Epic Voyages 2023-25 (AU)

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Epic Voyages 2023-2025 | EXPEDITIONS.COM

Transformative Voyages for Epic Explorers

Some experiences only reveal their magnificence when they are given ample time to unfold. Our epic voyages are extraordinary opportunities to slow down and explore the world in a more encompassing way. On these extended expeditions, travel to some of the world’s most remote and least visited destinations, enjoy time at sea to soak in your boundless oceanic surroundings, and delight in unforgettable travel experiences that can only come from chance and spontaneity.

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Contents Going Epic with Sven Lindblad 4-5 Immersive Exploration On Shore and On Board 6-7 SOUTH AMERICA Wild South America: Trinidad, Guyana & Brazil 10 Atlantic Isles Discovery: From the Falklands to Madeira 11 Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife 12 THE ARCTIC Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic 16 Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska 17 Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada 18 ANTARCTICA Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands 22 South Georgia & the Falklands 23 Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond 24 Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords 25 PACIFIC ISLANDS Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific 28 Journey Across the Remote Pacific 29 Iconic Melanesia: New Guinea, Sepik River & the Solomon Islands 30 Southern Odyssey: New Zealand & the Subantarctic Islands 31 EXPEDITION PLANNING INFO Ship Details & Deck Plans 32-37 Special Offers 38 Reservation Information 39
Cover photo: Antarctica reflection. © Sisse Brimberg & Cotton Coulson

Going Epic with Sven Lindblad

Sven Lindblad, founder and co-chair of the board at Lindblad Expeditions, remembers vividly the impact of his first epic voyage— a 35-day adventure around New Zealand, Antarctica, and Argentina. Ever since, he has made these journeys a mainstay of our offerings, much to the delight of loyal guests. In this conversation, Lindblad explains how the legacy of ‘going epic’ is proudly carried on in one-of-a-kind experiences across great swathes of our planet.

What are ‘epic’ voyages?

At Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, we have voyages of all lengths—some are five days, some are as long as 38 days. Our epic voyages are longer voyages that cover more territory. We’ve

developed these trips for a couple of reasons. First, we recognise that many of our guests really enjoy them. But also, there are certain parts of the world where, if you don't spend the time, you're not going to have as extraordinary of an experience.

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What are some of the benefits of longer expeditions?

Sometimes it's nice to slow down and get into a rhythm, build a pace where you can calm down and settle in. That’s one of the big benefits of these voyages—life aboard the ship becomes more interesting. You're not just a guest, you're somebody that everybody gets to know. You become integrated with the onboard community.

What is a ‘sea’ day? What are some of the best ways guests can spend their time during these days?

If I go back 20 or 30 years, Lindblad Expeditions would avoid sea days—days where you're not making a landing somewhere. I remember being on certain voyages and thinking, “I really wish there was a sea day to relax, maybe read a little bit, collect my thoughts, and organise my photographs.”

We began to realise people appreciate periodic days where they can enjoy the sea or pursue whatever interests them. Maybe that’s spending time on the bridge learning about navigation, or having more in-depth conversations with our photographers or historians. Sea days are a welcome respite from the very active nature of the voyage.

Can you describe the sense of community that forms onboard during an epic voyage?

I feel that some of the most interesting people I've ever met in my life I've met on our ships while travelling. Why? Because the people who travel on our ships are innately curious, and that immediately creates a kind of a common bond. In the beginning of these voyages, there are different communities onboard. But by the end, there's real common ground.

On an epic voyage to Antarctica, photographers enjoy time to capture the perfect shot of ice floes sparkling under the setting sun.
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We’re out there to learn: about new cultures, about what’s above and below the sea; to try new things, and to understand our world better. That really is the essence of an expedition.

Immersive Exploration On Shore and On Board

Each ship in the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet is a destination in its own right, with first-rate exploration tools and superior amenities to ensure that your time on board is as rewarding as your time on shore. Settle into an epic voyage and enjoy extra time at sea to explore all the ways these state-of-the-art vessels can connect you with our blue planet.

Expedition Ships Purpose-Built for Epic Voyages

Our nimble expedition ships sail along sinuous rivers, into small harbours, and through polar ice to provide travellers with up-close experiences in wild and remote places. On an epic voyage, that could mean navigating the seldom-seen channels of the Northwest Passage, gliding into a forgotten bay in French Polynesia, or parking the ship amid Antarctic sea ice. Because each vessel is stocked with a fleet of kayaks, Zodiacs, and stand-up paddleboards, we can explore even further, without being dependent on ports or piers.

Each of our ships also excels on the open water, with stabilizing technology to guarantee a smooth ride in all conditions. Generous decks and comfortable lounges

with expansive windows keep travellers connected to our marine surroundings when we’re not out exploring. Watch for leaping rays from the observation deck of National Geographic Orion on a voyage across the Pacific, pore over route maps in the National Geographic Explorer chart room, or gaze at the endless horizon from an infinity hot tub on National Geographic Endurance or National Geographic Resolution. The fleet’s stunning common spaces are designed to spark your curiosity and wonder.

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Explore Your Interests With Our Experts

Epic voyages give us the luxury of days at sea, when guests can pursue their personal interests. Our team of experts—such as naturalists, cultural experts, and certified photo instructors—will be on hand, giving compelling lectures and workshops, and engaging in lively conversations with our guests. Take this time on the water to indulge in whatever suits

you: learn about navigation on the bridge, engage in an informal photo editing session, or talk about whale behaviour with a wildlife biologist. With access to a library, a stocked OM System Photo Gear Locker, and other amenities, you will find a wealth of opportunity for educational and creative pursuits.

