica / Embark Ship, Exploring Antarctica (day 1 of 4), Exploring Antarctica (day 2 of 4), Exploring Antarctica (day 3 of 4), creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

The official planner publishes the complete ordered route and overall departure dates but does not publish port times. Exact route-entry dates are shown only when the official entry count aligns with the date span; all uncertain fields remain unpublished instead of being estimated. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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