Lindblad Expeditions 2021-2023 by cruisetraveller.com

REWILD DISCOVER 21 NEW EXPEDITIONS & NEW WILD REGIONS

2021-2023 VOYAGES | EXPEDITIONS.COM

INTRODUCING

21 NEW EXPEDITIONS Our intrepid expedition developers might have been working from home during the pandemic, but their travel imaginations and ambitions roamed widely, creating 21 new expeditions—21 spectacular new portals into beauty, wildness, and the seldom-seen. Each promises epic new adventures—whether it’s transiting the Northwest Passage, or crossing the Pacific from Taipei to Tahiti. New experiences—visiting Vietnam’s coastal villages, or seeing rare penguin species in the Subantarctic Islands. And fresh returns— returning to Raja Ampat for its vibrant undersea, or to Franz Josef Land for its untrammelled wildness. Some are premiering here, others were previously announced. And all, given the renewed optimism provided by advances in therapeutics and testing, or the most important development, a vaccine, offer inspiration to those planning to explore like never before. Cover: King penguin courtship, South Georgia. ©Max Seigal Above: Massive king penguin colony, South Georgia.

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We went to press with this brochure while details on these brand-new itineraries were being finalised. So, you are the first to know, and therefore have the advantage in claiming your preferred cabin for these new expeditions. By the time you receive this however, we will have complete day-by-days up on expeditions.com, so check there for details.

■ Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska expeditions.com/nwpassage

■ Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic expeditions.com/arcticedge

■ Wild Greenland Escape Note: As you may know, our Wild Escapes Collection consists of 11 highly active opportunities to explore 9 charismatic regions in a shorter timeframe. Now, we’re proud to add Greenland to the list—providing an exceptional option to experience a must-see geography in just 5 days aboard the brand-new National Geographic Endurance. expeditions.com/wildgreenland

■ Journey Across the Remote

■ Under The Southern Cross:

■ Rites & Relics: From the

Pacific: Taipei to Tahiti

New Zealand To Melanesia

Solomon Islands to Fiji

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HERE’S WHAT’S INSIDE FOR YOU Dear Traveler

Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

Pure Wildness

Canadian Maritimes & Newfoundland

Making It Exceptional for You: The Expedition Team

Sailing the Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud

Wild Beauty

Introducing Wavelengths: Exclusive Music Playlists

Voyage to the Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

Wild Isles

Expedition Photography

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Wildness & Human History

Always Someone Interesting to Meet

From Southern California to Baja: Sailing the Pacific Coast

Wild Adventures

Wild Alaska Escape: Juneau to Ketchikan

Family Travel

Wild Alaska Escape: Sitka to Juneau

National Geographic Global Explorers Programme

Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park

Wild Escapes

Walking the Sustainability Talk

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

Our Ships

Galápagos

There’s More For You Here: Explore More

Upper Amazon

Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife

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NORTH AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness

Panama & Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Baja California & the Sea of Cortez: Among the Great Whales

Galápagos + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca

Exploring the Sea of Cortez: A Living Sea & Desert Isles

Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca

Costa Rica & the Panama Canal

Exploring British Columbia & the San Juan Islands

Monteverde + Costa Rica & Panama

Panama to Costa Rica + Monteverde, Arenal Volcano & Tortuguero

Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Fall Harvest & Spring Bloom

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SOUTH PACIFIC

Wild Galápagos Escape

Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape

Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat & Papua New Guinea

Wild South America: The Guianas to Brazil

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Wild Peru Escape: Amazon & Machu Picchu

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Wild Costa Rica Escape: Guanacaste's Coral Reefs & Volcanic Peaks

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Coastal New Zealand: Auckland to Milford Sound

Southern Odyssey: New Zealand & the Subantarctic Islands

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Ancient Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland

Scotland's Highlands & Islands

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Tahiti to Fiji: Reefs, Lagoons & Volcanic Isles

EUROPE

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EXPEDITION PLANNING INFO Expedition Fleet Details & Deck Plans

Explore More: Optional Extensions

Special Offers

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A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Reservation Information

Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland

ARCTIC Land of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard

Exploring the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land & the Kara Sea

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Wild Iceland Escape

RUSSIAN FAR EAST Exploring Russia's Far East & Wrangel Island

Across the Bering Sea: From Katmai to Kamchatka

Along the Ring of Fire: Kamchatka, Kuril Islands & Hokkaido

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ANTARCTICA South Georgia & the Falklands

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords

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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & the Falklands NEW

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands

Epic Antarctica Voyage: The Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond

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ASIA Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties & Modern Culture NEW

Sailing the East China Sea: Japan, Okinawa & Taiwan NEW

Along the Vietnam Coast: From Ha Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City

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PEACE OF MIND Exploring is an essential part of who we are, as is prioritising the well-being of our guests. We want you to have a rewarding experience, to be able to let go, knowing you are in good hands. So, we are hard at work developing health and safety measures that make traveling with us in the era of Covid-19 possible, while keeping our trips inspiring and memorable. We look forward to sharing our protocols, and rediscovering the world with you. We recognise that the situation at home and around the world is constantly evolving. To provide you more flexibility, we have modified our booking policies. Find full details on our website. P lease visit expeditions.com/book-assured

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DEAR TRAVELER, It’s February 20th and I’m writing this from Hawaii. I’ve returned ‘home’ after months in French Polynesia working, exploring, and trying to fathom how the future will develop on so many fronts. It’s delightful here, in many ways, because Hawaii, although part of the U.S., remains Polynesia. It is, after all, the eastern tip of the vast Polynesian triangle, a region of the world I will never tire of exploring; there is so much beauty and wonder, both natural and cultural. And exploring is what I am writing to you about today. We are about to carefully, thoughtfully, and responsibly resume our mission to explore and understand the world through expedition travel. We do not take this intention lightly. A dedicated team has been joined at the hip for nearly a year working on the details of a multi-faceted plan to re-engage, as I mentioned, carefully, thoughtfully, and responsibly—with optimism buoyed by the most important development of the past year—a vaccine—as well as advances in therapeutics and testing. We are heading back into the wild, with perhaps an added level of purpose. These past months have been tough on the environment and people in so many places: rangers who protect against poachers in parts of Africa no longer employed; illegal fishers moving more freely as patrol boats are shut down. In Galápagos, a region we have deep roots in and a profound commitment to, the dearth of tourism has been devastating—for the people, the economy, and the mechanisms for protecting the wild. We responded to this need by developing a relief initiative to engage all friends of Galápagos in providing micro loans—to further education, increase local food security, and create new businesses. This infusion of money raised helps in the short term and the long: the programme will live well beyond the pandemic, with the monies loaned, returned, and recirculated. If you are interested in learning more, or donating, please visit islandconservation.org/galapagos-island-relief-fund. Resources for the protection of the wild will inevitably be strapped as economies have been hard hit. We want to actively find creative ways to pick up some of the slack, to be a lifeline of sorts to places that desperately need support. We as a company, tourism as an industry, and travellers can do so much to fulfil the notion of ‘rewilding’—a concept of protecting an environment and working to bring it back to its natural state. We can, and I believe must, come to the aid of our wild heritage, and the people who depend on its health, wherever it exists, by celebrating it, revering it, and finding our own paths to support its essential existence. We need to get back out there and show all the hard-hit places some real love. Rangers and park wardens need to get back to work, NGOs need to resume their efforts, and so many people whose livelihoods are connected to travel need to get back to work. And you, I believe, deserve to confidently get back to exploring. After all, it’s something you’ve done with passion and purpose, and long to do again. All the best,

Sven-Olof Lindblad

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Española Island, Galápagos.

PURE WILDNESS The expeditions featured in this section have the same focus, the same mission—to defy the odds of wind, wave, weather, and wariness to find and observe wildlife. To revel in the complicated, yet ultimately simple, act of paying attention. To not simply see the wild creatures with whom we are privileged to share the planet, or to photograph them, or even to remember always that we did see them, but to know their world, learn something of their lives, and thus demonstrate our reverence for their sovereign otherness.

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Humpback whale fluke in Glacier Bay; guests enjoy kayaking in the calm waters; brown bear and cub; North Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord.

EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $9,000 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike through forests and muskegs, kayak into secluded inlets, and cruise by Zodiac among blue icebergs. • By special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. • If schedules permit, our conservation partners from the Alaska Whale Foundation will come aboard to meet with us and speak about the local whale population. • Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist. • Hike and kayak by special permit in the wild, remote areas of the Tongass National Forest. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Juneau, Alaska/Embark Day 2: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Glacier Bay National Park Icy Strait Juneau

Tracy Arm

Day 3: Petersburg Day 4: Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Sitka ALASKA

Frederick Sound Petersburg

Day 5: Icy Strait and the Inian Islands Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 7: Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords

DATES: National Geographic Quest: 2021 Jul. 3*, 10, 17*, 31*; Aug. 7, 14*, 21, 28*; Sep. 4 2022 May 15*, 22, 29*; Jun. 5, 12*, 19, 26*; Jul. 3, 10*, 17, 24*, 31; Aug. 7*, 14, 21*, 28 National Geographic Venture: 2021 Jul. 4, 11*, 18, 25*; Aug. 1, 8*, 15, 22*, 29 2022 May 14*, 21, 28*; Jun. 4, 11*, 18, 25*; Jul. 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30; Aug. 6*, 13, 20*, 27 *These departures travel in reverse.

Day 8: Sitka/Disembark What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

SPECIAL OFFERS: • Celebrate Milestones: 5% off groups of 8 or more, $150 shipboard credit, and more. See page 98.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/alaskawilderness

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your expedition with Denali National Park, or our Canadian Rockies Heli-hiking adventures. Call or visit expeditions.com/AKwilderness_ext for details. Interested in the same experience in a shorter timeframe? See Wild Alaska Escape, page 72.

PURE WILDNESS

BAJA CALIFORNIA & THE SEA OF CORTEZ: AMONG THE GREAT WHALES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $8,000 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore along Baja’s Pacific Coast and the Sea of Cortez for opportunities to observe humpbacks and search for gigantic blue whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, and more. • Your floating base camp brings you into the breeding grounds of grey whales to observe cow and calf pairs on intimate water-level encounters, and from the ship’s bow along with expert naturalists. • Go snorkelling amid sea lions at Los Islotes, and observe schools of king angelfish in the Sea of Cortez and in the extraordinary Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park. • Investigate shorelines in the solitude of a kayak on the lookout for a variety of bird species including magnificent frigatebirds. • Hike or walk diverse landscapes, as naturalists introduce the diversity and complexities of sand dunes, desert landscapes, and uninhabited islands. • Celebrate the music, the dance, the colour of Mexico during our exquisite open-air dinner in vibrant La Paz. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 7: Exploring the Sea of Cortez

Pacific Ocean

MEXICO Loreto Bahía Loreto

Day 6: Los Islotes and La Paz

Bahía Magdalena

Day 5: Gorda Banks and Cabo Pulmo

Boca de Soledad San Carlos

Day 4: Magdalena Bay/Cruising

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Day 2: Bahia Almejas/Rehusa Channel/ Isla Magdalena

Sea of Cortez

Day 1: Loreto, Mexico/San Carlos/ Embark

Los Islotes

La Paz

DATES: 2022 Jan. 8*, 15, 22*, 29; Feb. 5*, 12, 19*, 26; Mar. 5* *These departures travel in the reverse. Note: The exact order of stops may vary in order to maximise your experience. Guests enjoy a close encounter with a grey whale in Magdalena Bay.

Cabo Pulmo Gorda Banks

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Day 8: Loreto/Disembark

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

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EXPLORING THE SEA OF CORTEZ: A LIVING SEA & DESERT ISLES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $8,530 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience a voyage of pure discovery in a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a flexible itinerary chosen by the region’s most knowledgeable staff to maximise wildlife sightings. • Venture further north in the Sea of Cortez to explore remote and seldom visited islands, such as Isla Rasa, a breeding ground for 90 percent of the world’s Heermann’s gulls and a large population of elegant and royal terns. • Search for pods of dolphins and other marine life. With luck, see a leaping mobula ray as they eject from the sea and belly-flop back in the water. • Explore interesting shallows and ragged shorelines from the solitude of a kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, stand-up paddleboard, and snorkel among tropical fish and acrobatic sea lions. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 2-7: Exploring the Sea of Cortez

MEXICO Isla San Marcos Sea of Cortez Loreto Bahía Loreto

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Dec. 19† , 26† 2022 Apr. 11; Dec. 20† , 27† † Spend the holidays exploring the sunny, beautiful Sea of Cortez.

Isla San Esteban

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Day 1: Loreto, Mexico/Embark

Top: Snorkelling with curious California sea lions at Los Islotes.

Pacific Ocean

Isla San José Los Islotes

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GALÁPAGOS 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | FROM $9,450 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Immerse yourself with a full week in Galápagos on our classic experience. • Walk among wildlife unfazed by your presence. Loiter on beaches with resting sea lions, marvel at huge colonies of iconic marine iguanas and witness diverse nesting seabirds. • Snorkel with sea lions, turtles, and abundant fish in the protected waters of the Galápagos Marine Reserve. • Adventure by kayak, paddleboard, glass-bottom boat, and Zodiac. • Observe giant Galápagos tortoises in the wild on an adventure in the highlands of Santa Cruz. • Or experience all Galápagos offers in just one week on our 7-day Wild Galápagos Escape. See page 74 for details. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Pacific Ocean

Day 2: Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Days 3-8: Galápagos aboard National Geographic Endeavour II* Day 9: Galápagos/Disembark/ Guayaquil Day 10: Guayaquil *Interested in experiencing Galápagos in a shorter timeframe aboard National Geographic Islander? See the 7-Day Wild Galápagos Escape, page 74.

Genovesa Santiago EQUATOR Bartolomé Seymour Baltra

Fernandina

Santa Cruz Santa Fe

Isabela Floreana

San Cristóbal Española

MORE CHOICES Make the most of your travel by adding a pre-voyage extension to Mashpi and Quito. Or combine your adventure by continuing to iconic Machu Picchu (page 54) or the Amazon (page 24) in Peru. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Join National Geographic photographers on select photo expeditions. Optional prevoyage extension with two full days immersed in the jungle and rivers of Yasuni National Park. Visit expeditions.com/napo for details.

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/galaet

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021-2022: Weekly expeditions year-round, departing Fridays

SPECIAL OFFERS: • Combine your Galápagos expedition with an Upper Amazon voyage and save 10%. See page 98 for details.

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

Galápagos giant tortoise in the highlands.

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Polar bears; Lorino Village; Lighthouse monument, Cape Dezhnev; Pacific walrus, Kolyuchin Island.

EXPLORING RUSSIA’S FAR EAST & WRANGEL ISLAND 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS | FROM $22,290 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site, Wrangel Island Reserve, home to a high density of polar bear dens, Pacific walrus, musk oxen, arctic fox, grey whales, and 100 migratory bird species. • Zodiac cruise the coastline of Kolyuchin Island, a protected region with tremendous wildlife such as puffins, guillemots, and walrus. • Visit Cape Dezhnev, the farthest point east in Russia. • See grey whales in their Northern feeding grounds in the Chukchi & Bering Seas. • Experience meaningful cultural exchanges across the entire breadth of Beringia. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Anchorage, U.S./Nome/Embark

DATES: National Geographic Orion: 2021 Aug. 3, 15 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Aug. 7 Note: A Russian tourist visa is required.

Wrangel Island

Day 2: Provideniya, Russian Federation Day 3: Cape Dezhnev & Inchoun Village Day 4: Kolyuchin Island & Kolyuchin Bay Days 5-8: At Sea/Wrangel Island

Day 13: Nome, U.S./Disembark/ Anchorage

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Kolyuchin Bay Cape Dezhnev Lorino

Day 12: At Sea/Crossing the Bering Strait

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Day 11: Chukotka Coast/Provideniya

Days 9 & 10: At Sea/Lorino Village

ALASKA

Kolyuchin Island

Provideniya

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Nome

SPECIAL OFFERS: BE OUR GUEST. Take advantage of a complimentary pre-voyage hotel night in Anchorage. We will also cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Explore the Alaska wilderness at Tutka Bay Lodge or Winterlake Lodge. Call or visit expeditions.com/alaskalodges for details.

