SPRING & SUMMER HOT SPOTS & COOL DISCOVERIES FOR 2020 TRAVEL
2020-2021 VOYAGES | EXPEDITIONS.COM
The feeling you get when you capture your first photo of a polar bear on the pack ice. That’s the exhilaration of discovery.
Cover: National Geographic Quest, British Columbia. © Max Seigal This page: Polar bear, Greenland. © Ralph Lee Hopkins
WHAT’S INSIDE FOR YOU NORTH AMERICA
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ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & ARCTIC RUSSIA
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BAJA
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SOUTH AMERICA SOUTH PACIFIC
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SOUTH GEORGIA
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ARCTIC
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SPECIAL OFFERS & INCLUSIVE PRICING
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RESERVATION INFORMATION 61
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THERE’S NOTHING NEUTRAL ABOUT OUR POSITION— But there is one subject we’re neutral on—carbon. As of January 1, 2019, we are officially a carbon neutral company, offsetting the emissions of our fleet, employee travel worldwide, offices in New York and Seattle, all land-based operations, and beyond. Working in partnership with South Pole, the world’s leading developer of international emission reduction projects, we now have a portfolio of six carbon project investments that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. We’ll continue looking for ways to lessen our carbon footprint at all levels of our business, including equipping new ships with advanced engines and systems for reducing emissions, fuel, and waste.
Our investments focus on renewable energy, reforestation, and community-based projects in the regions our fleet visits, and beyond.
Soon appearing in every cabin fleet-wide—our new insulated water bottle for hot or cold liquids! An elegant design, it helps you stay hydrated on ship and off. Travel with us and you won’t find any single-use plastic aboard. We’ve eliminated all single-use plastic bottles, cups, straws, and stirrers. This effort, along with future plans including crew uniforms crafted from recycled plastic, support National Geographic’s “Planet or Plastic?” campaign. Together we are helping to raise awareness about reducing the amount of plastic in the world’s oceans.
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WE’RE PASSIONATE ADVOCATES FOR THE PLANET We serve only the most sustainable options on our ships, with the aim of keeping our oceans healthy and fish stocks constantly regenerating. Local, fresh, and sustainable food— not usually a feature of shipboard menus, is at the heart of our culinary program. Using a holistic approach and our reputable network for the research, we review every species we serve in terms of fish quotas, stock levels in particular ocean zones, method of catch, maturity levels, and feed. We are also dedicated to supporting local communities in their sustainable fishing efforts, as well as creating ocean awareness among our staff, crew, guests, suppliers, and the travel industry at large.
Our Antarctica parka has been revised to eliminate Velcro on the front closure— to comply with best environmental practices for South Georgia and other regions where invasive seed/ plant material poses a threat.
Our pioneering Galápagos program is rooted in our commitment to sustainability. To date, we have provisioned more than 20 tons of organic and local produce from Galápagos’ farms. And not importing produce means less risk of invasive species entering the islands.
Our commitment to sustainability is ongoing— we’ve been dedicated to it for 50+ years—and we will continue to make the decisions that have kept us the leaders in responsible tourism, so stay tuned. Now, you have even more reasons to feel good about exploring with us. FROM THE SOURCE: VIDEO OF SVEN LINDBLAD ON “WHY” AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/SUSTAINABILITY 3
We see ourselves as something far more than a travel company, or even an expedition travel company. We are a conduit—to exhilaration. To the feeling you get when you see something wild and unexpected, or rare and beautiful. A feeling that once you’ve had it, makes you want to have it again, and again.
Sven Lindblad
We have a CULTURE OF DISCOVERY. It’s in our DNA. We’ve been at this for 50 years. The collaboration between our masterful captains and experienced expedition leaders creates unprecedented opportunities for our guests.
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WE GO WHERE AWESOME IS, to the most amazing places on the planet—40+ geographies in all. And we’ve planted our flag in many of them, really committed ourselves to remote wild places—like South Georgia and the Falklands; Patagonia, where we opened up Staten Island, ‘the island at the end of the world,’ for eco-tourism; and now Polynesia, including the Marquesas Islands where few go.
OUR TEAMS WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES to ensure you unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s manning the spotting scopes all night to ensure you a polar bear sighting, orchestrating a landing at an extraordinary wildlife site to coincide with a magnificent sunrise, or sending waiters out with gourmet ice cream bars to refresh you as you explore a Polynesian atoll, their commitment creates thrilling moments for you.
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NORTH AMERICA’S WILD COASTS With varied landforms and far-reaching coastlines, this vast continent offers myriad possibilities to encounter a wealth of wildlife, delve into storied pasts, and explore geographic marvels. From the awesome spectacles of Newfoundland’s Gros Morne, the Columbia River Gorge and the legendary expedition of Lewis and Clark, to the spectacular wildness of the Channel Islands made all the more striking because of its proximity to Los Angeles.
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THE CANADIAN MARITIMES & NEWFOUNDLAND 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 SEP. 5, 13 2021 SEP. 13 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICING FROM $9,810 (See page 51 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
U.S./St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada/Embark St.-Pierre, France Louisbourg & Baddeck, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec Exploring the Gulf of St. Lawrence Gros Morne National Park L’Anse aux Meadows Exploring Eastern Newfoundland St. John’s/Disembark/U.S.
Red sandstone cliffs, Îles de la Madeleine.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSION AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/MARITIMES SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard National Geographic Explorer on any departure and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew.
“I think I will always be in awe of this fjord-like inlet just along the shore of Newfoundland. This majestic scenery we’ve been in the midst of, it’s just stunning, its awe-inspiring.” —Robert Siegel, host of NPR’s All Things Considered
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COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY “SPRING BLOOM” ITINERARY 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 APR. 16, 22* 2021 APR. 14, 21*† *These voyages travel in reverse. †2021 Spring departures follow an 8-day itinerary. Call or visit our website for details. Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICING FROM $4,670 (See page 57 for details.)
“FALL HARVEST” ITINERARY 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 SEP. 19, 22, 26*, 29*; OCT. 3, 10*, 17, 24* (National Geographic Sea Bird/National Geographic Sea Lion) OCT. 22, 29* (National Geographic Venture) *These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Sea Bird, and National Geographic Venture PRICING FROM $5,450 (See pages 56-57 for details.)
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Portland, Oregon/Embark Book by Mar. 31, 2020 and Hood River receive a $500 air credit on Spring departures. Cruising the Columbia See page 60 or call for details. River Gorge Walla Walla Exploring the Palouse River Clarkston, Washington Clarkston/Disembark
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The landscape reflected in the Columbia River.
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Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 & 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Portland, Oregon/Embark Astoria Hood River and the Columbia Gorge Cruising the Columbia River Exploring the Palouse River Clarkston, Washington Clarkston/Disembark
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 and receive a $500 air credit on select 2020 departures. Plus, we will waive the solo premium on the Oct. 29, 2020 departure. See page 60 or call for details.
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WILD CALIFORNIA ESCAPE: CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK
Hiking at Potato Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, Channel lslands National Park.
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 APR. 25, 29; SEP. 19, 23 (National Geographic Quest) OCT. 11, 15 (National Geographic Sea Bird) NOV. 10, 14 (National Geographic Venture) 2021 APR. 21, 25 (National Geographic Quest) Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Venture, and National Geographic Quest PRICING FROM $2,990 (See pages 56-57 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Los Angeles, CA/Embark Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands, Channel Islands National Park Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands National Park Catalina Island Los Angeles/Disembark SPECIAL OFFERS:
Please note: These are some of the places we intend to visit, conditions permitting.
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Book by Mar. 31, 2020 and receive a $350 air credit per person on the Apr. 25 & 29, 2020 departures. Plus, we will waive the solo premium for solo travelers on solo cabins for these departures. Book six or more under one booking and save 10%. See page 60 or call for details.
“I came back beyond refreshed. It was an awesome few days away, filled with hiking, kayaking, and yoga in one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.” —Lindblad Expeditions guest
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ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & ARCTIC RUSSIA Among the planet’s most iconic destinations, Seward’s Folly offers majestic landscapes; unparalleled encounters with wildlife on land and in the undersea; and the chance to connect with indigenous cultures. And the Bering Sea, dividing Russia and the U.S., is host to islands teeming with breeding colonies of sea lions and vast rookeries of seabirds. Encounter indigenous peoples and cultures spanning both countries.
A humpback whale breaches.
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EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 & 2021: From May through August, expeditions depart every week. See our website for details. Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture PRICING FROM $6,490 (See pages 56-57 for details.) 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 & Preserve Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords Sitka/Disembark/Seattle
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ALASKA
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 and receive free round-trip airfare between Seattle and Alaska on select 2020 departures.
American bald eagle.
Every two full-paying adults can bring up to two children at 50% off on select May and August 2020 departures, or at 25% off on select June or July 2020 departures. See page 60 or call for details.
