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Hanusse Bay, Antarctica 66.56° S, 67.29° W
Realizing that out here in pure wildness, curiosity is mutual. That’s the exhilaration of discovery.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Going Where Awesome Is 4 The Perfect Platform 8 Freedom to Explore 10 Our Expedition Team 12 Undersea Discoveries 16 National Geographic Photographers 18 Antarctica: The White Continent 20 Itinerary: Journey to Antarctica 22 Itinerary: Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords NEW 26 Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands 28 Itinerary: South Georgia & the Falklands 30 Itinerary: Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands 32 Itinerary: Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & the Falklands NEW 34 Epic Antarctica: The Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond 36 Itinerary: Epic Antarctica 38 Explore More: Optional Extensions 40 Life Aboard 42 Dining Aboard 44 National Geographic Explorer 46 National Geographic Endurance/National Geographic Resolution 48 Offers, Terms & Conditions
ICE FEVER: IT’S A THING
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GOING WHERE AWESOME IS
EDIFYING. EXHILARATING. AND DEEPLY MOVING.
The Antarctic ice sheet is the most distinctive feature of Earth as seen from space—every astronaut’s account mentions it. And the ice is what makes every Antarctic explorer vow to return. There’s a whole glossary of ice words to learn—macro-scale terms like fast ice, leads, and growlers, to more granular terms like brash and bergy
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dropping on Earth’s whispered secrets. Once you’ve
The single best whale encounter I’ve ever had. Over the course of two rounds of Zodiac cruises a group of very friendly humpbacks circled our Zodiac in a clear display of curiosity. It was a highlight of the trip for many of the guests that were nearby including myself.”
experienced it, you’ll never forget it.
— ERIC GUTH
bits. Ice is visually stunning, and nearly kaleidoscopic in its diversity of form. But what’s exhilarating to discover is the ice’s voice. Sitting in a stilled kayak, listening to the subtle sibilance of thousand-year-old gases releasing from a bobbing field of floating bergy bits is like eaves-
Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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ULTIMATE POLAR EXPEDITION SHIPS EXPLORING ANTARCTICA SHOULD BE A PINNACLE EVENT IN
a traveler’s life. We’re committed to doing whatever it takes to make your experience the most memorable ever—and our expedition ships are key. Top-tier Ice Class vessels, each is purpose-designed and built, incorporating 55+ years of polar experience, for exploring the ice in comfort and safety. The captains of the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet are extraordinary mariners, with decades of ice navigation expertise. Our expedition teams are hand-picked for their knowledge of polar natural history and their ice skills. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools, our ships are unparalleled bases for explorations. And the logistics on each are superb, designed to swiftly and efficiently get you off ship on your choice of thrilling daily forays.
NEW TWIN SHIPS: National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution.
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The captains of the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet are extraordinary mariners. For example, Leif Skog, Lindblad VP of Marine Operations and Master of the National Geographic Explorer, has been navigating vessels in Antarctica nearly every season since 1979 on over 200 polar voyages. As past Chairman of the IAATO Marine Committee (Int’l Assn. of Antarctica Tour Operators), he was a primary architect of the IAATO Emergency Contingency Plan for all vessels operating in Antarctica.
THE PERFECT PLATFORM
National Geographic Explorer
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After breakfast, we zipped to shore at Brown Bluff, a fascinating geologic area where we found hundreds of penguins. This is a colony which supported 100,000 pairs of Adélie penguins earlier in the season, but is now reaching the season’s end. There were a handful of Adélie chicks and many gentoo chicks testing the waters and exercising their wings. The beach shallows were kiddy pools filled with fluffy chicks sticking their heads into the water, wading in, and being pushed around by small incoming waves. We enjoyed watching their antics for a couple of hours, as well as finding a solitary fur seal, and taking a hike onto the edge of a glacier.” — EMILY MOUNT Naturalist aboard National Geographic Explorer
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EXPLORE YOUR WAY EACH DAY OUR ANTARCTIC ITINERARIES ARE CRAFTED BY EXPLORERS,
and every itinerary point features opportunities to head out and discover, in one dynamic way or another. The freedom of choice means opportunities to choose how active you’ll be, whether kayaking among bergy bits, hiking up a ridge to a vista overlooking a cove, or instead taking a short stroll along the shore where penguins are gathered. Our seamless
class, or a pre-breakfast coffee at the 24/7 coffee/tea stations on the ship. Revisit the day at evening Recap, while
— SVEN LINDBLAD,
quickly ashore to share in exploring. Your freedom of choice extends to which members of our naturalist staff you choose to spend time with aboard ship. With a diverse team with broad expertise, you may choose to join your photo instructor at the deck rail to get tips on landscape photography, or stand next to an expert birder with binoculars in hand, or join one of our knowledgeable historians to learn about the golden age of Antarctic exploration in the region we’re exploring. You can begin each day with a morning stretch
enjoying drinks with your traveling companions, or by relaxing solo in one of the ship’s many nooks and crannies where you can read or journal.
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I’m a highly active person, so always appreciate every chance to get off ship. And in the early season, when our captains can “garage” the ship in the frozen sea ice, everyone can descend directly for a once-ina-lifetime walk, snowshoe, or cross-country ski trek. When the conditions are just right, it’s a thrilling and incredibly memorable way to experience this vast landscape. It also shows that there is never a dull moment, or a ‘lesser’ time to go, during our Antarctic season.”
shore-landing operation, perfected over decades, gets you
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FREEDOM TO EXPLORE
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OUR TEAM IS ACE AT DOING WHAT IT TAKES ROALD AMUNDSEN WINNING THE RACE TO THE NORTH POLE. JEAN-BAPTISTE CHARCOT
charting the Antarctic peninsula. Neither of them have anything on you—you’re a natural born Antarctic explorer, too. But sometimes even the most intrepid of adventurers need a guide—and that’s where we come in. Our team has the knowledge and passion for Antarctica that will kindle yours. They will do whatever it takes, from manning spotting scopes to search for whales; lingering on deck to shoot photos of passing petrels; to finding and exploring uncharted coves and waterways when conditions enable it.