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LAND OF THE ICE BEARS: AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF ARCTIC SVALBARD 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | FROM $15,280 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Svalbard, a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, massive sheets of ice, and magnificent polar bears. • Experience the dramatic landscape via naturalist-led walks, and cruise among beautiful icebergs in a Zodiac or a kayak. • Be on the lookout for a variety of arctic wildlife from walrus and reindeer, to arctic fox, whales, and myriad birds. • Take advantage of the legendary midnight sun side-by-side with a National Geographic photographer. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1 & 2: Oslo, Norway Day 3: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Days 4-8: Exploring Svalbard Day 9: Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo Days 10 & 11: Oslo EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Endurance: 2022 Jun 01, 08, 15 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 May 23

Longyearbyen SVALBARD Barents Sea

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NORWAY

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Spend five days in Norway’s Fjords before, or four days amid Iceland’s Wonders after your Arctic adventure. Visit expeditions.com/bearext.

Curious polar bear on the pack ice, Svalbard.

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SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 17 DAYS/16 NIGHTS | FROM $24,320 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• South Georgia explodes with life: colonies of macaroni penguins, lolling fur seals, and 8,000-lb. elephant seals. An astonishing 100,000 king penguins in one rookery will stop you in your tracks. • Get close-up views of magnificent black-browed albatross and irresistible rockhopper penguins in the Falklands. • Paddle a kayak and Zodiac cruise in quiet bays. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. • Trace the story of Shackleton’s fateful 1914-16 journey and toast “The Boss” at his gravesite in South Georgia. • On some departures, you’ll have the special opportunity to fly by private charter from the Falklands to Santiago, eliminating the sea crossing one-way. EXPEDITION DETAILS

To Santiago

DATES: National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Feb. 26* National Geographic Explorer: 2022 Feb. 27 National Geographic Endurance: 2023 Feb. 27* *These departures follow a modified itinerary.

From Buenos Aires FALKLAND ISLANDS

Ushuaia

Port Stanley

Drake Passage South Georgia

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Days 8-13: South Georgia Island

Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark

Days 14-16: At Sea/Falklands

Day 3: At Sea in the South Atlantic

Day 17: Disembark Stanley, Falklands/ Fly to Santiago, Chile

Days 4 & 5: Falkland Islands Days 6 & 7: At Sea

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 98. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add two nights in Buenos Aires or four nights to Easter Island. Or, spend two nights in Santiago’s Wine Country. Visit expeditions.com/southgeorgiaext Massive king penguin colony on South Georgia.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/southgeorgia

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

A gentoo penguin takes a plunge; Antarctic sunset; Weddell seal on iceberg, guests exploring by Zodiac.

JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS | FROM $18,850 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the last great wilderness with a team of top naturalists aboard our state-of-the-art polar ships. • Photograph penguin colonies—gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap—with a National Geographic photographer. • Watch whales play off the bow. Glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs. Explore on shore, kayak— and even possibly cross-country ski (conditions permitting on early season departures). • Discover the unexpectedly dazzling undersea with a dedicated undersea specialist. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Resolution)/Overnight in Hotel

EXPEDITION DETAILS To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago Ushuaia Drake Passage

Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Day 3: At Sea/Drake Passage Days 4 - 9: Exploring Antarctica Days 10 & 11: At Sea Day 12: Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Spend two nights prior to your voyage in sun-warmed Buenos Aires or Santiago’s Wine Country. Or stay on the theme of ‘spectacular’ with a visit to magnificent Iguazú Falls, or mysterious Easter Island after. Visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext

Neumayer Channel Lemaire Channel Antarctic Circle Bellingshausen Sea These are examples of expedition locations.

Antarctic Sound Lindblad Cove Paradise Bay Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Dec. 9, 19†, 29† 2022 Jan. 8; Feb. 7, 17; Nov. 28; Dec. 8, 18†, 28† 2023 Jan. 6, 16, 26; Feb. 5 National Geographic Endurance: 2021 Nov. 8; Dec. 8, 18†; 2022 Nov 29, Dec 9, 19† National Geographic Resolution: 2021 Dec. 8, 18†, 28†; 2022 Jan. 7, 17, 27 2023 Jan. 8, 18, 28; Feb. 7 Note: National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago instead of Buenos Aires. †Holiday rates apply. SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 98.

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Brown Bear, Katmai National Park, Alaska.

MAKING IT EXCEPTIONAL FOR YOU “Looking, searching, finding. There is a persistent belief that wildlife is everywhere, it’s easy to find, and that if we just go to the right location, the wildlife is waiting there for us. Nothing could be further from the truth. Finding wildlife is a combination of being in the right place, at the right time, with the right people who are actively searching and know what to look for. I work with some of the best wildlife spotters in the world, people tuned by years of disciplined and diligent observation who always have their eyes open and never let down their guard. The payoffs are extraordinary wildlife encounters, and the joy of sharing these experiences with people who have never been part of the process of looking, searching, and finding.” — E XPEDITION LEADER, RAB CUMMINGS Instagram @rabcummings, #workwelove

Making your expedition exceptionally rewarding is our goal, and our team is key. Our naturalists have the knowledge and passion that will kindle yours. They will do whatever it takes, including keeping a constant lookout so you don’t miss the thrill inherent in every kind of sighting—from the surprise of a blue whale off Patagonia, or an approaching polar bear in the Arctic, to the trail-side birth of a sea lion pup in Galápagos.

They’ll help you see, do, and process all the extraordinary experiences. Our hotel team will know what you like and how you like it from Day One. The captain and officers will welcome you to the Bridge anytime—to scan for wildlife or simply enjoy the calm business of ship navigation. And exclusively on our expeditions, an undersea specialist and a video chronicler fill out the team to provide a unique perspective, and a lasting record of your eventful days.

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Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. 1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348)

WILD BEAUTY Beautiful people make even those of us who proudly consider ourselves unmoved by another's appearance dumb with admiration and fear and delight, and struck by the profound, enervating awareness of how inadequate we are, how nothing, not intelligence or education or money, can usurp or overpower or deny beauty. —HANYA YANAGIHARA, The People In The Trees

Simply substitute landscapes for the word people in this quote, and you’ll understand the power of the places featured in this section to move us. Exploring them, we are both humbled and ennobled daily.

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WILD BEAUTY

EXPLORING BRITISH COLUMBIA & THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $6,620 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Kayak, hike, and explore aboard Zodiacs along the wildlife-rich coasts of Desolation Sound and the Gulf Islands. • Learn the history of the Kwakwaka’wakw people through their art and powerful dance performances. • Visit the north inner coast of Vancouver Island, a place famous for its large concentrations of killer whales. • Enjoy a private reception at the gallery of acclaimed natural history artist Robert Bateman. • Explore the charming city of Victoria and choose your adventure: visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront, stroll through Old Town or peruse the collections at local art galleries. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Seattle, U.S./Embark Day 2: Exploring the San Juan Islands

Alert Bay

Day 3: Friday Harbor Day 4: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Island

Day 5: Exploring Gulf Islands Day 6: Johnstone Strait/Alert Bay Day 7: Desolation Sound Day 8: Vancouver/Disembark

Johnstone Strait Desolation Sound CANADA

Gulf Islands Pacific Ocean

Victoria Seattle

Vancouver San Juan Islands

DATES: 2021 Oct. 2*, 9, 16* 2022 Oct. 1*, 8, 15* *These departures travel in reverse. SPECIAL OFFERS: Receive $500 air credit or waive the solo premium on solo cabins on select departures. See page 98. Killer whales playing and spyhopping in Alert Bay, British Columbia.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/sanjuan

Palouse Falls; National Geographic Quest heads toward one of eight locks along our journey; sampling the region’s famous wines during a winery visit; Zodiac cruising on the Palouse River.

COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY: FALL HARVEST & SPRING BLOOM 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $6,690 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Sea Lion, and National Geographic Sea Bird EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the Palouse River via kayak or Zodiac and visit the impressive Palouse Falls. • Take an exhilarating jet boat ride through the spectacular Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest gorge. • Enjoy locally sourced, sustainable cuisine on board and on a special culinary excursion. • On our Spring Bloom itinerary, choose an optional whitewater rafting experience on the White Salmon River. • On the Fall Harvest departures, in Astoria see Cape Disappointment where Meriwether Lewis first saw the Pacific in 1805. ‘FALL HARVEST’ ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Palouse River

Day 1: Portland, Oregon/Embark

WASHINGTON

Day 2: Astoria Days 3 & 4: Columbia River Gorge/Hood River Day 5: Cruising Day 6: Exploring the Palouse River

Snake River

Portland Willamette River

Bonneville Dam

Hood River Columbia Gorge

John Day Dam

IDAHO Clearwater River Clarkston

Lewiston

Hells Canyon

OREGON

Day 7: Clarkston, Washington Day 8: Clarkston/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 National Geographic Sea Lion: Sep. 19, 26*; Oct. 3, 10*, 17, 24* National Geographic Quest: Sep. 26; Oct. 3* 2022 National Geographic Sea Bird: Apr. 3†, 10*†, 17†, 24*†; Sep. 25; Oct. 2*, 9, 16*, 23, 30* National Geographic Quest: Sep. 19, 26* *These departures travel in reverse. † These departures follow the ‘Spring Bloom’ itinerary. Call or visit expeditions.com/columbiasnake for details. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add a Willamette Valley wine tour, a Portland city tour, and a 3-day Lewiston Wine and History experience. Plus, add whitewater rafting on the White Salmon River to your ‘Spring Bloom’ departure. Visit expeditions.com/cs_extensions for details.

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C O L O M B I A

Quito Macaws in flight; hands-on photo instruction; Delfin II on the river; guests explore at dusk, a magic hour for both light and wildlife.

UPPER AMAZON 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | FROM $9,690 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard Delfin II EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with a team of experienced naturalists. • Spot elusive Amazon wildlife, including pink and grey dolphins, monk saki monkeys, piranhas, and scarlet macaws. • Get acquainted with native ribereños on a visit to a community at the river’s edge. • Gaze at the wilderness from the comfort of the Delfin II, and enjoy delicious, local meals. • Learn from a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on board. • Add Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca (page 54) or instead join the new Wild Peru Escape (page 75). ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Lima, Peru

Iquitos

PERU ima /To L From

Days 3-8: Exploring the PacayaSamiria Reserve Day 9: Nauta/Disembark/Iquitos/Lima

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Day 2: Lima/Iquitos/Nauta/Embark

Marañón River

Day 10: Lima EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 19, 26; Mar. 26 ; Apr. 2 , 9; May 21; Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23; Sep. 3, 17, 24; Oct. 1; Nov. 5, 12; Dec. 10, 17 Photo Expedition

Nauta

Amazon River

SPECIAL OFFERS: • Save 10% when you combine your Upper Amazon voyage with an expedition to Galápagos. • Or, save 10% when combining Upper Amazon with Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca.

Ucayali River Pacaya-Samiria Reserve

For itinerary details, pricing, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/amazon

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

WILD BEAUTY

BAJA CALIFORNIA: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | FROM $14,850 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Get up-close views of grey whale mothers and their growing calves as they prepare for their journey back to Arctic feeding grounds. • Kayak in solitude, gliding in search of wildlife including magnificent frigatebirds, and investigate the intricacies of the shoreline. • Snorkel the living sea: observe large schools of vibrantly coloured fish, swim among curious sea lions, and much more. • With more time for adventure, rely on your expedition leader to take you where wildlife will be at its best—including the remote oceanic island of San Pedro Mártir with clouds of nesting seabirds and crowds of sea lions onshore, and expanses of sea where huge pods of dolphins gather. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Days 3 & 4: Laguna San Ignacio

Laguna San Ignacio

Day 5: At Sea Days 6-14: Exploring the Sea of Cortez Day 15: Loreto/Disembark

San Carlos Bahía Magdalena Pacific Ocean

MEXICO Isla Rasa Isla San Pedro Mártir Sea of Cortez Loreto Bahía Loreto

IA RN IFO CAL

Day 2: Bahia Magdalena

A BAJ

Day 1: Loreto, Mexico/San Carlos/ Embark

Isla Angel de la Guarda

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Mar. 14*, 28 Photo Expedition *This departure travels in reverse. Guests exploring via Zodiac encounter jumping dolphin in the Sea of Cortez.

Isla San Francisco Isla Partida

Los Cabos

Cabo Pulmo Gorda Banks

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/remarkablebaja

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WILD BEAUTY

SOUTHERN PATAGONIA: GLACIERS, FJORDS & WILDLIFE 17 DAYS/16 NIGHTS | FROM $24,800 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Endurance EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Glaciers carved the landscapes of Patagonia and the Chilean fjords. Now it’s a place for the grandest nature adventures: marvelling at calving glaciers, whale and dolphin watching, hiking through rugged landscapes, and more. • Aboard the new National Geographic Endurance, glide into Patagonia’s “Glacier Alley” and navigate among floating icebergs by Zodiac and kayak. • Explore iconic Torres del Paine National Park with our expert naturalist staff. • Discover private reserves such as Karukinka and enjoy special access to Argentina’s extraordinary Isla de los Estados (Staten Island). • Visit the newest marine reserve on the Chilean coast where humpback whales and dolphins gather; take in the view of Cape Horn; and visit a Magellanic penguin colony on Isla Magdelena. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

CHILE

Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Days 3 & 4: Exploring the Chilean Fjords: Glacier Alley Day 5: Francisco Coloane Marine Park Days 6 & 7: Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine Days 8 & 9: Chilean Fjords: Kirke Narrows

EXPEDITION DETAILS

ARGENTINA

DATES: 2022 Feb. 26 2023 Mar. 14 To/from Buenos Aires

Torres del Paine Puerto Natales Francisco Coloane Marine Park

Isla Magdalena Karukinka Ushuaia

Pia Glacier Cape Horn

Isla de los Estados (Staten Island)

Day 10: Punta Arenas & Isla Magdalena

Days 13-16: Cape Horn & Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), Argentina

Days 11 & 12: Tierra del Fuego: Karukinka & Bahia Ainsworth

Day 17: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

SPECIAL OFFER: We will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 98. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your stay three ways. Spend time in vibrant Buenos Aires pre-voyage, or in Iguazú Falls or Easter Island after. Visit expeditions.com/glaciersext

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/glaciers Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.

Goðafoss or waterfall of the Gods; Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral, Reykjavik; photographer on Flatey Island; geothermal valley Leirhnjukur, in Lake Mývatn region.

A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | FROM $14,430 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience all of Iceland’s geological manifestations: glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and rock- and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty. • Actively explore Iceland’s wild western coast; Siglufjörður in the north; the rarely visited rugged east coast; and the Westman Islands, one of the planet’s youngest archipelagos. • Explore the incredible tundra-covered landscape in Iceland’s dramatic Westfjords. • Sail into dramatic fjords; see a volcanic island that formed in 1963; marvel at the thundering Goðafoss Waterfall and the bubbling mud pools at Mývatn. • Experience traditional Icelandic life from the once-booming herring industry to eiderdown production. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark

DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Jul. 12, 25; Aug. 3 2022 Jul. 13, 22 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Jun. 21

Day 2: Flatey Island/Látrabjarg Day 3: Exploring Northwestern Iceland Day 4: Ísafjörður Day 5: Siglufjörður & Akureyri Day 6: Lake Mývatn & Húsavík Day 7: Exploring Northeast Iceland

Ísafjörður

Grímsey Siglufjörður

Látrabjarg

Akureyri

Flatey Is.

ICELAND

Day 8: Djúpivogur Day 9: Islands of Heimaey & Surtsey, Westman Islands Day 10: Reykjavík/Disembark

Langanes Peninsula Húsavík Lake Mývatn Djúpivogur

Reykjavík Jökulsárlón Atlantic Ocean Surtsey Island

Heimaey Island

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Don’t miss a moment: take a day before to tour the Golden Circle or 3 days after exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Visit expeditions.com/iceland-ext Short on time? Our 5-day Wild Iceland Escape is a great compact and active option. See page 73 for details.