Please Note: The 2020 National Geographic Sea Bird departures will have a modified itinerary and will not be calling on Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Guests will instead get an opportunity to explore the rarely visited outer bays - either Dundas Bay or Fern Harbor where you will have the opportunity to go on naturalist-led coastal hikes looking for evidence of moose or wolves, kayak into secluded coves, or cruise around sea stacks via expedition landing craft.
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WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: SITKA TO JUNEAU
WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: JUNEAU TO KETCHIKAN
6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAY 16, 31*; JUN. 5 , 20* , 21*, 25, 26; JUL. 1*, 6, 10*, 15 , 16, 21*, 30* ; AUG. 4, 19*, 24, 29*, 30* 2021 MAY 16; JUN. 10*, 15 , 30*; JUL. 5, 20*, 25* ; AUG. 29* *These voyages travel in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICING FROM $4,420 (See page 57 for details.)
6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAY 21, 26*; JUN. 10 , 15* , 30; JUL. 5*, 20 , 25* ; AUG. 9, 14* 2021 MAY 21, 26*, 31; JUN. 5*, 20, 25*; JUL. 10, 15*, 30; AUG. 4*, 9, 14*, 19, 24* *These voyages travel in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion PRICING FROM $4,420 (See page 57 for details.)
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/WILDALASKANORTH
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ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Juneau Day 2 LeConte Glacier/Thomas Bay Day 3 Exploring Sumner Strait Day 4 Wrangell Day 5 Behm Canal/Misty Fjords National Monument Day 6 Ketchikan » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/WILDALASKASOUTH
SPECIAL OFFERS: Escape or GO EPIC—see it all by booking these two voyages back-to-back and save 10%. Book either Wild Alaska Escape by Mar. 31, 2020 and receive free round-trip airfare between Seattle and Alaska on select 2020 departures. Every two full-paying adults can bring up to two children at 50% off on select May and August 2020 departures, or at 25% off on select June or July 2020 departures. See page 60 or call for details.
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VOYAGE TO THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST: NATIVE CULTURE & WILDLIFE IN THE LAND OF THE SPIRIT BEAR NEW
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 SEP. 15, 22 Aboard National Geographic Venture PRICING FROM $5,140 (See page 56 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Days 3-6 Day 7 Day 8
Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S./Embark Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada Exploring the Great Bear Rainforest Cruising and Union Passage Provincial Marine Park Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S./Disembark
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GREATBEAR
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 and receive free round-trip airfare between Seattle and Ketchikan. Plus, we will waive the solo premium on solo cabins on both departures. See page 60 or call for details.
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A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & HAIDA GWAII 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAY 3 ; SEP. 5* (National Geographic Sea Bird) MAY 2; SEP. 3* (National Geographic Sea Lion) 2021 MAY 2 ; SEP. 3* (National Geographic Sea Lion) *These voyages travel in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICING FROM $11,230 (See page 57 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Days 4 & 5 Days 6-9 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 Fjords, Alaska Frederick Sound and Petersburg Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Inian Islands and Chichagof Island Sitka/Disembark
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/REMARKABLE
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 and receive free one-way airfare between Seattle and Alaska on select 2020 departures. We will waive the solo premium on solo cabins on the May 2 & 3, 2020 departures. See page 60 or call for details.
“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, firsthand from the artists themselves. ” —Stacy Sindlinger, Director of Artisan Development, Lindblad Expeditions
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Brown bear mother and cub.
TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA 14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAY 4 (National Geographic Venture) MAY 10; AUG. 29* (National Geographic Quest) 2021 MAY 3 (National Geographic Venture) MAY 9; SEP. 11* (National Geographic Quest) *These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture PRICING FROM $10,290 (See page 56 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Days 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 & Preserve Inian Islands/Icy Strait Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Island Sitka/Disembark
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 and receive free one-way airfare between Seattle and Alaska on select 2020 departures. We will waive the solo premium on solo cabins on the May 4 & 10, 2020 departures. See page 60 or call for details.
A small pod of killer whales, British Columbia.
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ACROSS THE BERING SEA: FROM KATMAI TO KAMCHATKA 22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 JUL. 17 2021 JUN. 10; JUL. 13 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICING FROM $27,440 (See page 53 for details.) Note: Russian visa is required. ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
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Day 1 Anchorage, AK, U.S./Seward/Embark Days 2 & 3 Katmai National Park Days 4 & 5 At Sea/Unalaska Island Days 6-10 Exploring the Aleutian Islands Day 11 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russian Federation Days 12 &13 Zhupanova and Chazma Rivers Days 14 & 15 Commander Islands Days 16-19 Exploring the Koryak and Chukotka Coasts Day 20 Provideniya Day 21 At Sea, Crossing the Bering Strait Day 22 Nome, AK, U.S./Disembark/Anchorage/Home
BE OUR GUEST: Take advantage of a complimentary pre-voyage night in Anchorage. Call for details. Plus, we will cover your bar tab & tips for the crew.
“The people live a life that marries new technology with old-world convention. Soviet-era buildings sit squarely in the town’s center. Wooden benches perch atop a wave-carved hillside to allow whale spotters a chance to sit while they search. Large-wheeled, decades-old, off-road vehicles blast rap music. Yamaha outboards clutching aluminum skiffs sit next to walrus skin boats with oars instead of paddles. The language is Russian, the culture is Yupik and Chukchi, but the berry jam is universal.” —Marylou Blakeslee, naturalist
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Child in traditional costume, Kamchatka, Russia.
BERING SEA WILDERNESS: PRIBILOFS, KATMAI & KODIAK 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 JUN. 23*, JUL. 5 2021 JUL. 1 *This voyage travels in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICING FROM $17,340 (See page 53 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Anchorage, AK, U.S./Nome/Embark Day 2 At Sea/Crossing the Bering Strait Day 3 Provideniya, Russian Federation Days 4-6 St. Matthew, Hall and Pribilof Islands, U.S. Day 7 Unalaska Days 8 & 9 Shumagin Islands/Alaska Peninsula Day 10 Katmai National Park Day 11 Kodiak Island Day 12 Exploring the Kenai Peninsula Day 13 Seward/Disembark/Anchorage/Home
SPECIAL OFFER: BE OUR GUEST: Take advantage of a complimentary pre-voyage night in Anchorage. Call for details. Plus, we will cover your bar tab & tips for the crew. Relaxing time, brown bear, Alaska.
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“In Katmai we quickly found brown bears in the water, poking among the rocks, and perusing the shoreline in search of food. The tide was out, the table was set, and bears were there to feast on the tidal bounty. We found many females and their cubs exploring the tidal zone while other bears were moving along the shoreline.” —Colin McNulty, undersea specialist
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BAJA CALIFORNIA & THE SEA OF CORTEZ This is the season to visit Baja California. Our Remarkable Journey is the most comprehensive Baja experience possible— an expedition that begins in the gray whale birthing lagoons on the Pacific side of the peninsula and then ventures into the Sea of Cortez for over a week of exploration. Or choose Exploring the Sea of Cortez to focus on the region’s pristine islands and go where a great variety of whales and dolphins gather. On both, walk miles of pristine beach, kayak along sculpted sandstone cliffs, and snorkel with sea lions. 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.
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Late afternoon Zodiac exploring.
EXPLORING THE SEA OF CORTEZ: A LIVING SEA & DESERT ISLES SPECIAL OFFERS: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 APR. 12, 13 2021 APR. 12 Aboard National Geographic Venture and National Geographic Quest PRICING FROM $6,570 (See page 56 for complete details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Days 2-7 Day 8
Bring the kids and grandkids to save 25% on select 2020 departures. Plus, we have waived the solo premium on solo cabins on select 2020 departures. Be Our Guest and spend a
Loreto, Mexico/Embark night in lovely Loreto, Mexico. Exploring the Sea of Cortez: Islas San Esteban See page 60 or call for details. & San Pedro Mártir, Isla San Marcos, Isla San Jose, Bahia Loreto Marine Park, Islas Los Islotes & San Francisco Loreto/Disembark
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/WILDISLANDS
BAJA CALIFORNIA: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAR. 16 , 30 * 2021 MAR. 15 , 15, 29 *These voyages travel in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Venture and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICING FROM $10,610 (See pages 56-57 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 & 4 Day 5 Days 6-14 Day 15
Loreto, Mexico/San Carlos/Embark Bahia Magdalena Laguna San Ignacio At Sea Islands of the Sea of Cortez Loreto/Disembark
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/JOURNEY Snorkeling with friendly sea lions.
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GALÁPAGOS, PERU & BEYOND Craving the antidote to the conventional summer holiday? Consider strange and wonderful Galápagos with its otherworldly landscapes and unbelievable animal encounters. Add on Machu Picchu, the stunning ancient city, for a dose of the extraordinary. Or perhaps an adventure deep in the headwaters of the junglecloaked Amazon aboard the go-anywhere riverboat Delfin II suits your seasonal mood. Or venture to the Caribbean coast of Panama and Colombia united by the roadless region of the Darién Gap and home to intriguing indigenous cultures. The region abounds with adventures.