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DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES
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A Zodiac foray in search of leopard seals with a polar expert had us searching the brash ice that the seals gravitate to. We navigated from ice floe to floe. Sure enough, there it was! We slowly approached the ice while he radioed to other Zodiacs in the area so they could see too. Will never forget that serpentine smile. (The leopard seal, not the staff.)” — BEN D., Guest aboard National Geographic Explorer
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DISCOVER THE SELDOM-SEEN POLAR UNDERSEA BECAUSE THE UNDERSEA IS VITAL TO YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF
Antarctica, we’ve committed the technology and personnel resources to offer what no other travel company in Antarctica does—an exploration of the vivid and surprising world beneath our ship. During the voyage, an undersea specialist will don special polar diving gear to explore and shoot video of the Antarctic marine environment and its otherworldly creatures. You’ll get to see this amazing world on TV screens in the warm comfort of the lounge, with our undersea specialist as your guide. You’ll see what lies beneath the ice and discover strange and wonderful lifeforms. In some cases, our specialists have photographed specimens not known to scientists. See the life lived on Antarctica’s ice, and the marine life found deep beneath the surface.
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UNDERSEA DISCOVERIES
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It was the actual anniversary date of Lars-Eric Lindblad’s first expedition to Antarctica in 1966, and we’d all had a champagne toast in the lounge in his honor. After dinner, a few people noticed the sky becoming pink, then orange…and before I knew it, I was on the stern watching the fieriest sunset of my life—at 11:00 p.m.—the entire sky flooded with reds, pinks, yellows, and oranges across the horizon, illuminating the peaks. Even long-time naturalists like Pete Puleston and Bud Lehnhausen said they’d never seen a sunset like that in Antarctica.” — AMY H., Guest aboard National Geographic Explorer
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Antarctic Peninsula 63.53° S, 56.90° W
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GET YOUR BEST SHOTS WITH A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution are the only expedition ships exploring Antarctica with National Geographic photographers aboard on every departure. These photographers, many with significant careers to their credit, have inspired countless professional and amateur photographers, and accompany our ships to inspire and assist you. And, they are flanked by Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructors, who are also skilled naturalists, to assist you with your camera settings, the basics of composition, observation, and more to equip you with skills. Now, every guest—from iPhone camera users to semi-pro shooters—can stand side-by-side with top photographers, pick up tips in the field, and take great photos. And you’ll want to—Antarctica provides a photo op a minute and a once-in-a-lifetime experience to capture. So, no worries, you don’t have to consider yourself a photographer to participate in the fun and rewards of “aim & create.” You’ll return home with your best photos ever, and a lifelong skill.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Travel with a National Geographic photographer on any National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution voyage and benefit from their pro knowledge and experience.
JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA Krista Rossow – Nov. 7, 2021 J.J. Kelley – Dec. 7 & 17, 2021 Camille Seaman – Dec. 7 & 17, 2021 & Nov. 27, 2022 Michaela Skovranova – Dec. 8 & 18, 2021 Massimo Bassano – Dec. 27, 2021 & Jan. 6, 2022 Gianluca Colla – Dec. 28, 2021 & Jan. 7, 2022 Kike Calvo – Jan. 26, 2022 Andy Coleman – Feb. 6 & 16, 2022 Max Lowe – Nov. 28, 2022 Ken Garrett – Dec. 28, 2022 ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS Jay Dickman – Nov. 17, 2021 Ralph Lee Hopkins – Nov. 17, 2021 Nick Cobbing – Nov. 18, 2021 Krista Rossow – Jan. 7, 2022 Camille Seaman – Nov. 7, 2022 Chris Rainier – Nov. 8, 2022 ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA Chris Rainier – Nov. 2, 2021 EPIC ANTARCTICA Ralph Lee Hopkins – Dec. 27, 2021 Tyrone Turner – Jan. 26, 2022 Andy Coleman – Dec. 28, 2022
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EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH US: BENEFIT FROM 55+ YEARS OF INSIDE KNOW-HOW
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ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT
ANTARCTICA MAY BE AT THE END OF THE EARTH, BUT WE’VE
been bringing guests here for decades—safely sharing all the wonders of this vast land and sea. Join us to experience the thrill of crunching through the sea ice aboard our fleet of three state-of-the-art expedition ships. Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch whales play off the bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; photograph penguin colonies with a National Geographic photographer; hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility. And, get a front seat on the dashing history of the Heroic Age of Exploration. Armed with a flexible itinerary that allows us to go where conditions are best and wildlife is most active, we’ll experience all the splendor of Antarctica. Choose to make the most of the time you’ll invest in traveling, and choose our brand new Antarctica and Patagonia itinerary to discover two iconic ‘end of the earth’ geographies on one sweeping 20-day itinerary. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Explore the world’s last great wilderness with a team of top naturalists well versed in Antarctica • Sail past magnificent mountains and huge glaciers • Cruise aboard sturdy Zodiacs among ice bergs and in search of wildlife • Kayak in protected waters, as penguins swim nearby • On shore, observe thousands of penguins: gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap • Discover the unexpectedly dazzling undersea • Early November departures on all ships offer the possibility to cross-country ski and snowshoe— on the frozen sea ice • Or add Patagonia to your adventure: iconic Torre del Paines, the grandeur of the Chilean fjords, and the breathtaking natural wonders of some of Chile’s most impressive National Parks.
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From/To Buenos Aires or Santiago
WARM WELCOME Begin in warm Buenos Aires or Santiago, where you’ll see city highlights as well as lesserknown gems before flying by charter air to Ushuaia.
