SPRING SUMMER HOT SPOTS & COOL DISCOVERIES FOR 2018 TRAVEL
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DEAR TRAVELER, We respect our heritage, and are proud of our achievements over the past 50 years. But we are focused on the future with considerable excitement and to creating ever-more exceptional experiences for our guests. (We’ve just announced the first new polar vessel in our 50-year history, due to sail in 2020. More details to come). In our 50 years, many changes have happened in travel—where do we, as travelers, seek to go? What do we choose to avoid? Do more of us travel to relax, or to seek inspiration and activity? Do we travel to know more, to feel a greater connection with nature, or to see places that still retain cultural and historical integrity? Perhaps it’s all of the above. Do we choose to travel with our families, our friends, or on our own? I certainly have seen a vastly greater desire for extended community, whether it be the community our guests take with them, or discover in seeking new like-minded others, inevitably drawn, like themselves, to this style of travel. You, undoubtedly, have distinct views on all of these subjects. Over this past half a century, we have developed a deep understanding of what’s possible, and what matters to people—whether it’s exploring the inner reaches of Alaska or Baja California, often referred to as the Mexican Galápagos; discovering a fresh perspective on Polynesia—and what a healthy ocean looks like—aboard the National Geographic Orion; venturing into the impressive wildness of the Amazon River; or steeping in the deep pleasures of the sailing yacht Sea Cloud, a destination in herself.
WHAT’S INSIDE FOR YOU SOUTH PACIFIC 2 ARCTIC 10 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA 18 BAJA 24 ALASKA & PACIFIC NORTHWEST 28 MEDITERRANEAN & EUROPE 38 DECK PLANS 42 SPECIAL OFFERS, INCLUSIVE PRICING, EXPEDITIONS.COM 56 RESERVATION INFORMATION 57
Our expedition team—from naturalists to captains—does whatever it takes to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. Whether it is posting someone all night to spot for polar bears to get the best chance at a great encounter; finding a way to the right place at the right time to give you a chance to see the Northern Lights; or performing small heroic acts, like transporting a traveler who missed their flight to the Galápagos by private Zodiac to catch up with the embarked National Geographic Islander to ensure their Galápagos experience isn’t missed, our team does what it takes for guests. So, please join us as we head out during the finest seasons for travel—to explore and experience the world’s wonders in full. All the best,
SPRING SPECIAL–EXTRA SAVINGS ON 2 SELECT DESTINATIONS COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY: HARVESTS, HISTORY & LANDSCAPES Sven-Olof Lindblad
2 Departures in April 2018 7 Days/6 Nights (see page 37) $500 Air Credit per person Free overnight stay and half-day city tour in Portland, Oregon No solo traveler premium on the April 12, 2018 departure
WHALES & WILDNESS: SPRING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ 5 Departures in March/April 2018 8 Days/7 Nights (see page 27) $500 Air Credit per person $1,000 Off Kids Under 18
Cover: Sunset over the Sea of Cortez © Ralph Lee Hopkins. This page: Rare untrammeled paradise, Tahiti. . 1
WILD & PURE POLYNESIA
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Go where few have gone, where fewer can, and far beyond any stereotypical destinations—our five exclusive itineraries explore Polynesia’s most alluring, and least accessible, regions. And each one focuses on different rewarding facets: History and the daring exploits of explorers. Diverse, thriving cultures radically different from our own. The greatest mystery on Earth, Easter Island. Astonishing flora and fauna. And the most intact, pristine undersea on the planet. Choose any one, and you choose wisely and well.
GET LOST IN THIS MUST-SEE GEOGRAPHY
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Clockwise from left: Hiking in Huahine; vibrantly healthy marine habitats not found in this pristine state anywhere else on Earth, Bora Bora; great stone heads on the slopes of Rapa Nui, Easter Island which was the quarry for all the carved heads, or moai. WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 3
Snorkeling in Fakarava with hundreds of yellowfin goatfish. 4
FRENCH POLYNESIA: BEYOND THE POSTCARD 10 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 APR. 12, 26; JUN. 7; JUL. 5, 12*, 19, 26*; AUG. 2 2019 APR. 18; MAY 9, 16* *These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Orion 2018 PRICES FROM: $7,690 TO $16,840. Call for 2019 pricing. (See pages 44-45 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6-7 Day 8 Day 9-10
Depart U.S. Papeete, French Polynesia/Embark Bora Bora, Society Islands Raiatea/Tahaa Huahine Tuamotu Archipelago Rangiroa Rangiroa/Disembark/Papeete/Home
Aerial of Taputapuatea in Raiatea.
Local woman on Tahaa, also known as “Vanilla Island.”
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/POSTCARD SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive free round-trip economy airfare from Los Angeles to Papeete on 2018 voyages. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. SAVE 10% when you book two or more voyages in South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. Call for details.
“I just find that I’m pinching myself to believe…this, is where we are. It’s just magical.”
— Marielle T., guest
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ISLES, ATOLLS, AND PRISTINE CORALS: SOUTHERN LINE ISLANDS
“The diving was unbelievable. I’ve never seen so many fish in my life”
—William C., guest
10 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATE: 2018 APR. 19; MAY 3; JUN. 14; AUG. 9 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $7,690 TO $16,840 (See pages 44-45 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-5 Day 6-7 Day 8 Day 9-10
Depart U.S. Papeete/Rangiroa/Embark At Sea/Southern Line Islands, Kiribati Southern Line Islands/At Sea Moorea, French Polynesia Papeete/Disembark/Home
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive free round-trip economy airfare from Los Angeles to Papeete. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. SAVE 10% when you book two or more voyages in South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. Call for details. Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive a FREE night stay at the InterContinental Tahiti, plus a $125 resort credit. Call for details.
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Magnificent sea anemone surrounded by orange-fin anemonefish and three-spot dascyllus.
Calm lagoons offer unparalleled Hardangerfjorden, kayaking opportunities. Norway.
EPIC POLYNESIA: COOK ISLANDS TO FIJI 17 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAY 10, 24* *This voyage travels in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $15,680 TO $33,440 (See pages 44-45 for complete prices.)
“Almost impossible to make your way into the interior and up the volcano, we find village after village along the ring road around the island. Enjoying the laid back, true Polynesian lifestyle, we shall carry away great memories.”
— Captain Kruess, describing exploring Wallis and Futuna
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-5 Day 6-8 Day 9-10 Day 11-12 Day 13-15 Day 16-17
Depart U.S. Papeete, French Polynesia/Embark Tahaa/Raiatea/At Sea Aitutaki, Cook Islands/At Sea Samoa Exploring Wallis And Futuna Exploring Fiji Lautoka/Disembark/Home
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SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive free round-trip economy airfare between Los Angeles/Papeete and Nadi/ Los Angeles. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. SAVE 10% when you book two or more voyages in South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. Call for details.
Baby sea turtle.
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AZURE SEAS FROM TAHITI TO THE MARQUESAS 17 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 JUN. 21; AUG. 16 2019 APR. 25 Aboard National Geographic Orion 2018 PRICES FROM: $15,680 TO $33,440. Call for 2019 pricing. (See pages 44-45 for complete prices.)
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive free round-trip economy airfare between Los Angeles and Papeete. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. SAVE 10% when you book two or more voyages in South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. Call for details.
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-5 Day 6-7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10-12 Day 13-14 Day 15 Day 16-17
Depart U.S. Papeete, French Polynesia/Embark At Sea/Tuamotu Archipelago At Sea/Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Hiva Oa, Marquesas Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Exploring the Marquesas Islands/At Sea Tuamotu Archipelago Makatea Disembark/Papeete/Home
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Hatiheu Bay, Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas.
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EASTER ISLAND TO TAHITI: TALES OF THE PACIFIC 20 DAYS/17 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAR. 26; AUG. 30* 2019 MAR. 26; OCT. 6* *These voyages travel in reverse from Papeete to Easter Island. Aug. 30 and Oct. 6 departures are 19 days. See website for details. Aboard National Geographic Orion 2018 PRICES FROM: $17,990 TO $37,990. Call for 2019 pricing. (See pages 44-45 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1-5 Day 6-10 Day 11-12 Day 13-18 Day 19-20
U.S/Santiago,Chile/Easter Island/Embark At Sea/Pitcairn Islands At Sea/Mangareva, French Polynesia At Sea/Tuamotu Archipelago Papeete/Disembark/U.S.
Easter Island, shrouded in mystery and guarded by the famous moai statues.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/TALESOFTHEPACIFIC SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive free round-trip economy airfare between Los Angeles/Santiago and Papeete/Los Angeles. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. SAVE 10% when you book two or more voyages in South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. Call for details.
“A new frontier, where ancient mysteries still live on.” —Jim P., guest
Black pearls, Fakarava. 9
THE ARCTIC & ICELAND
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Grand in scale, the Arctic’s sky, mountains, fjords, and expanses of ice are magnificent, bigger than big. It has fired the imagination of explorers for centuries. Tantalizingly blank, the Arctic is one of the last regions to have eluded the Google Earth cartographers: you can search but little results. It remains a geography that insists on being discovered in person. Venture to Iceland with us and you’ll see what you want to, and what you never imagined. Plan to genuinely experience Iceland, not its tourist hordes.