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GALÁPAGOS 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: WEEKLY DEPARTURES 2020-2021 Fridays aboard National Geographic Endeavour ll and Saturdays aboard National Geographic Islander PRICING FROM $7,410 (See pages 54-55 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Days 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 AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GALA
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 for free round-trip air from Miami—or from $249 and $349 from popular home cities—on select 20202021 departures. Business class upgrade starting at $750. Book by Mar. 31, 2020 and waive the solo traveler premium on solo cabins on select 2020 departures. Combine your Galápagos expedition with an Upper Amazon voyage and SAVE 10%. See page 60 or call for details. Tortoise.
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WILD GALÁPAGOS ESCAPE 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020-2021: Thursdays and Saturdays aboard National Geographic Islander PRICING FROM $5,800 (See page 55 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
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Free round-trip air from Ecuador to Galápagos on select 2020 and 2021 departures.
U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Exploring the Galápagos Islands* Disembark/Baltra/Guayaquil/U.S.
See page 60 or call for details.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSION AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/WILDGALA Guest photographing sea lions.
WILD GALÁPAGOS & PERU ESCAPE 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020-2021: Saturdays aboard National Geographic Islander PRICING FROM $6,660 (See page 55 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Days 6-8 Day 9
U.S./Lima, Peru Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Sacred Valley/Guayaquil, Ecuador Guayaquil/Galápagos Exploring the Galápagos* Disembark/Baltra/Guayaquil/U.S.
SPECIAL OFFERS: Free round-trip air from Ecuador to Galápagos on select 2020 and 2021 departures. See page 60 or call for details.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/WILDGALAPERU Please note: Our expeditions begin and end at Baltra, and include visits to Isla Santa Cruz and a careful selection of diverse islands. Each of our itineraries offers an optimal balance of wildlife, landscapes and experiences. All ship itineraries are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations.
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Machu Picchu.
“ 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 SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 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 from $750 on select dates (space available). Visit our website or call for details. New bookings only. Subject to availability.
GALÁPAGOS + MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATES: YEAR-ROUND, WEEKLY DEPARTURES 2020-2021, Following Galápagos aboard National Geographic Endeavour ll and National Geographic Islander + land excursion PRICING FROM $13,180 (See pages 54-55 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador Day 2 Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Days 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. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GALAPERU
Inca traditions are alive in ancient Cusco.
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UPPER AMAZON 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAY 9, 16, 30; JUN. 6, 13, 20; JUL. 4, 11, 18; SEP. 19, 26; OCT. 3; NOV. 7, 14; DEC. 12, 19 2021 JAN. 16, 23, 30; FEB. 6; MAR. 6, 13, 20 , 27 ; MAY 1, 8, 15, 29; JUN. 5, 12, 19; JUL. 3, 10, 24, 31; AUG. 7, 14; OCT. 30; NOV. 6, 13; DEC. 25 Photo Expedition Limited availability. Aboard Delfin ll SPECIAL OFFER: PRICING FROM $7,410 (See page 58 for details.)
“ 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.”
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
—Carlos Romero, Expedition Leader
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U.S./Lima, Peru Lima/Iquitos/Nauta/Embark Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve Nauta/Disembark/Iquitos/Lima Lima/U.S.
Save 10% when you combine your Upper Amazon voyage with an expedition to Galápagos. Or, save 10% when combining Upper Amazon with Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/AMAZON
Squirrel monkey.
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Guided skiff excursion.
NEW PANAMA & COLOMBIA: EXPLORING THE CARIBBEAN COAST 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 OCT. 10, 17*, 24, 31* *These voyages travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Quest PRICING FROM $5,990 (See page 56 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 to receive a $450 air credit on all 2020 departures.
See page 60 or call for details. U.S./Panama City, Panama/Balboa/Embark Gatún Lake Portobelo Guna Yala (formerly San Blas Islands) Necoclí, Colombia Santa Cruz del Islote/San Bernardo Archipelago/San Antero/Tuchín Santa Cruz de Lorica/Cispatá Bay Cartagena/Disembark/U.S.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/COLOMBIA
Cartagena, Colombia.
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SOUTH PACIFIC & FRENCH POLYNESIA Go where few have gone, where fewer can, and beyond the stereotypical. Our itineraries explore the region’s most alluring, remote islands and reefs. Each one focuses on diverse, rewarding facets. Delve into the history and the daring of explorers, experience warm welcome at islands with thriving cultures radically different from our own, and discover colorful reefs in crystalline seas. Choose any one, and you choose wisely and well.
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FRENCH POLYNESIA: BEYOND THE POSTCARD 10 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 APR. 14; MAY 5, 12* 2021 APR. 12†; MAY 3†, 10*† *These voyages travel in reverse. †These departures will follow a slightly modified itinerary. Call or visit our website for details. Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICING FROM $8,360 (See page 53 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 2 Papeete, French Polynesia/Embark Day 3 Bora Bora, Society Islands Day 4 Ra’iatea/Taha’a Day 5 Huahine Days 6 & 7 Tuamotu Archipelago Day 8 Rangiroa Days 9 & 10 Rangiroa/Disembark/Papeete/Home » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/POSTCARD
Cultural dancers at Fatu Hiva, Marquesas.
Kayaking at Tahanea Atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia.
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 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 the South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. See page 60 or 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 Snorkeling in Fakarava with hundreds of yellowfin goatfish. 27 27
AZURE SEAS FROM TAHITI TO THE MARQUESAS 17 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 APR. 21; 2021* APR. 19 *2021 departure will originate in Bora Bora. Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICING FROM $16,720 (See page 53 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
“Sailing without compasses or maps in canoes lashed with coconut fiber, and carrying with them everything they would need, the ancestors of today’s Polynesians colonized the largest ocean on the planet.” — Christina Thompson, editor of Harvard Review and the
author of Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia.
Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 2 Papeete, French Polynesia/Embark Days 3-5 At Sea/Tuamotu Archipelago Days 6 & 7 At Sea/Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Day 8 Hiva Oa, Marquesas Day 9 Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Days 10-12 Exploring the Marquesas Islands/At Sea Days 13 & 14 Tuamotu Archipelago Day 15 Makatea Days 16 & 17 Disembark/Papeete/Home » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/MARQUESAS SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 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 the South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. See page 60 or call for details.
Hatiheu Bay, Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas.
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TAHITI TO THE MARQUESAS: FRENCH POLYNESIAN DISCOVERY 10 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAY 18; 2021 MAY 16 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICING FROM $8,360 (See page 53 for details.)
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 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 the South Pacific aboard National Geographic Orion. See page 60 or call for details.
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Depart U.S. Day 2 Papeete, French Polynesia Day 3 Papeete/Embark Days 4 & 5 Tuamotu Archipelago Days 6 & 7 At Sea/Fatu Hiva, Marquesas Day 8 Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Days 9 & 10 Hiva Oa, Marquesas/Disembark/Papeete/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/SHORTMARQ
OPTIONAL HAWAI’I EXTENSION Join our National Geographic experts, and our expedition staff for an informative seven-day journey from Marquesas to Hawai’i—following in the wake of the great Polynesian explorers. Read, relax, unwind as you discover the skills required to master an ocean. Plus, enjoy a complimentary three-day stay on the Big Island. Visit expeditions.com/hawaii or call for details.
Manta ray, South Pacific.
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SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS Experience one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth at South Georgia. See daybreak over colonies of tens of thousands of penguins, watch 8,000-pound elephant seals battle, or depending on the season, beaches filled with weaner pups, and kayak amid curious fur seal pups. In the rugged Falklands, hike hillsides studded with nesting albatross, walk through meadows dotted with Magellanic penguin burrows, past curious Johnny rooks, plus meet the welcoming islanders to learn about their way of life in this remote bastion of Britishness.
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SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 19 DAYS/16 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAR. 6, OCT. 24* 2021 MAR. 8* *These departures follow a modified itinerary. Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICING FROM $17,940 (See page 51 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
SPECIAL OFFER:
Days 1-2 U.S./Buenos Aires, Argentina Book now to receive FREE ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE (Miami/ Day 3 Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Buenos Aires and Santiago/ Day 4 At Sea in the South Atlantic Miami, plus charter air Days 5-6 Falkland Islands Buenos Aires/Ushuaia and Falklands/Santiago). Plus we Days 7-8 At Sea will cover your bar tab and Days 9-14 South Georgia Island tips to the crew. Days 15-17 At Sea/Falklands See page 60 or call for details. Southern elephant seal pups. Days 18-19 Disembark Stanley, Falklands/ Fly to Santiago, Chile/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/SOUTHGEORGIA
“As the sun rose over the Scotia Sea, our landing site, Gold Harbour, lived up to its name with the sky ablaze and the cliffs and glaciers lit beautifully by the warm light. We shared the moment with tens of thousands of busy king penguins as well as South Georgia pintails (endemic ducks), elephant seals, and fur seals” —Conor Ryan, naturalist King penguins on the beach. 31
EUROPE’S ICONIC COASTS & ISLES Walk on the historic beaches of Normandy. Stroll the storybook streets of Bruges. Explore Scotland’s rolling hills, sweeping moorland vistas, and craggy escarpments, ancient castles, and Neolithic ruins that call to mind mysterious legends and lore. Sail Norway’s iconic coastline where picturesque villages cling to the cliffs high overhead. Despite centuries of civilization, there is a pervasive, sometimes surprising wildness to experience throughout journeys here. Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland.