RITE OF PASSAGE
Ushuaia
Crossing the legendary Drake Passage is a milestone in any explorer’s journal. Spot and photograph albatross and other seabirds that glide alongside the ship.
SOUTHERNMOST CITY Embark your ship in Ushuaia and transit the famed Beagle Channel, named after the ship Darwin sailed, before venturing south.
PENGUINS GALORE
Drake Passage
Step ashore to thousands of chinstrap and gentoo penguins. You’ll learn how climate change affects the penguin populations, and how best to capture images of penguins from a National Geographic photographer.
DIVE DEEP Your undersea specialist may deploy an ROV up to depths of 1,000 feet to shoot video and images of places never before seen.
Antarctic Sound
PARK & SKI Conditions permitting, on early November departures, our Captain may “park” the ship in the fast ice. We’ll lower the gangway for a oncein-a-lifetime walk over the sea ice, and there may be the possibility to cross country ski or snowshoe.
Weddell Sea Lemaire Channel Paradise Bay
GET CLOSE WE BRAKE FOR WHALES Spotters on the Bridge keep a constant watch for whales, and when they’re spotted you can be certain that our Captain will position us for the best sighting.
Bellinghausen Sea
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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Walk, kayak, Zodiac cruise, and actively explore the seventh continent to linger among penguin colonies or hike to a vista overlooking a peaceful cove.
ITINERARY: JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA
ITINERARY: JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT 14 DAYS/11 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE, AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION FROM $15,080 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details. EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Dec. 8, 18†, 28† 2022 Jan. 7; Feb. 6, 16; Nov. 27; Dec. 7, 17†, 27† 2023 Jan. 6, 16, 26; Feb. 5 National Geographic Endurance: 2021 Nov. 7; Dec. 7, 17† 2022 Nov. 28; Dec. 8, 18† National Geographic Resolution: 2021 Dec. 7, 17†, 27†; 2022 Jan. 6, 16, 26 2023 Jan.7, 17, 27; Feb. 6 National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago instead of Buenos Aires. Visit our website. †Holiday rates apply.
SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book now to receive FREE AIRFARE (round-trip economy group flights Miami/ Buenos Aires or Santiago) on select departures; ask about other U.S. gateways. • Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. For these offers, see page 48 or call for details.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1 & 2
U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Resolution)/Overnight in Hotel Day 3 Fly To Ushuaia/Embark Day 4 At Sea/Drake Passage Days 5–10 Exploring Antarctica Days 11 & 12 At Sea Days 13 & 14 Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Resolution)/U.S Visit expeditions.com/antarctic for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Prior to your voyage, add two days in Buenos Aires or two days in Santiago. Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island, or three days post-voyage at Iguazú Falls. Visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext or see pages 38-39 for details.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER Our Global Perspectives Guest Speaker program adds an extra layer of enrichment to select expeditions. Travel with polar explorer Felicity Aston on Jan. 7, 2022 or Antarctic marine scientist Michelle LaRue on Feb. 6, 2022. Learn more at expeditions.com/polar_speakers
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To Buenos Aires
From Santiago
Torres del Paine
CHILEAN CAPITAL Begin in vibrant Santiago, framed by the Andes, with a guided tour of some of the city’s must-see sites and lesser known gems, fly south and sail National Geographic Explorer or Resolution from Ushuaia.
Puerto Natales
ICONIC WILDNESS Explore legendary Torres del Paine National Park and search for guanaco, rhea, foxes, and armadillos amid soaring granite pillars, windswept grasslands, rivers, glaciers, and gemcolored lagoons.
Punta Arenas Karukinka Bahía Ainsworth Ushuaia Francisco Coloane Marine Park
Alberto de Agostini N.P.
SEA PARADISE Enter the Strait of Magellan to explore Francisco Coloane Marine Park by kayak and Zodiac and see the domain of humpback whales, two species of sea lion, and Magellanic penguins.
Cape Horn
GLACIER ALLEY Sail into southern Patagonia’s vast wilderness of forested isles, mirror-like lakes, and snowcapped peaks to explore three distinct glacier systems among myriad fjords cut into soaring granite walls.
SPECIAL ACCESS Explore the private Karukinka Natural Park by special permission to search for Andean foxes, guanacos, and black-browed albatross in the region’s largest protected land area.
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ITINERARY: ANTARCTICA AND PATAGONIA
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ITINERARY: ANTARCTICA AND PATAGONIA: LEGENDARY ICE AND EPIC FJORDS
ROUND THE CAPE Add a sailor milestone to your journey by going around the southernmost tip of South America at Cape Horn and witness the dramatic meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific.
20 DAYS/17 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION FROM $20,960 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.
EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Nov. 2 2022 Oct. 22 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Dec. 12
EARTH’S END Drake Passage
Explore the Antarctic Peninsula over several days with a flexible schedule allowing us to go where wildlife is most active and conditions best.
SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book now to receive FREE AIRFARE (round-trip economy group flights Miami/Santiago, Buenos Aires/Miami) on select departures; ask about other U.S. gateways.). • Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. For these offers, see page 48 or call for details.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Antarctic Sound
Weddell Sea Lemaire Channel
Paradise Bay
GET CLOSE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Zodiac cruise and kayak among Antarctica’s sculptural bergs, hike beaches among thousands of penguins, and see the incredible undersea via ROV over several days exploring.
Days 1 & 2 U.S./Santiago, Chile Day 3 Fly to Punta Arenas/Embark Day 4 Tierra del Fuego: Karukinka Natural Park & Ainsworth Bay Day 5 Francisco Coloane Marine Park Day 6 Puerto Natales/Torres del Paine Park Day 7 Puerto Natales/Kirke Narrows Days 8 & 9 Exploring the Chilean Fjords Days 10 & 11 At Sea Days 12-16 Exploring Antarctica Days 17 & 18 At Sea Days 19 & 20 Ushuaia, Argentina/ Disembark/Buenos Aires/U.S.. Visit expeditions.com/epicfjords for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Get a taste for Santiago’s charming neighborhoods and the historic Casablanca wine valley. Or take advantage of proximity to majestic Iguazú Falls or mysterious Easter Island. Visit expeditions.com/epicfjords_ext or see pages 38-39.
