One small step for cruising: Neil Armstrong to join Lindblad voyage to Antarctica

mercedes · July 21, 2009

Neil Armstrong may have walked on the moon, but he hasn't stepped foot on that most remote of continents on Earth, Antarctica. So perhaps it should come as no surprise the legendary astronaut has signed on to accompany a Lindblad Expeditions voyage to the icy region.

In an announcement timed to coincide with today's 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, Lindblad says Armstrong will be on board the line's National Geographic Explorer in November as it sets off on an epic, 26-night journey to the far-flung continent.

Lindblad says passengers who sign up for the trip will have the unusual opportunity of spending time with Armstrong -- surely one of the most famous explorers of all time -- as they are "following in the footsteps of heroic Antarctic explorers and reflecting on the future of exploration."

The big question, we suppose: What will Armstrong say after taking his first small steps on Antarctica?

The trip, which starts on Nov. 15, includes stops in Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands. The fare starts at $18,450 per person (special offers available on select cabins).

MrsAmanda7 · July 28, 2009

Wow! Thanks for this information, Mercedes! Too bad the fare costs too much money. That would be amazing to spend time with Neil Armstrong and to visit Antarctica. Great post!