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WILD BEAUTY

EXPLORING INDONESIA: BALI, RAJA AMPAT & PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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20 DAYS/19 NIGHTS | FROM $23,880 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Encounter Indonesia’s vibrant cultures during traditional welcome ceremonies and visits to remote island villages and markets. • Swim, snorkel, and dive at spectacular reefs, isolated atolls, and ivory beaches of Kri Island and Misool in Raja Ampat and West Papua. • Search for Komodo dragons, prehistoric creatures that can reach nine feet, in Komodo National Park. • Discover the timeless traditions and exquisite art of the Asmat region while exploring its stilt villages by Zodiac. • Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Bali Day 2: Bali/Embark National Geographic Orion Day 3: Satonda/Sumbawa, Lesser Sunda Islands Day 4: Komodo Island

Gam Island Kri Island Misool Kokas

INDONESIA

Satonda Island Bali

Asmat

Banda Neira

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

SOLOMON ISLANDS Honiara Samarai Island

Komodo Maumere

Days 5 & 6: Flores Island/At Sea

To Brisbane

AUSTRALIA

Day 7: Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Moluccas Day 8 & 9: Exploring Raja Ampat

Days 17 & 18: Samarai/At Sea

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 10: Maccleur Gulf/Kokas Days 11-13: At Sea/Asmat

Day 19: Honiara/Disembark/Brisbane, Australia

DATE: 2021 Nov. 28 2022 Oct. 9*; Nov 29 *This departure travels in reverse.

Days 14-16: At Sea/Gulf of Papua

Day 20: Brisbane

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/asmat

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98. Asmat warriors escort us to shore.

Guanaco in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile; Adélie penguins lining up to leap off of an iceberg; late afternoon light, Lemaire Channel; guests kayak in Lindblad Cove.

ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA: LEGENDARY ICE & EPIC FJORDS 18 DAYS/17 NIGHTS | FROM $26,200 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Resolution

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather, icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbour virgin forests. • Experience the celebrated wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, southern Patagonia, and the Chilean fjords—all in a single, epic voyage. • Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife—including penguins, leopard seals, and killer whales. • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and explore spectacular “Glacier Alley,” where monumental glaciers calve into the sea. • Hike beneath the snowcapped “horns” of Torres del Paine National Park, discover private reserves such as Karukinka, and cruise Chile’s newest marine park to search for whales and dolphins. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 2: Fly to Punta Arenas/Embark Day 3: Tierra del Fuego: Karukinka Natural Park & Ainsworth Bay Day 4: Francisco Coloane Marine Park & Puerto Natales Day 5: Torres del Paine Park Day 6: Puerto Natales/Kirke Narrows

CHILE

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Day 1: Santiago, Chile

EXPEDITION DETAILS Atlantic Ocean

Torres del Paine Puerto Natales

Days 10-15: Exploring Antarctica Days 16 & 17: At Sea

ARGENTINA �

Francisco Coloane Marine Park

Punta Arenas

To Buenos Aires

Karukinka Bahía Ainsworth Ushuaia Beagle Channel Cape Horn

Alberto de Agostini N.P.

Days 7 & 8: Exploring the Chilean Fjords Day 9: At Sea

From Santiago

DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Nov. 3 2022 Oct. 23 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Dec. 13 OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Get a taste for Santiago’s charming neighbourhoods and the historic Casablanca wine valley. Or take advantage of proximity to majestic Iguazú Falls or mysterious Easter Island. Visit expeditions.com/epicfjords_ext

Pacific Ocean ANTARCTICA

Day 18: Ushuaia, Argentina/Disembark/ Buenos Aires

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INTRODUCING WAVELENGTHS EXCLUSIVE MUSIC PLAYLISTS

Salvador, Brazil.

Jacob Edgar.

In 2012 our founder, Sven Lindblad, a fan of Putumayo World Music, engaged ethnomusicologist, Jacob Edgar, to curate a music programme for a 35-day trip up the coast of West Africa. Founder of the record label Cumbancha, host of the TV programme Music Voyager, and chief curator of Putumayo, Jacob has a wealth of music knowledge and a passionate conviction about music’s power to enhance the travel experience. “Obviously, there’s the entertainment factor, but it’s more about meeting the people from the country; hearing the music they listen to. You’re hearing music that’s in the local language or that comes from local traditions and history and you can use it as a starting point for all kinds of understanding.” Guests on that expedition enjoyed extraordinary experiences— from front-row seats at a Freshlyground concert in Cape Town with 5,000 local fans in attendance, to an intimate performance in a Dakar nightclub by Senegal’s legendary Orchestra Baobab. Since then, Jacob has been aboard nearly 50 Lindblad-National Geographic expeditions worldwide, arranging hundreds of musical performances by worldclass local artists and presenting them in unique settings. Last spring when the pandemic halted our travels, Jacob curated a weekly series of Lindblad Virtual Expedition performances presented live on Facebook, by superb musicians from across the globe—lighting up our social media channels with comments from grateful listeners worldwide. This October Jacob will be on our Wild South America: The Guianas To Brazil expedition, bringing aboard a vibrant slate of musicians and offering insights into what local music reveals about the history and culture of the region.

Find all Wavelengths playlists on our Spotify and Apple Music channels.

Now, our Wavelengths Expedition Music is available to you anytime, in carefullycurated Spotify and Apple Music playlists. Just remember what Jacob says of the world’s music, “It’s like eating French bread in France: it just tastes better when you are there.” So be sure to join us on an expedition and experience for yourself the magic of music in its natural setting. Learn more at expeditions.com/wavelengths

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WILD ISLES Some lie on the horizon lumped and brown like basking tortoises. Others appear like sudden mountains thrusting up from the sea. And still others seem to weave the clouds down from the sky, shifting them like veils to create mirages—is the island snowcapped? on fire?—or to simply vanish. But whether they manifest as apparitions or invitations, islands are the ultimate reason to travel by ship. There is simply nothing like standing on deck, or on the Bridge, as an island materialises out of the blank vastness of the sea. The islomanes among us live for these moments, the sheer number of islands in the world a goad for their passion. For the rest of us, somewhere on the continuum between ‘have had’ the experience and ‘never have,’ the itineraries in this section hold unparalleled promise.

Islands of the Ryukyu Arc, Japan.

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COASTAL NEW ZEALAND: AUCKLAND TO MILFORD SOUND 14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS | FROM $24,140 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore New Zealand’s diverse North and South Islands—from bustling city centres to small towns, historical sites to botanical gardens and rolling vineyards. • Visit New Zealand’s most important historical site, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where in 1840 New Zealand’s founding document was signed: The Treaty of Waitangi. • View the world’s only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony and observe these giant birds throughout their breeding cycle as they court, lay eggs, and raise their fluffy chicks. • Immerse yourself in unparalleled beauty in Fiordland National Park as we explore its many coves and waterfalls. • Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand Day 2: Auckland/Embark Day 3: Bay of Islands Days 4 & 5: Great Barrier Island/ Exploring Coastal New Zealand Day 6: Gisborne Day 7: Napier

Days 12 & 13: Dusky Sound & Doubtful Sound Day 14: Milford Sound/Disembark/ Queenstown EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Dec. 22 2022 Jan 4*; Feb. 20; Mar. 4* 2023 Feb. 3, 15* *These departures travel in reverse.

Day 8: Abel Tasman National Park Day 9: Kaikoura Day 10: Dunedin

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

Day 11: Stewart Island For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/coastalnz

Bay of Islands

Great Barrier Island

Auckland Gisborne Napier Abel Tasman

Kaikoura NEW ZEALAND Milford Sound Doubtful Sound Queenstown Dunedin Dusky Sound Stewart Island

Yellow-eyed penguins.

Maori ancestral wood carving; Australasian gannet courtship; Art Deco architecture, Napier; Doubtful Sound.

SOUTHERN ODYSSEY: NEW ZEALAND AND THE SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS

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20 DAYS/19 NIGHTS | FROM $35,990 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Immerse yourself in unparalleled beauty: scenic beaches and lush native forests in the North Island and deep fjords and dramatic landscapes in the South Island. • Discover the history and dynamic culture of New Zealand and the Maori people. • Explore the Subantarctic islands which remain almost completely protected from human activity and are home to a diverse collection of endemic plant and animal species. • Delve into New Zealand’s cultural riches—from Napier’s Art Deco architecture, to historical cultural sites.

Great Barrier Island Tauranga

• Visit Abel Tasman National Park, where we’ll discover its golden sand beaches, abundant bird and sea life, and native forests.

Auckland Gisborne Abel Tasman Napier

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand Day 2: Auckland/Embark Day 3: Exploring Coastal New Zealand Day 4: Gisborne Day 5: Napier Days 6 & 7: Abel Tasman & At Sea Days 8 & 9: Milford Sound & Dusky Sound Day 10: Snares Islands

Days 11-18: Exploring New Zealand’s and Australia’s Subantarctic Islands Day 19: Stewart Island

Milford Sound Dusky Sound

Day 20: Dunedin/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Jan. 15; Feb. 02*; Dec. 29 2023 Jan. 16 *This departure travels in reverse. SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

Snares Islands

NEW ZEALAND Dunedin Stewart Island

Enderby Island Adams Island Campbell Island

Macquarie Island (AU)

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Stand up paddle boarding; Marae Taputapuātea; Firewalkers, Beqa, Fij; Waterfall, Taveuni Island.

TAHITI TO FIJI: REEFS, LAGOONS & VOLCANIC ISLES

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15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | FROM $19,520 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the complex of Marae Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important cultural sites in Polynesia. • Snorkel, swim, or stand-up paddleboard in the clear, aqua lagoons and reefs of Samoa. • Spot rare and colourful birds and flowers on Fiji’s spectacular “Garden Island,” Taveuni, and in the rainforests of Samoa. • Visit remote island villages and discover rich cultural histories, including the tradition of fire-walking in Fiji. • Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Papeete/Embark Days 2-4: Taha’a/Ra’iatea/At Sea Days 5-7: Aitutaki, Cook Islands/ At Sea Days 8 & 9: Samoa

Wallis & Futuna

Savai’i

Upolu

SAMOA Lautoka FIJI

Taveuni

Taha’a Ra’iatea Tahiti Aitutaki COOK ISLANDS

Days 10 & 11: Wallis and Futuna

Papeete FRENCH POLYNESIA

South Pacific Ocean

Days 12-14: Exploring Fiji Day 15: Lautoka/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Apr. 10*; Sep. 14 2023 Mar. 24* *These departures travel in reverse.

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

For itinerary details, pricing, and staff, visit expeditions.com/paradise

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview the wild South Pacific.

WILD ISLES

COASTAL JAPAN: IMPERIAL DYNASTIES & MODERN CULTURE

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15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | FROM $26,000 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Delve into the history of the samurai and their feudal lords while visiting castles and samurai districts in Kanazawa, Matsue, and Uwajima. • Explore the rich cultural legacy of Korea’s Silla Dynasty among the incredible ancient ruins of Gyeongju, a UNESCO World Heritage site. • Get inspired on the art-filled island of Naoshima, and visit museums and studios dedicated to artists and traditional handicrafts in Matsue and on Takamatsu. • Meander through Kenroku-en, Koraku-en, and Sengan-en, three unique Japanese gardens considered some of the most beautiful in the country. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Tokyo, Japan

Day 13: Naoshima/Takamatsu

Days 2 & 3: Tokyo/Niigata/Embark

Day 14: Okayama/Kurashiki

Day 4: Kanazawa

Day 15: Kobe/Disembark/Osaka

Day 5: Matsue Day 6: Hagi Day 7: Ulsan, South Korea/Gyeongju Day 8: Nagasaki, Japan

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Orion: 2021 Sep. 17 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Sep. 9

Day 9: Kagoshima Day 10: Yakushima Island Day 11: Uwajima/Uchiko

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

Kanazawa SOUTH Matsue KOREA Gyeongju Ulsan Hagi Kobe

Niigata JAPAN

Tokyo

Okayama/ Kurashiki Naoshima/Takamatsu Nagasaki Hiroshima/Miyajima Uwajima Yakushima Kagoshima Island

Day 12: Miyajima Island & Hiroshima For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/coastaljapan

The torii of Itsukushima Shrine, the site's most recognizable landmark, appears to float in the water.

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WILD ISLES

SAILING THE EAST CHINA SEA: JAPAN, OKINAWA & TAIWAN

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14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS | FROM $24,150 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience some of Japan’s most cherished sites, from Himeji Castle and the historic merchant towns of Ozu and Uchiko to the “floating” torii gate at Miyajima. • Explore Naoshima, an island transformed by art and cutting-edge architecture, and visit the culinary hub of Shodoshima. • Snorkel the coral reefs of Kerama Island and venture into the mangrove forests of the Yaeyama Islands by Zodiac or kayak. • Hike among ancient cedar trees in Yakushima’s rainforest and marvel at the incredible hoodoo spires in Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Okayama/Kurashiki Hiroshima Kobe Miyajima Nagahama Naoshima Uchiko

Day 1: Osaka, Japan/Kobe Day 2: Kobe/Himeji/Embark Day 3: Okayama/Kurashiki

JAPAN

Day 4: Naoshima & Shodoshima Islands Day 5: Miyajima Island & Hiroshima

Yakushima Island

Day 6: Yakushima Island Day 7: Amami Oshima Island Day 8: Naha, Okinawa/Kerama Islands Days 9-12: Miyako & Yaeyama Islands Day 13: Keelung, Taiwan

Ozu

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Orion: 2021 Sep. 30 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Oct. 1 SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

Amami Island Kerama Island Keelung Taipei TAIWAN

Okinawa Island

Himeji Castle, aka “White Heron Castle,” a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Miyako Island Yaeyama Islands Yonaguni Island

Day 14: Taipei/Disembark For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/japan

Skellig Michael, Ireland; Iona Abbey, a spiritual hub since the ancient Celts; Shetland Pony, Foula, Shetland Islands; The Ring of Brodgar, a UNESCO site, Orkney, Scotland.

ANCIENT ISLES: ENGLAND, IRELAND & SCOTLAND 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | FROM $21,150 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Trace a maritime thread around the isles, exploring the wild and beautiful places where Celtic and Viking influences still thrive in local languages and customs. • Sail around magical Skellig Michael, which is crowned with a seventh-century beehive monastery. • See the stunning 12th-century Iona Abbey, and Zodiac into Fingal’s Cave in Scotland. • Explore wild, windswept outer isles; search for whales, dolphins, and seals; and see vast, important seabird nesting sites. • Explore the Outer Hebrides and uninhabited St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage site. • Discover the Stone Age megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae on Orkney. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: London, England/Embark

Day 11: Orkney

Day 2: Portsmouth

Days 12 & 13: Exploring Shetland Islands

Day 3: Fowey

Day 14: Shetland Islands/At Sea

Day 4: Isles of Scilly

Day 15: Bergen, Norway/Disembark

Day 5: Cobh, Ireland

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 6: The Skelligs/Dingle

DATE: 2022 Jun. 17

Day 7: Inishmore/Exploring Aran Islands

Day 10: St. Kilda & Callanish

St. Kilda Atlantic Ocean

Is. of Lewis Hebrides Staffa Is.

Orkney SCOTLAND

Iona

IRELAND

Dingle

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

To Bergen

Donegal Bay Aran Is.

Day 8: Exploring Northwestern Ireland Day 9: Iona and Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Shetland

WALES

The Skelligs

Cobh

ENGLAND London

Fowey Isles of Scilly

Portsmouth

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Spend an additional day in the picturesque seaport town of Bergen, Norway. Explore southern Norway, including Sognefjord—the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. Or, add a Scottish Highlands experience. Call or visit expeditions.com/brit-ext for details.

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Caledonian Canal, Scottish Highlands; Iona Abbey where Macbeth is buried in an unmarked grave; Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull; Jacobite Express crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct.

SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $10,430 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard Lord of the Glens EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail through the heart of Scotland via the Caledonian Canal that bisects the country, plus explore remote and beautiful islands of the Inner Hebrides. • Stroll across the battlefield at Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie was dramatically defeated in 1746. • Hike through stunning scenery, and learn about the communities on the remote islands of Eigg or Rum. • Kayak on picturesque Loch Linnhe beside the towering grandeur of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, and wander through the charming seaside town of Tobermory. • Discover Scotland from the prehistoric Clava Cairns to contemporary communities where traditions live on. • Transit Neptune’s Staircase, a series of eight interconnected locks on the Caledonian Canal that drop 64 feet. • Visit medieval ruins and the burial ground of Iona Abbey, where Macbeth is buried. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Inverness, Scotland/Embark

DATES: 2021 Jul. 19, 26*, Aug. 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30, 2022 May 23, 30*, Jun. 6, 20, Jul. 18, 25*, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 29 *These departures travel in reverse.

Day 2: Culloden/Clava Cairns/Loch Ness/Fort Augustus Day 3: Laggan Locks/Corpach/ Glenfinnan Day 4: Loch Linnhe/Oban Day 5: Sound of Mull/Iona/Duart Castle/Tobermory Day 6: Tobermory/Isle of Eigg or Isle of Rum/Inverie

Isle of Kyle of Lochalsh Skye Inverness Cuillin Hills Caledonian Inverie Fort Eigg Augustus Canal Glenfinnan Corpach Tobermory Iona Isle Oban of Mull

SCOTLAND Edinburgh

Day 8: Kyle of Lochalsh/Disembark/ Inverness

Day 7: Isle of Skye/Kyle of Lochalsh

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

For itinerary details, pricing, and staff, visit expeditions.com/scotland

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Add 2 days in Edinburgh to explore its rich history. August departures include an evening of pageantry at the Military Tattoo. Visit expeditions.com/scotlandext

WILD ISLES

THE CANADIAN MARITIMES & NEWFOUNDLAND 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | FROM $12,440 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Circumnavigate Newfoundland and visit coastal villages and small islands, like Cape Breton. • Explore two UNESCO sites: Gros Morne National Park and the 11th-century Viking village at L’Anse aux Meadows. • Discover the dunes, sandstone cliffs, and Acadian culture of the Îles de la Madeleine. • Explore the intriguing red cliffs and strange tabletop formations at Gros Morne National Park. EXPEDITION DETAILS

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE CANADA

Day 5: Exploring the Gulf of St. Lawrence Day 6: Gros Morne National Park/ Newfoundland Day 7: L’Anse aux Meadows

Gros Morne National Park

Day 4: Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec

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DATES: 2021 Sep. 13, 21 2022 Aug. 30; Sep. 8 SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98. OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Discover the rewards of lingering post-expedition at Newfoundland’s gorgeous, gracious Fogo Island Inn. Visit expeditions.com/fogoinn

Atlantic Ocean

Day 8: Exploring Northeastern Newfoundland Day 9: St. John’s/Disembark

For itinerary details, pricing, and staff, visit expeditions.com/maritimes

Explore Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Curious polar bear, on pack ice off Baffin Island, Canada.

EXPEDITION PHOTOGRAPHY You’re off the coast of the Kuril Islands, and a low-flying Steller’s sea eagle is passing the ship, talons clutching a silver fish... fearless men are performing the dramatic firewalking ceremony on Fiji’s Beqa Island... a pod of gleaming killer whales are surfacing under the bow rail in the mirror-calm waters of the Lemaire Channel... Because of our partnership with National Geographic, at moments like these you have a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor at your side and at your service. Our instructors have been specially trained to assist you with your camera model and settings, plus the basic elements of framing, composition, and light; and using your smartphone camera effectively. Best of all, because each is also an expert naturalist, they can provide tips on wildlife behaviour to help you anticipate and capture amazing moments. And depending on which ship of the LindbladNational Geographic fleet you’re on, you could find yourself shooting side-by-side with a top National Geographic photographer. They explore with us because of the remarkable wild regions we visit, and because they’re excited to share the expedition experience and their skills with photo enthusiasts of all levels. With you on deck and in field situations, they provide inspiration and advice, gleaned over the course of significant careers. They also offer informative onboard presentations, and supportive critiques. Together our Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructors and acclaimed National Geographic photographers ensure that you return home with fantastic photos. Learn about the unique & exclusive aspects of our programme at expeditions.com/photo.

Or browse Expedition Photography in the brochure section of our site.

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1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348)

WILDNESS & HUMAN HISTORY In the arc of one voyage, see elegiac traces of the last of the woolly mammoths and the emblematic remains of the Soviet Union’s collapse. Traverse the Panama Canal and feel an inner cheer at how the manmade lives in harmony with the lush tropical diversity it borders. Imagine yourself as Hiram Bingham seeing the ruins of Machu Picchu entwined by jungle as you survey its glory from up high. Witness the ancient traditions of indigenous people deeply connected to their place in Haida Gwaii. Or encounter the Inuit navigating the extreme changes of climate in the High Arctic. The expeditions in this section explore the essence of geography: how the land influences the culture within it.

1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348)

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WILDNESS & HUMAN HISTORY

ACROSS THE BERING SEA: FROM KATMAI TO KAMCHATKA 22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS | FROM $34,990 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Search for an array of marine mammals: Pacific walrus; northern fur seals; grey, humpback, and sperm whales; sea otters; and Steller sea lions. • Marvel at cliffs crowded with millions of seabirds—from horned and tufted puffins to murres and rare whiskered auklets. • Explore the wild and pristine Zhupanova River, as you search for Steller’s sea eagles and their nests. • See the fog-shrouded sites of some of the most hard-fought battles of WWII on Unalaska, Kiska, and Attu Islands. • Watch brown bears digging for clams or fishing for salmon in coastal Katmai National Park. • Visit a Koryak village in northern Kamchatka, and Vitus Bering’s gravesite in the Commander Islands. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Anchorage, U.S./Seward/Embark

RUSSIA

Days 4 & 5: At Sea/Unalaska Island Days 6-10: Exploring the Aleutian Islands Day 11: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russian Federation Days 12 & 13: Zhupanova & Chazhma Rivers Days 14 & 15: Commander Islands Days 16-19: Exploring the Koryak and Chukotka Coasts Day 20: Provideniya, Russian Federation Day 21: At Sea, Crossing the Bering Strait Day 22: Nome, U.S./Disembark/ Anchorage

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ALASKA

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Anchorage Katmai Nat. Park

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Bering Sea Commander Islands Kamenistaya Bay Zhupanova River Kiska Attu Petropavlovsk

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2021 Jul. 13 Note: A Russian tourist visa is required.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/kamchatka

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Days 2 & 3: Katmai National Park

Chukotka Coast

Unalaska

SPECIAL OFFERS: BE OUR GUEST: Take advantage of a complimentary pre-voyage hotel night in Anchorage. We will also cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98. Brown bear mother and cubs in Katmai National Park.

Sea Cloud under sail; St. Lucia and the Pitons; Ruins of Fort Shirley, Dominica; Hawksbill sea turtle.

SAILING THE CARIBBEAN 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $12,340 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard Sea Cloud EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail aboard the sparkling Caribbean Sea aboard the historic square-rigger Sea Cloud, built in 1931 by Wall Street businessman E. F. Hutton for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post. • Swim and snorkel among myriad colourful fish, explore remote cays and beaches, and hike through enchanting rainforests alive with tropical fauna and flora. • Explore the ruins of Fort Shirley, an 18th-century British garrison, and learn about Dominica’s turbulent colonial history. • Drive into St. Lucia’s active volcanic crater and experience the otherworldly landscape of mud pools and sulphur springs. • Immerse yourself in each island’s history, culture, and language with the help of our historian, and discover the lasting imprints left by the French, Dutch, English, and Spaniards colonisers. U.S.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Barbados/Embark

Day 7: Soufrière, St. Lucia/Under Sail

Day 2: Under Sail

Day 8: Barbados/Disembark

Day 3: Dominica Day 4: Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe/ Under Sail Day 5: Under Sail/Bequia, the Grenadines Day 6: Under Sail/Exploring the Grenadines

Caribbean Îles des Saintes

Dominica S. AMERICA

EXPEDITION DETAILS

DATES: 2022 Feb. 6, 13, 20

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

St. Lucia Barbados Caribbean Sea

Bequia The Grenadines

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Polar bear reflection; L'Anse aux Meadows; conditions permitting we may see the aurora borealis light up the night sky; humpback whale dives near Ilulissat.

FABLED LANDS OF THE NORTH: GREENLAND TO NEWFOUNDLAND 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | FROM $20,450 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer GREENLAND (KALAALLIT NUNAAT)

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Day 15: Northern Newfoundland

Day 3: Sisimiut

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 4: Disko Bay & Ilulissat

DATES: 2021 Aug. 29 2022 Aug. 15

Day 5: At Sea/Davis Strait

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Explore Iceland’s wonders over four days or one day at the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. Visit expeditions.com/fabledext.

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Day 16: St. John’s/Disembark

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Indian Harbour

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Day 7: Hall Peninsula, Baffin Island

Lady Franklin Island

Day 6: Pangnirtung & Kerkerton Is., Nunavut

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Day 1: Keflavík, Iceland

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Cumberland Pen. Pangnirtung

• Explore untamed coasts, discovering spectacular fjords and cliffs on foot and by kayak and Zodiac.

• Search for wildlife, from whales, walruses, and polar bears to black bears and woodland caribou.

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• Meet Inuit artisans and learn about their carving and weaving traditions.

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• Wander amid the ruins of the 11th-century Viking village of L’Anse aux Meadows.

Baffin Bay

• Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ilulissat

L’Anse Aux Meadows

Day 8: Lower Savage & Button Islands Day 9: Eclipse River Days 10-13: Exploring the Torngat Mountains & the Labrador Coast

For itinerary details, pricing, and staff, visit expeditions.com/fabled

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WILDNESS & HUMAN HISTORY

ALONG THE VIETNAM COAST: FROM HA LONG BAY TO HO CHI MINH CITY

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13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS | FROM $18,080 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience sunrise as you cruise amongst the fantastical shapes of the limestone formations in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. • Walk through the elaborate tunnel system of Vinh Moc. Using ancient techniques, the locals created underground cities for safety during wartime. • Savour the fresh and aromatic Vietnamese cuisine, one of the most fascinating parts of the country’s culture. • Visit the authentic 18th- and 19th-century homes, Japanese bridge, and temples of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site. • Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, where the energy of this vibrant city is tangible and crossing the street is a well-orchestrated dance with hundreds of scooters. • Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Hanoi, Vietnam Day 2: Hanoi/Hai Phong/Embark

Day 11: Con Dao National Park/ Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Day 3: Ha Long Bay

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 4: Vinh Moc

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 5: Chan May/Hue Days 6 & 7: Da Nang/Hoi An

Day 10: Con Dao National Park

LAOS Vinh Moc Chan May Bay Hue Da Nang

THAILAND

VIETNAM

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Oct. 16

Day 8: Qui Nhon Day 9: Van Phong Bay/Port Dayot

Hanoi Hai Phong Ha Long Bay

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 98.

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/coastalvietnam

Qui Nhon CAMBODIA Ho Chi Minh City

Port Dayot Van Phong Bay

Con Dao National Park

Limestone karst in Halong Bay.

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VOYAGE TO THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST: NATIVE CULTURE & WILDLIFE IN THE LAND OF THE SPIRIT BEAR 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $6,620 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Take kayaks and Zodiacs deep into verdant fjords and along wildlife-rich shores, keeping your eyes peeled for foraging bears, grey wolves, pods of killer whales, and more. • Journey into remote, protected lands and experience the silence as you stand among towering cedars. • Learn the human history of the region from our cultural interpreter and fascinating First Nations museums. • Witness the surprisingly colourful undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist. • Celebrate this inaugural season in the company of large carnivore ecologist and National Geographic grantee Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant as she shares her experience studying the bears in the region. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

ALASKA

Day 1: Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S./Embark

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Day 2: Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Day 8: Prince Rupert/Disembark/ Seattle, WA, U.S.

DATES: 2021 Sep. 7, 14, 21 2022: Sep. 5, 12, 19 SPECIAL OFFERS: Celebrate Milestones: 5% off groups of 8 or more, $150 shipboard credit, and more. See page 98.

Prince Rupert

Days 3-6: Exploring the Great Bear Rainforest Day 7: Cruising and Union Passage Provincial Marine Park

EXPEDITION DETAILS Ketchikan

Grenville Channel Pacific Ocean

Gribbell Island

Rare, elusive Spirit bears—also known as Kermode bears—can only be found in the pristine wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest.

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/greatbear

Ancient totems at SGang Gwaay; exploring icebergs up-close by Zodiac; traditional dance performance at U’mista Cultural Centre; killer whales surfacing in the mist.

A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & HAIDA GWAII 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | FROM $14,190 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion

Glacier Bay National Park Icy Strait

Inian Islands

Tracy Arm

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend four days in Haida Gwaii, where the Haida people have granted us special access to their forests blanketed in moss and invited us into their protected ancestral sites. • Go to places where iconic wildlife gathers—whales, bears, eagles, and more.

Frederick Sound Petersburg

Sitka

ALASKA

• Learn about the local whale population through our relationship with the Alaska Whale Foundation. • Explore remote regions of the Tongass National Forest thanks to our special permit. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Seattle, Washington, U.S./Embark Day 2: Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada Day 3: Johnstone Strait and Alert Bay, British Columbia Days 4 & 5: Inside Passage of British Columbia Days 6-9: Haida Gwaii Day 10: Misty Fjords, Alaska, U.S. Day 11: Frederick Sound and Petersburg Day 12: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Misty Fjords HAIDA GWAII

Old Massett Skidegate

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Day 13: Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Day 14: Inian Islands and Chichagof Island

Sgang Gwaay

Day 15: Sitka/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Sea Lion: 2021 Sep. 3* ; National Geographic Sea Bird: 2022 May 5 ; Sep. 6* Photo Expedition *These voyages travel in reverse. SPECIAL OFFERS: Celebrate Milestones: 5% off groups of 8 or more, $150 shipboard credit, and more. See page 98.

Alert Bay Pacific Ocean

Gulf Islands

Seattle

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WILDNESS & HUMAN HISTORY

PANAMA & COLOMBIA: EXPLORING THE CARIBBEAN COAST

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8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $7,490 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Quest EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• With over 1,900 species of birds—more than any other country—and an astonishing 450 mammals, Colombia has an overwhelming variety of flora and fauna to see as we explore on naturalist-led jungle hikes. • Transit the Panama Canal—a modern engineering marvel. • Visit the autonomous indigenous archipelago of Guna Yala and experience the Guna culture’s rich history and vividly patterned textiles. • Explore idyllic islands, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, and search for wildlife in healthy mangroves. • Get an insider’s look into the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute’s work to uncover the mysteries of tropical ecosystems and incredible biodiversity. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Panama City, Panama/ Balboa/Embark Day 2: Gatún Lake Day 3: Portobelo Day 4: Guna Yala (formerly San Blas Islands)

Day 7: Santa Cruz de Lorica/Cispatá Bay Day 8: Cartagena/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Oct. 30; Nov. 6*, 13, 20*; 2022 Oct. 22, 29*; Nov. 5, 12* * These voyages travel in reverse.

Caribbean Sea Portobelo Colon Guna Yala Panama Canal Panama City Gatún Lake

Cartagena San Bernardo Archipelago San Antero Lorica

PANAMA

Tuchin

Necoclí COLOMBIA

Day 5: Necoclí, Colombia Day 6: Santa Cruz del Islote/San Bernardo Archipelago/San Antero/Tuchín For itinerary details, pricing, and staff, visit expeditions.com/colombia

Cartagena, Colombia.

Galápagos sea lion; gentleman on the square, Cusco; mountain top Machu Picchu; photographers at Santiago Island at sunset.