Indulge in Our Wellness Program

Greet the day on deck with a sunrise yoga session or unwind in the spa with a massage, accompanied by the sound of soothing waves. Our dedicated wellness spaces—including treatment rooms, saunas, glass-enclosed fitness centres, and more—encourage travellers to tap into the natural rhythms of the ocean. Treatments are tailored to your individual needs, and each of our fully accredited wellness specialists is also a licenced massage therapist.

Global Voices

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National Geographic Orion sails to the jungle-shrouded isle of Ra'itea, home to the sacred Marae Taputapuātea complex.

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Port of Spain

BRAZIL

Salvador

PORTUGAL

CHILE ARGENTINA

Torres del Paine

Ushuaia

• Wild South America: Trinidad, Guyana & Brazil

• Atlantic Isles Discovery: From The Falklands to Madeira

• Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife

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South America

Rippling with peaks from Peru to Patagonia, blanketed in rainforest and pampas, and threaded by one of the mightiest rivers on the planet, South America brims with wild spaces and incredible creatures. Choose from an in-depth exploration of equatorial jungles or an adventure amid the carved coastlines and windswept isles at the tip of the continent. Or, use South America as your starting point for a truly epic transatlantic voyage.

Wild South America: Trinidad, Guyana & Brazil

23 DAYS | FROM AU$33,920 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Dazzling points of interest await on this adventure through five countries and two legendary rivers

• Explore the Amazon delta, looking for birds including toucans and macaws, plus pink river dolphins. Discover the Essequibo, known for its pristine rainforest.

• Visit Trinidad’s Caroni Swamp, where scarlet ibis roost by the hundreds—one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles.

• At Fernando de Noronha snorkel amid rich marine life. Spot acrobatic spinner dolphins from the deck.

• Fly over 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: Caroni Swamp/Port of Spain/Embark

Day 4: At Sea

Days 5-7: Essequibo River, Guyana/ Georgetown/At Sea

Day 8: Paramaribo, Suriname

Days 9 & 10: Devil’s Island, French Guiana/At Sea

Days 11-13: Amazon River Delta, Brazil

Day 14: Belém

Days 15-17: At Sea

Days 18-20: Fernando de Noronha

Days 21 & 22: At Sea/Salvador

Day 23: Salvador, Brazil/Disembark

Port of Spain

Kaieteur Falls

Georgetown Paramaribo Devil's Island

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Explorer

2023 September

SPECIAL OFFERS

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Spend four days in wild and vibrant Rio de Janeiro after your expedition, or extend your stay in Salvador exploring the best of Brazil’s fusion culture. Visit expeditions. com/wildamazonia-ext for details.

Fernando de Noronha Island.

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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GUYANA SURINAME FRENCH GUIANA BRAZIL Salvador
Amazon River Delta Belém
Fernando de Noronha

Atlantic Isles Discovery: From the Falklands to Madeira

37 DAYS | FROM AU$35,020 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the vast king penguins colonies on South Georgia, tens of thousands on a single beach.

• Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of naturalists, historians, and photographers ; and take advantage of the National Geographic Explorer’s amenities.

• Go snorkelling in sparkling waters along Ascension Island, where one of the planet’s largest colonies of endangered green sea turtles lay their eggs.

• Learn about the 18th-century Atlantic slave trade at the Cape Verde Islands and walk through its UNESCO World Heritage-designated town.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Days 2 & 3: Ushuaia/Embark/At Sea

Days 4 & 5: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Days 6 & 7: At Sea

Days 8-10: South Georgia

Days 11-14: At Sea

Day 15: Inaccessible Island/Tristan

Days 16-19: At Sea/Cross the Tropic of Capricorn

Day 20: Saint Helena Island

Days 21-23: At Sea/Ascension Island

Days 24-27: At Sea/Cross the Equator

Days 28 & 29: Santiago, Cape Verde/ Fogo

Days 30 & 31: At Sea/Cross the Tropic of Cancer

Days 32-34: La Palma, Canary Islands/ La Gomera/At Sea

Days 35-37: Madeira Islands/ Disembark/Lisbon, Portugal

Tropic of Cancer

Lisbon PORTUGAL

Madeira Islands

Canary Islands

Cape IslandsVerde

Equator

Ascension Island

Saint Helena Island

Tropic of Capricorn

ARGENTINA

Buenos Aires

Falkland Islands

Ushuaia

DEPARTURES

Tristan da Cunha

South Georgia

National Geographic Explorer 2023 March

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Spend time in vibrant Buenos Aires pre-voyage or explore Lisbon and Sintra on a post-voyage extension. Visit expeditions.com/transatlantic-ext for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS

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Promenade walk into Camara de Lobos, Madeira.
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Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife

17 DAYS | FROM AU$25,550 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Glaciers carved the landscapes of Patagonia and the Chilean fjords. Now it’s a place for the grandest nature adventures: witness calving glaciers, hike rugged landscapes, and more.

• Aboard 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 a marine reserve on the Chilean coast where humpback whales and dolphins gather, view Cape Horn, and visit Magellanic penguins on Isla Magdelena

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

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

Day 10: Punta Arenas & Isla Magdalena

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

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

Day 17: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires/ Disembark

Torres del Paine

Puerto Natales

Francisco Coloane Marine Park

Pia Glacier

DEPARTURES

To/from Buenos Aires

Isla Magdalena

Karukinka

Ushuaia

Cape Horn

National Geographic Endurance 2023-2024 March

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Isla de los Estados (Staten Island)

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 details.

