South Georgia and the Falklands

• Document epic landscapes and wildlife with a National Geographic photographer. • Walk among tens of thousands of king penguins on South Georgia Island. • View an impressive colony of black-browed albatrosses in the Falklands. 19 DAYS FROM $18,290

DAYS 1–4 I U.S./BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA/ USHUAIA/AT SEA After an overnight flight, enjoy a guided tour of Buenos Aires before flying to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Join a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel, then embark the ship for our journey across the South Atlantic. Alvear Art Hotel (or similar); National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage Meals: 2B, 3L, 2D DAYS 5–8 I FALKLAND ISLANDS/AT SEA The Falkland Islands, also known as the Islas Malvinas, comprise about 200 islands, each distinct in its beauty. Explore the archipelago, which boasts the largest albatross colony in the world; thousands of gentoo, rockhopper, and Magellanic penguins; and fur and elephant seals. Stroll white-sand beaches, sail beneath vaulting cliffs, and hike across windswept moors. Later, enjoy the ship’s amenities during

two days at sea. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 9–15 I SOUTH GEORGIA Arrive in stunning South Georgia—Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final resting place. With a flexible schedule, we anticipate daily opportunities to walk, hike, kayak, or explore by Zodiac. Observe the antics of huge elephant seals and encounter a vast colony of king penguins. Meals: 7B, 7L, 7D

DAYS 16–19 I AT SEA/FALKLAND ISLANDS/ SANTIAGO, CHILE/U.S. After time at sea, we return to the Falklands. Visit the interior of East Falkland and stroll through the colonial town of Stanley. Later, board our chartered flight to Santiago, followed by an overnight flight home. Meals: 3B, 3L, 2D

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. A National Geographic photographer will join every departure. See website for details.

INFORMATION

2022 Date: Feb. 26–Mar. 16

*This departure follows a modified itinerary. Visit our website for details. See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $24,320. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $990–$1,280 per person (subject to change).

Book by December 31, 2020 and receive FREE international round-trip airfare between Miami and South America on both departures listed above. We will also cover your bar tab on board and all tips for the crew.

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ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA, AND THE FALKLANDS

• Cruise alongside the exquisite icebergs of Antarctica in a Zodiac. • Join naturalists for walks among the king penguins and elephant seals of South Georgia. • Explore the pioneer outpost of Stanley in the Falklands. 24 DAYS FROM $25,750

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA OR SANTIAGO, CHILE Fly overnight and enjoy a tour of Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago (National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution). Alvear Art Hotel or Alvear Icon Hotel (Buenos Aires) or Mandarin Oriental (Santiago) I Meals: 1L DAYS 3–10 I USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/ AT SEA/ANTARCTICA Take a charter flight to Ushuaia. Enjoy a catamaran cruise along the Beagle Channel before embarking our ship and sailing to Antarctica. Our itinerary in Antarctica is flexible, with daily opportunities to hike, kayak, and experience close encounters with icebergs and wildlife. Our experts bring insight to animal behaviors and Antarctica’s extraordinary geology. National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, or National Geographic Orion for the entire voyage I Meals: 8B, 8L, 8D

DAYS 11–22 I AT SEA/SOUTH GEORGIA/ FALKLAND ISLANDS/AT SEA Visit Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final resting place on South Georgia Island, and encounter a vast colony of king penguins. Then cross the South Atlantic to the Falkland Islands. Hike and kayak along rocky coasts, spotting Magellanic penguins, albatrosses, and more. In the colonial town of Stanley, visit the cathedral and the Falkland Islands Museum. Meals: 12B, 12L, 12D

DAYS 23–24 I USHUAIA, ARGENTINA/ BUENOS AIRES OR SANTIAGO, CHILE/U.S. Disembark in Ushuaia and fly home via Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago (National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution). Meals: 1B, 1L

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Krista Rossow will join the January 17, 2022 departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Dates: Nov. 17–Dec. 10† | Nov. 18–Dec. 11† 2022 Dates: Jan. 17–Feb. 9† | Feb. 5–28

*This departure follows a modified itinerary. Visit our website for details. †These departures are aboard the National Geographic Explorer. The February 15, 2021 departure is aboard the National Geographic Orion and the February 5, 2022 departure is aboard the National Geographic Resolution. There are two November 17, 2021 departures, one aboard the National Geographic Endurance and one aboard the National Geographic Resolution.