GALÁPAGOS + MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | FROM $17,200 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk and snorkel among the abundant and fearless wildlife of Galápagos. • Adventure by kayak, paddleboard, and Zodiac along volcanic shores teaming with wildlife. • Take two days to explore fabled Machu Picchu, the royal mountaintop sanctuary of the Inca. • Discover the monuments of imperial Cusco, capital of the Inca empire, and explore the Sacred Valley of the Inca. • Or, experience these two iconic world wonders in less time on our 10-day Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape. See page 74 for details. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador Day 2: Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Days 3-8: Exploring the Galápagos islands aboard National Geographic Endeavour II Day 9: Galápagos/Disembark/ Guayaquil/Lima, Peru Day 10: Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley Day 11: Sacred Valley of the Inca Day 12: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Day 13: Machu Picchu/Cusco

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021-2022 Departing Fridays year-round MORE CHOICES Interested in experiencing Galápagos and Machu Picchu in a shorter timeframe? See the 10-Day Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape, page 74. Departures Fridays year-round aboard the 48-guest National Geographic Islander. NEW FOR PERU 2022 Stay two nights (Days 10 & 11) at Belmond Miraflores Park Lima. Visit expeditions. com/galaperu or call for day-by-day itineraries.

Galápagos ECUADOR Guayaquil PERU

Pacific Ocean EQUATOR

Lima

Santiago Bartolomé Seymour Baltra

Fernandina

Santa Cruz Santa Fe

Isabela Floreana

San Cristóbal Española

Day 14: Cusco Day 15: Cusco/Lima Day 16: Lima

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WILDNESS & HUMAN HISTORY

MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $7,750 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy the luxury of time and linger late in the afternoon at Machu Picchu, long after most visitors depart. • Overnight at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, steps from Machu Picchu. • Explore Ollantaytambo and the Sacred Valley of the Inca with a National Geographic expert. • Discover the monuments of imperial Cusco, capital of the Inca empire, where we spend two nights. • Explore the massive stone walls at Sacsayhuamán. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Lima, Peru Day 2: Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Inca Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Inca Day 4: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco Day 6: Cusco Day 7: Cusco/Lima

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021-2022 Year-round, weekly departures NEW FOR PERU 2022 Stay two nights (Days 1 & 2) at Belmond Miraflores Park Lima. Visit expeditions.com/ peru or call for day-by-day itineraries.

PERU

To/fromLima

Machu Picchu

Sacred Valley Cusco

SPECIAL OFFERS: Save 10% when you combine Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca with an expedition to the Upper Amazon. See page 98.

Day 8: Lima For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/peru Inca ruins at Machu Picchu.

Mother and cub three-toed sloths; Panama Canal; scarlet macaws; guest kayaking in Coiba National Park.

COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | FROM $8,280

What’s on the menu here? Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Quest EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike into the lush green of world-renowned Corcovado National Park to spot endemic wildlife, including tropical birds and several species of monkeys. • Explore the tiny islands in the Gulf of Panama, and snorkel, paddleboard, or swim off coral-fringed Isla Coiba, a UNESCO World Heritage site. • Spend two days transiting the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and—as only the small ship experience can provide—observe its complex lock system activity at eye-level. • Meet local families living on the remote Osa Peninsula, working with cocoa and sugar cane, and learn about their inspiring models of conservation. • Visit a private orchid garden created and run for 25 years by American expats. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: San José, Costa Rica/ Puerto Caldera/Embark Day 2: Corcovado National Park Day 3: Golfo Dulce/Osa Peninsula/ Playa Blanca Day 4: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica Day 5: Coiba National Park, Panama Day 6: Gulf of Panama Islets/Panama Canal Transit Day 7: Gatún Lake/Panama Canal Transit Day 8: Colón/Panama City, Panama/ Disembark

Puerto Caldera

San José COSTA RICA

Osa Peninsula

Pacific Ocean

Playa Blanca Golfo Dulce

Caribbean Sea

Colón Gatún Lake

Panama Canal Panama City

PANAMA

Isla Coiba

Gulf of Panama

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Dec. 19, 26* 2022 Jan. 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30; Feb. 6*, 13, 20*; Dec. 11, 20*, 27 *These departures travel in reverse.

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Monteverde.

Arenal volcano.

MONTEVERDE + COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL

PANAMA TO COSTA RICA + MONTEVERDE, ARENAL VOLCANO & TORTUGUERO

11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS | FROM $10,770 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Quest + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• See monkeys, sloths, rare birds, and venture deep into the rain forest. • Transit the Panama Canal, with an exclusive stop to visit the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. • Kayak, hike, swim, and snorkel; actively explore these idyllic islands and hidden waterways, getting the same enriching experience offered on our eight-day Costa Rica and Panama expedition. • PLUS you’ll venture inland for an exploration of the picturesque Monteverde cloud forest. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: San José, Costa Rica Days 2 & 3: Monteverde Cloud Forest Day 4: Monteverde/Puerto Caldera/Embark Day 5: Corcovado National Park Day 6: Playa Blanca/Osa Peninsula Day 7: Golfo Dulce Day 8: Coiba National Park, Panama Day 9: Gulf of Panama Islets/Panama Canal Transit Day 10: Gatun Lake/Panama Canal Transit Day 11: Colón/Disembark/Panama City EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Dec. 16, 30 2022 Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10; Dec. 8

For itinerary details, prices and staff, visit expeditions.com/monteverde

15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | FROM $14,100 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Quest + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Transit the Panama Canal, with an exclusive visit to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. • Hike through the mist-shrouded cloud forest reserve in Monteverde and enjoy great bird watching. • Walk suspension bridges in the dense forest surrounding Arenal Volcano and relax in nearby hot springs. • Visit the remote, car-less town of Tortuguero and venture through rainforest-shrouded canals in small boats. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Panama City, Panama/Colón/Embark Day 2: Gatún Lake/Panama Canal Transit Day 3: Gulf of Panama Islets/Panama Canal Transit Day 4: Coiba National Park Day 5: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica Days 6 & 7: Osa Peninsula/ Playa Blanca/Corcovado National Park Day 8: Puerto Caldera/Disembark/Monteverde Days 9 & 10: Monteverde/Arenal Days 11 & 12: Arenal/Tortuguero Days 13 & 14: Tortuguero/San José Day 15: San José EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Dec. 26 2022 Jan. 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20; Dec. 27

For itinerary details, prices and staff, visit expeditions.com/arenal

WILDNESS & HUMAN HISTORY

FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO BAJA: SAILING THE PACIFIC COAST 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS | FROM $9,920 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover one of the nation’s best-kept secrets, Channel Islands National Park. • See why everyone is talking about the vineyards of Valle de Guadalupe with a private culinary feast. • Explore the waters and experience the wildlife of peninsular Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve; meet the fishermen of Isla Natividad’s model fishing co-op. • Roam the ever-shifting sand dunes of Isla Magdalena, home to over 40 bird species. • Snorkel in Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, the only hard coral reef in North America; featuring over 220 species of fish. • Experience this incredibly wild, unvisited area with opportunities around every corner. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Los Angeles, CA, U.S./Embark

Days 10 & 11: Cabo Pulmo/Los Islotes

Day 2: Channel Islands National Park

Day 12: La Paz/Disembark/San Jose del Cabo/U.S.

Day 3: Ensenada and the Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico Day 4: San Quintin Exploration

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Channel Islands National Park Los Angeles

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Ensenada

DATES: 2021 Dec. 5; 2022 Dec. 4

Days 5-7: Guerrero Negro/Islas San Benito/Isla Natividad/At Sea

Bahía de San Quintín MEXICO

Day 8: Bahia Magdalena Day 9: Los Cabos and Gorda Banks

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Islas San Benito Isla Natividad Ojo de Liebre Lagoon

Bahía Magdalena

Isla Partida

La Paz

Leaping mobula rays, Los Islotes.

San José del Cabo Cabo Pulmo

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ALWAYS SOMEONE INTERESTING TO MEET Our connection to the world’s wild places through conservation and personal relationships in far-flung locations has deep roots. For many guests that’s a compelling reason to choose to explore the planet with us. But there’s more: things are often extra interesting aboard our ships. For example, in Galápagos, we’ve recently signed an agreement with the National Park, formalising Lindblad-National Geographic ships as platforms of opportunity for science in Galápagos, facilitating research and advancing the training of young local scientists. We’ve been doing this sort of thing worldwide for decades—helping researchers, like James Balog of the Extreme Ice Survey study glacier retreat, and scientists, like John Durban and Holly Fearnbach, conduct research on the health of whales in Antarctica. And through citizen science observations, our naturalists, undersea specialists, and often guests, contribute to science’s knowledge of whales, mantas, and the polar underseas. We’ve always given National Geographic Explorers, National Geographic grantees, and other fascinating individuals ‘rides’ to field sites. And through the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship, a professional development opportunity for pre-K–12 educators made possible by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Society partnership, we bring teachers out into the world and inspire them to bring the world back to their classrooms—with far-reaching effects (see page 77 for an example). Then, there are our Global Perspective Guest Speakers and others, who come aboard to share their knowledge and insights, as well as the adventure, with our guests. This is a real boon for you—the prospect of not only exploring charismatic geographies, but also of meeting genuinely interesting people aboard our ships.

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WILD ADVENTURES “Away” is not just a place—it's taking the time, and the sea route, to let the magic of discovery happen. It’s the patience of watching the horizon for spouting whales, or seeing the outline of a remote island materialise, the joy of letting the birds change your plans, and the belief that nature always delivers the best show. For nature, silence, and solitude are the last real luxuries left in the world—and all three are becoming harder to access. This is what “epic” means and what the expeditions featured here do—they reach beyond the man-made world, the touted destinations, to arrive in the untouched places. To meet animals that seem surprised to see you. To take the time, and nautical miles, to separate yourself, and discover terra incognita.

Massive icebergs at Booth Island, Antarctica.

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Leaping polar bear; wooden domes, Murmansk; Norwegian houses along the coast; walrus hauled out on ice floe, Franz Josef Land.

EXPLORING THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC: FRANZ JOSEF LAND & THE KARA SEA

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23 DAYS/22 NIGHTS | FROM $34,020 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Endurance EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail aboard our new, state-of-the-art polar ship to the northern reaches of the planet, and ply the icy waters of the Kara Sea, only navigable for a few months of the year. • Set foot on the world’s northernmost archipelago, Franz Josef Land, following in the path of a 2013 expedition by National Geographic’s Pristine Seas team. • Explore along the sandy shores of Ostrov Isachenko, part of Russia’s Great Arctic State Nature Reserve, and watch for polar bears from the ship’s deck. • Learn about indigenous culture in Murmansk, Russia, and take a guided tour of the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1-2: Oslo, Norway/Tromsø/Embark Day 4: Murmansk, Russia

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Franz Josef Land

Barents Sea

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Murmansk RUSSIA

Day 20: Murmansk Day 21: Norway’s Fjords

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Jun. 29 2022 Jun. 29 Note: A Russian tourist visa is required.

Days 22 & 23: Tromsø/Disembark/Oslo

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WILD ADVENTURES

WILD COASTS OF ARGENTINA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS | FROM $33,340 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Endurance

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Travel aboard one of our newest ships to Argentina’s rugged east coast and isles of the South Atlantic—places of stunning beauty. • Seek out the whale-rich waters of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Península Valdés to observe southern right whales in their annual breeding grounds—one of the world’s great wildlife spectacles. • Capture the windswept beauty of the Falklands—and the black-browed albatrosses and penguins that thrive here— with guidance from a National Geographic photographer. • Trace the spellbinding story of Shackleton’s fateful expedition on South Georgia and get immersed in a sea of black and white amid tens of thousands of stately king penguins. • Contrast the capital cities of Argentina and Uruguay with traditional gaucho culture and cuisine at splendid estancias (ranches). ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Days 19 & 20: At Sea/Falklands

Day 2: Buenos Aires/Embark

Day 21: At Sea

Days 3 & 4: Montevideo, Uruguay/ At Sea

Day 22: Ushuaia, Argentina/ Disembark/Buenos Aires

Days 5 & 6: Bahia Blanca/Bahia San Blas/Rio Negro

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 Oct. 19 2022 Oct. 20

Days 7 & 8: Puerto Madryn Day 9: Puerto Deseado/At Sea Days 10 & 11: Falkland Islands Days 12 & 13: At Sea

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Explore Buenos Aires, Easter Island, or Iguazú Falls. Visit expeditions.com/ wildcoasts-ext

Buenos URUGUAY Aires Montevideo ARGENTINA Bahía Blanca Puerto Madryn

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Puerto Deseado Falkland Islands Ushuaia

South Georgia

Days 14-18: South Georgia Island For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/wildcoasts

Southern right whale, Valdés Peninsula.

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WILD ADVENTURES

ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS | FROM $32,370 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This voyage has it all: the impossible beauty of Antarctic ice, the vast king penguin colonies of South Georgia, and the Falkland’s amazing albatross colonies. • Explore by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot using our arsenal of cool tools for exploration. • Teeming wildlife greets us in South Georgia: the spectacle of 100,000 king penguins will stop you in your tracks. See the Falklands’ impressive colonies of nesting albatross and rockhopper penguins. • Trace the story of Shackleton’s fateful 1916 journey and toast “The Boss” at his gravesite in South Georgia. • Get your best shots ever with a National Geographic photographer at your side. • Conditions permitting, early season departures offer the possibility to cross-country ski—on the frozen sea ice. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Resolution)

To/From Santiago

To/From Buenos Aires

Port Stanley FALKLAND ISLANDS

Ushuaia Drake Passage

South Georgia

Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Day 3: At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage Days 4-9: Exploring Antarctica Days 10 & 11: At Sea Toward South Georgia Days 12-16: South Georgia Days 17 & 18: At Sea Toward the Falklands Days 19-21: Falkland Islands/At Sea Day 22: Disembark Ushuaia/ Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago

Neumayer Channel

Antarctic Sound Lindblad Cove

Antarctic Circle Weddell Sea Bellingshausen Sea ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

These are examples of expedition locations.

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Nov. 19† 2022 Jan. 18; Nov. 8 2023 Feb. 16 National Geographic Endurance: 2021 Nov. 18† 2022 Nov. 9 National Geographic Resolution: 2021 Nov. 18† 2022 Feb. 6 2023 Feb. 17 Note: National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago instead of Buenos Aires. †These voyages have the potential to view a solar eclipse. Visit expeditions.com/eclipse

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/asgf King penguins, South Georgia.

Kayakers observe the stunning icescape; royal penguins—endemic to Macquarie Island; elephant seals on Macquarie; majestic sunset landscape.

EPIC ANTARCTICA VOYAGE: THE PENINSULA TO THE ROSS SEA & BEYOND

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34 DAYS/32 NIGHTS | FROM $62,490 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Endurance EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This is wildness and wildlife at its finest. Venture where few have gone aboard the new National Geographic Endurance, providing extraordinary access in the ice. • Follow the routes of heroic polar explorers Scott, Ross, Amundsen, and Shackleton. • Encounter the big tabular icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula and remote West Antarctica, and sail along the spectacular Ross Ice Shelf, towering 200 feet. • Explore the seldom-visited Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia, UNESCO sites that are havens for wildlife. • Observe unique wildlife: endemic royal penguins, gentoo, Adélie, southern rockhopper penguins—and the largest of the species, the emperor penguin. Observe 100,000 king penguins on a single beach! ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina Days 2 & 3: Fly by private charter to Ushuaia/Embark/At Sea

From Buenos Aires

EXPEDITION DETAILS

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SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 98.

Days 4-8: Antarctica Peninsula West Antarctica

Days 9-16: West Antarctica Days 17-24: Exploring the Ross Sea & the Ross Ice Shelf Days 25-29: At Sea/Macquarie Island, Australia/At Sea

South Pole

Pacific Ocean

Ross Ice Shelf

ANTARCTICA

Ross Sea

Days 30-32: New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands Days 33 & 34: Dunedin, N.Z./ Disembark/Auckland

DATES: 2021 Dec. 28 2022 Jan. 28*; Dec. 29 2023 Jan. 29 *This departure travels in reverse.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your voyage with a choice of options. Add an extension to Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Easter Island, or New Zealand. Visit expeditions.com/ross-sea-ext

Macquarie Island NEW ZEALAND

Auckland Islands Dunedin

Indian Ocean

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Kaieteur Falls, Guyana; flock of scarlet ibis at Caroni Swamp, Trinidad; baskets full of fresh açaí fruits, Belém; panoramic view of Fernando de Noronha.