SPECIAL OFFERS

For all special offers please visit expeditions.com/special-offers/ or call 1300 361 012 (AU) I 0800 444 462 (NZ) for further details. See page 38 for terms.

ARGENTINA CHILE
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Beautiful view with waterfall and Fitz Roy mountain.

3/9/2022

GARIBALDI FJORD

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Here in Chilean Patagonia, we planned to spend the afternoon exploring Garibaldi Fjord, but icebergs floating by our ship in the morning hours indicated that one of the fjord's tidewater glaciers was especially active. So we decided to get an early start, cruising through the brash ice before coming face-to-face with the Garibaldi Glacier, where we observed several wonderful calving episodes before boarding Zodiacs to inspect the nooks and crannies of the fjord.

13 DAILY EXPEDITION REPORTS
Our expedition team navigates the world in search of adventure. These are the stories they bring back.

• Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic

• Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

• Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

The Arctic

Follow in the wake of Viking explorers and legendary seafarers on a voyage to some of the planet’s most inaccessible places. Under the guiding light of the North Star, navigate seascapes studded with glittering icebergs and ruled by a roster of fantastical creatures—from prowling polar bears to the elusive narwhal—and meet the resilient peoples who thrive on the fringes of this extreme wilderness.

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CANADA ALASKA
Nome
Reykjavík
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GREENLAND Kangerlussuaq
ICELAND

Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic

18 DAYS | FROM AU$26,230 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike the dramatic Dynjandi Waterfall in Iceland’s remote Westfjords peninsula, and visit a farm that produces eiderdown.

• Delve into Greenlandic culture with visits to Uummannaq and Qilakitsoq to see the archaeological site of the 5,00-year-old mummies and visit the National Museum in Nuuk where they can be viewed.

• Cruise among the dazzling icebergs calved by the Ilulissat Icefjord and encounter impressive tidewater glaciers in the fjords of West Greenland.

• Experience local culture through visits to fishing villages and longhouses, folk performances, and tasting tours of traditional Greenlandic and Icelandic foods

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Explorer

2023 July

National Geographic Endurance

2024 August

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark

Day 2: Flatey Island

Day 3: Arnafjörður/Dynjandi/Vigur

Day 4: Isafjörður

Day 5: Crossing the Denmark Strait

Day 6: Exploring East Greenland

Day 7: Prins Christian Sund & Nanortalik

Day 8: Hvalsey Ruins & Qaqortoq

Day 9: Tunulliarfik Fjord & Brattahlíð

Day 10: Nuuk

Day 11: Kangaamiut and Evighed Fjord

Day 12: Sisimut

Days 13 & 14: Ilulissat & Disko Bay

Day 15: Uummannaq & Qilakitsoq

Day 16: Ataneq Fjord

Days 17 & 18: Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/ Reykjavík, Iceland/Keflavík

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Don’t miss a moment: take a day before to tour the Golden Circle or three days before exploring the Volcanic Northeast. Visit expeditions.com/arcticedge-ext for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS

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Iceberg arch.
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Kangerlussuaq Sisimiut Ataneq Ilulissat Qilakitsoq Uummannaq Evighed Fjord Kangaamiut Qorgut Nuuk Hvalsey Brattahlíð Qaqortoq Nanortalik
Sund Denmark Strait Arnarfjörður Reykjavík
Skjoldungen ARCTIC CIRCLE Isafjörður
GREENLAND ICELAND
Prins Christian
Dynjandi Flatey

Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

22 DAYS | FROM AU$46,200 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail aboard our new, state-of-the-art polar ship to the northernmost coastlines of the planet , where few have explored before.

• Venture into the fabled Northwest Passage and learn dramatic stories of explorers and adventurers who sought this magnificent, icy frontier.

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

• Visit one of Canada’s “jewels of the north”: Pond Inlet , a small Inuit community known for soapstone carvings.

• Observe polar bears, walrus, ringed seals, belugas, and bowhead whales, and capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photography expert.

• Meander through the remains of historic dwellings on Herschel Island; a scattered mixture from the Inuvialuit people and the once-booming whaling industry.

Dundas Harbor

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/ Embark

Day 2: Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut

Day 3: Disko Bay & Ilulissat

Days 4 & 5: Exploring East Baffin Bay, Nunavut, Canada

Days 7-16: Exploring the Northwest Passage

Day 17: At Sea

Day 18: Herschel Island, Yukon Territory

Days 19-21: At Sea

Day 22: Nome, Alaska, U.S./Disembark/ Anchorage

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Resolution 2023-2024 July

SPECIAL OFFERS

Herschel Island

Anchorage

Prince Regent Inlet Bellot Strait

Ulukhaktok

Johansen Bay

Buchan Gulf Pond Inlet

James Ross Strait

Jenny Lind Island

GREENLAND

Ilulissat Davis Strait

Isabella Bay

Cambridge Bay ARCTIC CIRCLE

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Sisimiut

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Ilulissat Icefjord, Disko Bay.
CANADA ALASKA
Dolphin and Union Strait Nome
Kangerlussuaq

Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

24 DAYS | FROM AU$49,990 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Venture into the fabled Northwest Passage, and travel well above 80° North, and learn dramatic stories of explorers and adventurers who sought this magnificent, icy frontier.

