A trip to Antarctica is on every traveller’s wish list. Part of the pilgrimage to the White Continent can cause some trepidation, namely crossing the infamous Drake Passage. Will passengers get the Drake Lake or Drake Shake? Alternatively, your clients can skip it with Lindblad’s fly/sail voyages!
Lindblad knows all about meeting – and exceeding – curious travellers’ bucket list adventures. With intrepid adventures across the globe, they’ve been leading wildlife- and nature-focused adventures for decades.
To Drake or not to Drake?
For some, sailing the Drake is a rite of passage and a way to earn your stripes by following in the footsteps of polar explorers like Amundsen and Scott (though in far greater comfort and safety). For others, it’s a means to an end, a must-do if Antarctica is high ‘on the list’.
With Lindblad, sailing the Drake Passage is now a choice with trips commencing in 2025 that fly both ways over the Drake Passage or combine both flying and sailing to reach the chilly climes of Antarctica.
Exciting, huh? Especially now that Lindblad’s 2025/26 departures of their Antarctica Direct itineraries aboard National Geographic Explorer are now open for booking!
Fly and/or sail the Drake Passage
Whether your clients are time-poor, seasick-prone, or simply love the convenience of a fly/sail option, they’ll want to hop aboard the inaugural sailing dates now.
While Amundsen charted his course over 99 days to reach Antarctica, your clients can now chart theirs with the pioneers of expedition explorations. And in a much shorter time frame!
- Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage: This 8-day trip is ideal for those short on time or who are on a longer adventure and keen to fit lots in. The flight from Puerto Natales to King George Island bypasses the tumultuous Drake Passage altogether, leaving your clients plenty of time for adventures like glacier spying, mountain hiking, kayaking around icebergs, and watching hilarious penguin antics. From $11,220* per person twin share.
- Antarctica Direct: Fly and Sail the Drake Passage: The best of both worlds is possible on this combination voyage including a flight over the Drake Passage and a sailing across it. From $14,320* per person twin share.
Clients ready to head to Antarctica now?
For those not prepared to wait for a 2025 fly or fly/sail adventure, there are still limited spots available on Lindblad’s 2024 departures, including Patagonia departures.
The reward for saying yes to adventure now? A lovely 20% off* for travel this year!
Here’s what’s on sale:
- Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent: This 12-day voyage to Antarctica is always a hit as it takes in the region’s highlights. With multiple departures on sale between 10 November and 12 December, now is a perfect time to book!
- Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands: Imagine a 22-day sailing to see the best of the region and it’ll likely only be a fraction of what your clients will experience on this popular Lindblad tour. The 30 October departure has 20% off, but hurry!
- South Georgia and the Falklands: Travellers love the wildlife and variety on this 17-day adventure. To snap up 20% off the 8 October sailing, head to Lindblad quick smart.
- Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island: While you don’t have to combine this Patagonia adventure with one of the above Antarctica sailings, it does seem a bit serendipitous that they can be combined for one amazing adventure of a lifetime, no? Ten extra days touring the remote beauty of South America? We’re in! Get 20% off the 22 October departure.
Mention “20% guest savings offer” at the time of booking.
Learn more
For Lindblad support, contact Cam McDonell, their Industry Key Account Manager (NSW, QLD, ACT, NZ): cam.m@expeditions.com.
Psst: It’s not too late to enter win a Lindblad Big 5 expedition, btw. You have until 31 May 2024. Check this out for more details.
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*20% Guest Savings When You Pay in Full: Book by April 30 2024 and save 20% on the cabin fare when you pay in full at time of booking. To qualify for the discount, non-refundable payment in full is due at the time of booking and standard cancellation terms will not apply. Savings can be extended to guest’s friends and family: up to an additional four people, or two additional cabins. You must request the 20% Guest Savings offer at time of booking by quoting “20% Guest Savings Offer”. Valid for new bookings only on select departures, subject to availability, not applicable on airfare or extensions, and is not combinable with any other offers. Call for details.
