Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands
What to Expect: Seasons in Antarctica
Naturalist and Certified Photography Instructor Rich Kirchner breaks down some of the highlights of each month to help you plan your ultimate Antarctic adventure.
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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
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
Join Jasper Doest on the Oct. 18, 2025 departure
From
$19,106
/ per person
Does not include any flights
Join Mensun Bound aboard the Oct. 30, 2025 departure
Mensun Bound
Marine Archeologist
Author
Director of Exploration for the March 2022 discovery expedition of Shackleton’s Endurance
View our brochures for more details
Antarctica 2025-27
From
$19,106
/ per person
Join Mensun Bound aboard the Oct. 30, 2025 departure
Mensun Bound
Marine Archeologist
Author
Director of Exploration for the March 2022 discovery expedition of Shackleton’s Endurance
View our brochures for more details
Antarctica 2025-27
From
$19,106
/ per person
Join Mensun Bound aboard the Oct. 30, 2025 departure
Mensun Bound
Marine Archeologist
Author
Director of Exploration for the March 2022 discovery expedition of Shackleton’s Endurance
View our brochures for more details
Antarctica 2025-27
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In Good Company - Excavating History with Mensun Bound
- Aug 2024
In this episode of In Good Company, Bound shares more about his storied career surveying shipwrecks around the globe, how his parents helped Lars-Eric Lindblad open up travel to the Falkland Islands, and why exploring the Antarctic with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is such an unforgettable experience.
Ships
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.
National Geographic Endurance
GUESTS 138
CABINS 76
DECKS 6
The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat, offering unprecedented access to polar regions.
National Geographic Explorer
GUESTS 148
CABINS 81
DECKS 6
An authentic expedition ship, purpose-engineered for blue water and polar exploration
Expedition Extensions
Santiago Pre-Extension: Wine and Culinary Delights
Starting from
$3,950
/ per person
Iguazú Falls Post-Extension: Wild Water and Wildlife
Starting from
$4,350
/ per person
Buenos Aires Pre-Voyage Extension
Starting from
$3,850
/ per person
Expedition Team
Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.
Special Offers
SUITE EXCLUSIVES
CELEBRATE LIFE'S MILESTONES
SAVE 5% TRAVELING AS A GROUP
PAY BY DEBIT: EARN A $100 ONBOARD CREDIT
COMBINING OFFERS
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