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

• Visit the “Jewel of the North,” Pond Inlet , a small Inuit community known for its friendly community and artists haven for world-renowned soapstone carvings.

• Explore Ellesmere Island and be on the lookout for polar bears, walruses, ringed seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and the elusive narwhal.

• Conditions permitting, see the spectacular Northern Lights as we sail the remote coasts of Canada and Greenland. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photography expert.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland

Day 2: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/Embark

Day 3: Sisimiut

Day 4: Ilulissat

Days 5-7: At Sea/Exploring Baffin Island, Canada

Days 8-11: Exploring the Queen Elizabeth Islands

Days 12-16: Exploring Ellesmere Island

Days 17-19: Exploring above 80o North

Day 20: Kiatassuaq Island, Greenland

Days 21 & 22: Disko Island/Exploring

Days 23 & 24: Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/ Reykjavík, Iceland

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Endurance 2023-2024 August

SPECIAL OFFERS

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Narwhals showing tusks above water, Canada.

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SOUTH COAST OF DEVON ISLAND

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We are on the southern end of Devon Island in a place called Croker Bay, and we’re heading out on Zodiacs because we saw some narwhals as we were coming in. To get down at water level with them, to hear them breathe, to actually put a face to this myth that some people speak of—these unicorns of the sea—is truly remarkable. It just doesn’t get any better.

19 DAILY EXPEDITION REPORTS
Our expedition team navigates the world in search of adventure. These are the stories they bring back.

CHILE ARGENTINA

Falklands Islands

• Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands

• South Georgia & the Falklands

• Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond

• Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords

Ushuaia

South Georgia

Dunedin

NEW ZEALAND

ANTARCTICA

Antarctica

The world’s oldest and coldest continent holds unmistakable allure for the epic explorer, from dazzling sculptures of snow and ice to waddling penguins and breaching whales. But with extra time here, the secrets of the White Continent begin to emerge. Stay awhile near the South Pole to spy even rarer wonders, like Earth’s largest ice shelf, a fjord fed by five tidewater glaciers, or a single rookery filled with 100,000 king penguins.

Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands

22 DAYS | FROM AU$34,000 pp

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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.

• In South Georgia, be greeted by 100,000 king penguins. 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 photography expert 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: Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile/Overnight in Hotel

Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark

Days 3&4: At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage

Days 5-9: 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: Ushuaia/Disembark/Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago

SPECIAL OFFERS

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To/From Santiago

To/From Buenos Aires

Ushuaia

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Explorer

2023 February, November

2024 February, October

2025 February

National Geographic Endurance

2023-2024 October

2025 January, February

National Geographic Resolution

2023-2024 February

Note: National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago. National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance route via Buenos Aires.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Add two nights to your voyage in Buenos Aires or add Santiago’s wine country. Or visit the magnificent Iguazú Falls, or mysterious Easter Island after. Visit expeditions.com/asgfext for details.

Port Stanley

FALKLAND ISLANDS

Drake Passage

South Georgia

Antarctic Sound

Lindblad Cove Neumayer Channel

Antarctic Circle

Bellingshausen Sea

King penguins, South Georgia.

Weddell Sea

These are examples of expedition locations.

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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

South Georgia & the Falklands

17 DAYS | FROM AU$28,870 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• South Georgia explodes with life: colonies of macaroni penguins, and 4 tonne elephant seals. An astonishing 100,000 king penguins 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 photography expert.

• Trace the story of Shackleton’s fateful 1914-16 journey and toast “The Boss” at his gravesite in South Georgia.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile/Overnight in Hotel

Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark

Day 3: At Sea in the South Atlantic

Days 4 & 5: Falkland Islands

Days 6 & 7: At Sea

Days 8-13: South Georgia Island

Days 14-16: At Sea/Falklands

Day 17: Ushuaia, Argentina/Disembark/ Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Endurance

2023 February

2024 February, October

National Geographic Resolution

2025 February

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Add two nights in Buenos Aires or four nights to Easter Island or visit magnificent Iguazú Falls, or Santiago’s wine country. Visit expeditions.com/southgeorgiaext for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS

For all special offers please visit expeditions.com/special-offers/ or call 1300 361 012 (AU) I 0800 444 462 (NZ) for further details. See page 38 for terms.

Port Stanley

South Georgia

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Massive king penguin colony. To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago Drake Passage Ushuaia FALKLAND ISLANDS

Epic Antarctica: From the Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond

34 DAYS | FROM AU$69,550 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Join this epic exploration of seldom-seen locations where few have been before, and where wildness and wildlife are at their finest.

• Observe endemic royal penguins, gentoo, and southern rockhopper penguins, and 100,000 pairs of king penguins on a single beach.

• Enjoy eight days of exploration in the Ross Sea where you can witness first-hand the Ross Ice Shelf, the world’s largest ice shelf—the size of France!

• Witness the unique wildlife, plants, invertebrates, and birds of Macquarie Island, Australia found nowhere else in the world.