WILD SOUTH AMERICA: THE GUIANAS TO BRAZIL 23 DAYS/22 NIGHTS | FROM $32,280

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Dazzling points of interest await on this adventure through five countries and two legendary rivers. • Explore the thriving Amazon delta, looking for toucans, macaws, kingfishers, and hoatzins, plus pink river dolphins. And discover the Essequibo, known for its pristine rainforest. • Visit Trinidad’s renowned Asa Wright Nature Centre, and the Caroni Swamp, where scarlet ibis roost by the hundreds. • At Fernando de Noronha snorkel amid rich marine life. Spot acrobatic spinner dolphins from the deck. • Marvel at grand Kaieteur Falls, and see well-preserved colonial towns and notorious Devil’s Island. • Discover Latin rhythms with live performances by leading musicians—curated by onboard musicologist Jacob Edgar. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Trinidad & Tobago Days 2 & 3: Asa Wright Nature Centre/ Caroni Swamp/Port of Spain/Embark Day 4: At Sea Days 5-7: Essequibo River, Guyana/ Georgetown/At Sea

Days 11-13: Amazon River Delta, Brazil

DATES: 2021 Oct. 5 2022 Sep. 24

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Georgetown Paramaribo Kaieteur FRENCH Devil's Island Falls GUIANA Amazon River Delta GUYANA SURINAME Belém

Day 8: Paramaribo, Suriname Days 9 & 10: Devil’s Island, French Guiana/At Sea

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Port of Spain

BRAZIL

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 98.

Fernando de Noronha Salvador

Day 14: Belém

Days 15-17: At Sea

Days 21 & 22: At Sea/Salvador

Days 18-20: Fernando de Noronha

Day 23: Salvador/Disembark

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/wildamazonia

WILD ADVENTURES

ALONG THE RING OF FIRE: KAMCHATKA, KURIL ISLANDS & HOKKAIDO

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25 DAYS/24 NIGHTS | FROM $39,990 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the rugged coastline of the Russian Far East, stepping ashore at remote Koryak villages and hiking through breathtaking fjords and valleys. • Witness a profusion of rare wildlife from the ship’s deck or aboard a nimble Zodiac: whiskered auklets, northern fur seals, Pacific walrus, sea otters, brown bears, Steller’s sea eagles, and more. • Navigate among the remote and mostly uninhabited Kuril Islands; marvel at their fascinating geology as you trek the tundra-covered volcanic slopes and Zodiac into a caldera. • In Hokkaido, spot the sacred red-crowned crane on a visit to the wetlands of Kushiro, and discover the unique culture and complex history of Japan’s indigenous Ainu people. • Immerse yourself in vibrant Tokyo where ancient history and sacred traditions live in harmony with modern-day culture. Provideniya

Day 1: Anchorage, Alaska, U.S./Nome/ Embark

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Petra Bay Tintikun Lagoon Tymlat Village

Day 2: At Sea/Crossing the Bering Strait Day 3: Provideniya, Russian Federation Days 4-7: Chukotka & Koryak Coasts Days 8 & 9: At Sea/Commander Islands Days 10 & 11: Chazhma & Zhupanova Rivers Day 12: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Days 13-16: Kuril Islands Days 17 & 18: At Sea/Korsakov, Russian Federation Day 19: Abashiri, Japan/Shiretoko National Park Day 20: Kushiro Shitsugen National Park/Akan Mashu National Park Days 21 & 22: Muroran/At Sea Days 23-25: Niigata/Disembark/ Tokyo/U.S.

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Anchorage Glubokaya Bay

Commander Islands Kamenistaya Bay Zhupanova River Atlasov Island Petropavlovsk Ptichiy Islands Shiashkotan Island Skaly Lavushki Island Korsakov Yankicha Island Abashiri Simushir Islands Muroran Niigata

Shiretoko Nat’l Park Kushiro

JAPAN Tokyo

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Orion: 2021 Aug. 27 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Aug. 19 Note: A Russian tourist visa is required.

SPECIAL OFFERS: BE OUR GUEST: Take advantage of a complimentary pre-voyage hotel night in Anchorage. We will also cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 98.

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/kuril

Yankicha Island.

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FAMILY TRAVEL “Expeditions are more immersive than just observing a place as a tourist without context. They endeavour to understand the soul of a place with a holistic approach that includes a deep information dive into the past, present, and future through a team of experts in their field. We just finished an epic expedition to Antarctica with the company that pioneered this kind of travel: Lindblad Expeditions. They specialise in taking guests on experiential journeys to far corners of the world; although their trips follow a predefined course, their informationcentric approach explores a destination from a variety of expert perspectives. Taking kids on an expedition is the ultimate educational adventure for families. It takes the idea that travel is the best education we can give our children to a whole new extraordinary level.” — AMIE O’SHAUGHNESSY

Ciao Bambino, Family Travel Advisors We believe shared activities in a wild and unfamiliar environment can bring a family together. And we’ve found that kids thrive in the safe, comfortable space of the ship where they can exercise a measure of autonomy. Our naturalists (and National Geographic certified field educators on relevant trips) are excellent role models who deftly embed ‘smart fun’ into every activity. Our expeditions ensure seamless transitions whether you’re simply coming to the ship and returning home after, or adding a side trip or extension. And whether you’re traveling with a nuclear or multi-gen family, or planning to go with your family’s ‘bubble,’ we offer savings on a wide variety of family-friendly trips. See expeditions.com/offers for more, or see the

specific itinerary that interests you.

National Geographic Global Explorers Programme Our exclusive programme for kids and teens is the only one of its kind, offered on our Alaska, Baja, and Galápagos expeditions. Developed in conjunction with National Geographic Education, it’s designed to help kids under 18 develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge of an explorer. Kids of all ages engage in a variety of cool optional activities, relevant to their specific ages, guided by a National Geographic certified field educator. Visit expeditions.com/family

for programme details.

Kids track their findings and record observations in their very own Field Notebook.

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WILD ESCAPES The expeditions in this section offer the same exhilarating experiences as our classic expeditions. They’re simply shorter and, as a result, more convenient for travellers without the luxury of time to commit to an extended sojourn. In just five days, you can explore pristine, species-rich, and seldom-visited Channel Islands National Park, effortlessly traversing the ocean that separates it from California. Go beyond the Blue Lagoon to discover the wild west coast of Iceland. Actively explore the incredible Galápagos islands in seven days, or add three days and experience the wonders of Machu Picchu too. Here, time is on your side.

Channel Islands, California.

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Brown bear fishing.

Killer whales at dusk.

WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: SITKA TO JUNEAU

WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: JUNEAU TO KETCHIKAN

6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS | FROM $5,720

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion and National Geographic Sea Bird

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Paddle on long, naturalist-guided kayaking journeys into Alaska’s dramatic bays.

• Cruise from Juneau to Ketchikan and sail deep into the fjords and narrow, wildlife rich channels.

• Raft the Chilkat River with local guides and call at the ancient Chilkat Tlingit village of Klukwan.

• Encounter abundant and varied wildlife.

• Explore Haines, the ‘adventure capital of Alaska,’ via bike.

• Experience the surprisingly colourful undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist.

• Zip around incredible icebergs and view glaciers in Tracy or Endicott Arm.

• Kayak amid glacial ice, and by special permission hike in the Tongass National Forest.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

• Explore Misty Fiords National Monument.

Day 1: Sitka, AK/Embark

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 2: Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands

Day 1: Juneau, AK/Embark

Day 3: Dundas Bay

Day 2: LeConte Glacier/Thomas Bay

Day 4: Haines

Day 3: Exploring Sumner Strait

Day 5: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness

Day 4: Wrangell

Day 6: Juneau, AK/Disembark

Day 5: Behm Canal/Misty Fiords National Monument

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 6: Ketchikan, AK/Disembark

DATES: National Geographic Sea Lion: 2021 Jul. 5, 25 ; Aug. 29 National Geographic Sea Bird: 2022 May 19; Jun. 3*, 8 , 23*, 28; Jul. 13*, 18; Aug. 2*, 7 , 22*, 27; Sep. 1* Photo Expedition. *These departures travel in reverse.

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/alaskanorth

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021 National Geographic Sea Lion: Jul. 10, 15*, 30; Aug. 4*, 9, 14*, 19, 24* 2022 National Geographic Sea Bird: May 24, 29*; Jun. 13 , 18*; Jul. 8*, 23, 28*; Aug. 12 , 17* Photo Expedition. *These departures travel in reverse.

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/alaskasouth

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Channel Islands National Park.

WILD CALIFORNIA ESCAPE: CHANNEL ISLANDS NAT’L PARK 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS | FROM $4,000 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the islands’ breathtaking landscapes by walking miles of trails, paddling crystal clear waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and exploring by Zodiac. • Hike in a Torrey Pine grove, one of only two on Earth, and enjoy sweeping views of the natural harbour. • See iconic animals such as the American bison, bald eagles, and Channel Island fox. • Visit the famous community of Avalon, a haven for movie stars in Hollywood’s golden era. • Rejuvenate mind, body, and soul with daily guided meditation and fitness classes. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Los Angeles, CA/Embark Day 2: Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands, Channel Islands National Park Day 3: Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands National Park Day 4: Catalina Island Day 5: Los Angeles/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Venture: 2021 Oct. 29; Nov. 6 2022 Oct. 28; Nov. 1, 5; National Geographic Quest: 2022 Apr. 19, 23 SPECIAL OFFERS: Save 10% when you travel in a group of 6 or more. See page 98.

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Atlantic puffins.

WILD ICELAND ESCAPE 6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS | FROM $6,480 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Actively explore Iceland’s pristine fjords and fascinating tundra on daily hikes, Zodiac cruises, and more while accompanied by a dedicated team of naturalists. • Encounter evidence of volcanic activity as we hike over cooled lava fields and view Iceland’s newest isle, Surtsey. • Discover the rich biodiversity of the remote Westfjords, spotting nesting puffins and gannets on the Látrabjarg cliffs and watching for humpback and minke whales in the surrounding waters. • Choose your own adventure on one of three optional trip extensions, from geothermal hot springs to an exploration of the Snæfellsnes peninsula’s epic natural wonders. Visit expeditions.com/iceescape-ext for details. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1 & 2: Reykjavik, Iceland/Embark Day 3: Djúpavík Day 4: Arnafjörður & Látrabjarg Cliffs Day 5: Islands of Surtsey & Heimaey, Westman Islands Day 6: Reykjavík, Iceland/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Jul. 7, 20 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Jun. 29 SPECIAL OFFERS: Save 10% when you travel in a group of 6 or more. We will also cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 98.

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Blue footed boobies.

Local weaver, Cusco.

WILD GALÁPAGOS ESCAPE

WILD GALÁPAGOS  & PERU ESCAPE

7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS | FROM $7,380 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Islander EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience all Galápagos offers in just one week, with departures on Saturday and Thursday.

10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | FROM $8,990 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Islander EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Maximise your time in the islands with options every day.

• Soak in the scenery and culture of the Sacred Valley of the Inca.

• Snorkel and kayak in rich waters among shimmering fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions.

• Linger into the late afternoon at fabled Machu Picchu.

• Walk among colonies of wildlife and seabirds unfazed by your presence. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

• Spend two nights in the Sacred Valley of the Inca and a night in Cusco, imperial capital of the Inca. • Maximise your time in Galápagos with options everyday.

Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

• Sail into a flooded caldera aboard National Geographic Islander and visit a birdwatcher’s paradise.

Day 2: Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Days 3-6: Exploring Galápagos aboard National Geographic Islander

Day 1: Lima, Peru

Day 7: Disembark/Guayaquil

Day 3: Machu Picchu

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 4: Sacred Valley/Cusco

DATES: 2021-2022: Departs Thursdays and Saturdays SPECIAL OFFERS: Save 10% when traveling with a group of 6 or more on select departures. See page 98.

Day 2: Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley

Day 5: Cusco/Lima/Guayaquil Days 6-9: Exploring Galápagos aboard National Geographic Islander Day 10: Disembark/Guayaquil EXPEDITION DETAILS

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add a two-day post-voyage extension to UNESCO-designated Quito & famous Otavalo market. Visit expeditions.com/quito for details.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/wildgala

DATES: 2021-2022: Departs Fridays SPECIAL OFFERS: Save 10% when traveling with a group of 6 or more on select departures. See page 98. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add a two-day pre-voyage extension in vibrant, cosmopolitan Lima. Visit expeditions.com/lima for details. Or, add a two-day post-voyage extension to UNESCOdesignated Quito & famous Otavalo market.

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Spectacular vista at Machu Picchu.

WILD PERU ESCAPE: AMAZON & MACHU PICCHU 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | FROM $9,990 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

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• Spend a full day exploring fabled Machu Picchu, royal retreat of Pachacuti. • Discover the cobbled lanes and monuments of Cusco, imperial capital of the Inca. • Journey to Iquitos and the Amazon for a five-day voyage aboard the 28-guest Delfin II. • Explore the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with a team of experienced local naturalists. • Spot elusive Amazon wildlife, including pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, piranhas, and scarlet macaws. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Lima, Peru Day 2: Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley Day 3: Machu Picchu Day 4: Sacred Valley/Cusco

Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

WILD COSTA RICA ESCAPE: GUANACASTE’S CORAL REEFS & VOLCANIC PEAKS 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS | FROM $4,990 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Quest EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Glide through a mangrove forest to see reddish egrets, spoonbills, white ibis, and crocodiles. • Snorkel the rich underwater world near Islas Murcielagos. • Venture through the Guanacaste Conservation Area by kayak or Zodiac, or on foot. • Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park, alive with active volcanos and gurgling mud pots, replete with howler monkeys, waterfalls, and an optional zipline. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: San José, Costa Rica/Puerto Caldera/Embark Day 2: Zapotal Beach/Bahia Huevos Day 3: Islas Murcielagos/Santa Rosa National Park/ Guanacaste Conservation Area

Day 5: Cusco/Iquitos/Embark

Day 4: Rincón de la Vieja National Park/Hacienda Guachipelin

Days 6-8: Upper Amazon aboard Delfin II

Day 5: Curu National Wildlife Refuge/Isla Tortuga

Day 9: Disembark/Iquitos/Lima

Day 6: Puerto Caldera/Disembark/San José

EXPEDITION DETAILS

DATES: 2021 Aug. 21; Oct. 16 2022 Feb. 12; May 28; Aug. 27; Oct. 29

DATES: 2021 Nov. 29; Dec. 4, 9, 14 2022 Feb. 27; Mar. 4, 9; Nov. 21, 26; Dec. 1, 6

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add a two-day pre-voyage extension in vibrant, cosmopolitan Lima. Visit expeditions.com/seelima for details.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/wildperu

EXPLORE MORE: Add inland adventures to Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano & Tortuguero. Visit expeditions.com/ exploremore_cr for details.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/guanacaste

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“ Culinary explorations have traction: they now factor into the travel agendas of curious gourmands from Bali to Baja California...[and] the enterprising operators of adventure cruise line Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions have committed to local sourcing across every level of service and experience on their South American cruises. While guests enjoy delicious preparations of Andean superfoods—from maca and amaranth to chucho and cocoa nibs—small farms across the continent, from Costa Rica to the Falklands, are working with them to provision on spec; a Galápagos-based farm produces exclusive specialty provisions for the ships. It’s one more thoughtful way the Lindblad team really walks the sustainability talk.” —MARIA SHOLLENBARGER, Financial Times

PIONEERING FARM-TO-TABLE IN GALÁPAGOS Ana Esteves, Lindblad-National Geographic’s Director of Hotel Operations, has cultivated a farm-to-table culture in Galápagos. We have purchased some 30 tons of fresh produce, invested money in the farms, and contributed to their well-being and production. And reducing the need to import produce from the mainland by sourcing locally means reducing our carbon footprint as well. Here’s what Clemente, a farmer who supplies us with carrots, cabbage, pineapples, lettuce, leeks, white onions, butternut squash and blossoms, has to say about the programme: “What I love the most about farming in the Galápagos is being able to give back to this Island I grew up in. I could spend days on end in the field under the sunshine or rain, but as long as I am out there with my plantation I am happy and fulfilled. Before Lindblad-National Geographic, there was no sign of any tourist wanting my products, it was all for the locals. Lindblad has opened up so many possibilities for me and my family and our future. Anita (refers to Ana Esteves) has shown us that what we have been doing has a name, sustainable farming.” To learn more & see the farmers, use your smartphone

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to watch this Farm-To-Table video.