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Massive king penguin colonies, as splendid a sight as this world offers, can be found in a special place: South Georgia. A remote island in the Southern Ocean some 750 nautical miles from Antarctica, South Georgia is the new frontier—where savvy travelers with a passion for wild places can experience the genuine sovereignty and majesty of a last wild kingdom.
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South Georgia Island 54.42° S, 36.58° W
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EXPERIENCE THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SPECTACLE ON EARTH
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ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS
IT IS AN ASTONISHING SIGHT—100,000+ KING PENGUINS IN ONE
rookery. The sheer biomass, the ruckus, the sensory overload will stop you in your tracks. But the profusion of life in South Georgia goes so far beyond this one spectacle that it boggles the mind and sends your spirit soaring. Dense colonies of macaroni and gentoo penguins, lolling fur seals, and 8,000-pound elephant seals. In the Falklands, find cliffs teeming with blackbrowed albatross—nearly a third of all birds of this species nest here. Discover the fascinating human history in Shackleton’s heroics, the whaling lore of Stromness in South Georgia, and in the remote settlements of the Falklands. Choose from three expeditions: the ultimate trifecta expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands. Or, if you’ve already explored Antarctica, consider two adventurous, deeply rewarding options. Our South Georgia & the Falklands voyage goes to the heart of this epic wildlife spectacle. And our Wild Coasts itinerary takes you from the Argentine annual breeding grounds of the southern right whale to South Georgia and the Falklands. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Experience the best of these distinct regions • See Antarctica’s wildlife and epic ice • Observe 100,000+ stately king penguins on South Georgia • Get close to magnificent albatross in the Falklands and see Magellanic penguins peeking from their burrows • Kayak amid curious fur seals and Zodiac cruise in quiet bays • Trace the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fateful 1914 journey • Add Argentina’s wild coast and Uruguay’s gaucho culture to your Southern Ocean experience.
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To Santiago
From Buenos Aires
MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME Instead of sailing out of the Falklands, take our private charter flight to Santiago for one leg of your journey on the National Geographic Explorer departure to minimize time at sea.
ENCHANTING ISLES Each Falkland Island is unique with white-sand beaches, vaulting cliffs, windswept moors, and the sunlit yellows and sage greens of waving tussock grass. See thousands of irresistible gentoo, rockhopper, and Magellanic penguins, as well as magnificent albatross and sea lions. FALKLAND ISLANDS
MEET THE FALKLANDERS Visit Port Stanley and meet the hospitable locals, hoist a drink at a local pub, stroll around this remote colonial town, and learn about their ways of life.
Ushuaia
BEAUX-ARTS BEGINNINGS Start in Buenos Aires exploring its Beaux-Arts palaces, including the famous balcony forever associated with Eva Perón, then fly by private charter air to Ushuaia and set sail.
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GET ON SEATIME Shoot photos of petrels and albatross on deck with your National Geographic photographer, or join informal discussions in the lounge to prepare for wildness as we sail for the Falklands.
Port Stanley
ITINERARY: SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS
ITINERARY: SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 19 DAYS/16 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE, AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION FROM $19,540 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details. EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Feb. 25* National Geographic Explorer: 2022 Feb. 26 National Geographic Endurance: 2023 Feb. 26* *These departures follow a modified itinerary. Be sure to check departure cities before booking your flights.
SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book now to receive FREE AIRFARE (round-trip economy group flights Miami/Buenos Aires/Ushuaia return Falklands/Santiago/Miami, or vice versa) on select departures. • Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. For these offers, see page 48 or call for details.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1 & 2 Day 3 Day 4 Days 5 & 6 Days 7 & 8 Day 9–14 Days 15–17 Days 18 & 19
U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina Fly To Ushuaia/Embark At Sea in the South Atlantic Falkland Islands At Sea South Georgia Island At Sea Stanley, Falklands/Disembark/Fly to Santiago, Chile/U.S.
VAST PENGUIN COLONIES
Visit expeditions.com/southgeorgia for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Prior to your voyage, add two days in Buenos Aires. Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island. Or, spend two nights in Santiago’s Wine Country. Visit expeditions.com/southgeorgiaext or see pages 38-39.
In South Georgia see daybreak over a colony of tens of thousands of stately king penguins, plus share the beach with huge elephant seals.
FOOTSTEPS OF SHACKLETON SOUTH GEORGIA
Learn the intriguing history and incredible feats of Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated TransAntarctic Expedition and, conditions permitting, walk the last leg of his journey in South Georgia.
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WILDNESS & HISTORY
To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago
The Falklands boast albatross, king cormorants, nesting rockhopper penguins, and Magellanic penguins in their green tussock grass burrows. Stroll the photogenic colonial town of Stanley and visit the evocative Anglican Cathedral with its archway of whalebones.
Port Stanley FALKLAND ISLANDS
ISLAND OF KINGS Teeming wildlife and breathtaking scenery greet us at South Georgia. See daybreak over a colony of tens of thousands of king penguins, and at Grytviken, raise a glass to Sir Ernest Shackleton at his gravesite.
Ushuaia
SAILOR MILESTONE Embark a catamaran to sail the famed Beagle Channel, named after the ship that first charted the area, Darwin’s HMS Beagle.
SEAMLESS CONNECTIONS Fly by charter from Buenos Aires or Santiago to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city on the planet.