• Explore with special permission the seldom-seen Subantarctic Islands of New Zealand and Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage site

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile/Overnight in Hotel

Days 2 & 3: Fly by private charter to Ushuaia/Embark/Drake Passage

Days 4-8: Exploring Antarctica

Days 9-16: West Antarctica

Days 17-24: Exploring the Ross Sea & Ross Ice Shelf

Days 25-29: At Sea/Macquarie Island, Australia/At Sea

Days 30-32: New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands

Days 33 & 34: Dunedin/Disembark/ Auckland

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Endurance

2023 December

2024 January

National Geographic Resolution

2024 December

2025 January

SPECIAL OFFERS

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NEW ZEALAND ANTARCTICA Ushuaia Lemaire Channel Drake Passage Ross Sea Macquarie Island Dunedin Auckland Islands Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Ross Ice Shelf Antarctic Peninsula West Antarctica South Pole From Buenos Aires AntarcticCircle
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Royal penguins, Macquarie Island.

Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords

18 DAYS | FROM AU$26,300 pp

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• These 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 orcas.

• 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

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Santiago, Chile

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

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Days 7 & 8: Exploring the Chilean Fjords

Day 9: At Sea

Days 10-15: Exploring Antarctica

Days 16 & 17: At Sea

Day 18: Ushuaia, Argentina/Disembark/ Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile

Francisco

Punta Arenas

Get a taste for Santiago’s charming neighborhoods and the famous Casablanca valley wine region. Or take advantage of proximity to majestic Iguazú Falls or mysterious Easter Island. Visit expeditions.com/epicfjords_ext for details.

DEPARTURES

ANTARCTICA

National Geographic Resolution

2023 November

National Geographic Explorer

2025 February

Certain departures follow a modified itinerary.

Note: National Geographic Resolution departures return via Santiago. National Geographic Explorer departures return via Buenos Aires.

SPECIAL OFFERS

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Guanaco in Torres del Paine National Park. Puerto Natales CHILE Karukinka Cape Horn Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean From Santiago Torres del Paine ARGENTINA To Buenos Aires Coloane Marine Park Alberto de Agostini N.P. Beagle Channel Bahía Ainsworth Ushuaia
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Palau

Sorong

INDONESIA

PAPUA NEW GUINEA SOLOMON ISLANDS

Honiara

FRENCH POLYNESIA

Papeete

Easter Island

Auckland

NEW ZEALAND

Dunedin

• Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific

• Journey Across the Remote Pacific

• Iconic Melanesia: New Guinea, Sepik River & the Solomon Islands

• Southern Odyssey: New Zealand & the Subantarctic Islands

Pacific Islands

Just beyond our familiar beaches, remote Pacific isles stretch across pristine seas, offering travellers illuminating perspectives on the dazzling diversity of the South Pacific. Set sail for some of the most far-flung tropical isles on Earth to see a surprising side of paradise: vestiges of lost island cultures, abandoned World War II battle sites and shipwrecks, and thousands of endemic species under water, on land, and in the sky.

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Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific

19 DAYS | FROM AU$26,600 pp

Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates, or visit expeditions.com/talesofthepacific

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit some of the most remote and nearly inaccessible islands in all of Oceania.

• Dive or snorkel the stunning reefs of Fakarava, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the Pitcairn Islands –one of most unspoiled reef systems in the world.

• Trace the legend of the ill-fated H.M.S. Bounty from Tahiti to Pitcairn Island, where descendants of its mutineers still live today.

• Explore the unusual geology and wildlife of Henderson Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and look for endemic bird species.

• Delve into the intriguing lost culture of Easter Island and examine ancient burial sites and towering moai with an archaeologist.

TUAMOTUARCHIPELAGO

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Orion 2023 April

Certain departures travel in reverse.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Day 2: Papeete/Embark

Days 3-8: At Sea/Tuamotu Archipelago

Day 9: Mangareva

Days 10-13: Pitcairn Islands/At Sea

Days 14 & 15: At Sea

Days 16-19: Easter Island, Chile/ Disembark/Santiago

OPTIONAL EXTENSION

Add a three-day extension on the isle of Mo’orea where volcanic peaks rise from sapphire seas in an explosion of emeraldgreen splendour creating an arresting backdrop for a French Polynesian escape. Visit expeditions.com/moorea-ext for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS

For all special offers please visit expeditions.com/special-offers/ or call 1300 361 012 (AU) I 0800 444 462 (NZ) for further details. See page 38 for terms.

T R OPIC OF CANCER Cuba E
BajaCalifornia
South Pacific Ocean SOCIETY ISLS. GAMBIER ISLS. Papeete, Tahiti FRENCH POLYNESIA Fakarava Tahanea Mangareva
To Santiago
Pitcairn Isl. moai, Easter Island.
Henderson Isl. Ducie Atoll Easter Isl. Giant
SPECIAL GUEST
Join Christina Thompson, editor of the Harvard Review and author of Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia, on the April 6, 2023 departure.

Journey Across the Remote Pacific

25 DAYS | FROM AU$43,300 pp

Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit expeditions.com/remotepacific

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore secluded beaches, lagoons, and coral reefs of remote atolls alive with unusual endemic flora and fauna like tiny whistling green pigeons and rare mangroves.

• Discover unique isolated island cultures: Guam’s Chamorro melting pot and Tokelau’s Polynesian heritage. Visit beautiful UNESCO sites, like Marae Taputapuatea and Pohnpei’s Nan Madol ruins

• Walk in the footsteps of brave soldiers and dive among shipwrecks at historic World War II sites in the Chuuk State and Butaritari Atoll.

• Experience the energy and diversity of Tarawa, where half of Kiribati’s population resides, and Papeete, the meeting point of cultures from surrounding archipelagos.

• Visit Pohnpei, a tropical Micronesian paradise with mangrove forests and stunning undersea life.