TURNING TRASH INTO TREASURE The Lindblad Expditions-National Geographic Artisan Fund supports the local creative community. The Fund not only provides artisans with instruction, materials, and support, it links upcycling to economic possibilities, as one successful artisan describes: “I started making paper to pearls in 2011, when Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic brought Sarah, an instructor from Uganda, Africa, to Galápagos to teach members of the community how to turn paper into pearls. The paper I use to make paper to pearls basically comes from discarded magazines and catalogues (including old Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions brochures from the ships). I take this material and choose the most vibrant and alive colours. Over time, I learned to turn this unwanted material into beautiful pieces. [Lindblad] started buying my jewellery, to sell in their ships in various parts of the world.” —DAYSI PATIÑO, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos To learn more about this programme, visit expeditions.com/artisan-fund

EMPOWERING TEACHERS THROUGH TRAVEL We have long believed that teachers are heroes, and deserve to know there are people out there who respect their work, their dedication to their students and to education, and are willing to recognise and support their growth and development. The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship is the professional development opportunity we co-created with National Geographic Education, to give current Pre-K–12 classroom teachers and informal educators the opportunity to feed their curiosity about the world, learn, and bring geographic awareness back—by traveling aboard our fleet. Since the start of the programme in 2007, some 265 Fellows from 48 states and 6 Canadian provinces, plus Washington D.C. and a Department of Defense Education Activity school abroad, have utilised their fellowship experience to inspire tens of thousands of students and educators to care about, and protect, the planet.

Jennifer Chavez-Miller, a veteran educator, National Geographic Teacher Advisory Council member, Fulbright Scholar, and recipient of the 2020 National Geographic Gilbert M. Grosvenor Educator of the Year award, speaks for many in describing her experience: “Being a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow means being connected to other educators across the planet and to my students—past, present, and future. It means being connected to the world in just such new and visceral ways. It also means that I’m an empowered teacher. I’m empowered to create opportunities and experiences for my students to be explorers. I have the opportunity to dream big, and now I have a support network to make those dreams a reality.” —JENNIFER CHAVEZ-MILLER, 2018 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, Albuquerque, NM Learn about the programme, eligibility, and more at expeditions.com/GTF

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Grosvenor Teacher Fellows Lyanne Abreu (left) and Claire Flynn (right) with National Geographic Specialist Mary Adelaide Williamson (centre) in Port Lockroy, Antarctica.

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OUR SHIPS Our expedition ships are framing devices, metaphoric yellow rectangles, through which you look at the world. Our ships galvanise your gaze, directing it outward, enabling you to pay the same rapt and informed attention to wildlife and wild places that our species gives to the culture we value—art, music, and performance. As a result, after an expedition your senses are heightened. You see your surroundings in keener detail, and benefit from dopamine and other rich brain rewards that come from sustained attention, not just ‘clicks’ or ‘likes.’ It’s what makes ship-based travel so vital to the Lindblad-National Geographic mission to explore and understand the world. And now that our fleet has grown—with more blue-water ships, come more blue-sky possibilities.

Self-Disinfecting Ships Lindblad Expeditions became the first self-disinfecting fleet with the rollout of the ACT CleanCoat™ system in 2019. This photocatalytic cleaning process activates when illuminated, continuously breaking down unwanted microbes such as bacteria, viruses, mould, and airborne allergens. The positive environmental impacts of this non-toxic, chemical-free system are many: less plastic in the supply chain and waste stream, and more than one million gallons of water saved annually. The system lowers our carbon footprint and creates a cleaner, healthier shipboard environment for guests and crew alike.

And life onboard is remarkable. Being in the wild doesn’t mean renouncing comfort, cossetting amenities, or superb food. Our hotel team will know what you like and how you like it from Day One. Regardless of how often you’re in your cabin, it will be immaculate when you return. And, understanding the age-old adage that “an expedition travels on its stomach,” our chefs and their galley teams make dining daily full of interest, discovery and in many cases, the rich flavours of the region you’re exploring. Wherever possible, and our team has expanded the notion of possible (see page 76), it will be local and/or sustainably produced or caught. We invite you to dream big in 2021-23.

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION CAPACITY: 126 guests in 69 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 406 feet. National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution are next-generation expedition ships, purpose-built for polar navigation. Fully stabilised, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Code PC5 (Category A) vessels, they are designed to navigate polar passages year-round, and safely explore uncharted waters, while providing exceptional comfort. The patented X-bow® is key to their design; its powerful wave-slicing action provides an extremely smooth ride even in adverse conditions, and even reduces spray on deck for superior observation. They carry a full suite of expedition tools, and offer a variety of experience enhancing amenities. PUBLIC AREAS: Two restaurants, a chef’s table for small group dining, observation lounge with bar, gym, wellness area, infinity-style outdoor hot tubs, library, main lounge with full service bar, 24-hour beverage, state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations, and a photo workshop area; plus, an expedition base with lockers for expedition gear, and an “open Bridge” for access to our Captain, officers and the art of navigation. MEALS: Two restaurants, featuring local, sustainable choices and unassigned seating for flexible, inclusive dining; plus a Chef’s table for intimate, small group dining. Main restaurant has 270º views, and the Observation deck restaurant features lighter, made-to-order fare. CABINS: All cabins face outside with large windows, private facilities and climate controls. 53 cabins have balconies. Cabins are equipped with expedition command centres with tablets and USB/mobile device docking, TVs, Wi-Fi connections, and hair dryers. EXPEDITION TOOLS: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, undersea specialist operating a remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and underwater video camera for unique access to polar marine world, hydrophone, aerial remote-controlled camera and video microscope. SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, LindbladNational Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, an internet cafe and laundry. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by our wellness specialists and features a glass-enclosed yoga studio, gym, treatment rooms and spa relax area, and high and low-heat saunas with ocean views.

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From top: Main restaurant Two Seven Zeroº; artist rendering of expedition Base Camp with lockers for gear.

Clockwise from left: The Ice Lounge is the expedition community hub for recap, presentations and sociability; standard cabin; suite with balcony.

THE SANCTUARY

THE DEN

YOGA TREATMENT ROOM STUDIO NORTH & SOUTH

BBQ GRILL C. GREEN’S RESTAURANT

OBSERVATION LOUNGE/ CHART ROOM

NORDIC SAUNA

WC EL

CHARLIE’S TABLE

EL WC

IGLOOS

DECK

THE TERRACE

C. GREEN’S BAR SCIENCE HUB LIBRARY

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FITNESS STUDIO

717

BAL.

BRIDGE DECK ICE LOUNGE

BOW OBSERVATION DECK

LOUNGE DECK

618 616 614 612 610 608 606 604

BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL.

623 621 619 617 615 613 611 609

WC EL

BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL.

GLOBAL GALLERY

LOUNGE DECK TWO SEVEN ZERO°

GUEST EXTENDED VIEWING AREA BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL.

524 522 520 518 516 514 512 510 508 506 504

WC WC EL

GALLEY

523 521 519 517 515 513 511 509 507

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BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL.

MAIN DECK

RECEPTION

GUEST EXTENDED VIEWING AREA

418 416 414 412 410 408 406

DOCTOR’S OFFICE

EL EL

427 425 423 421 419 417 415 413 411

CATEGORY 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, alcove seating, relax chair #406, 408, 411, 413, 415 CATEGORY 2: Fore Deck with two large windows, alcove seating, relax chair #410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 CATEGORY 3: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #512-524 CATEGORY 4: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #608, 610, 612, 613-623 CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #708, 709, 711, 713 CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed #710 CATEGORY 7: Bridge Deck—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet #700-707, 712, 714-717 CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #504-510, 513 CATEGORY B SOLO: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #604, 606, 609, 611 All cabins have: Ability to set up as queen or two twins, command centre with docking for multiple devices, atlas, clock, barometer, TV, phone, digital tablet for onboard info, hair dryer, safe, refrigerator.

TROPIC SAUNA

OBSERVATION DECK INFINITY EDGE POOLS

FORE DECK BASECAMP/ LOCKERS

ZODIAC BROADCAST BOARDING STUDIO

ICE DOOR

ZODIAC BOARDING

ICE DOOR

WC EL

ZODIAC BOARDING

ZODIAC/KAYAK STORAGE

EXPEDITION DESK

EXPEDITION DECK

SEE MORE ONLINE: Learn more about National Geographic Endurance at expeditions.com/endurance and National Geographic Resolution at expeditions.com/resolution

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER CAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 367 feet. National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship. It is a fully stabilised, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An undersea specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world. PUBLIC AREAS: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; global gallery; library; lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and observation lounge. Our “open Bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and Captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. Cabins are equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, aerial remote controlled camera and video microscope. SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, internet café and laundry. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features a glass-enclosed fitness centre, outdoor stretching area, a LEXspa treatment room and sauna.

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From top: the dining room has unassigned seating and an informal atmosphere; glass-enclosed fitness centre with 180 degree views.

Clockwise from left: lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; Category 7 suite; standard cabin.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two portholes #301-308 CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with window #317-320, 335-336

BRIDGE

CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with window #313-316, 321-328, 337340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350

LEXspa

BRIDGE DECK

CATEGORY 4: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228

FITNESS CENTER

CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck with balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224

LIBRARY ELEVATOR

SAUNA

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CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with balcony #213

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CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite with balcony #215, 219, 230 CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with window #309-312, 329-334 CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #105-106, 203, 208 CATEGORY 3 TRIPLE: Main Deck with window #341, 343 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Available in Categories 1 and 2. SOLO OCCUPANCY: Cabins available in Categories A and B. NOTE: Cabins #209, 211, 214, 216-218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 303-306—These cabins have one queen-sized bed. All other double cabins have two lower single beds; some can convert to a queen-sized bed. Third person rates are available in the designated triple occupancy cabins at one-half the double occupancy rate. Cabins #341, 343, 101, 102, 215, 219 and 230 can accommodate a third person.

OBSERVATION LOUNGE

B DECK

SEE MORE ONLINE: Learn more about National Geographic Explorer at expeditions.com/explorer

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 338 feet. The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion is a fully stabilised, ice-class vessel with an ice-reinforced hull. She is at home navigating polar ice, as well as island harbours in the South Pacific. PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café, lounge with bar and state-of-the-art facilities, restaurant, sundeck, reception desk, observation lounge and library, global gallery, and marina platform. The whirlpool hot tub doubles as a plunge pool in warm climates. Our “open Bridge” allows guests to meet our Captain and officers and learn about navigation. MEALS: All meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. The cuisine is international with local flair, featuring tastes of the regions we explore. CABINS: All cabins feature ocean views, private facilities, climate controls, and a flat-screen TV. Equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. Some cabins have French balconies. Single cabins in Category 1 and Category 3 include #301, 322, 323, and 512. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a fleet of 24 double kayaks, a crow’s nest camera, a hydrophone, underwater video cameras, video microscope, and a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Plus, for South Pacific voyages, there is snorkelling gear for all guests, scuba gear for a number of pre-qualified guests, stand-up paddleboards, glass-bottom Zodiac, and splash-cam. SPECIAL FEATURES: Laundry, a full-time doctor, National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, plus an undersea specialist and video chronicler. On all South Pacific voyages, there are a minimum of two dive masters. WELLNESS: A wellness specialist, fitness centre, LEXspa treatment room and sauna are on board.

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From top: Dining excellence and regional flavours are a hallmark of our expeditions; Observation lounge and library.

Clockwise from left: Main lounge and bar; Category 5 suite with French balcony; Category 2 cabin.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with oval window #316, 318, 319-321

SAUNA

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MARINA PLATFORM

NOTE: Solo occupancy cabins available in Categories 1 and 3. Shared accommodations available in Categories 1 and 2.

ELEVATOR

MAIN DECK DOCTOR’S OFFICE

NOTE: Third person rates available at one-half the double occupancy rate in designated triple occupancy cabins.

504

RECEPTION ELEVATOR

UPPER DECK 301 303 305 307 309

CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Bridge Deck—Suite with two windows #512

401

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LOUNGE

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512 ELEVATOR

BRIDGE DECK OUTDOOR CAFE

BRIDGE

CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Owner’s suite with French balcony #502, 507, 509*, 510

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515

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OBSERVATION DECK

CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Deluxe suite with window #511, 515 CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #501, 503-506, 508

OBSERVATION LOUNGE & LIBRARY

SUNDECK

302 304 306 308 310

CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419

FITNESS CENTER/ LEXSPA TREATMENT ROOM

WHIRLPOOL HOT TUB

CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317

EXPEDITION DECK

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE CAPACITY: 100 guests in 50 outside cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 238 feet. Sister ships National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture (launched 2019) are designed with over 50 years of expedition heritage and built in the U.S.A. Both ships set a new standard in exploration and comfort. PUBLIC AREAS: Global gallery; fitness centre; LEXspa; lounge with full service bar and facilities for films and presentations; observation deck; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and a partially covered sundeck with chairs and tables. Our “open Bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and Captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in a single seating with unassigned tables. The menu features locally inspired fare. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Category 4 cabins have step-out balconies. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: A fleet of 8 Zodiacs and 24 kayaks, paddleboards, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, snorkelling gear and wet suits for all guests (where applicable). SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest internet access, elevator, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler and undersea specialist. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a Wellness Specialist and features a gym with an elliptical machine, treadmill, exercycles, handweights and resistance bands. Treatments in the LEXspa are available by appointment.

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From top: Enjoy expansive views and regional fare in the informal dining room; gather to watch for wildlife or enjoy an evening cocktail with friends in the open air, partially covered sun deck.

Clockwise above: the lounge, with 270˚ views, is the hub of the expedition community; Category 5 cabin is our most spacious; Category 4 cabin with lower single beds (which can be converted to queen) and private step-out balcony.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #301-306 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #307-315 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck #201-206 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two large view windows. CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #207-229 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, sliding glass door, and small, private balcony. CATEGORY 5 (SUITE): Observation Deck #101-108 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, large view windows, an expanded bathroom, writing desk, ample storage space, and a convertible sofa bed to accommodate a third person. NOTE: Solo Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in Category 5 cabins at one half the double occupancy rate.

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TREATMENT ROOM

Connecting Cabins via internal doorway access: Main Deck: #312-314, #311-315, #306-308, #305-307; Upper Deck: #224226, #225-227 SEE MORE ONLINE: Learn more about National Geographic Quest at expeditions.com/quest and National Geographic Venture at expeditions.com/venture

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION CAPACITY: 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 152 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Our twin sister ships feature a library; global market; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slide shows and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables, and LEXspa. Our “open Bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and Captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in a single seating with unassigned tables. The menu features locally inspired fare. CABINS: All face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: A fleet of 6 Zodiacs and 16 kayaks, paddleboards, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, snorkelling gear and wet suits for all guests (where applicable). SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest internet access, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler and undersea specialist. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features exercise equipment, LEXspa and outdoor stretching area.

From top: Dinner is served in single seatings with unassigned tables for easy mingling; enjoy morning stretch class or afternoon wildlife viewing from the partially covered sun deck.

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CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #300-305—Conveniently positioned between the dining room & lounge, these cabins feature two single lower beds, and a large view window. CATEGORY 2: Bridge Deck #100-104; Upper Deck #200-212, 215—These well-located cabins include two lower single beds & a view window. CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #105, 106; Upper Deck #214, 216, 217, 219—These cabins feature a seating unit with table and two large view windows. Upper Deck cabins include two lower single beds which can convert to a double bed and a pull-out single bed for a third person; Bridge Deck cabins include two lower single beds only. NOTE: Solo Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one half the double occupancy rate.