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Omaha Beach was one of the landing areas of the Allied Invasion of Normandy in World War ll.
NORTH SEA VOYAGE: NORTHERN EUROPE & THE NORMANDY BEACHES 12 DAYS/10 NIGHTS | DATE: 2020 MAY 16 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICING FROM $11,790 (See page 51 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE May 16 & 17 U.S./Copenhagen, Denmark/Embark May 18 Lübeck, Germany May 19 At Sea May 20 Amsterdam, The Netherlands May 21 & 22 Bruges & Antwerp, Belgium May 23 & 24 Beaches & Historic Battlefields of WWII May 25 Sark and Alderney, Channel Islands May 26 Dover, England May 27 London/Disembark/U.S.
Bruges canal with beautiful houses.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/NORTHSEA
SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard National Geographic Explorer and we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew. See page 60 for details.
“I’m excited to be leading a voyage with so many great staff who will introduce you to the diverse cultural, culinary (chocolate & beer!), and WWll elements that this region of the world has to offer.”
—Jen Martin, Expedition Leader
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SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 JUN. 7, 14*; JUL. 19, 26*; AUG. 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30; SEP. 6 2021 JUN. 6, 13*, 20, 27*; JUL. 4, 11*, 18, 25*; AUG. 1, 8*, 15, 22*, 29 *These voyages travel in reverse. Limited availability. Aboard Lord of the Glens SPECIAL OFFERS: PRICING FROM $8,230 (See page 59 for details.) Travel aboard Lord of ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
the Glens and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew. Plus enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on board.
U.S./Inverness, Scotland/Embark Culloden/Clava Cairns/Loch Ness/Fort Augustus Laggan Locks/Corpach/Glenfinnan 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 Kyle of Lochalsh/Disembark/Inverness/U.S.
Highland cattle at Duart Castle.
“There is something about summer in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland that is addictive. Clarity of air enchants, green islands and mountain fastnesses beckon 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 AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/SCOTLAND
Isle of Mull.
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NORWEGIAN FJORDS & SCOTTISH ISLES
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 MAY 15, 22* *This departure travels in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Endurance PRICING FROM $7,970 (See page 49 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
U.S./Bergen, Norway/Embark Hardangerfjord Hidra/At Sea Isle of Noss and Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland Unst Kirkwall, Orkney Exploring Orkney Edinburgh/Disembark/U.S.
SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard National Geographic Endurance and we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ ISLES
Hardangerfjorden.
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ARCTIC: MYTHIC & MYSTERIOUS Grand in scale, the Arctic’s sky, mountains, islands, 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. With a fleet of three top-tier ice-class vessels fanning out across the vast Arctic, we offer a great variety of ways to explore its seldom-seen regions and incredibly fascinating and varied cultures.
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LEGENDARY NORTHERN ISLES: SCOTLAND, FAROES & ICELAND NEW
14 DAYS/12 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 JUN. 8 2021 JUN. 26* *The 2021 itinerary will be a day shorter in Iceland. Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICING FROM $12,970 (See page 51 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 Day 3 Day 4 Days 5-7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
U.S./Bergen, Norway/Embark Orkney, Scotland Shetland Islands Exploring the Faroe Islands Djúpivogur, Iceland At Sea/Grimsey Lake Mývatn/Akureyri Ísafjörður Flatey Island/Látrabjarg Surtsey & Heimaey, Westman Islands Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ring of Brodgar.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/LEGEND
SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard National Geographic Explorer and we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew.
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A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND 11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 JUN. 20, JUL. 3, 16, 25 2021 JUL. 11, 24; AUG. 2 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICING FROM $11,320 (See page 51 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
SPECIAL OFFER:
“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, Travel aboard National Geographic Explorer and we Iceland/Embark will cover your bar tab and all Day 3 Flatey Island/Látrabjarg tips for the crew. Day 4 Exploring Northwestern Iceland 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 AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ICELAND
Take a boat ride through the blue ice of the Jökulsárlón ice lagoon.
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WILD ICELAND ESCAPE
6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 JUN. 29; JUL. 12 2021 JUL. 7, 20 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICING FROM $5,030 (See page 51 for details.)
Customize the Adventure Further by Choosing From Five Optional Land Extensions REYKJAVÍK’S GOLDEN CIRCLE & BLUE LAGOON PRE-VOYAGE: 1 DAY/1 NIGHT From $1290*
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
U.S./Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark Djúpavík Arnafjörður and Látrabjarg Cliffs Islands of Surtsey & Heimaey, Westman Islands Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ICEESCAPE
Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral.
ICELAND’S HIGHLANDS & LOWLANDS: AN ACTIVE ADVENTURE POST-VOYAGE: 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS From $3,990* Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
SPECIAL OFFER: SNÆFELLSNES: FIRE & ICE POST-VOYAGE: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS From $2,900*
Travel aboard National Geographic Explorer and we will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew. Kirkjufell mountain and Kirkjufellfoss waterfall. Djupavik waterfall.
ICELAND’S VOLCANIC NORTHEAST POST-VOYAGE: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS From $2,970* Mývatn Nature Baths.
ICELAND HELI-HIKING POST-VOYAGE: 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS From $7,990* Helicopter to Kerlingafjöll. *All pricing is per person, double occupancy. Airfare is not included on all extensions. 39
ARCTIC EXPLORATION: A VOYAGE TO ICELAND, EAST GREENLAND & NORWAY NEW
17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATE: 2020 JUL. 3 Aboard National Geographic Endurance PRICING FROM $17,160 (See pages 48-49 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Jul. 3 & 4 U.S./Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark Jul. 5 Islands of Heimaey & Surtsey, Westman Islands Jul. 6 Látrabjarg/Flatey Island Jul. 7 Northwest Iceland Jul. 8-12 East Greenland Jul. 13 & 14 Jan Mayen, Norway/At Sea Jul. 15 Lofoten Islands Jul. 16 Nordfjorden/Svartisen Jul. 17 Tysfjorden Jul. 18 & 19 Tromsø/Disembark/Oslo/U.S.
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SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard National Geographic Endurance and we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSION AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ARCTICEX
NEW COASTAL WONDERS OF NORWAY, THE FAROE ISLANDS & ICELAND 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATE: 2020 JUN. 18 Aboard National Geographic Endurance PRICING FROM $17,160 (See page 49 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1 & 2 U.S./Oslo, Norway Day 3 Oslo/Tromsø/Embark Day 4 Tysfjorden Day 5 Lofoten Islands Days 6 & 7 Exploring the Norwegian Fjords Day 8 At Sea/Noss/Lerwick, Shetland Islands Day 9 Lerwick, Foula Days 10 & 11 Exploring the Faroe Islands Days 12 & 13 At Sea/Langanes Peninsula, Iceland/Grimsey Day 14 Ísafjörður Day 15 Flatey Island/Látrabjarg Day 16 Islands Of Heimaey and Surtsey, Westman Islands Day 17 Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
Faroe Islands.
Heimaey, Iceland.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/FAROES SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard National Geographic Endurance and we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew.
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NEW SVALBARD IN SPRING: POLAR BEARS, ARCTIC LIGHT & EPIC ICE 11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 APR. 2, 9, 16, 23 Aboard National Geographic Endurance PRICING FROM $11,600 (See page 49 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1 & 2 Day 3 Days 4-9 Day 10 Day 11
U.S./Oslo, Norway Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Svalbard Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo Oslo/U.S.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/SPRING SPECIAL OFFER: Travel aboard National Geographic Endurance and we will cover your bar tab and tips to the crew.
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EXPLORING GREENLAND & THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC 18 DAYS/16 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 AUG. 6 2021 AUG. 14 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICING FROM $17,290 (See page 51 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
SPECIAL OFFER:
Days 1 & 2 U.S./Keflavík, Iceland/Reykjavík Travel aboard National Day 3 Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, Geographic Explorer and we will cover your bar tab and all Greenland/Embark tips for the crew. Day 4 Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut Day 5 At Sea in Baffin Bay Days 6-13 Exploring the Canadian High Arctic Day 14 At Sea in Baffin Bay Traverse Sermermiut Valley, Greenland, UNESCO World Heritage site. Day 15 Disko Bay & Ilulissat Day 16 Exploring West Greenland Days 17 & 18 Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/Reykjavik/Keflavik/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/HIGHARCTIC
Guests explore the ice via kayak, Baffin Bay.