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DEPARTURES

National Geographic Resolution

2023 October

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Days 1 & 2: Palau/Embark

Day 3: Palau

Days 4 & 5: At Sea

Day 6: Guam, U.S.

Days 7 & 8: At Sea

Days 9-13: Chuuk & Pohnpei, Micronesia/ At Sea

Days 14 & 15: Kiribati

Days 16-21: At Sea/Tokelau, New Zealand

Day 21: Cook Islands

Days 22 & 23: At Sea

Day 24: Ra’iatea & Taha’a, French Polynesia

Day 25: Papeete, Tahiti/Disembark.

SPECIAL OFFERS

For all special offers please visit expeditions.com/special-offers/ or call 1300 361 012 (AU) I 0800 444 462 (NZ) for further details. See page 38 for terms.

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FRENCH POLYNESIA Ra’iatea Taha’a Palmerston Island
Tarawa KIRIBATI
Butaritari Atoll
Chuuk GUAM Hagatña Palau MICRONESIA Pohnpei Tokelau Papeete South Pacific Ocean AUSTRALIA COOK ISLANDS
Stingray, Ra’iatea.

Iconic Melanesia: New Guinea, Sepik River & the Solomon Islands

18 DAYS | FROM AU$26,930 pp

Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates, or visit expeditions.com/sepik

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise the seldom travelled Sepik River and discover the hidden communities and vibrant wildlife.

• Witness an impressive diversity of cultures, see traditional communities and some of the best places in the world to collect indigenous art.

• Look for extraordinary and rare wildlife, including the endemic epaulet shark, dwarf cassowary, saltwater crocodiles, and flying foxes.

• Discover remote islands, such as Kennedy Island, the site of JFK’s PT-109 rescue.

• Step back in time as we learn about some of the fiercest battles of the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

DEPARTURES

National Geographic Orion

2023 October

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Bali, Indonesia

Day 2: Bali/Sorong, West Papua/Embark

Days 3-5: At Sea/Cendrawasih Bay/ Yapan Islands

Days 6 & 7: Jayapura/At Sea

Days 8 & 9: Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

Day 10: Madang

Day 11: Crown Island

Day 12: Garove Island (Witu Islands)

Day 13: Rabaul

Days 14-16: At Sea/Solomon Islands

Day 17: Honiara, Solomon Islands/ Disembark/Brisbane, Australia

Day 18: Brisbane

SPECIAL OFFERS

For all special offers please visit expeditions.com/special-offers/ or call 1300 361 012 (AU) I 0800 444 462 (NZ) for further details. See page 38 for terms.

INDONESIA PAPUA NEW GUINEA Sorong FromBali Yapan Cendrawasih Bay Jayapura Sepik River Madang Crown Island Garove Island Rabaul SOLOMON ISLANDS Kennedy Island Marovo Lagoon Honiara To Brisbane
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Traditional greeting, Solomon Islands.

Southern Odyssey: New Zealand & the Subantarctic Islands

20 DAYS | FROM AU$42,230 pp

Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates, or visit expeditions.com/subant

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Immerse yourself in unparalleled beauty: scenic beaches and lush native forests in the North Island and deep fjords in the South Island.

• Discover the history and dynamic culture of New Zealand and the Māori people.

• Explore the incredible Subantarctic Islands, which remain 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

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

• See Macquarie Island, home to thousands of seals and millions of penguins.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand

Day 2: Auckland/Embark

Days 3 & 4: Coastal New Zealand

Day 5: Gisborne

Day 6: Napier

Days 7 & 8: Abel Tasman & At Sea

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Days 9 & 10: Milford Sound & Dusky Sound

Day 11: Snares Islands

Days 12-18: New Zealand’s & Australia’s Subantarctic Islands/At Sea

Day 19: Stewart Island

Day 20: Dunedin/Disembark

Extend your voyage in Auckland and Tiri, a multicultural hub of food, wine, art and culture on the North Island. Or discover the South Island on an extension to Queenstown and Wine Country. Visit expeditions.com/subant-ext for details.

Milford Sound

Dusky Sound

Snares Islands

Enderby Island

Adams Island

Abel Tasman

Great Barrier Island

Tauranga

Auckland NEW ZEALAND

Gisborne

Napier

Dunedin

Stewart Island

Macquarie Island (AU)

DEPARTURES

Campbell Island

National Geographic Orion

2023 November, December

2024 November, December

Certain departures travel in reverse.

SPECIAL OFFERS

For all special offers please visit expeditions.com/special-offers/ or call 1300 361 012 (AU) I 0800 444 462 (NZ) for further details. See page 38 for terms.

Milford Sound.
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National Geographic Endurance & National Geographic Resolution

CAPACITY: 126 guests in 69 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 406 feet / 124 metres.

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.

PUBLIC AREAS: Observation lounge with bar, three dining areas, 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 EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, kayaks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and underwater video camera for unique access to polar marine world, hydrophone, aerial remote-controlled camera, video microscope, and OM System Photo Gear Locker.

SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photography expert, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor, 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.

From top: igloo; library with a view.

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CATEGORY 1: Fore Deck #406, 408, 411, 413, 415 Cabins face outside with two large windows, and feature alcove seating.

CATEGORY 2: Fore Deck #410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 Cabins face outside with two large windows and feature alcove seating.

CATEGORY 3: Main Deck—#512, 514-524 Suites face outside with a balcony, feature a seating area and a pull-out sofa.

