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7-night South America cruise from Puerto Natales on National Geographic Explorer

The Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage is a 7-night South America cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer, operated by Lindblad Expeditions. Departing Puerto Natales on January 3, 2028, the voyage visits 2 ports including King George Island, South Shetland Islands. Fares start from $27,380 per person.

Length
7 nights
Departs
Jan 3, 2028
Returns
Jan 10, 2028
Ports of call
2

Voyage code EX72801

Puerto Natales

7 nights · South America

from $27,380 pp

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Puerto Natales

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Fare details

Fare details

Per person
Current fares
Oceanview
$27,380
Suite
$38,080
Tracked range
Sep 23 – Oct 15
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Oceanview $27,380 · Oct 14 $27,380 on Oct 1 $29,250 on Sep 23
Suite $38,080 · Oct 14 $38,080 on Oct 1 $40,800 on Sep 23
Cabin grades
9 total
Cabin - Main DeckOceanview · 01
Cabin - Main DeckOceanview · 02
Cabin - Main DeckOceanview · 03
Cabin - Upper & Veranda DecksOceanview · 04
Cabin - Upper DeckOceanview · 05
Solo CabinOceanview · SA
Solo CabinOceanview · SB
Suite - Verandah DeckSuite · 06
Suite - Verandah DeckSuite · 07

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

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Current prices

Per person · 2 guests

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Inside

No recorded fare

Oceanview

from $27,380

$3,911 / night

Fare rows

Solo Cabin

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $27,380

$3,911 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: SA

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Cabin - Main Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $29,000

$4,142 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 01

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Solo Cabin

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $29,880

$4,268 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: SB

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Cabin - Main Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $30,760

$4,394 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 02

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Cabin - Main Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $32,100

$4,585 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 03

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Cabin - Upper & Veranda Decks

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $33,500

$4,785 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 04

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Cabin - Upper Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $34,980

$4,997 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 05

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Balcony

No recorded fare

Suite

from $38,080

$5,440 / night

Fare rows

Suite - Verandah Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $38,080

$5,440 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 06

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Suite - Verandah Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $41,480

$5,925 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 07

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The journey

7 nights, in order

Puerto Natales

Day 1 Jan 3, 2028

Puerto Natales

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The full itinerary

10 scheduled calls
National Geographic Explorer

Your ship

National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the newest addition to the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An Undersea Specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.

3★ 148 Passengers Built 2008
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