THE ARCTIC OR ICELAND—BE COOL THIS SEASON
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Clockwise from top left: Magdalena Fjord, Norway; Strokkur geyser, Iceland; polar bear mother and cub, Arctic Norway.
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LAND OF THE ICE BEARS: AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF ARCTIC SVALBARD 11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAY 16, 23, 30 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $10,430 to $19,520 (See pages 42-43 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Days 4-9 Day 10 Day 11
U.S./Fly Overnight to Oslo, Norway Oslo/SAS Radison Blu Airport Hotel Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Exploring Svalbard Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo Oslo/U.S.
SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard Explorer on any 2018 departure and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew.
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Kayakers off Svalbard’s pristine coast.
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“I found Svalbard thrilling on many levels. There is the sheer exhilaration of being above 80 degrees North—just hundreds of miles from the North Pole—and watching the sun circling well above the horizon 24 hours a day. For lovers of ice and Antarctica, Svalbard offers the same starkly beautiful vistas of massive glaciers, ice caps, and mountains. And Svalbard boasts something that Antarctica doesn’t—at least four centuries of human exploration.” —Fen Montaigne
Guest gets a fantastic photo op as a polar bear approaches the National Geographic Explorer.
SVALBARD, ICELAND & GREENLAND’S EAST COAST 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATE: 2018 JUN. 13 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $15,650 to $28,750 (See pages 42-43 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 Day 3 Days 4-16 Day 17
U.S./Fly Overnight to Oslo, Norway Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Exploring Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
“Greenland is one of the few places on Earth where you can go to see rock from the early days of the planet, more than four billion years old. The jagged mountains of Svalbard are ancient as well. Then contrast them to Iceland, where new land is being created with active volcanoes. And the geology is made all the more spectacular, raw and sharpedged by the relentless erosion of the glaciers. It is as close as you will ever get to being on another planet.” —Michael Wysession, Professor and Author
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now and receive complimentary charter airfare (one-way Oslo/Lonyearbyen). Plus, we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. Call for details.
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A walrus flicks his huge tusks. 13
A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND 11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 JUN. 28; JUL. 7, 16, 25 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $10,270 to $21,350 (See pages 42-43 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
“The thing that is so impressive about Iceland is that you travel 15 minutes and the whole environment changes…it goes from being dry to incredibly green to very rocky.”
Days 1-2 U.S./Fly Overnight to Reykjavík, SPECIAL OFFER: —Guest feedback Iceland/Embark Travel aboard Explorer on any 2018 departure and we will Day 3 Flatey Island/Látrabjarg cover your bar tab and all tips Day 4 Exploring Northwestern Iceland for the crew. Day 5 Ísafjördur Day 6 Siglufjördur and Akureyri Day 7 Lake Mývatn and Húsavík Day 8 Exploring Northeast Iceland Day 9 Djúpivogur Day 10 Islands of Surtsey & Heimaey, Westman Islands Day 11 Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ICELAND
Take a boat ride through the blue ice of the Jökulsárlón ice lagoon.
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EXPLORING GREENLAND AND THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC 16 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATE: 2018 AUG. 6 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $13,990 TO $27,000 (See pages 42-43 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 U.S./Keflavík, Iceland/Reykjavík SPECIAL OFFER: Day 3 Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, Travel aboard Explorer on any 2018 departure and we will Greenland/Embark cover your bar tab and all tips Day 4 Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut for the crew. Day 5 At Sea in Baffin Bay Days 6-10 Exploring the Canadian High Arctic Day 11 At Sea in Baffin Bay Day 12 Disko Bay & Ilulissat Woman with umbrella traverses the Sermermiut Valley, Day 13 Exploring West Greenland a UNESCO World Heritage site. Days 14-16 Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/Reykjavik/Keflavik/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/HIGHARCTIC
“The animals in the Arctic…come north in staggering numbers, travel hundreds even thousands of miles to be here during those few weeks when life swirls in the water and on the tundra and in the balmy air…you can feel the land filling up, feel something physical rising in it under the influence of the light, an embrace or exaltation.” —Barry Lopez, Arctic Dreams
Guests explore the ice via kayak, Baffin Bay.
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EPIC 80ºN: EXPLORING GREENLAND, BAFFIN & ELLESMERE ISLANDS 24 DAYS/22 NIGHTS | DATE: 2018 AUG. 17
Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $25,990 TO $49,640 (See pages 42-43 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE “There’s something extraordinary about arriving SPECIAL OFFER: Day 1 U.S./Keflavík, Iceland at a place you’ve only ever dreamed of. When Travel aboard Explorer on any 2018 departure and we will Day 2 Keflavík/Reykjavík a map becomes the land—right in front of cover your bar tab and all tips Day 3 Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, you—and it’s more beautiful than you imagined, for the crew. Greenland/Embark that map will never be the same. Ellesmere was Day 4 Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimuit nothing more than an idea to me for many years, Days 5-11 Exploring the Canadian High Arctic a shadow squished to the top of the atlas. Setting Days 12-13 Ellesmere Island foot amidst its glaciers and mountains soaked in summer light is Days 14-15 Farther North (as far north as ice conditions permit) among my most cherished Arctic experiences.” Days 16-19 Exploring Northwest Greenland —Jennifer Kingsley, Field Correspondent Day 20 Qilakitsoq Day 21 Disko Bay & Ilulissat Day 22 Greenland’s West Coast Day 23 Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/Reykjavík, Iceland Day 24 Reykjavík/Keflavík/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ELLESMERE
Iceberg arch, Uummannaq, Greenland.
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“Greenland is the perfect country HOT SPRINGS AND ICEBERGS: to visit because in many ways it is still ICELAND TO WEST GREENLAND undiscovered. It has a fantastic story to tell 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 SEP. 5, 9
Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $6,990 TO $13,950 (See pages 42-43 for complete prices.)
in ice, nature and our environment.” —Aleqa Hammond, Former Prime Minister of Greenland, Ataneq Fjord, Greenland Aug. 28, 2017 —National Geographic Explorer
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE SPECIAL OFFERS: Days 1-2 U.S./Fly overnight to Keflavík, Book now and receive Iceland/Reykjavík complimentary round-trip charter airfare between Day 3 Reykjavík Reykjavík and Kangerlussuaq. Day 4 Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, Plus, we willcover your bar tab Greenland/Embark and tips to the crew. Call for details. Day 5 Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut Day 6 Disko Bay & Ilulissat Day 7 Exploring Greenland’s West Coast Day 8 Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/Reykjavík Day 9 Reykjavík/Keflavík/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/HOTICE
Northern Lights, Iceland.
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TROPICAL AMERICA: JUNGLE TO ENCHANTED ISLES
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Craving the antidote to a conventional summer holiday? Consider strange and wonderful Galápagos with its otherworldly landscapes, unbelievable animal encounters and amazing undersea. Plus, add Machu Picchu to make your time in the region further extraordinary. Perhaps an idyll aboard the Delfin II, the finest Amazon River ship, suits your seasonal mood. Or exploring the reefs and ruins of Belize and Tikal aboard the brand new National Geographic Quest will be your best bet—for a most memorable voyage, or your memoir.
DISCOVER THE INCA, ISLES, REEFS, RUINS & THE ANDES
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Clockwise from top left: Juvenile sea lion, Galápagos; spotting wildlife from a skiff in the late afternoon, Amazon; common squirrel monkey, Amazon. WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 19
GALÁPAGOS 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: WEEKLY DEPARTURES 2018 & 2019 Every Friday aboard National Geographic Endeavour ll and every Saturday aboard National Geographic Islander PRICES FROM: $6,960 to $15,400 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-8 Day 9 Day 10
U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Exploring the Galápagos Islands* Galápagos/Disembark/Guayaquil Guayaquil/U.S.
*Itineraries vary subject to the Galápagos National Park regulations. Each itinerary will include Isla Santa Cruz, Isla San Cristóbal, and a selection of these and other visitor sites: Isla Bartolomé, Isla Santiago, Isla Isabela, Isla Floreana, Isla Fernandina, and Isla Española. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GALA SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 on select departures for free round-trip economy group airfare from Miami to Galápagos; ask about other U.S. gateways. Upgrade to business class to Guayaquil for $500 on select dates (space available). Combine your Galápagos expedition with an Upper Amazon voyage and SAVE 10% Early Booking Savings: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 to guarantee 2018 prices for 2019 departures.
Blue-footed booby.
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GALÁPAGOS + MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATES: YEAR-ROUND, WEEKLY DEPARTURES 2018 & 2019, FOLLOWING GALÁPAGOS Aboard National Geographic Endeavour ll and National Geographic Islander + land excursion PRICES FROM: $12,650 to $21,960 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador Day 2 Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Day 3-8 Exploring the Galápagos Islands Day 9 Galápagos/Disembark/ Guayaquil/Lima, Peru Day 10 Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Inca Day 11 Sacred Valley of the Inca Day 12 Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Day 13 Machu Picchu/Cusco Day 14 Cusco Day 15 Cusco/Lima Day 16 Lima/U.S.