See pages 63–64 for the ship descriptions and deck plans. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $34,570. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $1,420 per person (subject to change).

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

• Aboard our polar ship, ply the icy Kara Sea, only navigable for two months of the year. • Set foot on the world’s northernmost archipelago, Franz Josef Land. • Watch for polar bears, and explore the protected shores and tundra of Ostrov Isachenko.

DAYS 1–4 I U.S./OSLO, NORWAY/TROMSØ/ NORWEGIAN FJORDS Fly overnight to Oslo and tour the city. Take a charter flight to Tromsø, then embark our ship. Cruise Norway’s fjord-laced northern coast. Hotel Bristol; National Geographic Endurance through Day 22 I Meals: 3B, 2L, 3D DAYS 5–10 I MURMANSK, RUSSIA/AT SEA/ NOVAYA ZEMLYA Cross into Russian waters and explore Murmansk, the largest seaport above the Arctic Circle. the largest seaport above the Arctic Circle. Discover the rugged Novaya Zemlya Archipelago, which has yet to be thoroughly explored. Conditions permitting, go ashore on these rarely visited isles, home to seals, walruses, and polar bears. Meals: 6B, 6L, 6D

DAYS 11–15 I KARA SEA/SEVERNAYA ZEMLYA Cruise the Kara Sea, frozen over for most of the year. Spot Arctic wildlife on Solitude Island, explore Ostrov Isachenko with our naturalists, and glide across icy waters by kayak or Zodiac. Navigate the Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago and spot beluga whales from our ship.

Meals: 5B, 5L, 5D DAYS 16–22 I FRANZ JOSEF LAND/AT SEA Discover the dramatic scenery of the world’s northernmost archipelago, Franz Josef Land. Learn about the 2013 expedition here led by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala, which resulted in the first deep-sea footage of the Greenland shark; and set out by Zodiac and kayak to witness dramatic icescapes before sailing back to Norway. Meals: 7B, 7L, 7D

DAYS 23–24 I TROMSØ, NORWAY/OSLO/U.S. Disembark our ship and tour Tromsø before returning to Oslo. Fly home the next day. SAS Radisson Blu Airport Hotel I Meals: 2B, 1L 24 DAYS FROM $26,680

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. A National Geographic Expert will join this departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Date: June 28–July 21 See page 63 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $41,790. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $890 per person (subject to change).

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A polar bear and her cub stand in contrast to the landscape in Novaya Zemlya.

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BERING SEA WILDERNESS: PRIBILOFS, KATMAI, AND KODIAK

• Sail the legendary Bering Sea, exploring remote islands to discover indigenous communities. • By special permission, encounter seabirds and fur seals that inhabit Alaska's Pribilof Islands. • Witness Russia's seldom seen Far East, and experience a traditional Yupik dance performance. 13 DAYS FROM $17,830

DAYS 1–2 I ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, U.S./ NOME/BERING STRAIT Arrive in Anchorage and fly to Nome to embark our ship. Cross the Bering Strait en route to the Chukotka Peninsula of Russia. National Geographic Orion for the entire voyage Meals: 1B, 1L, 2D DAYS 3–6 I PROVIDENIYA, RUSSIA/ ST. MATTHEW, HALL, AND PRIBILOF ISLANDS, ALASKA, U.S. Disembark in Provideniya to visit the local museum and witness a cultural music and dance performance. Spend the next several days exploring Alaska's St. Matthew, Hall, and Pribilof Islands, home to some of the largest seabird colonies in the Northern Hemisphere.

Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 7–10 I UNALASKA/SHUMAGIN ISLANDS/KODIAK ISLAND Cruise into Dutch Harbor on the island of Unalaska. Continue to the Baby Islands, where we'll watch for wildlife on deck and aboard Zodiacs. Discover the scattered remains of a petrified forest; on Kodiak Island, learn about local marine species with our undersea specialist, then take a photo walk or peruse native artifacts at the Alutiiq Museum. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 11–13 I KATMAI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE/KENAI PENINSULA/ SEWARD/ANCHORAGE Explore Katmai National Park and Preserve, known for its robust brown bear population. Spend a day cruising the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park, and take in views of the Harding Icefield—the source of nearly 40 glaciers. Arrive in Seward and drive to Anchorage. Meals: 3B, 2L, 2D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Emmy-nominated filmmaker J.J. Kelley will join the July 1, 2021 departure. INFORMATION

2021 Dates: June 19–July 1* | July 1–13

*This departure follows the Itinerary shown but in the reverse order. See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $26,680. Airfare is not included in the price.

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EXPLORING RUSSIA’S FAR EAST AND WRANGEL ISLAND

• Explore Wrangel Island Reserve, known as the “polar bear nursery” of the world. • Observe gray whales in their northern feeding grounds with a team of naturalists. • Document wildlife, from walruses to arctic terns, with a National Geographic photographer. 13 DAYS FROM $17,830

DAY 1 I ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, U.S./NOME Fly from Anchorage to Nome and embark our ship. National Geographic Orion for the entire voyage Meals: 1L, 1D DAYS 2–4 I PROVIDENIYA, RUSSIA/ CHUKCHI PENINSULA In Provideniya, visit the local museum and witness a cultural dance performance. Round Cape Dezhnev, the easternmost point of the Eurasian continent, and go ashore to visit the Chukchi and Yupik village of Uelen. Explore Kolyuchin Island and Inlet by Zodiac, or go hiking on shore. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 5–8 I WRANGEL ISLAND/AT SEA Spend three days exploring the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Wrangel Island Reserve. With the world’s largest population of Pacific walruses and the highest density of ancestral polar bear dens, Wrangel Island offers incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing. It was also the last refuge of woolly mammoths, whose bones and tusks have been discovered amid the island’s riverbeds. As we explore by ship, by Zodiac, and on foot, keep an eye out for gray whales and more than a hundred types

of migratory bird species. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 9–11 I PROVIDENSKY Sail south to the easternmost reaches of Russia and visit Lorino, Chukotka’s largest indigenous village. Explore the coast of Chukotka, a place inhabited by Siberian Yupik people for thousands of years. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 12–13 I BERING STRAIT/ ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, U.S. Cross the legendary Bering Strait before returning to Anchorage and flying home. Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Evgenia Arbugaeva will join the August 3, 2021 departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Dates: Aug. 3–15 | Aug. 15–27

See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $26,680. Airfare is not included in the price.

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ACROSS THE BERING SEA: FROM KATMAI TO KAMCHATKA

• See smoking volcanoes, and spot brown bears and Steller’s sea eagles. • Trace World War II history on two Aleutian Islands that are off-limits to the public. • Delve into Koryak reindeer-herding culture in the Russian Far East. 22 DAYS FROM $27,990

DAYS 1–3 I ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, U.S./ KATMAI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE Embark our ship and explore the shores of Katmai National Park and Preserve, home to one of the world's largest concentrations of brown bears. National Geographic Orion for the entire voyage I Meals: 2B, 3L, 3D DAYS 4–10 I AT SEA/UNALASKA/ ALEUTIAN ISLANDS Dock in the Unalaska fishing port, site of a Japanese air attack during World War II. Discover the volcanic Aleutian Islands, cruising past active volcanoes that form the Ring of Fire’s northern rim. By special permission, step ashore on Kiska and Attu to see Japanese war relics. Meals: 7B, 7L, 7D

DAYS 11–14 I KAMCHATKA, RUSSIA/ COMMANDER ISLANDS Visit Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Glide along the Zhupanova River in search of Steller’s sea eagles and spotted seals. Visit the Commander Islands— a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with thousands of northern fur seals and a community of Aleut people. On Bering Island, stop at the gravesite of Danish explorer Vitus Bering.

Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 15–19 I KAMCHATKA/CHUKOTKA Explore the seldom visited coasts of the Russian Far East. Hike between secluded bays, photograph brown bears fishing, and learn about the local Koryak reindeer-herding culture on a village visit. Meals: 5B, 5L, 5D

DAYS 20–22 I PROVIDENIYA/BERING STRAIT/ ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, U.S. In Provideniya, witness a traditional cultural dance performance. Cross the legendary Bering Strait before returning to Anchorage. Meals: 3B, 3L, 2D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Kiliii Yüyan will join this departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Date: July 13–Aug. 3

See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $42,150. Airfare is not included in the price.

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LAND OF THE POLAR BEARS

• Travel aboard the National Geographic Endurance, purpose-built for polar navigation. • Discover unusual flora and tidewater glaciers by Zodiac and on foot with our naturalists. • Alongside a National Geographic photographer, document wildlife beneath the midnight sun. 11 DAYS FROM $11,750

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./OSLO, NORWAY Depart on an overnight flight to Oslo and check in to our hotel upon arrival. In the afternoon, set out on a tour of Norway’s sophisticated capital city. Stroll in a terraced park among the famed Vigeland sculptures—hundreds of life-size human figures by native sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Then visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian pole explorers Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. Hotel Bristol I Meals: 1L

DAY 3 I LONGYEARBYEN Depart Oslo on a private charter flight and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in Svalbard. On arrival, visit the Svalbard Museum to learn about the natural and cultural history of Svalbard and the Arctic, from 17th-century whaling to modern scientific research. Longyearbyen is home to a diverse community of scientists from Russia, Germany, Thailand, and beyond, stationed on the island to study the Arctic environment or employed in nearby mining operations. Explore the Gallery Svalbard, home to permanent collections, as well as exhibitions of local artists; and stroll down streets lined with colorful houses. Later, settle into comfortable accommodations aboard the National Geographic Endurance, our floating base for exploration over the next six days. National Geographic Endurance through Day 9 Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

A pair of Svalbard reindeer stare into the photographer’s lens.

DAYS 4–9 I SVALBARD A high Arctic archipelago situated between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snow-capped mountains, and massive sheets of ice. Our travel in the Svalbard Archipelago is exploratory by design; we make the most of our days, keeping a flexible schedule to take advantage of the opportunities that arise. Our ice-class ship— purpose-built for polar exploration—features a rooftop observation deck and state-of-the-art Zodiac loading bays for rapid response to wildlife sightings. Set out from the ship to search for Svalbard’s amazing wildlife in the water and on the ice. Alongside our National Geographic photographer, capture walruses, bearded and ringed seals, and the legendary creature of the north—the polar bear. Curious polar bears have been known to approach our ship, offering exceptional opportunities to observe and photograph these magnificent denizens of the ice. Explore serene fjords in Zodiacs, gliding beneath tidewater glaciers and cruising around beautiful icebergs. As we travel north of the Arctic Circle, our team of experts will bring exceptional depth and insight to the experience. With our seasoned captain, crew, and Expedition Leader at the helm, we navigate local ice and weather conditions with expertise. Our undersea specialist brings back images of the deep, revealing the marine life beneath the ice, and our experts are always on the lookout for wildlife that may be observed from the deck of the ship. Meals: 6B, 6L, 6D

DAY 10 I LONGYEARBYEN/OSLO Disembark in Longyearbyen and enjoy time at leisure to glimpse life above the Arctic Circle. Visit a nearby wilderness camp, where we will enjoy local refreshments and meet some of the friendly sled dogs that reside here. Fly back to Oslo this afternoon and relax in our hotel. Radisson Blu Airport Hotel I Meals: 1B, 1L

DAY 11 I OSLO/U.S. After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Oslo for your return flight home. Meals: 1B

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Filmmaker and photographer David Wright will join the May 10 and 17, 2021 departures.

INFORMATION

2021 Dates: Apr. 26–May 6 | May 3–13 | May 10–20 May 17–27 See page 63 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $18,400. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $930 per person (subject to change).