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Clockwise from left: the lounge with expedition library and flatscreens for easy presentation viewing; twin beds can be pushed together to form a double in Category 3 cabins on the Upper Deck; a comfortable Category 2 cabin.

GYM EQUIPMENT

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BAR LOUNGE

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MAIN DECK

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.

SEE MORE ONLINE: Learn more about National Geographic Sea Bird at expeditions.com/seabird and National Geographic Sea Lion at expeditions.com/sealion

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OBSERVATION DECK GYM & SPA

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413

411

409 BRIDGE

LIBRARY 422

GLOBAL GALLERY

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II CAPACITY: 96 guests in 52 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 236 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, restaurant, large library with Mac kiosks, open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and dual Zodiac boarding platform, and “open Bridge,” where guests can meet the Captain and officers and learn about navigation.

CATEGORY 1: Upper Deck, Forward #201, 202 CATEGORY 2: Upper Deck #211, 213-219, 221, 222, 224-229 CATEGORY 3: Lounge Deck #311, 313-319, 321, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330 CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck #409, 411-414, 416, 418 SUITE A: Lounge Deck, Mid-Ship #320—with two windows, larger bath, arm chair. Connecting door to #322.

MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair.

SUITE B: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #420, 422—with two floor-toceiling windows, larger bath, convertible sofa for a third person.

CABINS: All face outside with large windows, and feature twin beds that convert to a queen. With private facilities and climate control, nightstands, desk, and storage. Seven sets of cabins with a connecting door.

SUITE C: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #415—with two large windows, larger bath, separate sitting area with convertible sofa for a third person and arm chairs, largest cabin on ship.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, glass-bottom boat, kayaks and paddleboards, snorkel gear and wetsuits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera.

CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Lounge Deck #325, 327

SPECIAL FEATURES: Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, shipboard doctor, video chronicler, National Geographic Global Explorers family programme, snorkel instruction, Wi-Fi access, laundry service, Global Gallery. WELLNESS: LEXSpa and fitness centre, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.

CATEGORY 2 SOLO: Upper Deck #203-209 NOTE: All cabins feature the option of two twins or a queen bed, plus large window(s), desk, chair, and closet. CONNECTING CABINS: #226/228, 227/229, 315/317, 316/318, 320/322, 411/413, 416/418 TRIPLE OCCUPANCY: #224, 225, 326, 328 with fold-down upper third bunk, Suites B and C with convertible sofa bed. Third person rates are one-half per person double occupancy rate. SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.

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Clockwise from top: National Geographic Islander anchors close to shore; Category 5 cabin; relaxing on the covered upper deck.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER CAPACITY: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 164 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Open-air observation deck, second covered outside deck with hammocks, tables and chairs. Lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, dining room, library, Mac kiosks and Internet. The Captain and officers welcome guests to visit the open Bridge. MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair. CABINS: All have a window with an outside view, private facilities, ample storage and climate controls. Bed can be configured as two twins or as a single queen. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, a fleet of kayaks and paddleboards, snorkel gear and wetsuits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera. SPECIAL FEATURES: Shipboard doctor, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler, snorkel instruction, Wi-Fi access, laundry service, National Geographic Global Explorers family programme, Global Gallery.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck, Forward #201-206 CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #207-210, Bridge Deck #301, 302 CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #303-306. Cabins 305 and 306 can accommodate a third person with sofa bed. CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #403-408—with outside, glassed-in terraces with windowed door and seating. CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck, #401 and 402—forward facing with additional seating, desk, wrap-around windows, glassed-in terrace with seating. Largest cabins aboard. NOTE: All cabins offer two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. Solo occupancy in categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates for cabins 305 and 306 are one-half per person double occupancy rate. SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.

WELLNESS: LEXSpa and fitness centre, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.

SEE MORE ONLINE: Learn more about National Geographic Islander at expeditions.com/islander

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LORD OF THE GLENS CAPACITY: 48 guests in 25 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Great Britain. OVERALL LENGTH: 150 feet.

Inner Hebrides. She offers us the unique ability to explore both the Highlands and the fabled Scottish isles.

PUBLIC AREAS: With exterior teak decks, hardwood finished interiors, and fine fabrics, Lord of the Glens offers a stylish and relaxing ambience. The two lounges and two open-air viewing areas are social hubs aboard ship. There is a bar, and space to read books from the library.

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.

MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling, meals focus on healthy cuisine including fresh Scottish poultry, trout, and other options. CABINS: Cabins are tasteful, comfortable, and amply sized, with outside views. Most cabins have picture windows (two have two large portholes high in the cabin). Facilities include a private bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, television, music system, hair dryer, telephone, safety deposit box, bathrobes, and toiletries.

CATEGORY 1: James Watt Deck #104, 106 (2 lower beds, 2 portholes); David Roberts Deck #209 (2 lower beds, picture window), #211-212 (1 double bed, picture window). CATEGORY 2: David Roberts Deck #201-208, 210, 214, 216-217 (2 lower beds, picture window); Alexander Graham Bell Deck #301-306 (2 lower beds, large picture window). CATEGORY 2 SOLO: David Roberts Deck Solo Occupancy #218219 (1 double bed, picture window).

SPECIAL FEATURES: There is complimentary Wi-Fi on board and a computer in the reception area. Bicycles are provided along our route at no additional cost, and weather permitting a kayaking excursion will be offered during the voyage. Lord of the Glens is the only ship of its kind able to both navigate the locks of the Caledonian Canal and sail among the islands of the

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Clockwise from top: Delfin II on the river; the dining room provides big views and outstanding cuisine; spacious suites offer comfort and panoramic views.

DELFIN II CAPACITY: 28 guests in 14 outside suites. REGISTRY: Peru. OVERALL LENGTH: 120 feet.

and 3/5 are available as interconnecting for friends and family traveling together.

PUBLIC AREAS: With sweeping views, public areas include an air-conditioned presentation room, open-air lounge and bar up top, and dining room with a 270-degree panorama. With a small library, exercise room and spa. Open Bridge, where you are welcome to visit and watch the river go by.

MASTER SUITES: UPPER & MAIN DECK #7, 8, 15, 16 — The Master Suites feature all of the amenities listed above plus oversized windows which provide incredible 90 degree views. The Master Suites on the Main Deck and Upper Deck feature two twin beds which can convert to a king.

MEALS: The air-conditioned dining room’s large windows provide panoramic views. Beautifully prepared meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables. Often special dishes will include sustainable products of the rain forest and sauces made with exotic regional fruits.

SOLO OCCUPANCY & SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Due to the limited number of cabins available, solo occupancy and shares are on a request basis only; please call for availability and rates.

SUITES: Elegant, air-conditioned guest suites on the Main and Upper Decks all offer exceptional vistas. Each spacious suite has a minimalist décor with a luxurious overtone. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: 10-person skiffs—with individual seat cushions and plenty of leg room. Fleet of safe, nimble kayaks for up-close, personal exploration. Rain ponchos are kept handy in the skiffs. Rubber boots are provided when needed. SUITES: UPPER & MAIN DECK #1-6; 11-14 — Most suites have two twin beds which can convert to a king. Each includes a large view window, a closet, easy chair and desk. Bathrooms include a large shower, separate toilet and sink area. Suites 4/6 SEE MORE: Learn more about Delfin II at expeditions.com/delfinii

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MAIN DECK Clockwise from top: Sea Cloud under full sail; Original/Deluxe Category A cabin; Owner’s suite, which is one of the original cabins.

SEA CLOUD Sea Cloud, the last of the private tall ships, is the destination, regardless of which destination she explores. She spends the winter sailing the trade winds of the Caribbean (page 47) and heads to the Mediterranean to explore the Dalmatian and Amalfi Coasts to Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, and beyond in the summer. Visit expeditions.com/seacloudmed for Sea Cloud’s Mediterranean itineraries.

Note: Our 2021 and 2022 Mediterranean season has limited availability. Please check our website or call an Expedition Specialist swiftly to secure your cabin.

CAPACITY: 58 guests in 30 cabins including two owner’s suites. REGISTRY: Malta. OVERALL LENGTH 360 feet.

CATEGORY 1: #28-29: Cabins have two single beds, a window and shower.

Built in 1931 by Wall Street businessman E. F. Hutton for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Sea Cloud carries 30 sails measuring a total of 32,000 square feet.

CATEGORY 2: #18-25: Cabins have two single beds, a window and shower.

PUBLIC AREAS: The covered Lido Bar is a superb place to congregate and enjoy the outdoors. The open-air “Blue Lagoon” is a wonderful place to relax. There is a sumptuous lounge and guests are welcome on the “open Bridge” to learn how Sea Cloud is navigated and sailed. MEALS: Served in single seatings and in a casual setting, meals focus on local and Continental cuisine. Wines are included at lunch and dinner. Refreshments are always available. CABINS: The Main Deck cabins have antique and period-style furniture. These cabins are the ship’s original cabins, including the owner’s suites originally occupied by E.F. Hutton and Marjorie Merriweather Post. Cabins on the Promenade and Captain’s Decks have modern, stylish, comfortable furniture. SEE MORE ONLINE: Learn more about Sea Cloud at expeditions.com/seacloud

CATEGORY 3: #32-37: Cabins have two single beds (which can be pushed together to make a queen-size bed, with one side against the wall), a window and shower. CATEGORY 4: #30-31: Cabins have a queen-size bed, a forwardfacing window and shower. ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY B: Original and deluxe cabins, #5, 6, 9, 10: Located on the Main Deck, these large cabins, originally occupied by guests (and the nannies, #9-10) of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with tub or shower. All have portholes. ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY A: Original/deluxe cabins, #3, 4, 7, 8: Located on the Main Deck, these very large cabins, originally occupied by guests of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with bathtubs. All have portholes. OWNER’S SUITES: Original owner’s suites #1-2: These incomparable suites were occupied by Marjorie Merriweather Post (#1) and E.F. Hutton (#2). They have king-size beds and grand marble bathrooms with bathtubs. Both suites have portholes. CATEGORY 1 SOLO: #16-17: Upper and lower single beds, a porthole and shower.

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Clockwise from left: Attentive, expert hotel staff create a uniquely gracious shipboard atmosphere; The Jahan’s cabins are extremely spacious, and each has a private balcony ideal for taking in river views; the ship offers myriad spaces to socialise or seek silence—always with a river view.

THE JAHAN Traveling aboard the beautifully appointed and gracious river ship, The Jahan, is an exceptional experience in and of itself. Vietnam and Cambodia: Along the Mekong, including Angkor and Saigon, our dual-natured and in-depth land and river exploration, will take you from the heart of Cambodia’s 9th-century Khmer empire, at Angkor, to Vietnam’s most storied city, Saigon. Get a real taste of the neighbouring countries’ cuisine every day aboard The Jahan, at fine city restaurants, or at

our private dinners. Experience local culture—visit a village school, enjoy traditional music and dance, and ride in a tuk-tuk! Plus, explore Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, Angkor Thom, where the Bayon Temple’s towers reveal hundreds of stone faces, and Ta Prohm, where the jungle is slowly reclaiming the temple. To sail the Mekong River aboard The Jahan is to feel welcomed and at home in a country where beauty, hospitality, and tradition create unforgettable memories.

V isit expeditions.com/jahan for ship details, the itinerary, dates, and rates.

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THERE’S MORE FOR YOU HERE: EXPLORE MORE! Whether you’ve flown from the east coast, the west coast, or somewhere in-between, it took time to arrive in your far-flung destination. Why simply turn around and head home with those glorious memories when you have such rich opportunities to make more? Especially when our extensions offer you seamless transitions. Our Expedition Specialists or your travel advisor will help you add your choice, before or after your expedition. Here are some examples. Find the options available for other expeditions at expeditions.com

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Heading to Antarctica? Start the adventure in sun-warmed Buenos Aires or Santiago’s Wine Country. Or stay on ‘spectacular’ with an after-voyage trip to magnificent Iguazú Falls, or mysterious Easter Island.

Drawn to Arctic Svalbard? Plan to see more in Norway’s fjords or amid the wonders of Iceland.

Alaska is tough to leave. Linger longer at iconic Denali National Park, take our new Canadian Rockies Heli-hiking adventure, or add three days in Glacier Bay to your Wild Alaska Escape.

Our Costa Rica expedition introduces you to the legendary Canal. Go deeper, with a one-day visit to the Miraflores Lock and enjoy private dining overlooking the Panamax action.

Immersing in Baja? Add an extension to Loreto to search for blue and fin whales, the two largest animals on the planet.

Galápagos-bound? Add six days in Quito and Mashpi Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World, another worldclass biodiversity hotspot. Or add Peru & Machu Picchu to your Galápagos expedition.

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS WITH COMPLIMENTS: We will cover your bar tab and tips to the ship’s crew on all departures aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, Sea Cloud, The Jahan, and Lord of the Glens. GALÁPAGOS BAR TAB AND Wi-Fi INCLUDED: We will cover your bar tab aboard National Geographic Islander and National Geographic Endeavour II. Also, enjoy free Wi-Fi, up to one hour a day per person. BE OUR GUEST IN ALASKA: Receive complimentary pre- or post-voyage hotel night at the Hilton Downtown Anchorage on select departures aboard National Geographic Orion. Not applicable on extensions. FREE NIGHT IN LORETO, MEXICO: Receive a free night at Hotel La Misión in Loreto when you book Exploring the Sea of Cortez on the Dec. 19, 2021 departure. Includes a guided tour, hike, and 3 meals. BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive journeys taken on board our expedition ships, as well as on the combination of Upper Amazon with Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca or Galápagos. Also when you join the two Wild Escape voyages in Alaska receive a free 3-hour Taku Lodge Feast and 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery experience. 10% savings is applicable on voyage fares only and is not valid on extensions or airfare. May not be combined with other offers.

TRAVELING AS A GROUP: Book a group of six or more on select departures of our Wild Escapes itineraries and save 10%. On all other departures, save 5% when traveling as a group of eight or more. Take advantage of these great savings, while enjoying traveling with your friends and family. This savings is applicable to voyage fares only and is not valid on extensions or airfare and may not be combinable with other discounts. Deposit, final payments, and cancellation policies for group travel vary from our regular policies. ALASKA MILESTONES PACKAGE: Celebrate a milestone with a group of eight or more and enjoy a special amenity package including 5% savings, custom photo, shipboard credit, special gifts, and more. Available on select Alaska voyages. Visit expeditions. com/milestones. COMBINING OFFERS: Certain offers may be combinable, up to two savings opportunities except where noted otherwise. For example, travel with a group of eight or more on back-to-back expeditions, and take advantage of both savings! All offers listed are valid for new bookings only, subject to availability at the time of booking. Call for details.

INCLUSIVE PRICING We include just about everything you have the opportunity to do as part of your expedition aboard ship and ashore. The only things not included are those of a personal nature—alcohol*, internet usage, tips to the crew*, wellness treatments, and other specialised arrangements.

ABOARD SHIP ✓ All meals and non-alcoholic beverages* ✓ Cappuccinos, lattes & complimentary refillable water bottle ✓ 24-hour coffee, tea & soda on demand ✓ Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during lounge recap ✓ Sauna (where applicable) ✓ Fitness centre ✓ Fully stocked library ✓ The guidance and company of our expedition staff

ASHORE ✓ Meals and accommodations on land, as indicated in itinerary ✓ Special access permits, park fees, port taxes ✓ Transfers to and from group flights ✓ The expertise of our expedition staff ACTIVITIES ✓ All excursions ✓ Zodiac & kayak explorations ✓ Snorkelling and paddleboarding (where indicated) ✓ Lectures & presentations in the lounge Note: Amenities vary across fleet, and are provided where applicable.

*All departures aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, Sea Cloud, Jahan, Lord of the Glens, National Geographic Endeavour II, and National Geographic Islander include alcoholic beverages aboard ship (excepting certain premium brands of alcohol). Departures aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, Sea Cloud, Jahan, and Lord of the Glens also include tips to the ship’s crew. Wi-Fi included (one hour per person, per day) on National Geographic Endeavour II and National Geographic Islander.

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