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 on select dates for free round-trip economy group airfare from Miami to Galápagos/Lima to Cusco (up to $2,100 value); ask about other U.S. gateways. Upgrade to business class to Guayaquil for $500 on select dates (space available). Visit our website or call for details. New bookings only. Subject to availability. Early Booking Savings: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 to guarantee 2018 prices for 2019 departures.
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“ It’s a living history, a living culture. There are still millions of people who speak Quechua as a first language in the Andes today. People still practicing their traditional beliefs, their traditional lifestyles, their social organization. It’s all very much present as a living way of life. It’s not just stones and ruins. It’s culture.” —Peter Frost, National Geographic Expert Inca stonework, Machu Picchu.
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UPPER AMAZON 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAR. 24, 31; JUN. 30; AUG. 25; SEP. 1; OCT. 13, 20, 27; NOV. 3; DEC. 8, 15, 29 2019 JAN. 5, 12, 19, 26; FEB. 2, 16, 23: MAR. 2, 9, 16; APR. 27; MAY 4, 11, 18; JUN. 8, 15, 22; AUG. 10, 17, 24; OCT. 26; NOV. 2, 9, 30; DEC. 7, 14 Aboard Delfin ll PRICES FROM: $6,990 to $8,690 (See page 53 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-8 Day 9 Day 10
U.S./Lima, Peru Lima/Iquitos/Nauta/Embark Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve Nauta/Disembark/Iquitos/Lima Lima/U.S.
—Carlos Romero, Expedition Leader
SPECIAL OFFER: Save 10% when you combine Upper Amazon with Galápagos, Land of the Inca or both programs. Subject to availability.
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Squirrel monkey.
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“ The jungle at the headwaters of the Amazon lives and breathes. It is the sound of macaws and toucans flitting through the canopy; the shaking of a huge ficus tree’s branches as monkeys soar through its open spaces. It is a place that you have to live to believe.”
Guided skiff excursion.
BELIZE TO TIKAL: REEFS, RIVERS & RUINS OF THE MAYA WORLD 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 FEB. 8, 13, 18, 23, 28; MAR. 10 Aboard National Geographic Quest PRICES FROM: $5,490 TO $8,840 (See pages 50-51 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
U.S./Belize City, Belize/Embark Laughing Bird Caye National Park or Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve Quiriguá & Rio Dulce, Guatemala Glover’s Reef/South Water Caye Marine Reserve Lighthouse Reef & Half Moon Caye Natural Monument Belize City/Disembark/Flores, Guatemala/Tikal Tikal, Guatemala Yaxhá & Topoxté Florés/Guatemala City/U.S.
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Hawksbill Turtle.
“ The fact that you get to do BOTH land and sea in this geography on one expedition is fantastic. To explore the coastal habitats, the undersea, and experience the mystic ruins is incredibly varied and interesting.”
—David Vargas, Lindblad Staff Photographer
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BAJA— DESERT ISLES & A LIVING SEA
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This is the season to visit Baja California. Walk miles of pristine beach on Pacific shores. Witness gentle grey whale mothers nursing their calves. Paddle a kayak along sculpted volcanic cliffs, or experience childlike wonder as a playful California sea lion “teaches” you to snorkel. Walk among towering cactus where spiny iguanas munch on blossoms. Witness gorgeous sunrises and sunsets daily; and see the Milky Way clearly stretched across a star-filled night sky, from the ship’s deck or a beach BBQ. And revel in the many daily photo ops, too. WHALES, WONDERS & WILD ISLES AHEAD
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Clockwise from left: Baja offers plenty of photo opportunities; National Geographic Sea Lion at sunset; discover a variety of seabirds and wildlife. WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 25
BAJA CALIFORNIA AND THE SEA OF CORTEZ: AMONG THE GREAT WHALES 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 JAN. 13*, 19, 27*; FEB. 2, 10*, 16, 24*; MAR. 2, 10* (Sea Bird) JAN. 26, FEB. 3*, 9, 17*, 23 (Sea Lion) *These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICES FROM: $6,590 TO $11,390 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Depart U.S./San Jose del Cabo/La Paz La Paz/San Carlos/Embark Bahia Magdalena Los Cabos and Gorda Banks Los Islotes and Isla Espiritu Santo Exploring the Sea of Cortez La Paz/Disembark/San Jose del Cabo
BY EXCLUSIVE ARRANGEMENT: BE OUR GUEST IN LA PAZ Complimentary full day and night at the lovely Costa Baja Resort & Spa located on the shore of the Sea of Cortez. Guests snorkeling with a curious young California sea lion.
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“‘Many of the grays of Baja’ Frohoff told me, ‘treat their days of birthing and nursing there as a kind of protracted coming-out party. It’s extraordinary’ she said. ‘At precisely the time when you’d expect them to be the most defensive, they’re incredibly social. They’ll come right up to boats, let people touch their faces, give them massages, rub their mouths and tongues.’”
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—Toni Frohoff, Whale Behaviorist, from “Watching Whales Watching Us,” New York Times Magazine, by Charles Siebert
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Guests observe a gray whale from an expedition landing craft.
WHALES & WILDNESS: SPRING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ
SPECIAL OFFER: Book now and receive a $500 air credit per person— plus $1,000 off kids under 18.
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAR. 31 , APR 7, 14 (Sea Bird) APR 2 , 9 (Sea Lion) Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICES FROM: $6,190 to $10,790 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.)
“For us, there is no place we’d rather be in April than the Sea of Cortez, it’s a coveted assignment. We love being up on the bow, ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE searching for marine mammals against the Day 1 U.S./Los Cabos, Mexico/La Paz/Embark stunning backdrop of the Baja Peninsula–and Day 2-7 Exploring the Sea of Cortez: Islas San Esteban this is just before breakfast!” & San Pedro Mártir, Isla San Marcos, Isla San Jose, Day 8
Isla Santa Catalina, Los Islotes & Isla Espíritu Santo Disembark/La Paz, Mexico/Los Cabos
—Rikki & Jack Swenson, naturalists
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Common dolphin pod leaping at sunset.
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GO DEEP INTO THE WILDS OF THE NORTHWEST
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Waiting in North America’s upper western reaches are myriad possibilities—to encounter a wealth of wildlife, to delve into storied pasts, to explore geologic marvels, and to benefit from the tonic of wildness. Focus on Southeast Alaska for the iconic thrills of brown bears, bald eagles, calving glaciers and fascinating First Nation communities. Search for killer whales along British Columbia’s coastline and around the San Juan Islands. Or sail in the wake of Lewis & Clark as you traverse the Columbia & Snake Rivers, seeing time etched in the region’s rugged geology.
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EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAY 20*, 27; JUN. 3*, 10, 17*, 24; JUL. 1*, 8, 15*, 22, 29*; AUG. 5, 12*, 19 (Sea Lion) MAY 13*, 20, 27*; JUN. 3, 10*, 17, 24*; JUL. 1, 8*, 15, 22*,29; AUG. 5*, 12, 19*, 26 (Quest) *These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion and National Geographic Quest PRICES FROM: $5,990 to $10,600 (See page 48-51 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Seattle/Juneau, Alaska/Embark Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Petersburg Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait Icy Strait and the Inian Islands Glacier Bay National Park Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords Sitka/Disembark/Seattle
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive free round-trip air between Seattle and Alaska on select May 2018 departures. New bookings only subject to availability.
Bald eagle.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ALASKA
“Watching humpback whales is a life-changing experience. Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has contributed to the knowledge base of this unique community of these findings with travelers in the depths of the Alaskan wilderness.” —Dr. Fred Sharpe, Principal Investigator, Alaska Whale Foundation Breaching humpback whale. 30
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DENALI NATIONAL PARK FROM THE NORTH FACE LODGE 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS | PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION PRICES FROM: $6,190 Double; $8,590 Single Occupancy Begin and end your days at the idyllic North Face Lodge, located 89 miles into the heart of the Park. With unparalleled access to prime hiking and wildlife viewing, the lodge is a quiet retreat, accessible only to guests and staff. Dine on delicIous, locally sourced cuisine, and enjoy nightly presentations that tell the story of Denali’s natural and cultural history. Explore via private vehicles, or if you prefer a more personal exploration, you can hike a trail near the lodge, canoe on Wonder Lake, bike, or even spend an afternoon fishing. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARIES AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/DENALI
Canoe on Wonder Lake in Denali National Park.
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A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & HAIDA GWAII 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAY 5 ; AUG. 27 * (Sea Bird) MAY 6; AUG. 26* (Sea Lion) *These voyages travel in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICES FROM: $10,900 to $19,860 (See page 48-49 for complete prices.)
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive free one-way air (Sitka/Seattle) on select departures. New bookings only. Subject to availability.
