Honoring 60 Years of Expedition Cruising in Antarctica

Lars-Eric Lindblad on expedition in Antarctica.

The White Continent, Through Your Eyes

In 1966, Lars-Eric Lindblad brought the first tourists to Antarctica, pioneering a new kind of travel: expedition cruising. What began as a single voyage has grown into thousands of journeys to the far corners of the Earth aboard the largest and most versatile fleet in the industry.


In 2026, we celebrate 60 years of pioneering travel in Antarctica—and we invite you to be part of this special milestone. Journey with us to the white continent and experience the spirit of discovery that continues to define expedition cruising.


Share your Antarctica story: If Antarctica has already left its mark on you, we invite you to help us tell the story of these six remarkable decades. Submit your photos and reflections from our Antarctic voyages—whether you're a guest, travel advisor or team member—and help inspire the next generation of polar explorers.

Expeditions

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  • Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage
Duration
10-12 Days
Dates
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
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$12,912 per person
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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 9-Day
Duration
9 Days
Dates
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
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  • Antarctica
Quest for the Antarctic Circle
Duration
16 Days
Dates
Jan, Nov, Dec
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$19,746 per person
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  • Antarctica
  • Patagonia
  • South America
Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords
Duration
18 Days
Dates
Feb, Nov
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$20,000 per person
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  • Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands
Duration
21 or 22 Days
Dates
Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov
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Was $22,715$19,308 per person
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  • Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage
Duration
10 Days
Dates
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
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  • Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage
Duration
8-10 Days
Dates
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
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Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day
Duration
8 Days
Dates
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
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  • Antarctica
Voyage to Antarctica
Duration
12 Days
Dates
Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
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$14,490 per person
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  • Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 10-Day
Duration
10 Days
Dates
Dec
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  • Antarctica
  • Patagonia
  • South America
Patagonia, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica Odyssey
Duration
25 Days
Dates
Jan
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$41,380 per person
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage
Duration
11 Days
Dates
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
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$14,470 per person

Polar Ships

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Guests exploring by Zodiac returning to the ship National Geographic Explorer, Alpejord Fjord, Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland

National Geographic Endurance

GUESTS 138

CABINS 76

DECKS 6

Antarctica, Arctic, Iceland, Greenland, Europe, Scandinavia, Patagonia, South America, British And Irish Isles, Scotland, Atlantic Isles

The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat, offering unprecedented access to polar regions.

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Guests explore by zodiac from the ship National Geographic Resolution against the picturesque backdrop of the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Chile.

National Geographic Resolution

GUESTS 138

CABINS 76

DECKS 6

Antarctica, Patagonia, South America, Alaska, Japan, Asia, North America, South Pacific, Arctic, Canada, Greenland

The second of two new polar builds, the National Geographic Resolution is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.

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With the sun setting and casting a spectrum of warm hues across the sky, the ship National Geographic Orion sits anchored in the calm waters of the Java Sea.

National Geographic Orion

GUESTS 102

CABINS 53

DECKS 6

Antarctica, Mediterranean, Europe, South Pacific, Atlantic Isles, Patagonia, South America

An authentic expedition ship, purpose-built for exploring the South Pacific, Asia, the Mediterranean, and beyond.

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Guests returning back to the ship National Geographic Explorer by zodiac, Spitsbergen, Arctic Ocean, Svalbard, Norway.

National Geographic Explorer

GUESTS 148

CABINS 81

DECKS 6

Antarctica, Canada, Arctic, North America, Iceland, Greenland, Europe, British And Irish Isles, Scotland, Scandinavia, Patagonia, South America

An authentic expedition ship, purpose-engineered for blue water and polar exploration

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