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This voyage has it all: the impossible beauty of the Antarctic ice, the vast king penguin colonies of South Georgia, and the Falklands’ amazing albatross colonies. Not even the mass migrations of Africa can rival the awesomeness of seeing a king penguin colony of tens of thousands individuals stretching as far as the eye can see. You’ll have other rare sightings here too: massive, in both senses of the word, herds of elephant seals: and a wandering albatross stretching its 11-foot wings. It’s the impossible beauty of an Antarctica trip exponentially increased by unimaginable numbers of animals. For most travelers, visiting Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So for those with the luxury of time, including the Falklands and South Georgia just makes sense. And it makes for a genuine experience of a lifetime.
DAY 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Santiago, Chile
DAY 2 Ushuaia, Argentina / Embark Ship
DAYS 3-4 At Sea
DAYS 5-9 Antarctica
DAYS 10-11 At Sea
DAYS 12-15 South Georgia Island
DAYS 16-17 At Sea
DAYS 18-20 Falkland Islands
DAY 21 At Sea
DAY 22 Disembark Ship / Ushuaia / Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer / National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago (National Geographic Resolution)
Please Note:
Vessel Type: Expedition Ship
Passenger Capacity: 126
Length: 124 m
Built: 2020
A next-generation expedition ship, purpose-built for polar navigation.
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.
The luxury of comfort on expedition
National Geographic Endurance comfortably accommodates 126 guests in 69 outside-facing cabins. Cabins are efficiently designed, with sizes range from the 140-square-foot solo cabin to the 430-square-foot category 7 suite. Fifty-three of the 69 cabins, including all 12 of the solo cabins, will feature small balconies with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that bring in the spectacular views and ample natural light.
Comfort & convenience in every room
Every cabin has two portholes, a large window or balcony, and temperature controls. Bathrooms are modern and stocked with botanically inspired hair products, soap, and shower gel, plus a hairdryer. Cabins are equipped with expedition command centers with tablets and USB/mobile device docking, TVs, Wi-Fi connections, and hair dryers.
Dining: Food served aboard is fresh, local, and delicious, and sourced from suppliers who share our values of sustainable use whenever possible. Meals aboard are almost always served in the dining room, located aft of the lounge deck. When weather conditions allow, lighter fare may be served on the observation deck. There is no assigned seating and our dining room accommodates the entire expedition community in a single seating. During meals your expedition leader, naturalists, and any guest speakers aboard will join you.
Public Areas: Two restaurants, a Chef’s Table for small group dining, Observation Lounge with bar, gym, Wellness area, infinity-style outdoor hot tubs, library, main lounge with full service bar, 24-hour beverage, state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations, and a photo workshop area; plus, an expedition base with lockers for expedition gear, and an “open bridge” for access to our captain, officers and the art of navigation.
Meals: Two restaurants, featuring local, sustainable choices and unassigned seating for flexible, inclusive dining; plus a Chef’s table for intimate, small group dining. Main restaurant has 270º views, and the Observation deck restaurant features lighter, made-to-order fare.
Cabins: All cabins face outside with large windows, private facilities and climate controls. 53 cabins have balconies. Cabins are equipped with expedition command centers with tablets and USB/mobile device docking, TVs, Wi-Fi connections, and hair dryers.
Expedition Tools: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, undersea specialist operating a remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and underwater video camera for unique access to polar marine world, hydrophone, aerial remote-controlled camera and video microscope.
Special Features: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, an internet cafe and laundry.
Wellness: The vessel is staffed by our wellness specialists and features a glass-enclosed yoga studio, gym, treatment rooms and spa relax area, and high- and low-heat saunas with ocean views.
Expedition Landing Craft: Key to our operation is our fleet of expedition landing craft, which we use to land in places that would otherwise be inaccessible. With 8 of these boats and two loading stations used every time we disembark, we’re able to transfer guests off the ship quickly, so you can be out on adventures, not idly waiting. The expedition landing craft we use are 19 feet long, powered by four-stroke outboard engines, and are capable of comfortably carrying 10-12 people. They are widely recognized as the safest and most versatile small boats afloat.