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4-5 Day 6-8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Seattle, Washington/Embark Gulf Islands, British Columbia Johnstone Strait and Alert Bay, British Columbia Inside Passage of British Columbia Haida Gwaii Misty Fiords, Alaska Frederick Sound and Petersburg Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Glacier Bay National Park Icy Strait and the Inian Islands Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords Sitka/Disembark/Home
“We feel so privileged to be able to offer our guests the opportunity to visit Haida Gwaii, and interact with this community of first generation people, and to experience their art and handcraft, among the most extraordinary in the world, first hand from the artists themselves. ” —Stacy Sindlinger, Director of Artisan Development, Lindblad Expeditions
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/REMARKABLE Coast Mountains on Haida Gwaii. 32
TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA 14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 APR. 30; SEP. 2* (Quest) *These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Quest PRICES FROM: $9,990 to $15,960 (See pages 50-51 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6-7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Seattle/Embark San Juan Islands, Washington Victoria, British Columbia Gulf Islands Alert Bay and Johnstone Strait Inside Passage of British Columbia Misty Fiords, Alaska Petersburg Tracy Arm-Ford’s Terror Wilderness Glacier Bay National Park Inian Islands/Icy Strait Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Island Sitka/Disembark
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 and receive free one-way air (Sitka/Seattle) on the Apr. 30 & Sep. 2, 2018 departures. Subject to availability. New bookings only.
“The 1,000-mile journey from Seattle to Sitka is perhaps the most captivating in the world. Both naturally and culturally, you see things here that you simply won’t anywhere else. A surprise around every islet. A story in every bay. And the new National Geographic Quest will give guests an entirely new way to experience it.” —Michelle Graves, Director of Expedition Development, North & Central America
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/TREASURESINALASKA
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WILD ALASKA ESCAPE 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAY 19, 24*, 29; JUN. 3*, 28; JUL. 3*, 8, 13*; AUG. 7, 12*, 17, 22* **These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird PRICES FROM: $4,290 TO $7,490 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Sitka/Embark Day 2 Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands Day 3 Lynn Canal Day 4 Haines Day 5 Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Day 6 Juneau/Disembark » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/WILDALASKA_ESCAPE
Hiking in Cascade Creek.
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South Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm
BIG PICTURE ALASKA 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 JUN. 8*, 18; JUL. 18* , 28 *These voyages travel in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird PRICES FROM: $8,990 to $15,740 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Ketchikan/Embark Day 2 Misty Fiords Day 3 Behm Canal/Clarence Strait Day 4 Thomas Bay/Petersburg Day 5 Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Day 6 Haines Day 7 Lynn Canal Day 8 Glacier Bay National Park Day 9 Icy Strait/Inian Islands Day 10 Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands Day 11 Sitka/Disembark Guest kayaking in George Island, Southeast Alaska.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/BIGPICTURE
“From the ice-clad peaks of the Coast Range, calving tidewater glaciers, and abundant wildlife, Southeast Alaska is a top destination for photographers. Spectacular locations like Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm, and the rainforest coast of Tongass National Forest all offer amazing opportunities for observing and capturing bears, whales, and bald eagles—from the ship, Zodiac, or even kayak. Exploring Alaska through your lens is a thrilling experience.”
—Ralph Lee Hopkins, Director of Photo Expeditions
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EXPLORING BRITISH COLUMBIA AND THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 SEP. 15, 22*, 29; OCT. 6*, 13, 20* *These voyages travels in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird PRICES FROM: $4,990 TO $7,790 (See page 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Seattle/Embark Exploring the San Juan Islands Friday Harbor Victoria, British Columbia Exploring Gulf Islands Johnstone Strait/Alert Bay Desolation Sound Vancouver
Killer whale, San Juan Islands.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/SANJUANISLANDS
“A hidden gem tucked away in the Pacific Northwest, the Salish Sea is an area long considered a yachters’ paradise. We kayak the waters of remote archipelagos, search for marine mammals and experience the culture of the Kwakwaka’wakw First Nation’s people first hand.” —Annie Fiske, Expedition Leader
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COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY: HARVESTS, HISTORY & LANDSCAPES 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 APR. 12, 18*; SEP. 17, 23*, 29; OCT. 5*, 11, 17* *These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Quest PRICES FROM: $4,890 TO $8,540 (See page 50-51 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Portland, Oregon/Embark Astoria Columbia River Gorge and Hood River The Dalles/Maryhill Museum, Oregon Exploring the Palouse River Clarkston, Washington Clarkston/Disembark
“To travel the lower reaches of the mighty Columbia and Snake Rivers takes us through some of the most extreme ecosystems found in the Pacific Northwest. From the moist, coastal temperate rain forest on the coasts of Washington and Oregon, to the dry, rolling hills and canyons of the interior. It is all intertwined; the geology, the natural and cultural histories. They are what make this area unique, and we will help you understand it all.”
—Cindy Manning, Expedition Leader
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/COLUMBIASNAKE SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now and receive a $500 air credit on select 2018 departures. Book the Apr. 12 or Apr. 18, 2018 departure and enjoy a FREE overnight + half-day city tour in Portland. Solo travelers on the Apr. 12, 2018 departure voyage may waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Call for details.
The landscape reflected in the Columbia River.
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EUROPE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN BOARD A SHIP THAT RIVALS ITS DESTINATION From the soulful Sea Cloud to the stately Lord of the Glens
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SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 JUN. 10, 17*; JUL. 22, 29*; AUG. 5, 12*, 19, 26* “There is something about summer in the 2019 JUN. 1*, 8; JUL. 20, 27*; AUG. 3, 10*, 17, 24* Highlands & Islands of Scotland that is *These voyages travel in reverse. addictive. Clarity of air enchants, green Aboard Lord of the Glens PRICES FROM: $7,880 to $13,650 (See page 54 for complete prices.) islands and mountain fastnesses beckon ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1-2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
SPECIAL OFFER:
U.S./Inverness, Scotland/Embark Travel aboard Lord of the Glens on any 2018 or 2019 departure Culloden/Clava Cairns/Loch Ness and we will cover your bar tab Laggan Locks/Banavie/Glenfinnan and all tips for the crew. Loch Linnhe/Oban Sound of Mull/Iona/Duart Castle/Tobermory Tobermory/Isle of Eigg or Isle of Rum (Small Isles)/Inverie Isle of Skye Kyle of Lochalsh/Inverness/Disembark/U.S.
Highland cattle at Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull.
in watery sunshine, white-tailed eagles spiral above romantic castles. From the megalith builders of prehistory to the present-day founders of the Iona Community, this has been a ‘thin place’, where the boundary between the mundane and the transcendent has seemed accessible. And the whisky is incomparable!”
—David Barnes, Expedition Leader
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/SCOTLAND
Watching Lord of the Glens transit the Caledonian Canal’s locks is a unique experience.
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SAILING THE GREEK ISLES 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 JUN. 17; SEP. 7 2019 SEP. 9, 16 Note: To take advantage of optimum sailing opportunities, the order and choice of some smaller islands may change during the course of this expedition. Aboard Sea Cloud PRICES FROM: $9,490 TO $18,620 (See page 52 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1-2 U.S./Athens, Greece/ SPECIAL OFFER: Piraeus/Embark Travel aboard Sea Cloud on any 2018 or 2019 departure and we will cover Day 3 At Sea your bar tab and all tips for the crew. Day 4 Tínos Day 5 Delos/Exploring Day 6 Amorgós Day 7 Santoríni Day 8 Sífnos/At Sea Day 9 Piraeus/Disembark/Athens/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GREEKISLES
“The authentic villages are such an amazing mix of architectural details framed by flower pots, hanging vines, store windows, and even the numerous cats that seem to be napping everywhere. Narrow, curved walkways entice me to explore what is just around the corners, or follow an alley to see where it leads.” —Doug Gould, Expedition Leader
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UNDER SAIL: GREECE TO THE DALMATIAN COAST 12 DAYS/10 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAY 28; JUN. 7*; AUG. 21*; SEP. 14 2019 MAY 31; AUG. 20, 30* *These departures travel in reverse. Aboard Sea Cloud PRICES FROM: $12,690 to $24,720 (See page 52 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
U.S./Athens, Greece/Piraeus/Embark At Sea Under Sail Olympia SPECIAL OFFER: Ithaca/Sailing Travel aboard Sea Cloud on any 2018 Sarandë and Butrint, Albania or 2019 departure and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew. Krujë Perast and Kotor, Montenegro Dubrovnik, Croatia Sailing/Korčula Hvar/Sailing Dubrovnik/Disembark/U.S.
Discover ancient sculptures.
Experience local culture.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/DALMATIANCOAST
“Sea Cloud under sail is a unique feeling you can’t get anywhere else. I guarantee the voyage will be one of the high points in your life’s memory bank.” —Gil Grosvenor, Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Governors of National Geographic
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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, and the flagship of the Lindblad fleet. 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 Zodiac landing craft. An undersea specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.
CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. Equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splashcam, underwater video camera, aerial remote controlled camera and video microscope. SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, internet café and laundry.
ELEVATOR
LIBRARY
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
BRIDGE
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.
BRIDGE DECK
SAUNA
WELLNESS DECK
CHART ROOM DECK
FITNESS CENTER
LOUNGE 107
105-S
CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with window #317-320, 335-336
103
101
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two portholes #301-308
LEXspa
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.
CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350
SUN DECK
BISTRO
RECEPTION 219 221 230
321
323
325
327
329-S
331-S
333-S
335
337
316
318
320
322
324
326
328
330-S
332-S
334-S
336
338
346
344
342
340
INTERNET CAFE
UNDERSEA SPECIALIST
WC IW
DOCTOR’S OFFICE STAFF OFFICE
ZODIAC BOARDING
ZB
B DECK
350
319
314
MUD ROOM
348
317
312-S
343-T
315
341-T
313
310-S
339
311-S
308
ZB
LOCKERS
228
226
222
224
220
218
212
206
309-S
306
+
304
307
302
MAIN DECK
BALCONY BAL. BALCONY
217
216
215
211
214
213
209
210
207
205
208-S
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GALLEY
CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with window #309-312, 329-334
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. Note: Sole occupancy cabins available in Categories A and B. 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.
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GLOBAL GALLERY
CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite with balcony #215, 219, 230
Shared accommodations: Available in Categories 1 and 2.
203-S
201
CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with balcony #213
CATEGORY 3 TRIPLE: Main Deck with window #341, 343
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VERANDA DECK RESTAURANT
CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck with balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224
CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #105-106, 203, 208
106-S
CATEGORY 4: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228
104
102
DECK
From left to right: Upper Deck cabin with balcony; dining is an interesting and varied experience: completely casual with no assigned seating for easy mingling; Wellness spa with sauna; guests are welcome at the Bridge.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ITINERARY
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CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
CAT. 6
CAT. 7
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Land of the Ice Bears – Page 12
2018
$10,430
$11,150
$11,630
$12,320
$15,620
$17,100
$19,520
$13,950
$14,540
$1,500
Includes two hotel nights. Sample Airfares: roundtrip Newark/Oslo. Economy from: $1,180; Business from $3,960. Charter Airfare: $760 (roundtrip Oslo/ Longyearbyen).
Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland’s East Coast – Page 13
2018
$15,650
$16,560
$17,310
$18,590
$21,470
$24,990
$28,750
$20,690
$21,640
$2,500
Includes one hotel night. Sample Airfares: Newark/ Oslo, Reykjavík/New York. $900; Business from $2,800; Charter Airfare: $380 (Oslo/Longyearbyen).
Circumnavigation of Iceland – Page 14
2018
$10,270
$11,890
$12,360
$14,130
$15,410
$18,420
$21,350
$14,860
$15,450
$1,500
Sample Airfare: round-trip New York/Reykjavík: Economy from $600; Business from $2,000.
Exploring Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic – Page 15
2018
$13,990
$14,990
$15,600
$16,750
$20,200
$23,290
$27,000
$18,740
$19,500
$1,500
Includes three hotel nights Reykjavik. Sample Airfares: round-trip New York/Reykjavík: Economy from $600; Business from $2,300; Round trip charter airfare: $1,520 (Keflavík/Kangerlussuaq).
Epic 80°N: Greenland, Baffin & Ellesmere Islands – Page 16
2018
$25,990
$27,990
$28,970
$30,990
$37,470
$42,710
$49,640
$34,990
$36,210
$3,000
Includes two hotel nights Reykjavík. Sample Airfares: round trip Newark/Keflavík: Economy from $600; Business from $2,300; Round trip charter airfare: $1,520 (Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq).
Hot Springs and Icebergs: Iceland to West Greenland – Page 17
2018
$6,990
$7,590
$7,870
$8,540
$10,090
$12,110
$13,950
$9,490
$9,840
$750
Includes three hotel nights Reykjavík. Sample Airfares: round trip Newark/Keflavík: Economy from $600; Business from $2,300; Round trip charter airfare: $1,520 (Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq).
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 338 feet. The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel with a reinforced hull. She is spacious and modern, with a variety of public rooms that offer panoramic views of the passing landscape. Friendly and informal, Orion fosters a welcoming atmosphere where like-minded guests share in exceptional experiences and enrichment. PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café, lounge with bar, restaurant, sundeck, reception desk, observation lounge and library, global gallery, marina platform, and mudroom. 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, internet access for your own laptop, and a flat-screen TV with DVD/CD player. Some cabins have French balconies. Equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. Single cabins in Category 1 and Category 3 include #301, 322, 323, and 512. OBSERVATION LOUNGE & LIBRARY
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a fleet of 24 double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, crow’s nest camera, hydrophone, underwater video cameras, video microscope, and a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Plus, there is snorkeling gear for all guests, scuba gear for 24 guests, glass-bottom Zodiac, and splash-cam.
SAUNA SUNDECK
503
501
BRIDGE
504
505
502
506
RECEPTION
LOUNGE
406
404
402
407
405
403
401
411
409
415
408
412
417
410
414
419
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OUTDOOR CAFE
ELEVATOR
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311 315
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317
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316 318
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EXPEDITION DECK
MUD ROOM
MAIN DECK
DOCTOR’S OFFICE
†Scuba divers must be certified by an internationally recognized dive association prior to the voyage, and certification cards and logbooks must be shown on board. Divers must have logged 25 dives in total and made a dive within the 12 months preceding the voyage. If you have not made an open water dive within the past year, please contact us about a dive refresher course in Tahiti prior to your voyage.
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ELEVATOR
CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with oval window or two portholes #301, 322, 323 Note: Sole occupancy cabins available in Categories 1 and 3. Shared accommodations available in Categories 1 and 2; third person rates available at one-half the double occupancy rate in designated triple occupancy cabins.
511
BRIDGE DECK
CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Deluxe suite with window #511, 515 CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Owner’s suite with French balcony #502, 507, 509*, 510 *Cabin 509 has two windows in lieu of a French balcony.
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507
512
CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419 CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #501, 503-506, 508
ELEVATOR
515
CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317
FITNESS CENTER/ LEXSPA TREATMENT ROOM
OBSERVATION DECK
WELLNESS: A wellness specialist, fitness center, LEXspa treatment room and sauna are on board. CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with oval window #316, 318, 319-321
WHIRLPOOL HOT TUB
THEATER
510
SPECIAL FEATURES: Laundry, a full-time doctor, National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, two dive masters, an undersea specialist and video chronicler.
ELEVATOR
MARINA PLATFORM
All cabins face outside with ocean views, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have French balconies. Decorated in rich jewel tones, with deluxe bedding, all cabins feature flat screen TVs with movie programming, as well as ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. From left to right: Observation lounge and library; Dining room; category 5 cabin; category 3 cabin.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ITINERARY
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CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
CAT. 6
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CAT. B SOLO
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French Polynesia: Beyond the Postcard – Page 5
2018
$7,690
$9,380
$10,990
$11,990
$14,520
$16,840
$11,540
$16,490
$1,000
Sample airfares: 2018: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $1,500; Business from $4,300; Internal airfare for 2018 is $290 (Rangiroa-Papeete), subject to change. Call for 2019 pricing.
Isles, Atolls, and Pristine Corals: Southern Line Islands – Page 6
2018
$7,690
$9,380
$10,990
$11,990
$14,520
$16,840
$11,540
$16,490
$1,000
Sample airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $1,500; Business from $4,300; Internal airfare from $290 (PapeeteRangiroa), subject to change.
Epic Polynesia: Cook Islands to Fiji – Page 7
2018
$15,680
$18,670
$21,990
$23,990
$28,940
$33,440
$23,520
$32,990
$2,500
Sample airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete, Nadi/Los Angeles: Economy from $1,300; Business from $5,500.
Azure Seas from Tahiti to the Marquesas – Page 8
2018
$15,680
$18,670
$21,990
$23,990
$28,940
$33,440
$23,520
$32,990
$2,500
Sample airfares: 2018: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $1,500; Business from $4,300. Call for 2019 pricing.
$2,500
Includes two hotel nights accommodations on Easter Island. Immigration fees are not included. Sample Airfares: 2018: Los Angeles/Santiago, Chile, Papeete/Los Angeles: Economy from $1,600, Business from $3,700; Santiago/Easter Island from $950, subject to change. Call for 2019 pricing.
Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific – Page 9
2018
$17,990
$21,350
$25,370
$27,490
$32,820
$37,970
$26,990
$37,990
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II CAPACITY: 96 guests in 52 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 236 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: New forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, restaurant, large library with Mac kiosks, open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and dual Zodiac boarding platform, and open bridge, where guests can meet the captain and officers and learn about navigation.
CATEGORY 1: Upper Deck, Forward #201, 202
MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair. CABINS: All face outside with large windows, and feature twin beds that convert to a queen. With private facilities and climate control, nightstands, desk, and storage. Seven sets of cabins with a connecting door. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, a glass-bottom boat, kayaks and paddleboards, snorkel gear and wet suits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera. SPECIAL FEATURES: Shipboard doctor, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler, National Geographic Global Explorers family program, snorkel instruction, Wi-Fi access, laundry service, Global Gallery.
