The ship National Geographic Resolution and sculpted icebergs in Gerlache Strait, Antarctica.
Guests exploring by zodiac and kayaks see a blue ice arch/blue iceberg up close, at Niko Harbor, Antarcic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Antarctica
An Antarctic Fur seal stands near Stromness Harbour, South Georgia Island.
A guest at the grave marker of the famous polar explorer, Earnest Shackleton, in Grytviken, South Georgia
Chinstrap Penguins splashing through the surf, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica.
The ship National Geographic Resolution and sculpted icebergs in Gerlache Strait, Antarctica.
ExpeditionsAntarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

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Join us for one of the grandest wild experiences the planet offers. Spend days immersed in the extreme beauty of the Antarctic Peninsula in the company of top naturalists and National Geographic Photography Experts. Expand the wonder with an exploration of South Georgia—where vast colonies of king penguins throng the beaches and Sir Ernest Shackleton rests for eternity. Cap that off with time spent in the windswept Falklands, awash in British charm and history.

Highlights

Guests explore King penguins in Salisbury Plains with the ship National Geographic Orion at bay, South Georgia, Antarctica
  • Explore three distinct regions and benefit from our 50-plus years of experience here

  • Scan the skies for bird species and keep an eye on the sea for fin whales, southern right whales, and blue whales

  • Trace the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fateful journey in 1914 aboard Endurance, and toast his gravesite in South Georgia

  • October and November departures offer the possibility to 'park' the ship in the fast ice for a once-in-a-lifetime walk over the sea ice

  • Capture incredible images of the ice and vast penguin colonies with help from a National Geographic Photography Expert

  • In 2025, enjoy an exclusive onboard screening of Endurance from National Geographic Documentary Films, which tells the epic tale of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship and the quest to find it

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Expedition Spotlight - South Georgia Island, the Serengeti of the Souther Ocean

  • Apr 2024

Ships

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

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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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

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

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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

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

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Expedition Extensions

Plaza de Armas Square and Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral at sunset - Santiago, Chile
Extension
Pre-Voyage

Santiago Pre-Extension: Wine and Culinary Delights

Duration3 Days

Starting from

$3,950

/ per person

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Iguazu falls are waterfalls on the border of Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. Together, they make up the largest waterfall system in the world,  Argentina, South America
Extension
Post-Voyage

Iguazú Falls Post-Extension: Wild Water and Wildlife

Duration4 Days

Starting from

$4,350

/ per person

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Buenos Aires, National Congress building, Argentina
Extension
Pre-Voyage

Buenos Aires Pre-Voyage Extension

Duration3 Days

Starting from

$3,850

/ per person

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Expedition Team

Our captains, crew, staff and guides make up the most experienced team in the industry—committed to making every voyage unforgettable. Veteran captains, with decades at sea, are experts at navigating in all conditions, while seasoned naturalists bring advanced knowledge in fields such as geology, wildlife biology and climate science. Many of these professionals have been with us for decades, and their insights bring each destination to life in ways that profoundly enrich your journey. Their expertise is the foundation for the meaningful and transformative experiences we offer in the world’s most extraordinary places.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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