“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
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NEW FABLED LANDS OF THE NORTH: GREENLAND TO NEWFOUNDLAND 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 AUG. 20 2021 AUG. 28 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICING FROM $16,210 (See page 51 for details.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Days 11-14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book now and receive FREE ONEWAY CHARTER AIR from Reykjavík to Kangerlussuaq—a $835 value, plus bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 60 for details.
U.S./Keflavik, Iceland/Reykjavik/Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/Embark Keflavík/Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/Embark Sisimiut, Greenland’s West Coast Disko Bay & Ilulissat At Sea/Davis Strait Cumberland Peninsula, Baffin Island, Canada Hall Peninsula, Baffin Island South Baffin Island Button Islands, Nunavut Exploring the Labrador Coast L’Anse aux Meadows Northern Newfoundland St. John’s/Disembark/U.S.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AND OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/FABLED
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Polar bear mother with full grown cubs, Wrangel Island, Russia.
EXPLORING RUSSIA’S FAR EAST & WRANGEL ISLAND 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS | DATES: 2020 AUG. 7, 19, 31 2021 AUG. 3, 15, 27 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICING FROM $17,500 (See page 53 for details.) Note: Russian visa is required.
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Anchorage, U.S./Nome/Embark Day 2 Provideniya, Russian Federation Day 3 Cape Dezhnev/Uelen Village Day 4 Kolyuchin Island & Kolyuchin Bay Days 5-8 At Sea/Wrangel Island Days 9 & 10 At Sea/Lorino Village Day 11 Chukotka Coast/Provideniya Day 12 At Sea/Crossing the Bering Strait Day 13 Nome, U.S./Disembark/Anchorage/Home
Walruses in Chukotka, Russia.
SPECIAL OFFERS: BE OUR GUEST: Take advantage of a complimentary pre-voyage night in Anchorage. Call for details. Plus, we will cover your bar tab & tips for the crew.
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THERE’S MORE TO EXPLORE
GO FURTHER
Add optional extensions to your expedition to make the most of your travel time and indulge your adventurous curiosity. Customize your experience by choosing land-based pre- or post-voyage extensions that add inland explorations to coastal and island journeys. Get a deeper steep in local culture or experience a different facet of a region’s wildness. Go with top experts and local guides, and let our team create a seamless connection to or from your expedition. Call 1.800.EXPEDITION to speak to an expedition specialist about your optional extensions before booking airfare or visit expeditions.com to learn more.
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Go on a photo adventure in Ecuador’s verdant Amazon before sailing among the Galápagos Islands.
Venture to Alaska’s wild heart in Denali National Park after sailing its straits and bays.
Cap off your immersion in South Georgia’s spectacle of wildlife with an exploration into the myth and mystery of Easter Island.
Have a glacier heli-hiking experience in Iceland after discovering its coastal wonders.
Get a deep steep in Scottish Highland culture, or get a glimpse of medieval history in Bergen, after sailing Norway’s legendary coast. Soak in the sun on a hammock strung over the turquoise waters of Moorea after snorkeling or diving French Polynesia.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE dining; plus a Chef’s table for intimate, small group dining. Main restaurant has 270º views, and the Observation deck restaurant features lighter, made-to-order fare. CABINS: All cabins face outside with large windows, private facilities and climate controls. 53 cabins have balconies. Cabins are equipped with expedition command centers with tablets and USB/mobile device docking, TVs, Wi-Fi connections, and hair dryers. EXPEDITION TOOLS: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, undersea specialist operating a remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and underwater video camera for unique access to polar marine world, hydrophone, aerial remote-controlled camera and video microscope. SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, LindbladNational Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, an internet cafe and laundry. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by our wellness specialists and features a glass-enclosed yoga studio, gym, treatment rooms and spa relax area, and high- and low-heat saunas with ocean views.
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CAPACITY: 126 guests in 69 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 406 feet. National Geographic Endurance is a next-generation expedition ship, purpose-built for polar navigation. A fully stabilized, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Code PC5 (Category A) vessel, it is designed to navigate polar passages year-round, and safely explore uncharted waters, while providing exceptional comfort. Its patented X-bow® is key to its design; its powerful wave-slicing action provides an extremely smooth ride even in adverse conditions, and even reduces spray on deck for superior observation. She carries a full suite of expedition tools, and offers a variety of experience enhancing amenities. PUBLIC AREAS: Two restaurants, a chef’s table for small group dining, observation lounge with bar, gym, wellness area, infinity-style outdoor hot tubs, library, main lounge with full service bar, 24-hour beverage, state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations, and a photo workshop area; plus, an expedition base with lockers for expedition gear, and an “open Bridge” for access to our captain, officers and the art of navigation. MEALS: Two restaurants, featuring local, sustainable choices and unassigned seating for flexible, inclusive
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CATEGORY 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, alcove seating, relax chair #406, 408, 411, 413, 415
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Clockwise from left: Artist’s rendering of the Ice Lounge is the expedition community hub for recap, presentations and sociability; standard cabin; an expansive studio for yoga and stretch sessions.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ITINERARY
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Norwegian Fjords & Scottish Isles – Page 35
2020
$7,970
$8,200
$9,990
$10,990
$12,200
$13,990
$15,530
$12,490
$13,740
$1,500
Sample Airfares: Economy from $750; Business from $3,415
Arctic Exploration: A Voyage to Iceland, East Greenland & Norway – Page 40
2020
$17,160
$17,670
$21,560
$23,930
$26,560
$30,540
$33,900
$26,950
$29,910
$2,500
Includes one hotel night Oslo. Sample Airfares: N.Y./ Reykjavik and Oslo/N.Y.: Economy from $900; Business from $2,100. One-way charter air (Tromso/Oslo): from $490.
Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands & Iceland – Page 41
2020
$17,160
$17,670
$21,560
$23,930
$26,560
$30,540
$33,900
$26,950
$29,910
$2,500
Includes one hotel night Oslo. Sample Airfares: Oslo Round-trip: Economy from $900; Business from $2,100. Round-trip charter air (Oslo/Tromso): from $490.
Svalbard in Spring: Polar Bears, Arctic Light & Epic Ice – Page 42
2020
$11,600
$11,970
$14,600
$16,200
$17,990
$20,700
$22,990
$18,250
$20,250
$1,500
Includes: two hotel nights Oslo. Sample Airfares: N.Y./ Oslo Round-trip: Economy from $1,150; Business from $3,250. Round-trip charter air (Oslo/Longyearbyen): from $890.
NOTE
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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 ship. She 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. PUBLIC AREAS: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; global gallery; library, lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and observation lounge. Our “open Bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and Captain and learn about navigation.
MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. 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
ELEVATOR
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two portholes #301-308
CHART ROOM
WELLNESS DECK
ELEVATOR DECK
FITNESS CENTER
LOUNGE 107
105-S
103
101
CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with window #317-320, 335-336
LEXspa
SAUNA
CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350
SUN DECK
RECEPTION
230
350
346
348
344
ZB
B DECK
342
DOCTOR’S OFFICE
MUD ROOM
STAFF OFFICE
WC
340
ZB
INTERNET CAFE
LOCKERS
219 221
343-T
341-T
338
328
339
326
336
324
337
327
335
325
322
334-S
323
320
333-S
321
318
331-S
319
316
332-S
317
314
330-S
315
312-S
329-S
313
+
310-S
308
MAIN DECK
228
226
224
222
220
218
212
206
BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL. BAL.
BALCONY BAL. BALCONY
217
216
215
211
214
213
209
210
207
205
208-S
BAL.
ELEVATOR 306
304
302
311-S
309-S
307
305
303
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BAL.
UPPER DECK 301
50
204
202
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.
BAL. BAL.
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
108
VERANDA DECK RESTAURANT ELEVATOR BISTRO
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
104
DECK
102
CATEGORY 4: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228
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 The Canadian Maritimes & Newfoundland – Page 7
YEAR
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
CAT. 6
CAT. 7
CAT. A SOLO
CAT. B SOLO
2020
$9,810
$10,370
$10,750
$11,430
$13,470
$15,420
$18,330
$12,970
$13,440
2021
South Georgia & the Falklands – Page 31
Mar. 2020 2020/ 2021
North Sea Voyage: Northern Europe & the Normandy Beaches – Page 33
$9,950
$10,490
$10,920
$11,580
$13,630
$15,580
$18,500
$12,970
$13,590
$17,940
$18,990
$19,990
$21,550
$25,990 $29,990
$34,820
$23,740
$24,990
$18,290
$19,460
$20,490
$21,880
$26,440
$30,510
$35,380
$24,320
$25,610
2020
$11,790
$12,380
$13,140
$13,460
$16,050
$18,730
$21,540
$15,470
$16,430
2020
$12,970
$13,890
$14,460
$15,530
$18,730
$21,590
$25,030
$17,370
$18,080
2021
$11,890
$12,730
$13,255
$14,240
$17,170
$19,790
$22,940
$15,910
$16,570
2020
$11,320
$12,730
$13,240
$15,130
$16,470
$19,720
$22,870
$15,910
$16,550
2021
$11,460
$12,580
$13,390
$15,290
$16,590
$19,870
$22,990
$15,990
$16,690
2020
$5,030
$5,650
$5,880
$6,730
$7,320
$8,780
$10,170
$7,070
$7,350
2021
$5,180
$5,790
$5,990
$6,890
$7,480
$8,890
$10,330
$7,200
$7,490
Exploring Greenland & the Canadian High Arctic – Page 43
2020
$17,290
$18,530
$19,280
$20,700
$24,970
$28,790
$33,370
$23,160
$24,100
2021
$17,390
$18,680
$19,430
$20,850
$24,970
$28,930
$33,490
$23,310
$24,250
Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland – Page 44
2020
$16,210
$17,380
$18,080
$19,410
$23,410
$26,990
$31,290
$21,720
$22,600
Legendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes & Iceland-Page 37 A Circumnavigation of Iceland – Page 38
Wild Iceland Escape – Page 39
2021
$16,360
$17,530
$18,240
$19,560
$23,570
$26,990
$31,450
$21,870
$22,750
ADVANCE PAYMENT
NOTE
$1,000
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Newark/St. John’s: Economy from $650; Business from $1,500.