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Iceland's Natural Wonders Post-trip | 4 days from $5,410 Norwegian Fjords Pre-trip | 5 days from $4,590

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A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND

• Sail to Iceland's most remote regions, including an offshore isle near the Arctic Circle. • Document epic scenery and wildlife with a National Geographic photographer. • Learn about Iceland’s fascinating geology from our team of naturalists. 11 DAYS FROM $11,460

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND Fly overnight to Reykjavík and take a walking tour of the world’s northernmost capital. Visit Hallgrimskirkja church, and browse Viking artifacts at the National Museum before embarking our ship. National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage I Meals: 1L, 1D

DAYS 3–5 I WESTERN ICELAND Explore Iceland’s wild western frontier on foot or via Zodiac. Visit Flatey Island, a centuries-old trading post, and sail past the soaring Látrabjarg cliffs, home to a large population of razorbills. Venture into the stunning Westfjords region, learn about how eider down is processed at a local farm, and watch for nesting seabirds in remote Ísafjörður. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 6–8 I NORTHERN ICELAND On the northern leg of our journey, visit the Herring Museum at Siglufjörður and stroll through Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest city. Experience magnificent Goðafoss, the “waterfall of the gods,” and explore Mývatn, the most geologically active area on the island. Watch for whales as we cruise towards the tiny island of Grímsey, located on the Arctic Circle. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 9–11 I EASTERN AND SOUTHERN ICELAND/REYKJAVÍK/U.S. Explore icebergs up close in the Jökulsárlón lagoon, or travel by 4x4 into the highlands. Discover the lava landscapes of the Westman Islands and choose from a variety of ways to further explore Reykjavík before flying home. Meals: 3B, 3L, 1D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Photographer and National Geographic Grantee Erika Skogg will join the July 24, 2021 departure.

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2021 Dates: July 11–21 | July 24–Aug. 3 | Aug. 2–12 See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single–cabin pricing is from $15,990. Airfare is not included in the price.

ANOTHER WAY TO EXPLORE ICELAND

Voyage along Iceland’s rugged western coastline on our six-day Wild Iceland Escape by Sea expedition. Accompanied by a team of naturalists and geologists, set out to explore historic villages and dramatic shorelines from the wild Westfjords to the volcanic Westman Islands.

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EAST GREENLAND VOYAGE: WILD SHORES OF THE HIGH ARCTIC

• Gaze at the neon hues of the northern lights as they dance across the Arctic sky. • Venture into the world’s longest fjord system in remote Northeast Greenland National Park. • Spot iconic Arctic wildlife—from walruses and whales to polar bears—with our naturalists. 20 DAYS FROM $24,750

DAYS 1–4 I U.S./OSLO, NORWAY/TROMSØ/ TYSFJORDEN Fly overnight and enjoy a tour of Oslo. Then fly to Tromsø and embark our ship. Explore the spectacular Tysfjorden on Zodiac and kayaking excursions. Hotel Bristol; National Geographic Endurance for the entire voyage Meals: 2B, 3L, 2D

DAYS 5–7 I SALTFJELLET-SVARTISEN/ LOFOTEN ISLANDS Take a Zodiac cruise or kayak along the shores of Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park. In the Lofoten Archipelago, visit remote coastal villages dependent upon the local cod fisheries. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 8–9 I AT SEA/JAN MAYEN Explore Jan Mayen, a seldom visited Norwegian island that is home to the world’s northernmost active aboveground volcano. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 10–14 I NORTHEAST GREENLAND NATIONAL PARK, GREENLAND Discover the coast of Northeast Greenland National Park—the world’s largest national park. Venture out in Zodiacs and kayaks, searching the ice for wildlife, including polar bears, musk oxen, and whales; and with luck, spot the northern lights. Meals: 5B, 5L, 5D DAYS 15–18 I EAST GREENLAND/ NORTHWESTERN ICELAND See spectacular iceberg-dotted seascapes along Greenland’s eastern coast. Explore Iceland’s stunning Westfjörds region. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 19–20 I FLATEY ISLAND/ REYKJAVÍK/U.S. Stroll Flatey Island, a centuries-old fishing and trading post. Disembark in Reykjavík and choose from a variety of activities before transferring to the airport. Meals: 2B, 1L, 1D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Documentary photographer Esther Horvath will join this departure.

