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9-night South America cruise on National Geographic Explorer

The Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage is a 9-night South America cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer, operated by Lindblad Expeditions. Departing Ushuaia, Argentina on December 8, 2027, the voyage visits 3 ports. Fares start from $18,472 per person.

Length
9 nights
Departs
Dec 8, 2027
Returns
Dec 17, 2027
Ports of call
3
Days at sea
2

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Itinerary

Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 1 Dec 8, 2027 Ushuaia, Argentina Ushuaia, capital of Tierra del Fuego and the province’s main tourist hub, is located at the southern end of Isla Grande. Boasting a spectacular location, sandwiched between the mountains – including Cerro Martial and Mount Olivia – and the sea, Ushuaia extends down the hill towards the arm of land that surrounds the Bay, where the ship will stop during your MSC WorldCruise. The city is protected from the icy Southwest winds and occasional storms that occur in the Beagle Channel. Interesting excursions include the small islands in the middle of the channel in front of the city, with their colonies of seabirds, and the nearby Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego. Ushuaia is the most populous and popular city in Tierra del Fuego, and depends largely on the thriving tourism industry, which capitalises on the beauty of the area’s natural landscapes. Overlooking the sea is the Antigua Casa de Gobierno, a late-20th century building that was originally the Governor's mansion before being used by the local government and then as a police station. It has been restored so as to return it to its original use, so you can get an idea of how the rich lived in Ushuaia at the dawn of the city. The Fin del Mundo Museum houses exhibitions that focus on the region’s history and wildlife, as well as the polychrome figurehead of the Duchess of Albany, an English ship wrecked on the eastern end of the island in 1883. The Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, 12 km west of Ushuaia, is 630 sq. km of rugged mountains, sinuous lakes, southern beech forests, marshy bogs, sub-Antarctic tundra and lush coasts. It extends along the border with Chile, from the Beagle Channel to Sierra Inju-Goiyin, north of the huge Lake Fagnano, which you can also visit on an MSC Cruise day trip, combined with Lake Escondido. This is just one of the fantastic destinations of our cruise around the world: MSC World Cruise 2020! Ushuaia, Argentina port guide Search cruises visiting Ushuaia, Argentina

Ushuaia, Argentina → Puerto Natales · approximate route

Pricing

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $18,472

$2,052 / night

Fare rows

Solo Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $18,472

$2,052 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Solo Cabin

Cabin grade

Available

from $19,128

$2,125 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

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Suite

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name Supplier code Type
Cabin - Main Deck 01 Oceanview
Cabin - Main Deck 02 Oceanview
Cabin - Main Deck 03 Oceanview
Cabin - Upper & Veranda Decks 04 Oceanview
Cabin - Upper Deck 05 Oceanview
Solo Cabin SA Oceanview
Solo Cabin SB Oceanview
Suite - Verandah Deck 06 Suite
Suite - Verandah Deck 07 Suite

Ship

National Geographic Explorer
Your ship National Geographic Explorer 3★ 148 guests Built 2008 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. National Geographic Explorer ship guide Search cruises on National Geographic Explorer
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