National Geographic luxury itinerary
National Geographic Explorer December 19-28 2026 Cruise & Offers
Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage
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December 19-28 2026Schedule 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.
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage aboard National Geographic Explorer
On December 19-28 2026, National Geographic Explorer sails 9 nights from Puerto Natales, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina. 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route-entry dates are shown only when the official entry count aligns with the date span; all uncertain fields remain unpublished instead of being estimated.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 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.
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