Remotely Operated Vehicle: Capable of reaching 1,000 feet, far beyond the range of any Scuba diver, the ROV allows you to literally view parts of the undersea that are as unexplored as the moon. Chances are you, like many of our guests, will be struck by how surprisingly colorful undersea life is in these unlikely places. And this glimpse may fundamentally change how you view the ocean.
Kayaks: National Geographic Endurance will be equipped with a fleet of kayaks large enough to ensure everyone who wants to can paddle at every opportunity.
Consequently, prior kayaking experience isn’t necessary—many of our guests have their first kayaking experience in extraordinary locations. Our custom-designed floating platform lets us deploy kayaks from the ship, or any location we want—including far from shore. Kayakers are usually free to explore where they want within boundaries set by the undersea specialist and officer of the watch.
Underwater camera: Our undersea specialist will dive often during your expedition, even in Alaska, with cold-water gear, to shoot high-definition, Cousteau-like footage of the deep. Colorful nudibranchs, swimming, plant-like crinoids, and mysterious fish with antifreeze blood that thrive in the frigid sea will give you an entirely new appreciation of the marine environment.
Video microscope: Naturalists will use the video microscope to help explain all elements of the environment, including tiny organisms that are the building block of the marine ecosystem. Spellbinding live views of krill at 80x magnification fills the high-definition screens in the lounge with vivid detail, and fills every onlooker with a sense of wonder at the importance of otherwise unobservable creatures.
Hydrophone: This underwater microphone is deployed to listen to the vocalizations of marine mammals. Real time transmissions of their eerie, haunting sounds can be broadcast through the ship or recorded for later playback. Few experiences in nature are as captivating as watching humpback whales feed close to the ship as their vocalizations play through the ship’s PA system.
Electronic charts: An electronic chart showing the ship’s location, course, and speed is almost always on display in the lounge.
Open bridge: You’ll find our captains are engaged, knowledgeable members of your expedition who are eager to share their passion with you. Venture’s open bridge features comfortable spaces to sit, enjoy the view, drink your morning coffee, or simply chat with the officers.
Snorkeling gear & wetsuits: On warm weather itineraries where there will be snorkeling, you’ll select a mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit that remain yours for the duration of the expedition. There’s no need to pack and tote your own gear, although guests who prefer to are welcome to bring their own.
Main Deck with one or two Portholes #301-308
Price: $40434 AUD
Main Deck with Window #317-320, 335-336
Price: $45431 AUD
Main Deck with Window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350 Triples: Main Deck with WIndow #341, 343
Price: $46834 AUD
Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228
Price: $50359 AUD
Solo A Main Deck with Window #309-312, 329-334
Price: $60650 AUD
Upper Deck with Balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224
Price: $62947 AUD
Solo B Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #105-106, 203, 208
Price: $70251 AUD
Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with Balcony #213 Triples: #101-102
Price: $73194 AUD
Upper Deck–Suite with Balcony #215, 219, 230 All cabins are available as triples.
Price: $80867 AUD
#406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Fore Deck, with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, armchair, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, and a closet.
Price: $55586 AUD
#410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 — Fore Deck, with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, 2 seat sofa, coffee table, armchair, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $57230 AUD
#512-524 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen, convertible sleeper sofa, writing desk with a chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $66639 AUD
#608, 610, 612, 613-623 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen, convertible sleeper sofa, coffee table, writing desk with chair, hammock, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $74576 AUD
#504-510, 513 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs and a table; single bed, writing desk with an office chair, bedside table, and a closet.
Price: $83377 AUD
#708, 709, 711, 713 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen, convertible sleeper sofa coffee table, writing desk with chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $85744 AUD
#604-606, 609, 611 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed, bedside table, writing desk with chair, hammock, and a closet.
Price: $85844 AUD
#710 — Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen convertible sleeper sofa, writing desk with chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $98500 AUD
#700-707, 712, 714-717 — Large Balcony Suite that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen. Large Suite sized bathroom with double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer, rain shower, separate bathroom with toilet. Sofa bed, coffee table, writing desk and chair, hammock, and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Suites include a Bose Bluetooth player.
Price: $109323 AUD
Category 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 183 square ft.
Price: $55586 AUD
Category 2: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 205 square ft.
Price: $57230 AUD
Category 3: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $66639 AUD
Category 4: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa, 205 square ft.