$2,500
Includes one hotel night in Buenos Aires. Immigration fees are not included. Sample Airfares: Miami/Buenos Aires, returning Santiago/Miami: Economy from $1,100; Business from $3,100. Charter Airfares: from $960-$1,240 (Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, return Falklands/Santiago or vice versa).
$1,500
Sample Airfares: New York/Copenhagen, London/New York: Economy from $1,000; Business from $4,000.
$1,500
Sample Airfares: Bergen/Reykjavik: Economy from $1,300; Business from $3,300.
$1,500
Sample Airfare: Round-trip New York/Reykjavík: Economy from $670; Business from $2,400.
$750
Sample Airfare: Round-trip New York/Reykjavík: Economy from $670; Business from $2,400
$2,500
Includes two hotel nights Reykjavík. Sample Airfares: Round-trip Newark/Keflavík: Economy from $670; Business from $2,400; Round-trip charter airfare from $1,590 (Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq).
$2,500
Includes one hotel night Reykjavík. Sample Airfares: Round-trip Newark/Keflavík: Economy from $1,200; Business from $3,400; Round-trip charter airfare from $1,590 (Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq).
Prices in this brochure are valid at time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit are made. For current rates and details, visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
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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, National Geographic 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, and marina platform. 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. 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. 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 a number of guests, glass-bottom Zodiac, and splash-cam.
SAUNA
505
507
508
510
511
501
509
502
CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317 CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419
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417
419
416
418
411
415
412
414
407
409
408
410
403
405
ELEVATOR
MAIN DECK
322
320
316 318
319 321
317
323
RESTAURANT
311 315
MARINA PLATFORM
312 314
† 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. All guests wishing to take part in Scuba diving are required to submit all requested documentation well before joining the voyage and should indicate interest when making their booking. 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.
RECEPTION ELEVATOR
UPPER DECK
DOCTOR’S OFFICE
CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Bridge Deck—Suite with two windows #512 Note: Solo 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.
404
CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with oval window or two portholes #301, 322, 323
406
GLOBAL GALLERY
401
LOUNGE
402
OUTDOOR CAFE
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.
301 303 305 307 309
CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #501, 503-506, 508
512 ELEVATOR
BRIDGE DECK
302 304 306 308 310
CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Deluxe suite with window #511, 515
BRIDGE
503
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with oval window #316, 318, 319-321
515
ELEVATOR
OBSERVATION DECK
504
WELLNESS: A wellness specialist, fitness center, LEXspa treatment room and sauna are on board.
OBSERVATION LOUNGE & LIBRARY
SUNDECK
506
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.
FITNESS CENTER/ LEXSPA TREATMENT ROOM
WHIRLPOOL HOT TUB
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 Across the Bering Sea: From Katmai to Kamchatka – Page 16 Bering Sea Wilderness: Pribilofs, Katmai, and Kodiak – Page 17 French Polynesia: Beyond the Postcard – Page 27
Azure Seas from Tahiti to the Marquesas – Page 28
Tahiti to the Marquesas: French Polynesian Discovery – Page 29
Exploring Russia’s Far East & Wrangel Island – Page 45
YEAR
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
CAT. 6
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 3 SOLO
2020
$27,440
$29,390
$31,660
$39,610
$45,660
$52,790
$41,020
$47,330
2021
$27,990
$29,990
$32,390
$40,530
$46,720
$53,990
$42,150
$48,600
2020
$17,340
$18,610
$20,700
$24,950
$28,490
$33,110
$25,860
$30,900
2021
$17,830
$18,990
$20,990
$25,590
$28,990
$33,940
$26,680
$31,670
2020
$8,360
$10,170
$11,940
$13,010
$15,740
$18,290
$12,540
$17,900
2021
$8,490
$10,320
$11,990
$13,200
$15,890
$18,410
$12,690
$17,990
2020
$16,720
$20,350
$23,880
$26,020
$31,480
$36,580
$25,070
$35,810
2021
$16,870
$20,490
$23,990
$26,190
$31,630
$36,690
$25,220
$35,970
2020
$8,360
$10,170
$11,940
$13,010
$15,740
$18,290
$12,540
$17,900
2021
$8,490
$10,300
$11,940
$13,180
$15,890
$18,450
$12,680
$17,900
2020
$17,500
$18,790
$20,900
$25,190
$28,760
$33,430
$26,100
$31,190
2021
$17,830
$18,990
$20,990
$25,590
$28,990
$33,940
$26,680
$31,670
ADVANCE PAYMENT
NOTE
$3,000
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Seattle/Anchorage: Economy from $400; Business from $1,200. Charter airfare from $305 (Nome/Anchorage).
$2,500
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Seattle/Anchorage: Economy from $400; First class from $900. Charter airfare: Anchorage/Nome from $305.
$1,000
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $2,000; Businessfrom $5,000. Charter airfare from $390 (Rangiroa-Papeete), subject to change.
$2,500
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $2,000; Business from $5,000.
$1,000
Sample airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Papeete: Economy from $1,500; Business from $4,300; Internal airfare from $425 (Nuku Hiva-Papeete), subject to change.
$2,500
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Nome, Anchorage/ Seattle: Economy from $600; Business from $1,600.
Prices in this brochure are valid at time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit are made. For current rates and details, visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II CAPACITY: 96 guests in 52 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 236 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, restaurant, large library with Mac kiosks, open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and dual Zodiac boarding platform, and open Bridge, where guests can meet the captain and officers and learn about navigation. 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 (National Geographic Endeavour II only).
OBSERVATION DECK GYM & SPA
413
411
414
412
315
313
311
316
314
409 BRIDGE
422
GLOBAL GALLERY
420
418
317
320
318
416
BRIDGE DECK EXPEDITION GEAR 327 325
321
319
BAR WC
330 328 326 324 322
LOUNGE
LOUNGE DECK DOCTOR’S OFFICE 229 227 225
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, a glass-bottom boat (National Geographic Endeavour II only), kayaks and paddleboards, snorkel gear and wetsuits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera.
415
LIBRARY
221
219
228 226 224 222
217
215
213
218
216
214
211
209 207 205 203
201
208 206 204 202
RECEPTION DESK
UPPER DECK ZODIAC BOARDING
RESTAURANT
GALLEY WC
MAIN DECK
WC
/ indicates adjoining cabins
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. WELLNESS: LEXSpa and fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.
CATEGORY 1: Upper Deck, Forward #201, 202 CATEGORY 2: Upper Deck #211, 213-219, 221, 222, 224-229 CATEGORY 3: Lounge Deck #311, 313-319, 321, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330 CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck #409, 411-414, 416, 418 SUITE A: Lounge Deck, Mid-Ship #320—with two windows, larger bath, arm chair. Connecting door to #322. 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 #203-209. CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Lounge Deck #325, 327. 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. NOW INCLUDING BAR TAB AND WI-FI.