SOUTH GEORGIA
Drake Passage
SEVENTH CONTINENT Long hours of Antarctic daylight and a flexible schedule allow us to take advantage of the unexpected. Spend these days exploring the White Continent by Zodiac, kayak, on foot, and using our arsenal of tools for exploration.
Antarctic Sound
Weddell Sea Neumayer Channel
SEALIFE IS NICE Spend time at sea learning about the places and wildlife we’ll soon encounter, or shoot photos of albatross and petrels with your National Geographic photographer.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2021 Our three ships will be in the Southern Ocean, positioned in the path of totality. While nature offers no guarantees, this could be the chance of a lifetime. Relevant dates: Nov. 17 & 18, 2021. Visit expeditions.com/eclipse to learn more.
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ITINERARY: ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS
ITINERARY: ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 24 DAYS/21 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE, AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION FROM $25,890 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details. EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES National Geographic Explorer: 2021 Nov. 18† 2022 Jan. 17; Nov. 7 2023 Feb. 15 National Geographic Endurance: 2021 Nov. 17† 2022 Nov. 8 National Geographic Resolution: 2021 Nov. 17† 2022 Feb. 5 2023 Feb. 16 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.
SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book now to receive FREE AIRFARE (round-trip economy group flights Miami/Buenos Aires or Santiago) on select departures; ask about other U.S. gateways. • Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. For these offers, see page 48 or call for details.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1 & 2 Day 3 Day 4 Days 5-10 Days 11 & 12 Days 13-17 Days 18 & 19 Days 20-22 Days 23 & 24
U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Resolution) Fly To Ushuaia/Embark At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage Exploring Antarctica At Sea Toward South Georgia South Georgia At Sea Toward the Falklands Falkland Islands/At Sea Disembark Ushuaia/Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago/U.S.
Visit expeditions.com/asgf for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add two days in Buenos Aires or Santiago prior to your voyage. Add a post-voyage extension to Easter Island or Iguazú Falls. See pages 38-39 or visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext.
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URUGUAY
Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES BEGINNINGS See Buenos Aires’ Beaux-Arts palaces, including the famous balcony forever associated with Eva Perón, then embark National Geographic Endurance and sail east to Montevideo.
Montevideo
WHALE TIME Arrive at Península Valdés at the height of whale season and set out in local boats in search of close encounters with endangered southern right whale calves and their often-curious mothers. See southern elephant seals, nesting Magellanic penguins, and frolicking sea lions.
Bahía Blanca Puerto Madryn
RUGGED ISLES See the Falklands’ white-sand beaches, vaulting cliffs, windswept moors, and the sunlit yellows and sage greens of waving tussock grass. Walk among thousands of irresistible gentoo, rockhopper, and Magellanic penguins, plus visit Stanley, the charming capital.
Bahía Bustamante
GO DEEP Enter the submerged estuary of Reserva Natural Ría Deseado in small boats in search of Commerson’s dolphins, rockhopper penguins, plus see well-preserved artifacts of a 1770 shipwreck.
Puerto Deseado
FALKLAND ISLANDS
To Buenos Aires
Port Stanley
EXPEDITION ENDING
Ushuaia
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Disembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, to head home or to Easter Island or Iguazú Falls on a post-expedition relaxation.
ITINERARY: ARGENTINA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS
SOUTHERN CAPITALS Explore elegant and urbane Montevideo—the second capital city on the voyage—then venture to the countryside to a riverside ranch for a traditional asado barbecue with gaucho music and dancing.
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WILD COASTS OF ARGENTINA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 24 DAYS/21 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE FROM $26,670 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.
PAMPAS TO PARROTS Discover the Argentinean pampas around Bahía Blanca, and explore the seaside cliffs that are home to the world’s largest colony of burrowing parrots.
EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES 2021 Oct. 18 2022 Oct. 19
SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book now to receive FREE AIRFARE (round-trip economy group flights Miami/Buenos Aires); ask for other U.S. gateways. • Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. For these offers, see page 48 or call for details.
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SEALIFE IS NICE Indulge National Geographic Endurance’s spa, visit the Bridge, shoot photos of passing seabirds, or soak up the view from the rooftop observation deck while making the most of time at sea.
Days 1 & 2: Day 3: Day 4 & 5: Days 6 & 7: Days 8 & 9: Day 10: Days 11 & 12: Days 13 & 14: Days 15–19: Days 20 & 21: Day 22: Days 23 & 24:
U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires/Embark Montevideo, Uruguay/At Sea Bahía Blanca/At Sea Puerto Madryn/Bahia Bustamante Puerto Deseado/At Sea Falkland Islands At Sea South Georgia Island At Sea/Falklands At Sea Ushuaia, Argentina/ Disembark/Fly to Buenos Aires/U.S.
Visit expeditions.com/wildcoasts for a day-by-day itinerary.
WILDLIFE SPECTACLE In South Georgia see daybreak over a colony of tens of thousands of stately king penguins, plus share the beach with huge elephant seals.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island, or three days post-voyage at Iguazú Falls. Visit expeditions.com/wildcoasts-ext or see pages 40-41.
SOUTH GEORGIA
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TAKE YOUR PLACE AMONG ANTARCTICA’S BOLDEST EXPLORERS
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EPIC ANTARCTICA: THE PENINSULA TO THE ROSS SEA & BEYOND
EMBARK ON A NEW VOYAGE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE extreme ice capabilities of our new expedition ship,
National Geographic Endurance. Discover the seventh continent as few ever have or ever will. Venture into the epic landscapes of remote West Antarctica where we are sure to set foot on ice few other humans have. See the prolific wildlife and impressive ice shelf of the Ross Sea region. By special permit, explore Macquarie Island and other Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia, all World Heritage sites. Explore among thousands of seals and millions of penguins, including huge colonies of king and royal penguins, which are endemic to Macquarie Island. This is wildness and wildlife at its finest, seen before only by the likes of Scott, Ross, Amundsen, and Shackleton. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Venture deep into the ice aboard the ultimate polar ship, National Geographic Endurance, and explore where few others have been before • See the big tabular icebergs of the Antarctic Peninsula, remote West Antarctica, and the spectacular Ross Ice Shelf • Explore small seldom-seen Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia that are havens for wildlife • Paddle a kayak in pristine bays, and Zodiac cruise amid the icebergs • Observe royal penguins, endemic to Macquarie Island, gentoo and southern rockhopper penguins, and 100,000 pairs of king penguins on a single beach.