CATEGORY 4: Lounge Deck—#608, 610, 612, 613-623 Suites face outside with a balcony, feature a seating area and a pull-out sofa.

CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—#708, 709, 711, 713 Suites face outside with a balcony, feature a seating area and a pull-out sofa.

CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—#710 Suite faces outside with a balcony, features a seating area and a pull-out sofa.

CATEGORY 7: Bridge Deck—#700-707, 712, 714-717 Junior Suites face outside with a balcony, feature a seating area, pullout sofa and a bathtub.

CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck—#504, 506-511, 513 Cabins face outside with a balcony.

CATEGORY B SOLO: Lounge Deck—#604, 606, 609, 611 Cabins face outside with a balcony.

All cabins have: Ability to set up as queen or two singles (except solo cabins, which are set up as one single), command centre with docking for multiple devices, atlas, clock, barometer, TV, phone, digital tablet for onboard info, hair dryer, safe, refrigerator.

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

EXPEDITION DECK ZODIAC/KAYAK STORAGE ZODIAC BOARDING ZODIAC BOARDING ICE DOOR ICE DOOR EXPEDITION DESK ZODIAC BOARDING EL WC EL BASECAMP/ LOCKERS BROADCAST STUDIO FORE DECK DOCTOR’S OFFICE 418 416 414 412 410 408 406 425 427 423 421 419 417 415 413 411 EL EL MAIN DECK TWO SEVEN ZERO° RECEPTION GALLEY RESTAURANT BALCONY 524 522 520 518 516 514 512 523 521 519 517 515 510 508 506 504 513 511 509 507 EL WC WC EL BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. GUEST EXTENDED VIEWING AREA GUEST EXTENDED VIEWING AREA BOW OBSERVATION DECK ICE LOUNGE LOUNGE DECK GLOBAL GALLERY 618 616 614 612 610 608 606 604 611 609 623 621 619 617 615 613 EL WC WC EL BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. LOUNGE DECK BRIDGE DECK BRIDGE 708 710 712 714 704 706 700 702 705 707 701 703 711 709 713 715 717 FITNESS STUDIO EL EL BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. OBSERVATION DECK OBSERVATION DECK TREATMENT ROOM NORTH & SOUTH YOGA STUDIO TROPIC SAUNA NORDIC SAUNA SCIENCE HUB LIBRARY INFINITY EDGE POOLS DECK IGLOOS BAR THE TERRACE EL WC WC EL THE SANCTUARY THE DEN OBSERVATION LOUNGE/ CHART ROOM RESTAURANT CHEF’S TABLE BBQ GRILL
Clockwise from left: Two Seven Zero° restaurant; standard cabin; suite with balcony.
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National Geographic Explorer

CAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 367 feet / 112 metres.

National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship. It is a fully stabilized, 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 Zodiacs. 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: Zodiacs, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, aerial remote controlled camera, video microscope, and OM System Photo Gear Locker.

SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photography expert, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor, 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.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #301-308 Cabins face outside with one or two portholes.

CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #317-320, 335-336 Cabins face outside with a large window.

CATEGORY 3: Main Deck #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350 Cabins face outside with a large window.

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

CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 Cabins face outside with sliding glass doors that open to a private balcony.

CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101, 102 Cabins face outside with three large windows and feature a separate seating area and pull-out sofa. Upper Deck-Suite #213 Cabin faces outside with a private balcony and features a separate seating area.

CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite #215, 219, 230 Cabins face outside with a private balcony and feature a separate seating area and pull-out sofa.

CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck#309-312, 329-334 Cabins face outside with a large window.

CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks #105, 106, 203, 208 Cabins face outside with a large window.

CATEGORY 3 TRIPLE: Main Deck #341, 343 Cabins face outside with a large window and feature a pull-out sofa.

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 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, 230 can accommodate a third person.

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

Clockwise from left: lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; Category 7 suite; standard cabin.
BRIDGE DECK OBSERVATION LOUNGE LIBRARY LEXspa FITNESS CENTRE BRIDGE ELEVATOR WELLNESS DECK VERANDA DECK UPPER DECK BISTRO GALLEY GLOBAL GALLERY RECEPTION RESTAURANT CHART ROOM SUN DECK MAIN DECK BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BA LC ON YB AL CO NY 106-S 108 107 103 101 102 105-S 104 224 22 6 22 8 21 7 213 211 20 9 21 5 22 1 23 0 21 9 222 220 218 216 214 21 2 21 0 20 6 20 4 20 2 208-S 207 205 201 203S 35 0 34 8 343 -T 341 -T 33 9 33 7 33 5 32 7 32 5 32 3 32 1 31 9 31 7 31 5 31 3 34 6 34 4 34 2 34 0 33 8 33 6 32 8 32 6 32 4 32 2 32 0 31 8 31 6 31 4 30 8 30 6 304 302 30 7 30 5 30 3 30 1 334S 332S 330S 333S 331S 329S 312S 310S 311S 309S SAUNA DECK DECK LOUNGE ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ELEVATOR B DECK LOCKERS DO CT OR’S OFFIC MUD ROOM STAFF OFFICE ZB ZB + CAFE 35

National Geographic Orion

CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 338 feet / 104 metres.

The gracious and intimate National Geographic Orion takes travellers to little-known waters and isles in the South Pacific, Australia, and Indonesia to experience each location’s natural and cultural wonders up close.