CATEGORY 2: Upper Deck #211, 213-219, 221, 222, 224-229 CATEGORY 3: Lounge Deck #311, 313-319, 321, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330 CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck #409, 411-414, 416, 418
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413
411
414
412
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313
311
316
314
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LIBRARY 422
GLOBAL GALLERY
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418
317
320
318
416
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321
319
BAR WC
330 328 326 324 322
LOUNGE
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219
228 226 224 222
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215
213
218
216
214
211
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208 206 204 202
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RESTAURANT
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MAIN DECK
WELLNESS: LEXSpa and fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.
SUITE A: Lounge Deck, Mid-Ship #320—with two windows, larger bath, arm chair. Connecting door to #322. SUITE B: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #420, 422—with two floor-to-ceiling windows, larger bath, convertible sofa for a third person. SUITE C: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #415—with two large windows, larger bath, separate sitting area with convertible sofa for a third person and arm chairs, largest cabin on ship.
CATEGORY 2 SOLO: Upper Deck #203209—with a queen bed. CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Lounge Deck #325, 327—with a queen bed. NOTE: All cabins feature the option of two twins or a queen bed, plus large window(s), desk, chair, and closet. CONNECTING CABINS: #226/228, 227/229, 315/317, 316/318, 320/322, 411/413, 416/418 TRIPLE OCCUPANCY: #224, 225, 326, 328 with fold-down third bunk, Suites B and C with convertible sofa bed. Third person rates are one-half per person double occupancy rate. SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.
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CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
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SUITE B
SUITE C
CAT. 2 SOLO
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Galápagos: Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II – 10 days/9 nights – Page 20 Departing Fridays throughout the year Holiday
2018/2019*
$6,960
$8,100
$8,990
$9,970
$11,950
$12,890
$13,660
$10,130
$11,240
$750
Dec. 21 & 28, 2018 Dec. 20 & 27, 2019*
$7,780
$8,990
$10,050
$11,150
$13,390
$14,450
$15,400
$11,240
$12,560
$1,000
$14,680
$15,660
$17,640
$18,580
$19,350
$17,200
$18,310
$1,500
Galápagos + Machu Picchu & The Land of the Inca – 16 days/15 nights – Page 21 Departing Fridays 2018/2019* $12,650 $13,790 throughout the year Holiday
Dec. 14, 2018
$13,380
$14,520
$15,410
$16,390
$18,370
$19,310
$20,080
$17,930
$19,040
$1,500
Dec. 28, 2018
$13,470
$14,680
$15,740
$16,840
$19,080
$20,140
$21,090
$18,310
$19,630
$1,500
Dec. 20, 2019*
$14,200
$15,410
$16,470
$17,570
$19,810
$20,870
$21,820
$19,040
$20,360
$1,500
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International and internal Ecuador tickets must be issued separately for all Galápagos voyages. Sample International Airfares: round-trip Miami/ Guayaquil: Economy from $500; Business from $1,050. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/Galápagos: Adult from $520; children under 12 from $260. Call for sample Peru airfare.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER CAPACITY: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 164 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Ship is fully air-conditioned. Covered deck with hammocks, chairs and tables; doctor’s office; fitness center; global market; LEXspa; library; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, and presentations; and sky deck. Our Ecuadorian captain welcomes guests to the bridge in accordance with our “open bridge” policy.
SUN DECK
CABINS: All cabins have a window with an outside view, private facilities and climate controls. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Kayaks, snorkeling gear, underwater video camera, video microscope, wet suits, Zodiac landing craft.
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406
407
405
404
403
401
LIBRARY
304
305
303
302 BRIDGE
306 LOUNGE
301
INTERNET
WELLNESS: LEXSpa and fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.
209 207
206 204 202
LEXspa
210 208
205 203 201
DOCTOR
BRIDGE DECK
DINING ROOM
CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck #401 and 402— These are the largest cabins on board. They feature wrap around windows and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Both have a desk, chairs, and table. They also feature outside glassed in terraces with seating.
CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #207-210; Bridge Deck #301-302—Centrally located cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #303-306—Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Cabins 305 & 306 can accommodate a third person.
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UPPER DECK FITNESS CENTER
RECEPTION
SPECIAL FEATURES: Shipboard doctor, LindbladNational Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler, snorkel instruction, Wi-Fi access, laundry service, National Geographic Global Explorers family program, Global Gallery.
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck # 201-206—Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed.
BAR
MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere. Menu is international with Ecuadorian flair.
Note: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one half the double occupancy rate.
CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #403-408—Spacious cabins feature two lower single beds which can convert to a lower queen bed. All cabins feature a window and outside glassed-in terraces with seating. There are large windows in the top half of the terrace doors.
MAIN DECK
Shared Accommodations: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.
ITINERARY
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 2 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
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Galápagos: Aboard National Geographic Islander – 10 days/9 nights – Page 20 Departing Saturdays throughout the year Holiday
2018/2019*
$7,330
$8,290
$9,170
$9,750
$11,860
$10,990
$12,440
$750
Dec. 22 & 29, 2018 Dec. 21 & 28, 2019*
$8,390
$9,440
$10,270
$10,900
$13,070
$12,590
$14,160
$1,000
Galápagos + Machu Picchu & The Land of the Inca – 16 days/15 nights – Page 21 Departing Saturdays throughout the year Holiday
2018/2019*
$13,020
$13,980
$14,860
$15,440
$17,550
$18,060
$19,510
Dec. 29, 2018
$14,810
$15,860
$16,690
$17,320
$19,490
$20,390
$21,960
Dec. 14, 2019*
$13,750
$14,710
$15,590
$16,170
$18,280
$18,790
$20,240
Dec. 28, 2019*
$14,080
$15,130
$15,960
$16,590
$18,760
$19,660
$21,230
$1,500
International and internal Ecuador tickets must be issued separately for all Galápagos voyages. Sample International Airfares: round-trip Miami/Guayaquil: Economy from $500; Business from $1,050. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/ Galápagos: Adult from $520 Children (Under 12) from $260. Call for sample Peru airfare.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD AND SEA LION CAPACITY: 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 152 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Our twin sister ships feature a library; global market; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slide shows and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables, and LEXspa. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast is a wide selection buffet and lunch is often served family style. Menu emphasizes local fare. CABINS: All face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest Internet access. A video chronicler is on board all voyages. A ship’s doctor is on board in Baja. An undersea specialist is on board in Baja and Alaska. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features exercise equipment, LEXspa and outdoor stretching area.
SUNDECK LEXspa
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103
101
CPTN.
106
104
102
100
BRIDGE
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Bow camera, hydrophone, kayaks, snorkeling gear, Splash-Cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, wet suits in Baja and expedition landing craft.
GYM EQUIPMENT
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #300-305—Conveniently positioned between the dining room & lounge, these cabins feature two single lower beds, and a large view window.
BRIDGE DECK
CATEGORY 2: Bridge Deck #100-104; Upper Deck #200-212, 215—These well-located cabins include two lower single beds & a view window. CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #105, 106; Upper Deck #214, 216, 217, 219—These cabins feature a seating unit with table and two large view windows. Upper Deck cabins include two lower single beds which can convert to a double bed and a pull-out single bed for a third person; Bridge Deck cabins include two lower single beds only.
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209 207 205 203 201
216
214
212 210
208 206 204 202 200
305 303 301 DINING ROOM
Shared Accommodations: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.
OBSERVATION DECK
BAR LOUNGE
304 302 300
MAIN DECK
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Clockwise from top left: Our newly refurbished lounge and dining room; Category 1 cabin; dinner is served in single seatings with unassigned tables for easy mingling; cusine features local and sustainable food; get to know your bartender; twin beds can be pushed together to form a double bed in Category 3 cabins on the Upper Deck; Category 2 cabin freshly redesigned. Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ITINERARY
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CAT. 2
CAT. 3
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CAT. 2 SOLO
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Baja California and the Sea of Cortez: Among The Great Whales – Page 26
2018
$6,590
$7,590
$8,590
$9,890
$11,390
$750
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Los Cabos/Los Angeles: Economy from $370. Business from $1,098.
Whales & Wildness: Spring in the Sea of Cortez – Page 27
2018
$6,190
$7,190
$7,990
$9,290
$10,790
$750
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Los Cabos/Los Angeles: Economy from $370. Business from $1,098.
Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness – Page 30
2018
$5,990
$6,890
$7,990
$8,990
$10,340
$750
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business from $800.