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From Buenos Aires
PRIVATE AIR Ushuaia
BEAUX-ARTS BEGINNINGS Fly overnight to Buenos Aires and settle into the Alvear Icon Hotel before seeing the city’s Beaux-Arts palaces and balcony made famous by Eva Perón.
Drake Passage
Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy lunch on a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel before embarking.
SHIP PARKING ONLY GET ACTIVE With 24 hours of daylight, we’ll explore the Antarctic Peninsula and take advantage of the unexpected—veering off course to watch whales or enjoying an after-dinner Zodiac cruise. Hike, explore by Zodiac or kayak, and experience amazing encounters with wildlife.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Your captain will look for spots to “park” the ship in the pack ice, conditions permitting, to experience the thrill of disembarking onto a frozen sea for ice walks.
GO FARTHER Marvel at the Ross Ice Shelf, the world’s largest, roughly the size of France. Hike across small remote islands and spot colonies of Adélie penguins, plus Zodiac and kayak.
West Antarctica
ANTARCTICA
Ross Ice Shelf
SELDOM-SEEN ISLES Explore Macquarie Island, a part of Australia, with thousands of seals, 500,000 pairs of endemic royal penguins, and over 100,000 pairs of king penguins on one beach.
Ross Sea
BIRD CENTRAL By special permission, land at New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands over three days—each of them a World Heritage site, including the rocky Snares Islands, home to over a million seabird pairs, and the endemic Snares crested penguin.
STRANGE & WILD At Enderby Island, search for rare yellow-eyed penguins and New Zealand sea lions, and explore the larger Auckland Islands, with rich flora, prolific birdlife, and a fascinating human history.
Dunedin, N.Z.
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FINAL LEG Disembark in Dunedin, known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Fly to Auckland for the night, before going to the airport for flights home.
ITINERARY: EPIC ANTARCTICA
ITINERARY: EPIC ANTARCTICA: THE PENINSULA TO THE ROSS SEA & BEYOND 35 DAYS/32 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE FROM $49,990 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details. EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES 2021 Dec. 27 2022 Jan. 26*; Dec. 28 2023 Jan. 27* *These voyages travel in reverse.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1 & 2 Day 3 & 4 Days 5–9 Days 10–17 Days 18–25 Days 26-30 Days 31-33 Days 34 & 35
U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina Fly by private charter to Ushuaia/Embark/At Sea Exploring Antarctica West Antarctica Exploring the Ross Sea & Ross Ice Shelf At Sea/Macquarie Island, Australia/At Sea New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands Dunedin, N.Z./Disembark/Auckland/U.S.
Visit expeditions.com/ross-sea for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS Add two days in Buenos Aires, a three-day extension at Iguazú Falls, five days in Easter Island, or spend four days exploring Queenstown, or three days in Auckland. Visit expeditions.com/ross-sea-ext or see pages 38-39.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER Dr. Robert Bindschadler is the former Chief Scientist of NASA’s Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Lab and a Senior Fellow of the Goddard Space Flight Center. Bob is currently both a NASA Emeritus Scientist and a Senior Research Scientist at Morgan State Univ. He maintains an active interest in glaciers and ice sheets and has led 16 Antarctic field expeditions to study the dynamics of the West Antarctic ice sheet. Travel with Bob on Dec. 27, 2021.
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EXPLORE MORE! WHETHER YOU’VE FLOWN FROM THE EAST COAST, THE WEST COAST, OR SOMEWHERE
in-between, it took time to arrive at the threshold of Antarctica and beyond. Why simply turn around and head home with those glorious memories when this stellar region offers you rich opportunities to make more? Our Expedition Specialists will help you add the optional extension of your choice, and arrange for a seamless transition for you.
BUENOS AIRES Explore vibrant Buenos Aires on a curated two-day extension that showcases the city’s beguiling personality. See its famous Beaux-Arts architecture, and the brightly painted bohemian communities of La Boca and San Telmo, with their cafés, galleries, and street art. Visit top museums and take in an authentic tango performance. PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS/ FROM $2,590* ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Get a taste for Santiago’s world-famous cuisine at premier restaurants, and venture into wine country for tastings at Chile’s top wineries. Visit Santiago’s charming neighborhoods, backed by the spectacular Andes, and then head outside the city for private tours of historic wineries, meeting the winemakers. PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS/FROM $2,930* ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Days 1 & 2 U.S./Fly overnight to Buenos Aires, Argentina Day 3 Buenos Aires Day 4 Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve/Buenos Aires
Days 1 & 2 U.S./Fly overnight to Santiago, Chile Day 3 Casablanca Wine Valley/Santiago Day 4 Maipo Valley/Santiago
Add it before select Antarctica; Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands; and South Georgia & the Falklands voyages aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance. Add this before or after select Epic Antarctica voyages.
Add it before Antarctica & Patagonia aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Resolution. Add it before Antarctica; Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands; and South Georgia & the Falklands voyages aboard National Geographic Resolution.