Price: $74576 AUD
Category A Solo: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $83377 AUD
Category 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $85744 AUD
Category 6: Bridge Deck—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed 344 square ft.
Price: $98500 AUD
Category B Solo: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $99957 AUD
Category 7: Bridge Deck—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet 430 square ft.
Price: $109323 AUD
Category 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 183 square ft.
Price: $56153 AUD
Category 2: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 205 square ft.
Price: $57814 AUD
Category 3: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $67319 AUD
Category 4: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa, 205 square ft.
Price: $75336 AUD
Category A Solo: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $84229 AUD
Category 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $86619 AUD
Category B Solo: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $100977 AUD
Category 7: Bridge Deck—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet 430 square ft.
Price: $110439 AUD
Category 6: Bridge Deck—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed 344 square ft.
Category 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 183 square ft.
Price: $58317 AUD
Category 2: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 205 square ft.
Price: $59831 AUD
Category 3: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $68489 AUD
Category 4: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa, 205 square ft.
Price: $75803 AUD
Category 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $86060 AUD
Category A Solo: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $87476 AUD
Category 6: Bridge Deck—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed 344 square ft.
Price: $97831 AUD
Category B Solo: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $102733 AUD
Category 7: Bridge Deck—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet 430 square ft.
Price: $107774 AUD
Main Deck with one or two Portholes #301-308
Price: $40434 AUD
Main Deck with Window #317-320, 335-336
Price: $45431 AUD
Main Deck with Window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350 Triples: Main Deck with WIndow #341, 343
Price: $46834 AUD
Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228
Price: $50359 AUD
Solo A Main Deck with Window #309-312, 329-334
Price: $60650 AUD
Upper Deck with Balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224
Price: $62947 AUD
Solo B Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #105-106, 203, 208
Price: $70251 AUD
Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with Balcony #213 Triples: #101-102
Price: $73194 AUD
Upper Deck–Suite with Balcony #215, 219, 230 All cabins are available as triples.
Price: $80867 AUD
#406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Fore Deck, with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, armchair, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, and a closet.
Price: $55029 AUD
#410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 — Fore Deck, with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, 2 seat sofa, coffee table, armchair, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $56657 AUD
#512-524 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen, convertible sleeper sofa, writing desk with a chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $65971 AUD
#608, 610, 612, 613-623 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen, convertible sleeper sofa, coffee table, writing desk with chair, hammock, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $73829 AUD
#504-510, 513 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs and a table; single bed, writing desk with an office chair, bedside table, and a closet.
Price: $82543 AUD
#708, 709, 711, 713 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen, convertible sleeper sofa coffee table, writing desk with chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $84886 AUD
#604-606, 609, 611 — Suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed, bedside table, writing desk with chair, hammock, and a closet.
Price: $84986 AUD
#710 — Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen convertible sleeper sofa, writing desk with chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
Price: $97514 AUD
#700-707, 712, 714-717 — Large Balcony Suite that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen. Large Suite sized bathroom with double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer, rain shower, separate bathroom with toilet. Sofa bed, coffee table, writing desk and chair, hammock, and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Suites include a Bose Bluetooth player.
Price: $108229 AUD
Category 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 183 square ft.
Price: $55029 AUD
Category 2: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 205 square ft.
Price: $56657 AUD
Category 3: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $65971 AUD
Category 4: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa, 205 square ft.
Price: $73829 AUD
Category A Solo: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $82543 AUD
Category 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $84886 AUD
Category 6: Bridge Deck—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed 344 square ft.
Price: $97514 AUD
Category B Solo: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $98957 AUD
Category 7: Bridge Deck—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet 430 square ft.
Price: $108229 AUD
Category 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 183 square ft.
Price: $62040 AUD
Category 2: Fore Deck with two large windows, Alcove seating, Relax chair 205 square ft.
Price: $63651 AUD
Category 3: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $72861 AUD
Category 4: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa, 205 square ft.
Price: $80641 AUD
Category 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 205 square ft.
Price: $91554 AUD
Category A Solo: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $93060 AUD
Category 6: Bridge Deck—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed 344 square ft.
Price: $104077 AUD
Category B Solo: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa 140 square ft.
Price: $109291 AUD
Category 7: Bridge Deck—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet 430 square ft.
Price: $114654 AUD
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