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii – Page 32
2018
$10,900
$12,450
$14,530
$16,350
$19,860
$1,500
Wild Alaska Escape – Page 34
2018
$4,290
$4,990
$5,990
$6,440
$7,490
$750
Big Picture Alaska – Page 35
2018
$8,990
$10,490
$11,890
$13,490
$15,740
$1,000
Exploring British Columbia & the San Juan Islands– Page 36 2018
$4,990
$5,690
$6,190
$6,990
$7,790
$750
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Sample Airfares: Seattle/Sitka: Economy from $220; Business from $620. Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $360; Business from $750. Sample Airfares: Seattle/Ketchikan/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $360; Business from $750. We will gladly assist you in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE CAPACITY: 100 Guests in 50 cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 238 feet. Sister ships National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture (launching 2019) will be the latest additions to our fleet. Designed with over 50 years of expedition heritage and built in the U.S.A., both ships will set a new standard in exploration and comfort. PUBLIC AREAS: Global gallery; fitness center; LEXspa; lounge with full service bar and facilities for films and presentations; observation deck; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and a partially covered sundeck with chairs and tables. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast and lunch are wide selection buffets with chef action stations, while dinners are primarily served plated. Menu emphasizes local fare. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Category 4 cabins have step-out balconies. Twelve cabins connect via internal doorway access allowing families to combine their rooms if desired. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: A fleet of 8 Zodiacs and 24 kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splashcam, underwater video camera, video microscope, paddleboards, snorkeling gear for all guests (where applicable). SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest internet access, elevator, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, a video chronicler and undersea specialist. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a Wellness Specialist and features a gym with an elliptical machine, treadmill, exercycles, handweights and resistance bands. Treatments in the LEXspa are available by appointment.
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106
103
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105
103
BRIDGE
CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck #201-206 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two large view windows. CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #207-229 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, sliding glass door, and small, private balcony. CATEGORY 5 (SUITE): Observation Deck #101-108 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, large view windows, an expanded bathroom, writing desk, ample storage space, and a convertible sofa bed to accommodate a third person. NOTE: Solo Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in Category 5 cabins at one half the double occupancy rate. Connecting Cabins via internal doorway access: Main Deck: #312-314, #311-315, #306-308, #305-307 Upper Deck: #224-226, #225-227 50
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CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #301-306 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #307-315 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes.
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226
224
222 220
218
216
214
229
227
225
223
221
219
217
215
212
210
208
206 204
202
211
209
207 205 203
201
W.C.
UPPER DECK MUD ROOM
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314
312
310
315
311
309 307 305 303 301
W.C.
MAIN DECK
TREATMENT ROOM
Category 5 cabin is our most spacious; dining is an interesting and varied experience: completely casual with no assigned seating for easy mingling; Category 4 cabin with lower single beds (which can be converted to a Queen) and a private step-out balcony.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.
ITINERARY
YEAR
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5 SUITE
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 2 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins of the Maya World – Page 23
2018
$5,490
$5,890
$6,290
$6,990
$7,790
$8,240
$8,840
$750
Sample Airfares: Miami/Belize City/ Guatemala City/Miami - Economy from $530; Business from $1,380. Charter flight: Flores/Guatemala City - $250.
Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness – Page 30
2018
$6,590
$7,290
$7,790
$8,690
$9,590
$9,990
$10,600
$750
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business from $800.
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia – Page 33
2018
$9,990
$10,640
$11,190
$11,990
$12,890
$14,990
$15,960
$1,000
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business from $800.
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Harvests, History & Landscapes – Page 37
2018
$4,890
$5,690
$6,650
$7,390
$8,190
$7,340
$8,540
$750
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SEA CLOUD CAPACITY: 58 guests in 30 cabins including two Owner’s Suites. REGISTRY: Malta. OVERALL LENGTH: 360 feet. Built in 1931 by Wall Street businessman E.F. Hutton for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Sea Cloud carries 30 sails measuring a total of 32,000 sq. ft. PUBLIC AREAS: The covered Lido Bar is a superb place to congregate and enjoy the outdoors. The open-air “Blue Lagoon” is a wonderful place to relax. There is a sumptuous lounge and guests are welcome on the “open bridge” to learn how Sea Cloud is navigated and sailed. MEALS: Served in single seatings, meals focus on local and Continental cuisine. Wines are included at lunch and dinner. Refreshments are always available. CABINS: The Main Deck cabins have antique and period-style furniture. These cabins are the ship’s original cabins, including the Owner’s Suites originally occupied by E.F. Hutton and Marjorie Merriweather Post. Cabins on the Promenade and Captain’s Decks feature modern, stylish, comfortable furniture.
CATEGORY 1 SOLO: #16-17: Upper and lower single beds and a porthole. These cabins once housed the ship’s officers. CATEGORY 1: #28-29: Cabins have two single beds, a window and showers.
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CATEGORY 2: #18-25: Cabins have two single beds, a window and showers.
BRIDGE
36 34 32
CATEGORY 3: #32-37: Cabins have two single beds, a window and showers. On request the two beds can be pushed together to make a queen-size bed, with one side against the wall.
CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK
CATEGORY 4: #30-31: Cabins have a queen-size bed, a forward-facing window and showers. LOUNGE
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LOUNGE RESTAURANT
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ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY B: Original and deluxe cabins, #5, 6, 9, 10: Located on the Main Deck, these large cabins, originally occupied by guests (and the nannies, #9-10) of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with tub or shower. All have portholes.
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ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY A: Original/deluxe cabins, #3, 4, 7, 8: Located on the Main Deck, these very large cabins, originally occupied by guests of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with bathtubs. All have portholes.
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OWNER’S SUITES: Original owner’s suites #1-2: These incomparable suites were occupied by Marjorie Merriweather Post (#1) and E.F. Hutton (#2). They have king-size beds and grand marble bathrooms with bathtubs.
1
MAIN DECK
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ITINERARY
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CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
ORIGINAL/ DELUXE
ORIGINAL/ DELUXE
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ADVANCE PAYMENT
2018
$9,490
$10,680
$12,750
$13,500
$14,990
$15,950
$18,250
$14,240
$1,000
2019
$9,680
$10,890
$13,000
$13,770
$15,290
$16,270
$18,620
$14,520
$1,000
2018
$12,690
$14,350
$17,350
$18,260
$19,870
$21,500
$24,230
$18,990
$1,500
2019
$12,940
$14,640
$17,700
$18,630
$20,270
$21,930
$24,720
$19,410
$1,500
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Sample Airfares: Round-trip New York/Athens: Economy from $800; Business from $2,400.
Sample Airfares: New York/Athens, Dubrovnik/New York or vice versa: Economy from $850; Business from $3,400.
DELFIN II Capacity: 28 guests in 14 outside suites. Registry: Peru. Overall length: 120 feet. Public Areas: With sweeping views, public areas include an air-conditioned presentation room, open-air lounge and bar up top, and dining room with 270-degree views. With a small library, exercise room and spa. Open bridge, where you are welcome to visit and watch the river go by. Meals: The air-conditioned dining room’s large windows provide panoramic views. Beautifully prepared meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables. Often special dishes will include sustainable products of the rain forest and sauces made with exotic regional fruits. Suites: Elegant, air-conditioned guest suites on the Main and Upper Decks all offer exceptional vistas. Each spacious suite has a minimalist décor with a luxurious overtone. Enjoy complimentary body lotion, shampoo, and conditioner. Expedition Equipment: 10-person skiffs—with individual seat cushions and plenty of leg room. Fleet of safe, nimble kayaks for up-close, personal exploration. Rain ponchos are kept handy in the skiffs. Rubber boots are provided when needed.
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LOUNGE
BAR
BRIDGE
EXERCISE ROOM
SUITES: UPPER & MAIN DECK #1-6; 11-14 — Most suites have two twin beds which can convert to a king. Some suites can be connected for families traveling together. Each includes a large view window, a closet, easy chair and desk. Bathrooms include a large shower, separate toilet and sink area.
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MASTER SUITES: UPPER & MAIN DECK #7, 8, 15, 16 — The Master Suites feature all of the amenities listed above plus oversized windows which provide incredible 90 degree views. The Master Suites on the Main Deck feature two twin beds which can convert to a king, and Upper Deck Master Suites have king beds only.
DINING ROOM
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Sole Occupancy & Shared Accommodations: Due to the limited number of cabins available, sole occupancy and shares are on a request basis only; please call for availability and rates.
MAIN DECK
Prices are per person, double occupancy.
ITINERARY
YEAR
SUITE
MASTER SUITE
ADVANCE PAYMENT
2018
$6,990
$8,260
$750
2019
$7,190
$8,590
$1,500
2018
$7,680
$8,690
$1,500
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Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru's Pacaya-Samiria Reserve–Page 22 Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve Holiday: Dec. 29, 2018
International and internal Peru tickets must be issued separately for all Amazon voyages. Sample International Airfares: Round-trip Miami/Lima/Miami: Economy from $550; Business from $1,200. Sample Internal Airfare: Lima/Iquitos/Lima: From $440.
Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca–Call for dates. 2018
$12,680
$13,950
2019*
$12,680
$13,950
Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca Holiday: Dec 22, 2018
2018
$14,100
$16,490
Upper Amazon & Galápagos
2018 2019
Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca
$1,500 $1,500
International and internal Peru tickets must be issued separately for all Amazon voyages. Sample International Airfares: Round-trip Miami/Lima/Miami: Economy from $550; Business from $1,200. Sample Internal Airfare: Lima/ Cusco/Lima: From $435. Lima/Iquitos/Lima From $440.
Back-to-back expeditions combining Galápagos + Upper Amazon are available on a number of 2018 & 2019 dates. Please call for specific dates & rates.