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EXPLORE MORE: OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
IGUAZÚ FALLS
EASTER ISLAND
Taller than Niagara, Iguazú Falls’ monumental Devil’s Throat thunders 350 feet down into a river canyon—an incredible display of power. Get close on catwalks to experience the raw force and noise of the cascades. Stay at the only hotel within Iguazú National Park, a rainforest teeming with unique flora and fauna. PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS/FROM $3,170*
Take advantage of proximity to one of the most remote and mysterious places on Earth—Easter Island. Home to more than 600 giant moai, or stone statues, carved by the ancient Rapa Nui, this tiny island is almost 1,200 miles from its nearest island neighbor. Learn from key archaeologists about the ancient Rapa Nui culture that grew up in isolation.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS/FROM $4,810*†
Day 1 Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires Overnight Day 2 Iguazú Falls: Lower/Upper Circuit & Nautical Adventure Day 3 Iguazú National Park: Birdwatching & Viewing the Falls Day 4 Iguazú/Fly to Buenos Aires
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Add it after Antarctica & Patagonia aboard National Geographic Explorer; after Antarctica and Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance; after Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & the Falklands; or before or after select Epic Antarctica voyages. Visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext
Day 1 Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Santiago, Chile (via Buenos Aires)/Overnight Day 2 Santiago/Fly to Easter Island Days 3–4 Easter Island Day 5 Easter Island/Santiago Add it after Antarctica; Antarctica & Patagonia; Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands; South Georgia & the Falklands; Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & the Falklands; and on select Epic Antarctica voyages. Visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext
NEW ZEALAND: AUCKLAND & THE WILD WEST
NEW ZEALAND: QUEENSTOWN & WINE COUNTRY
Explore Auckland, a multi-cultural hub of food, wine, art, and culture. Visit the west coast’s volcanic black-sand beaches and the villages in the Waitakere Ranges. Sample the region’s grapes and olives, and meet local farmers and producers for a tour and to share a tasting or a meal.
Staggering beauty and heart-pumping thrills await in the town of Queenstown. Renowned for adventure sports—it’s famously the home of bungy jumping— it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards, historic mining towns, and spectacular Fjordland National Park.
PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS/FROM $2,760
PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS/ FROM $4,490
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Auckland, N.Z. Day 2 Auckland Environs: Meet the locals Day 3 Auckland Environs: The West Coast
Day 1 Queenstown, N.Z.: Bob’s Peak Day 2 West Coast/Milford/Queenstown Day 3 Arrowtown/Gibbston Valley Winery/TSS Earnslaw/ Queenstown Day 4 Queenstown/Dunedin
Add it before or after Epic Antarctica. Visit expeditions.com/ross-sea-ext
Add it before or after Epic Antarctica. Visit expeditions.com/ross-sea-ext
*Note: All pricing is per person double occupancy. On all extensions, airfare is not included. For details, visit expeditions.com. †Note: Due to airline schedules, on select departures the Easter Island extension spends an additional night in Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago (National Geographic Resolution); additional cost applies.
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LUXURY OF COMFORT IN A CAPITAL OF WILDNESS OUR POLAR SHIPS, THE FINEST BASECAMPS AN EXPLORER could want, allow us to freely roam. They are equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks for up-close and personal explorations. The Bridge is welcoming, inviting you to spend time with the Captain and officers, watching the calm business of navigation unfold. Our expedition ships are also equipped for living well. The lounge, dining room, and other public spaces contribute to the esprit de corps that is a hallmark of our expeditions. A library serves those who want to learn more about the region or curl up with a best seller. The observation lounge is a fine spot to gather for a light meal or to watch petrels soar overhead as we sail. And a fully stocked bar is a place to relax or engage with fellow travelers. The wellness center, gym, sauna, and stretching sessions with our wellness specialist boost the tonic of wildness nature provides. And cosseting cabins, outfitted with our signature linens and feather duvets provide the perfect ending to active days.
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Before lunch, we offered the chance for a “Polar Plunge.” This was not really a swim, because those that did it pretty much jumped into the water and then got back out as fast as humanly possible. Amazingly, about 90 of our guests partook in this crazy activity.” — TOM RITCHIE, Naturalist, Daily Expedition Report National Geographic Explorer
THELIFE PERFECT ABOARD PLATFORM
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DINING ABOARD
ALL THE LINDBLAD-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC POLAR SHIPS SHARE MATCHING
appetites for adventure and dining excellence. Each ship’s Executive Chef brings menu concepts to life daily, collectively designed by our Director of Hotel Operations, Ana Esteves. Count on them to keep your expeditionary spirit well fed, so to speak, and for daily diversity and flavors from varying regions. Our pioneering culinary program is rooted in sustainability. We obtain fresh vegetables from a local grower in the Falklands, and fresh lamb from an island rancher. Our goal is for our guests to experience the geography through the food served wherever possible. Dining is part of the expedition experience and no assigned seating makes for easy mingling with congenial fellow guests and expedition staffers.
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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 stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an icereinforced 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.
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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 center, outdoor stretching area, a LEXspa treatment room and sauna. 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, mold, 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.
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, 337-340, 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
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CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with balcony #213
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350
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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
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION CAPACITY: 126 guests in 69 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 406 feet.
equipped with expedition command centers with tablets and USB/ mobile device docking, TVs, Wi-Fi connections, and hair dryers.
National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution are next-generation expedition ships, purpose-built for polar navigation. Fully stabilized, 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.
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 remotecontrolled camera and video microscope.
PUBLIC AREAS: Two restaurants, a chef’s table for small group dining, observation lounge with bar, gym, wellness area, infinitystyle 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 46
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SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National 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. 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, mold, 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.