ITINERARY
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
SUITE A
SUITE B
SUITE C
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
ADVANCE
NOTE
Galápagos: Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II – 10 days/9 nights – Page 21 2020
$7,410
$8,700
$9,730
$10,910
$13,070
$14,100
$14,920
$11,010
$12,240
2021
$7,560
$8,850
$9,870
$10,990
$13,220
$14,250
$14,990
$11,200
$12,400
Dec. 18 & 25, 2020
$8,520
$10,010
$11,200
$12,550
$15,040
$16,220
$17,170
$12,670
$14,080
Dec. 17 & 24, 2021
$8,670
$10,160
$11,350
$12,700
$15,190
$16,370
$17,320
$12,820
$14,230
Departing Fridays throughout the year Holiday
$750 $1,000
Galápagos + Machu Picchu & The Land of the Inca – 16 days/15 nights – Page 22 Departing Fridays throughout the year
2020
$13,480
$14,770
$15,800
$16,980
$19,140
$20,170
$20,990
$18,520
$19,750
2021
$13,760
$15,050
$16,070
$17,190
$19,420
$20,450
$21,190
$18,850
$20,050
Dec. 11, 2020
$14,230
$15,520
$16,550
$17,730
$19,890
$20,920
$21,740
$19,280
$20,510
Dec. 25, 2020
$15,340
$16,830
$18,020
$19,370
$21,860
$23,040
$23,990
$20,940
$22,350
Dec. 10, 2021
$14,510
$15,800
$16,820
$17,940
$20,170
$21,200
$21,940
$19,600
$20,800
Dec. 17, 2021
$15,620
$17,110
$18,300
$19,650
$22,140
$23,320
$24,270
$21,220
$22,630
Dec. 24, 2021
$14,870
$16,360
$17,550
$18,900
$21,390
$22,570
$23,520
$20,470
$21,880
Holiday
$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 $1,470. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/Galápagos: Adult from $520; children under 12 from $350. Call for sample Peru airfare.
Galápagos + Upper Amazon – 18 days/17 nights (Please call for details, dates & rates.) Prices in this brochure are valid at time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit are made. For current rates and details, visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER BAR
CAPACITY: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 164 feet.
SUN DECK
408
406
407
405
403
402
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck # 201-206—Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #207-210; Bridge Deck #301-302. CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #303-306. Cabins 305 & 306 can accommodate a third person. CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #403-408—with outside, glassed-in terraces with windowed door and seating. CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck #401 and 402—with outside, glassed-in terraces with windowed door and seating.
401
UPPER DECK LIBRARY
306
304
305
303
302 BRIDGE
FITNESS CENTER
LOUNGE 301
INTERNET
209 207
206 204 202
LEXspa
DINING ROOM
205 203 201
DOCTOR
BRIDGE DECK
210 208
Amenities aboard National Geographic Islander are the same as listed at left.
404
RECEPTION
PUBLIC AREAS: Open-air observation deck, second covered outside deck with hammocks, tables and chairs. Lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, dining room, library, Mac kiosks and Internet. The captain and officers welcome guests to visit the open Bridge.
Note: Solo Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates for cabins 305 and 306 are one-half per person double occupancy rates. Shared Accommodations: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.
MAIN DECK
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. NOW INCLUDING BAR TAB AND WI-FI. CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 2 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
2020
$7,780
$8,910
$9,880
$10,450
$12,720
$11,730
$13,380
$750
Dec. 19 & 26, 2020
$9,230
$10,560
$11,710
$12,400
$15,080
$13,910
$15,850
$1,000
2020
$5,800
$6,610
$7,300
$7,710
$9,330
$8,620
$9,810
2021
$5,900
$6,750
$7,450
$7,850
$9,450
$8,750
$9,950
Dec. 23, 2021
$6,400
$7,280
$7,990
$8,570
$10,400
$9,450
$10,790
$13,850
$14,980
$15,950
$16,520
$18,790
$19,240
$20,890
ITINERARY Galápagos: Aboard National Geographic Islander – 10 days/9 nights – Page 21 Departing Saturdays throughout the year Holiday Wild Galápagos Escape – 7 days/6 nights – Page 22 Feb. 1, 6; May 9, 14, 23, 28; Jul. 18, 23; Aug. 29; Sep. 3; Nov. 7, 12, 21, 26 Departing Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year Holiday
$750
NOTE 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 $1,470. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/Galápagos: Adult from $520 Children (Under 12) from $350. Call for sample Peru airfare.
International tickets must be issued separately. Sample international airfares: Round-trip Miami/ Guayaquil: Economy $500. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/Galápagos: Adult from $520; Children (Under 12) from $350.
Galápagos + Machu Picchu & The Land of the Inca – 16 days/15 nights – Page 23 Departing Saturdays throughout the year Holiday
2020
$1,500 Dec. 19, 2020
$16,050
$17,380
$18,530
$19,220
$21,900
$22,180
$24,120
2020
$6,660
$7,310
$7,860
$8,190
$9,490
$9,380
$10,330
2021
$6,790
$7,450
$7,970
$8,350
$9,650
$9,470
$10,450
Dec. 25, 2021
$7,450
$8,380
$8,970
$9,350
$10,790
$10,690
$11,750
Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape – 9 days/8 nights – Page 22 Feb. 8; May. 16, 30; Jul. 11, 25; Aug. 8; Sep. 5; Nov. 14, 28 Departing Saturdays throughout the year Holiday
International and internal tickets must be issued separately for all Galápagos voyages. Sample International Airfares: Round-trip Miami/Guayaquil: Economy from $500; Business from $1,470. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/Galápagos: Adult from $520 Children (Under 12) from $350. Call for sample Peru airfare.
$750
Prices in this brochure are valid at time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit are made. For current rates and details, visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE CAPACITY: 100 Guests in 50 cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 238 feet.
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106
103
107
105
103
102
SUNDECK
BRIDGE W.C.
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Sister ships National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture (launched in 2019) are 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, splash-cam, 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. OBSERVATION DECK
VIEWING PLATFORM
GLOBAL GALLERY
SPA
GYM
DINING ROOM
LOUNGE
W.C.
LOUNGE DECK 228
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
308 306 304 302
314
312
310
315
311
309 307 305 303 301
W.C.
MAIN DECK
TREATMENT ROOM
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.
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #301-306 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #307-315 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two portholes. CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck #201-206 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk and two large view windows. CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #207-229 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, sliding glass door, and small, private balcony. CATEGORY 5 (SUITE): Observation Deck #101-108 Cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a Queen, large view windows, an expanded bathroom, writing desk, ample storage space, and a convertible sofa bed to accommodate a third person. NOTE: Solo Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in Category 5 cabins at one half the double occupancy rate. Connecting Cabins via internal doorway access: Main Deck: #312-314, #311-315, #306-308, #305-307 Upper Deck: #224-226, #225-227
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.
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YEAR
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5 SUITE
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Fall Harvest – Page 8
2020
$5,940
$6,910
$8,070
$8,960
$9,940
$8,900
$10,370
Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park – Page 9
2020 2021 2020 2021
$3,100 $3,200 $7,100 $7,200
$3,790 $3,890 $7,850 $7,990
$4,350 $4,500 $8,340 $8,450
$4,910 $4,990 $9,260 $9,390
$5,470 $5,590 $10,290 $10,390
$4,660 $4,780 $10,640 $10,790
$5,710 $5,850 $11,770 $11,900
Voyage to Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & 2020 Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear – Page 13
$5,140
$5,860
$6,380
$7,200
$8,020
$7,710
2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
$10,290 $10,430 $6,570 $6,690 $11,530 $11,650
$10,960 $10,990 $7,200 $7,350 $12,750 $12,890
$11,530 $11,660 $7,700 $7,850 $13,610 $13,760
$12,350 $12,500 $8,590 $8,690 $15,180 $15,350
$13,280 $13,450 $9,450 $9,590 $16,740 $16,890
2020
$5,990
$6,830
$7,430
$8,390
$9,340
Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness – Page 11
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia – Page 15 Exploring the Sea of Cortez: A Living Sea & Desert Isles – Page 19 Baja California: A Remarkable Journey – Page 19 Panama & Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast – Page 25
ADVANCE
NOTE
$750
We will gladly assist you in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.
$750
We will gladly assist you in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.
$750
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $425; Business from $750.
$8,880
$750
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Seattle/Ketchikan: Economy from $450; Business from $700.
$15,440 $15,590 $9,860 $9,990 $17,300 $17,450
$16,440 $16,590 $10,820 $10,950 $19,130 $19,290
$1,500 $1,500
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $225; Business from $350
$8,980
$10,250
$750
$750
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles Los Cabos: Economy from 475; Business Class from $1,140.
$1,500
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Los Cabos: Economy from $650; Business from $1,140. We will gladly assist you in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.
Prices in this brochure are valid at time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit are made. For current rates and details, visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION 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.
SUNDECK LEXspa
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101
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106
104
102
100
BRIDGE
CAPACITY: 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 152 feet.
GYM EQUIPMENT
BRIDGE DECK 219
217
215 211
209 207 205 203 201
216
214
212 210
208 206 204 202 200
OBSERVATION DECK
UPPER DECK 305 303 301
BAR
DINING ROOM
LOUNGE
304 302 300
MAIN DECK
CABINS: All face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #300-305—Conveniently positioned between the dining room & lounge, these cabins feature two single lower beds, and a large view window. CATEGORY 2: Bridge Deck #100-104; Upper Deck #200-212, 215—These well-located cabins include two lower single beds & a view window. CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #105, 106; Upper Deck #214, 216, 217, 219—These cabins feature a seating unit with table and two large view windows. Upper Deck cabins include two lower single beds which can convert to a double bed and a pull-out single bed for a third person; Bridge Deck cabins include two lower single beds only. Note: 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.