*Early Booking Savings: Book by Mar. 31, 2018 to guarantee 2018 prices for 2019 departures. After Mar. 31, 2018, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2019 prices.
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LORD OF THE GLENS CAPACITY: 48 guests in 26 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Great Britain. OVERALL LENGTH: 150 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: With exterior teak decks, hardwood finished interiors, and fine fabrics, Lord of the Glens offers a stylish and relaxing ambience. The two lounges and two open-air viewing areas are social hubs aboard ship. There is a bar, and space to read books from the well-stocked library. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling, meals focus on healthy cuisine including fresh Scottish poultry, trout, and other options. CABINS: Cabins are tasteful, comfortable, and amply sized, with outside views. Most cabins have picture windows (three have two large portholes high in the cabin). Facilities include a private bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, television, music system, hair dryer, SIR WALTER SCOTT TERRACE DAVID LIVINGSTONE TERRACE telephone, safety deposit box, LOUNGE/LIBRARY LOUNGE bathrobes, and toiletries. SPECIAL FEATURES: Bicycles are on board. There is complimentary internet access at a computer in the reception area. Lord of the Glens is the only ship of its kind able both to navigate the locks of the Caledonian Canal and sail among the islands of the Inner Hebrides. She offers us the unique ability to explore both the Highlands and the fabled Scottish isles.
THOMAS TELFORD DECK RECEPTION
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
301 303
305
302 304
306
RESTAURANT
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL DECK 201
203 205
207
209 211
217
219*
202
204 206
208
210 212
214 216
218*
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CATEGORY 1: James Watt Deck #105 (2 lower beds, 2 portholes); James Watt Deck Sole Occupancy #104*, 106* (1 double bed, 2 portholes); David Roberts Deck #209 (2 lower beds), 211-212 (1 double bed, picture window). CATEGORY 2: David Roberts Deck #201-208, 210, 214, 216-217 (2 lower beds, picture window); Sole Occupancy #218*-219* (1 double bed, picture window); Alexander Graham Bell Deck #301-306 (2 lower beds, large picture window). SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.
104* 106*
JAMES WATT DECK
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YEAR
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 2 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
2018
$7,880
$9,000
$11,820
$13,480
$1,000
2019
$7,990
$9,100
$11,990
$13,650
$1,000
NOTE
Sample Airfare: Round-trip NY/Inverness: Economy from $1,200; Business from $4,750.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS BOOK BY MARCH 31, 2018 to take advantage of special offers that appear on select expeditions in this catalog. Offers are available on select departures, and based on availability at the time of booking. Offers are valid for new bookings only, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive journeys taken aboard National Geographic Explorer. Book two or more voyages aboard National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Islander or National Geographic Endeavour II and save 10%. Also Save 10% on combinations with Upper Amazon. 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!
INCLUSIVE PRICING We include just about everything you have the opportunity to do as part of your expedition aboard ship and ashore. The only things not included are those of a personal nature—alcohol*, internet usage, tips to the crew*, wellness treatments and other specialized arrangements*. ABOARD SHIP All meals and non-alcoholic beverages Cappuccinos, lattes & complimentary refillable water bottle 24-hour coffee, tea & soda on demand Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during lounge recap Sauna Fitness center Fully stocked library The guidance and company of our expedition staff ASHORE 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 excursions Zodiac, kayak & stand-up paddleboarding explorations Lectures & presentations in the lounge * All departures aboard Sea Cloud and Lord of the Glens, and all 2018 departures aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion include alcoholic beverages and tips to the ship’s crew. Photo Credits: Steffen Binke, Sisse Brimberg, Marc Cappelletti, Earl Carter, Stewart Cohen, Cotton Coulson, Rab Cummings, Jennifer Davidson, Danita Delimont, David Doubilet, Kevin Elsby, Alberto Montaudon Ferrer, David Gn, Sharon Grainger, Eric Guth, Kristin Hettermann, Ralph Lee Hopkins, Wolfgang Kaehler, Sven-Olof Lindblad, Jeff Litton, Michael Luppino, Richard Maack, Nino Marcutti, Jeffo Marquez, Hercules Milas, Clara Natoli, Paul Nicklen, Michael S. Nolan, Marco Ricca, Rich Reid, Tom Ritchie, Ragnar Th. Sigurdsson, Susan Seubert, Rikki Swenson, Nicole Thornton, Vincent Truchet, David Vargas, Dirk Weyer
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RESERVATION INFORMATION Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages* aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wetsuits (where applicable), use of kayaks and/or stand-up paddleboards (where available), use of cross-country skis or snowshoes (where available), tips (except to ship’s crew*), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff. Note: *All departures aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, Lord of the Glens, and Sea Cloud include alcoholic beverages aboard ship (excepting certain super-premium brands of alcohol) and tips to the ship’s crew. Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages*, internet access, voyage DVD (where available) and laundry. Gratuities* to ship’s crew are at your discretion. Note: *All departures aboard Explorer, Orion, Lord of the Glens, and Sea Cloud include alcoholic beverages aboard ship (excepting certain super-premium brands of alcohol) and tips to the ship’s crew. Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless otherwise indicated. Sample airfares are subject to change. We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements for a $50 per person service fee. TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservations: To reserve your place, an advance payment is required at the time of reservation. The per person advance payment amount varies by program, and is outlined in our brochures, as well as on our website. Holiday departure dates and certain longer voyages may carry additional advance deposit requirements due to high demand for these voyages. Payment is accepted by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or by check. Receipt of your initial payment indicates your acceptance of our complete Terms and Conditions. We require written notice at the time of reservation for any physical condition, diet, or treatment requiring special attention. Once your reservation is confirmed, we urge you to use your personalized online account for important information to help you prepare for your voyage. Managing your documents online will facilitate fast and accurate communication, and allow you to provide us with pertinent details we require, in order to complete your reservation. Your online account gives you access to your Expedition Guide, which includes valuable information specific to your voyage. You can also use your online account to make easy payments, view recommended flights and reading material, packing list, and so much more. Final Payment: For expeditions aboard all ships with the exception of Explorer and Orion, final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. For expeditions aboard Explorer and Orion, payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Payment schedules may vary for Holiday departures and 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 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, damaged or lost luggage, medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S. and Canadian 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. Smoking Policy: Smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas. Entry and Visa Requirements: All guests are advised to verify travel documents (passport/transit visa/entry visa) for the country through which they are transiting and/or entering. Reliable and most current information regarding international travel can be found by contacting the consulate/ embassy of the country(s) you are visiting or transiting through. We will not be responsible if you are denied entry or transit into a country if you are unable to provide valid documents as per the country’s requirement. Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions: Certain other provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of Lindblad Expeditions’ and the National Geographic Society’s 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 www. 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 valid as of publication date, and are subject to change. Under normal conditions, the total expedition cost is guaranteed at the time of booking. However, the published price is determined far in advance of initial departure on the basis of then-existing projections of fuel and other costs. In the event we determine that current costs create an unsustainable financial model, 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 pass on these costs to you, to cover such unexpected increases. We will always provide a transparent accounting of the reason for such an increase in costs.
We are proud to be a Founding Member of Adventure Collection—a family of the world’s most trusted and experienced active travel companies. Each member company of Adventure Collection is dedicated to enriching the lives of its guests and to giving back to the areas in which it travels. For more information visit www.AdventureCollection.com.
United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Lindblad Expeditions, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Lindblad Expeditions customers in the unlikely event of Lindblad Expeditions bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Lindblad Expeditions may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Lindblad Expeditions. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR EXPEDITIONS ON ALL SHIPS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ORION & EXPLORER
Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start 120 or more days 119–90 days 89–60 days 59–45 days 44–0 days
Per Person Cancellation Fee $350* Advance payment cost 25% of total fare 50% of total fare No refund
FOR EXPEDITIONS ABOARD ORION & EXPLORER
Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start 180 or more days 179–120 days 119–90 days 89–60 days 59–0 days
Per Person Cancellation Fee $750* Advance payment cost 25% of total fare 50% of total fare No Refund
*$350 or $750 will be refunded in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate. This cancellation policy applies to expeditions, extensions (with the exception of Denali), as well as all other additional services. The effective date of a cancellation will be the date on which your cancellation notice is received. Any revisions you make within the cancellation penalty period, such as departure date or choice of voyage, are subject to cancellation fees. Note: Airline cancellation policies vary by carrier, as well as the type of fare used to issue your ticket. Cancellation policy for certain longer voyages and Holiday departures may vary due to high demand for these voyages. Our group cancellation and Denali cancellation policies are listed in the Terms and Conditions section of our website, or you may call us for details. We stress the importance of purchasing a travel protection plan to protect yourself from fees in the event you need to cancel your reservation.
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SPRING SPECIAL–EXTRA SAVINGS ON 2 SELECT DESTINATIONS COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY: HARVESTS, HISTORY & LANDSCAPES 2 Departures in April 2018–7 Days/6 Nights (see page 37) $500 Air Credit per person Free overnight stay and half-day city tour in Portland, Oregon No solo traveler premium on the April 12, 2018 departure