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
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BOW OBSERVATION DECK
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LOUNGE DECK TWO SEVEN ZERO°
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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 center with docking for multiple devices, atlas, clock, barometer, TV, phone, digital tablet for onboard info, hair dryer, safe, refrigerator.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS FREE AIRFARE: On select departures with free airfare offers, airfare is based on economy group flights, and must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. In the case that Lindblad’s group or charter flights are no longer available at time of booking, we reserve the right to issue a credit. All offers are valid for new bookings only, subject to availability at the time of booking, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. Call for details. COMPLIMENTARY BAR TAB & CREW GRATUITIES: On all National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution voyages, we will cover your crew gratuities and bar tab (excepting certain superpremium brands of alcohol). BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive journeys taken aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution. This saving is applicable on voyage fares only, and is not valid on extensions or airfare. TRAVELING AS A GROUP: Save 5% when traveling as a group of 8 or more people. Take advantage of these great savings, while enjoying traveling with your friends and family. This saving is applicable to voyage fares only, and is not valid on extensions or airfare. Deposit, final payments, and cancellation policies for group travel vary from our regular policies. BRINGING THE KIDS: We believe sharing an expedition with your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing experience. So, take $500 off for each child under the age of 18. COMBINING OFFERS: Certain offers may be combinable, up to two savings opportunities except where noted otherwise. For example, travel with a group of 8 or more on back-to-back expeditions, and take advantage of both savings!
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CONSIDERING ANTARCTICA? There are 6 important questions to ask before you decide with whom to book your Antarctic adventure. This guide answers them all: 1. What kind of ship is best? 2. What safety features are vital? 3. What is the travel operator’s experience? 4. How active will your Antarctic experience be? 5. What does the travel operator offer in terms of staff and onboard experts? 6. What is their environmental record & commitment to conservation?
Antarctica is the wildest, most remote, and least predictable geography on earth. However, because many cruise lines, sensing a business opportunity, have begun to offer voyages to Antarctica, many travelers may be lulled into a false sense that Antarctica is now somehow “tame.” This guidebook was designed to give travelers information they can use to sort out the options. It will help you make the choice that will best ensure your safety and the quality of your experience.
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OUR SIGNATURE ANTARCTICA PARKA
Everything you have the opportunity to do as part of your expedition aboard ship and ashore is included in the voyage price—as is our signature polar parka, a desirable memento of your adventure. The only things not included are those of a personal nature—internet usage, laundry, wellness treatments, and other specialized arrangements.
It’s a functional blend of vintage expedition style and modern hightech fabrication. It features a separate interior café jacket for optional layering and extra warmth. Collectible and covetable, our parka comes with our 50th Anniversary commemorative embroidered patch. Find additional embroidered patches featuring Antarctic wildlife in the onboard Global Gallery—and turn your parka into a personal memento of an extraordinary experience.
ABOARD SHIP All meals and alcoholic (except certain super-premium brands) and non-alcoholic beverages 24-hour coffee, tea & soda, and complimentary refillable water bottle Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during recap Sauna & Fitness Center Fully stocked library The guidance and company of our expedition staff Gratuities to ship’s crew Mac computers for downloading your photos & internet access Access to the B+H Photo locker with the latest gear to try out on loan
ASHORE One night hotel accommodation and city overview in Buenos Aires or Santiago Guided overview in Ushuaia and hotel VIP lounge pre-airport with refreshments Meals 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 shore activities Zodiac and kayak explorations Lectures & presentations in the lounge
RESERVATION INFORMATION Terms & Conditions: For complete terms and conditions please visit expeditions.com/terms Pricing: For best pricing book early. Prices quoted in this brochure are valid as of the time of printing, are subject to modification based on select departures and availability at time of booking, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit is made. Under normal conditions, the total expedition price is guaranteed at the time of booking. However, our expedition pricing is determined far in advance of initial departure on the basis of then-existing projections of fuel and other costs. In the event of increases in those costs including, but not limited to, increases in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations, increases in government taxes or levies, or increased security costs, we reserve the right to adjust the price of your expedition or add a surcharge to cover such unexpected increases. We will always provide an explanation of the reason for increase in pricing. Visit expeditions.com or call for the most up-to-date pricing. Pricing Includes: All accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary or similar; all meals and beverages aboard ship (except certain super-premium brands of alcohol); meals on land as indicated, accompanied by nonalcoholic beverages; shore excursions; sightseeing and entrance fees; special access permits; transfers to and from group flights; useof kayaks; use of cross-country skis or snowshoes (where applicable); tips (including gratuities to ship’s crew); taxes and service charges; services of a ship physician and services of our expedition staff. Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable. Not Included: Air transportation, charter airfare (where applicable) extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, meals not indicated, travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as internet access, voyage chronicle, and laundry. Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless otherwise indicated. We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements for a $50 per person service fee. Reservations: To reserve your place, an advance payment is required at the time of reservation. Receipt of advance payment indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions. Visit expeditions.com/terms for complete details. Final Payment: Final payment is due in full 120 days prior to departure. Payment schedules may vary for certain longer voyages due to high demand for these voyages. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if payment has not been received by final payment due date. Travel Protection Plan: We strongly recommend that you take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, medical assistance, and damaged or lost baggage, and provides medical assistance and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S. residents only and may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date. If you are not satisfied for any reason, you may return your plan
within 10 days after purchase. Your premium will be refunded if canceled within 10 days, provided you have not already departed on the trip or filed a claim. When so returned, the coverage under the plan is void from the original date of purchase. Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions: Certain provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of Lindblad Expeditions’ and National Geographic Expeditions’ (a division of National Geographic Partners, LLC) liability for loss of property, injury, illness, or death during the voyage will be provided to all guests on the ship’s ticket sent prior to departure, and are also available on our website at expeditions.com/terms, or upon request. By registering for a trip, the guest agrees to all such terms and conditions. Note: Itineraries and prices listed in this brochure are as of publication date and are subject to change. Smoking and Vaping Policy: Smoking and Vaping are allowed only in designated outdoor areas. Cancellation Policy: Call for details or visit expeditions.com/book-assured ©2021 Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions and the Eye are the trademarks of Lindblad Expeditions. All rights reserved. ©2021 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All Rights Reserved. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and the Yellow Border are trademarks of National Geographic Society and used with permission.
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