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: Zodiacs, a fleet of 24 double kayaks, a crow’s nest camera, a hydrophone, underwater video cameras, video microscope, a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), and OM System Photo Gear Locker. Plus, for South Pacific voyages, there is snorkelling gear for all guests, scuba gear for a number of pre-qualified guests, standup paddleboards, glass-bottom Zodiac, and splash-cam.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Laundry, a full-time doctor, National Geographic photography expert and Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor, plus an undersea specialist. 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.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #316, 318, 319-321 Cabins face outside with an oval window.

CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #302-312, 314, 315, 317 Cabins face outside with an oval window.

CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—#401-412, 414-419 Suites face outside with a large window and feature a sofa or armchair.

CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—#511, 515 Suites face outside with a large window and feature a separate seating area.

CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—#501, 503-506, 508 Suites face outside with a shared French balcony and feature a separate seating area.

CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—#502, 507, 509*, 510 Owner’s suites face outside with a French balcony and feature a separate seating area

*Cabin 509 has two windows in lieu of a French balcony.

CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck #301, 322, 323 Cabins face outside with an oval window or two portholes.

CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Bridge Deck—#512 Suite faces outside with two large windows and features two armchairs.

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

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

SEE MORE ONLINE: Learn more about National Geographic Orion at expeditions.com/orion

Clockwise from left: Main lounge and bar; Category 5 suite with French balcony; Category 2 cabin.
OBSER VATION DECK DO CT OR’S OFFICE 301 303 305 307 309 311 315 319 321 323 302 304 306 308 310 312 314 316 320 318 322 317 BRIDGE DECK RESTAURANT MARINA PLATFORM ELEVATOR MAIN DECK 401 403 405 407 409 411 415 417 412 414 416 402 404 406 408 410 UPPER DECK ELEVATOR OUTDOOR CAFE LOUNGE GLOBAL GALLERY RECEPTION 419 418 502 501 503 505 509 507 511 515 504 506 508 510 512 ELEVATOR BRIDGE EXPEDITION DECK SUNDECK ELEVATOR SAUNA FITNESS CENTRE/ LEXSPA TREATMENT ROOM WHIRLPOOL HOT TUB OBSERVATION LOUNGE & LIBRARY 37

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FOR ALL SPECIAL OFFERS PLEASE VISIT EXPEDITIONS.COM/SPECIAL-OFFERS/ OR CALL 1300 361 012 (AU) 0800 444 462 (NZ) FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

BRINGING THE KIDS: We believe sharing an expedition with kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing experience. Take $500 off for each child under the age of 18 on any departure. Offer not applicable on extensions.

BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive voyages taken aboard our expedition ships. Offer applicable on voyage fares only. Offer not applicable on extensions or airfare.

TRAVELLING AS A GROUP: Save 5% when travelling as a group of eight or more. Offer applicable on voyage fares only. Not applicable on extensions or airfare. Deposit, final payments, and cancellation policies for group travel vary from our regular policies.

All offers valid on select departures, on expeditions indicated throughout this brochure. Valid for new bookings only, may not be combinable with other offers and 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 that aren’t always included on departures across the fleet are those of a personal nature: internet usage, tips to the crew, wellness treatments, and other specialised arrangements.

ABOARD SHIP

✓ All meals and alcoholic beverages

✓ 24-hour coffee, tea & soda on demand

✓ Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during lounge recap

✓ Refillable water bottle

✓ Sauna (where applicable)

✓ Fitness centre

✓ Fully stocked library

✓ The guidance and company of our expedition staff

✓ Crew tips

✓ Parka on polar departures

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

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Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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Terms & Conditions: For complete terms and conditions please visit expeditions. com/terms

Pricing: For best pricing book early. Prices quoted in this brochure are in AUD, per person based on double occupancy, valid as of the time of printing, subject to modification based on select departures and availability at time of booking, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit is made. Visit expeditions.com or call for all pricing.

Pricing Includes: All accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary or similar; all meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (except certain super-premium brands); meals on land as indicated, accompanied by non-alcoholic beverages; air transportation where indicated as included; shore excursions; sightseeing and entrance fees; special access permits; transfers to and from group flights; use of snorkelling equipment, wetsuits, kayaks, stand-up paddleboard, cross-country skis, and snowshoes (where applicable); tips; 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 (except where specified as included); charter airfare (where applicable) extensions;

passport; visa; immigration fees; meals not indicated; travel insurance; and items of a personal nature, such as internet access, and laundry.

Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless otherwise indicated.

Reservations, Deposits, and Final Payments: To reserve your place, an advance payment deposit is required at the time of reservation. Receipt of advance payment deposit indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions. Final payment schedule can be found online. Visit expeditions.com/terms for complete details about deposits and final payment schedules which may vary by ship.

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.

Cancellation Policy: Call for details or visit expeditions.com/cancellation-policy

Note: Itineraries and prices listed in this brochure are as of publication date and are subject to change.

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Lindblad Expeditions and the Eye are the trademarks of Lindblad Expeditions. All rights reserved.

©2022 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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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS

Represented in Australia & New Zealand by Adventure World Travel

Australia:

Level 1, 35 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm AEST

Call: 1300 361 012

New Zealand:

131 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm NZST

Call: 0800 444 462

Email: expeditions@adventureworld.com

For additional information, contact your travel advisor or visit: expeditions.com

100% CARBON NEUTRAL. SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FREE. We care deeply about the planet, and travel as a powerful force for good. Learn more at expeditions.com/sustainability

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