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Bow camera, hydrophone, kayaks, snorkeling gear, Splash-Cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, wet suits in Baja and expedition landing craft.
Shared Accommodations: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.
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. Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.
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YEAR
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 2 SOLO
ADVANCE
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Fall Harvest – Page 8
2020
$5,450
$6,360
$7,190
$8,180
$9,540
$750
We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements. Please call
2020
$4,670
$5,450
$6,160
$7,010
$8,180
2021
$5,600
$6,510
$7,340
$8,330
$9,690
$750
We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.
2020
$2,990
$3,490
$3,940
$4,490
$5,240
$750
We will gladly assist you in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfares from your departure city.
2020
$6,490
$7,280
$8,070
$9,740
$10,920
$750
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa:
2020
$4,420
$5,140
$6,170
$6,630
$7,710
2021
$4,570
$5,270
$6,300
$6,780
$7,850
$750
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $425; Business from $750.
2020
$4,420
$5,140
$6,170
$6,630
$7,710
2021
$4,570
$5,270
$6,300
$6,780
$7,850
$750
Seattle/Juneau, Ketchikan/Seattle (or vice versa): Economy from $425; Business from $700.
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Spring Bloom – Page 8 Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park – Page 9 Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness – Page 11 Wild Alaska Escape: Sitka to Juneau – Page 12 Wild Alaska Escape: Juneau to Ketchikan – Page 12 A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii – Page 14
2020
$11,230
$12,820
$14,970
$16,840
$20,460
2021
$11,350
$12,950
$14,990
$16,990
$20,590
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey – Page 19
2021
$10,610
$12,210
$13,680
$15,920
$18,320
$1,500 $750
NOTE
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Sitka: Economy from $250; Business from $350. Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Loreto: Economy from $650; Business from $1,140.
Prices in this brochure are valid at time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit are made. For current rates and details, visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
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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.
SPA
ENCLOSED LOUNGE
LOUNGE
BAR
BRIDGE
EXERCISE ROOM
OBSERVATION DECK
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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14
16
11
13
15
DINING ROOM
UPPER DECK 2
4
6
8
1
3
5
7
MAIN DECK
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. 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. Solo Occupancy & Shared Accommodations: Due to the limited number of cabins available, solo occupancy and shares are on a request basis only; please call for availability and rates.
/ indicates adjoining cabins Prices are per person, double occupancy.
ITINERARY
YEAR
SUITE
MASTER SUITE
ADVANCE PAYMENT
2020 2021 Dec. 19, 2020 Dec. 25, 2021
$7,410 $7,550 $8,520 $8,650
$8,850 $8,990 $9,760 $9,890
$750 $1,500
2020
$13,480
$14,920
2021
$13,750
$15,190
Dec. 19 & 27, 2020
$15,340
$16,580
NOTE
Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru's Pacaya-Samiria Reserve–Page 23 Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve Holiday
$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/Iquitos/Lima: From $440.
Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca Holiday Upper Amazon & Galápagos
2020/ 2021
$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 2020 & 2021 dates. Please call for specific dates & rates.
Prices in this brochure are valid at time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit are made. For current rates and details, visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
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LORD OF THE GLENS CAPACITY: 48 guests in 25 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 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 airconditioning and heating, television, music system, hair dryer, telephone, safety deposit box, bathrobes, and toiletries. TERRACE
SPECIAL FEATURES: There is complimentary Wi-Fi on board and a computer in the reception area. Bicycles are provided along our route at no additional cost, and weather permitting a kayaking excursion will be offered during the voyage. Lord of the Glens is the only ship of its kind able 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.
DAVID LIVINGSTONE
SIR WALTER SCOTT
LOUNGE/LIBRARY
LOUNGE
TERRACE
THOMAS TELFORD DECK RECEPTION
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON RESTAURANT
301 303
305
302 304
306
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL DECK 201
203 205
207
209 211
217
219
202
204 206
208
210 212
214 216
218
DAVID ROBERTS DECK
104
106
CATEGORY 1: James Watt Deck #104, 106 (2 lower beds, 2 portholes); David Roberts Deck #209 (2 lower beds, picture window), #211-212 (1 double bed, picture window). CATEGORY 2: David Roberts Deck #201-208, 210, 214, 216-217 (2 lower beds, picture window); Alexander Graham Bell Deck #301-306 (2 lower beds, large picture window). CATEGORY 2 SOLO: David Roberts Deck Solo Occupancy #218-219 (1 double bed, picture window). Shared Accommodations: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.
JAMES WATT DECK
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YEAR
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 2 SOLO
2020
$8,230
$9,370
$14,060
ADVANCE PAYMENT
$1,000 2021
$8,340
$9,490
$14,240
NOTE
We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements. Please call for airfare from your departure city.
Prices in this brochure are valid at time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit are made. For current rates and details, visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS SPECIAL OFFERS: Offers are available on select departures, and based on availability at the time of booking. On voyages with complimentary air offers, airfare is based on economy group flights that must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. In the case that Lindblad’s group or charter flights are no longer available at time of booking, we reserve the right to issue a credit. All offers are valid for new bookings only, subject to availability at the time of booking, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. Other restrictions apply. Call for details. BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive journeys taken on board our expedition ships. This savings is applicable on voyage fares only, and are 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. On select Alaska departures, save on up to two children 22 and under when they travel with two full paying adults: save 50% departing in May and August and save 25% departing in June and July. On select Baja departures, save 25% on children 22 and under when traveling with two full paying adults. Restrictions apply and may not be combined with other offers. On all other departures, 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! SOLO EXPLORERS OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2020 to have the solo premium waived on solo cabins on select departures of Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey, Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park, A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii, Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia, Exploring the Sea of Cortez: A Living Sea & Desert Isles.
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 (National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion only) 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 National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion include alcoholic beverages and tips to the ship’s crew. * All departures aboard Lord of the Glens include alcoholic beverages, tips to the ship’s crew, and complimentary Wi-Fi. * All departures aboard National Geographic Islander and National Geographic Endeavour II include alcoholic beverages. Also, enjoy free Wi-Fi, up to one hour a day per person. Photo Credits: Jim Borrowman, Danita Delimont, Kevin Elsby, Galaxiid, Zoonar GmbH, David Gn, Sergey Gorshkov, Ivan Kmit, Wojciech Kruczynski, Krista Rossow, Paul Souders, Ian Shive, Steve Vidler, Kavalenkava Volha, Michel & Gabrielle Therin-Weise
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Alaska Exclusives Fly free on select departures + kids or grandkids save up to 50%. See pages 11 - 15 for details.
RESERVATION INFORMATION Terms & Conditions: For complete terms and conditions please visit www.expeditions.com/terms Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary or similar; all meals and nonalcoholic beverages* aboard ship; meals on land as indicated accompanied by nonalcoholic beverages; 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 and services of our expedition staff. Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable. *All departures aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, and Lord of the Glens include alcoholic beverages aboard ship (excepting certain super-premium brands) and tips to the ship’s crew. Departures aboard National Geographic Islander and National Geographic Endeavour II also include alcoholic beverages. Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, meals not indicated, travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as internet access, voyage DVD, laundry. 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. Reservations: To reserve your place, an advance payment is required at the time of reservation. See pages 49 through 59 for individual itinerary details. Final Payment: For expeditions aboard all ships with the exception of National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion, payment is due 90 days prior to departure. For expeditions aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion, payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Payment schedules may vary for certain longer voyages, due to high demand for these voyages. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if payment has not been received by final payment due date. Travel Protection Plan: We strongly recommend that you take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, medical assistance, and damaged or lost baggage, and provides medical assistance and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S. residents only, and may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date. If you are not satisfied for any reason, you may return your plan within 10 days after purchase. Your premium will be refunded if canceled within 10 days, provided you have not already departed on the trip or filed a claim. When so returned, the coverage under the plan is void from the original date of purchase. Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions: Certain provisions concerning, among other things, limitations
of Lindblad Expeditions’ and 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 as of publication date and are subject to change. Under normal conditions the total expedition price is guaranteed at the time of booking. However, our expedition pricing is determined far in advance of initial departure on the basis of then-existing projections of fuel and other costs. In the event of increases in those costs, including but not limited to increases in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations, increases in government taxes or levies, or increased security costs, we reserve the right to adjust the price of your expedition or add a surcharge to cover such unexpected increases. We will always provide an explanation of the reason for increase in costs. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation penalties may apply after payment is received. Please visit www.expeditions.com/ terms for complete cancellation policies. ©2020 Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions and the Eye are the trademarks of Lindblad Expeditions. All rights reserved. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and the Yellow Border are the trademarks of the National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.
For Reservations: Contact your travel advisor or Lindblad Expeditions
1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348) Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm ET Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm ET
Lindblad Expeditions, Inc., 96 Morton Street, New York, NY 10014 Phone: 212.261.9000 • Fax: 212.265.3770 For additional information and online reservations, visit us on the Web: www.expeditions.com WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 61
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