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11 Night Journey to Antarctica The White Continent Cruise and Land Tour from Santiago (Valparaiso)

Ship: National Geographic Resolution
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed:  Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 from Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Ended: Thursday, Feb 22, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 departure of the National Geographic Resolution. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Sunday - Feb 11, 2024
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile      
Depart on an overnight flight to Santiago. Check into the Mandarin Oriental (or similar) before our guided overview of this vibrant city backed by the inspiring Andes. Discover sites like the Plaza de Armas and get a feel for the mix of old and new that makes this city so great. This area is excellent for photos! In the early evening, we gather for an informal reception and a drink at the hotel.
Day 2 - Monday - Feb 12, 2024
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile      
Air Travel      
Ushuaia, Argentina      
Cruise Begins      
Ushuaia, Argentina      
Fly southward to Ushuaia. Sandwiched between ice-mantled peaks and the frigid waters of Beagle Channel, this is a fittingly wild place to be known as "El Fin del Mundo" or "The End of the World". Before departing, visit Tierra del Fuego National Park, clad in dense beech forest just as much of Antarctica was millions of years ago. Savor lunch onboard a private catamaran as you cruise the Channel, keeping an eye out for plump South American sea lions and sleek seabirds like the imperial cormorant. By day's end, you'll be comfortably onboard your ship and ready to meet the White Continent.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Feb 13, 2024
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica      
At times ferocious, at others flat calm, this legendary 500-mile-wide strait divides South America from the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the excitement build as we begin the crossing, often accompanied by seabirds like the wandering albatross and-if luck allows-a pod of killer whales or rare dolphins. Get to know the ship and prepare for the adventures ahead. Visit the Bridge (ideal for wildlife spotting), relax with a massage, attend a talk on the unique biology of penguins. Or simply settle into a comfy chair in the observation lounge, looking out over the waves as you contemplate the history of this passage named for English privateer Francis Drake, but first discovered by Spanish navigator Francisco de Hoces.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Feb 14, 2024
Drake Passage, Antarctica
Drake Passage, Antarctica      
Day 5 - Thursday - Feb 15, 2024
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
With long hours of daylight at this time of year, we have ample opportunities to explore. Our schedule is flexible, allowing us to take advantage of the unexpected, whether we're watching whales at play off the bow of our ship, hiking alongside penguin highways, or enjoying an evening Zodiac cruise amid porpoising penguins. While wildlife is magnificent, ice defines the Antarctic. You'll get to know ice up close and personal - from icebergs the size of islands, bergy bits, and near-vertical glaciers, to the fragile, nearly invisible layers that have just begun to freeze. One day, we might set out by kayak to encounter towering icebergs at water level; embark on a Zodiac excursion in search of seals and blue-eyed shags; or walk amid thousands of Adelie and gentoo penguins. The next day, we might experience the thrill of the ship crunching through pack ice. Everywhere we go in Antarctica we're surrounded by opportunities to capture uniquely beautiful images. Along the way your expert expedition team will enrich our experiences.
Day 6 - Friday - Feb 16, 2024
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Day 7 - Saturday - Feb 17, 2024
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Day 8 - Sunday - Feb 18, 2024
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Day 9 - Monday - Feb 19, 2024
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica
Cruising Antarctica, Antarctica      
Day 10 - Tuesday - Feb 20, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Enjoy the ship's amenities as the coast of Antarctica disappears from view. Round the southernmost tip of South America and see the meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Take some time to go through your photos, or send a message home to friends and family. Celebrate your voyage at a farewell dinner onboard.
Day 11 - Wednesday - Feb 21, 2024
At Sea
At Sea      
Day 12 - Thursday - Feb 22, 2024
Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia, Argentina      
Cruise Ends      
Air Travel      
Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile      
Today we disembark in Ushuaia. Fly by private charter flight to Santiago and connect with your overnight flight home.