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2021 Date: Sept. 2–21

See page 63 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $38,750. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $520 per person (subject to change).

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FABLED LANDS OF THE NORTH: GREENLAND TO NEWFOUNDLAND BY SEA

• Join our naturalists to spot polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, walruses, and more. • Glide amid icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. • Meet Inuit artisans on Baffin Island and learn about their carving and weaving traditions.

DAYS 1–3 I U.S./REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/ KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND Fly overnight to Reykjavík. Soak in the Blue Lagoon or visit hot springs, a geothermal power plant, and an Icelandic horse farm. Fly to Kangerlussuaq and embark our ship. Grand Hótel Reykjavík; National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage I Meals: 1B, 2L, 2D DAYS 4–6 I WESTERN GREENLAND Discover Greenland’s west coast. Visit a former whaling port and sail into Disko Bay to explore the Ilulissat Icefjord, including the town of Ilulissat and an archaeological site. As we sail the Davis Strait, watch for whales and polar bears and attend talks by our experts. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 7–10 I BAFFIN ISLAND, CANADA Spend three days exploring Baffin Island and the Button Islands. Visit the Inuit hamlet of Pangnirtung, and hike a riverside trail for views of Auyuittuq National Park. Learn the history of Arctic whaling on Kekerten Island. Seek out iconic wildlife on the islands scattered at the mouth of Hudson Bay. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 11–14 I LABRADOR Trace the coast of Labrador from Torngat Mountains National Park to the deserted outpost of Hebron to the rocky shores of the Mugford Tickle. Enjoy a day on Quaker Hat Island, and explore villages in Indian and Battle Harbours. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 15–17 I NEWFOUNDLAND/U.S. Explore by Zodiac amid the cliffs, fjords, and beaches of northern Newfoundland. Step into history at the 11th-century Viking village of L’Anse aux Meadows. Tour the colorful provincial capital of St. John’s, then connect with your flight home. Meals: 3B, 2L, 2D 17 DAYS FROM $16,360

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Dan Westergren will join this departure.

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2021 Date: Aug. 28–Sept. 13

See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $21,870. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $795 per person (subject to change).

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EXPLORING GREENLAND AND THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC

• Maneuver between soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord. • Observe polar bears, arctic foxes, and bearded seals alongside our naturalists. • Navigate the mouth of the Northwest Passage, and explore seldom seen Ellesmere Island. 18 DAYS FROM $17,390

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND Fly overnight to Reykjavík. Upon arrival, choose to soak in the Blue Lagoon or visit a hot spring, geothermal plant, and an Icelandic horse farm. Grand Hotel I Meals: 1L, 1D

DAYS 3–5 I KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND/SISIMIUT Fly to Greenland and embark our ship. Search for humpback and minke whales, and visit Sisimiut, a former whaling port. Sail across Baffin Bay to Lancaster Sound. National Geographic Explorer through Day 16 Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 6–13 I CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC Explore the Canadian High Arctic. Visit the Inuit community of Pond Inlet and search for ringed seals, walruses, and polar bears in the inlets along Lancaster Sound. Visit Devon Island and learn about the Thule people from our ship's archaeologist. Venture to the southern reaches of Ellesmere Island, stopping at inlets along the southeastern coastline. Meals: 8B, 8L, 8D

DAYS 14–16 I DISKO BAY, GREENLAND/ ILULISSAT Sail into Disko Bay to explore the Ilulissat Icefjord. Cruise among towering icebergs, visit the town of Ilulissat, and walk to an archaeological site in the Sermermiut Valley. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 17–18 I KANGERLUSSUAQ/ REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/U.S. Disembark in Kangerlussuaq and return to Reykjavík. Soak in the Blue Lagoon or tour the Reykjanes Peninsula, then transfer to the airport for your flight home. Courtyard by Marriott at Keflavik Airport I Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Acacia Johnson will join this departure.

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2021 Date: Aug. 14–31

See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single–cabin pricing is from $23,310. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $1,590 per person (subject to change).

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NORTHEAST PASSAGE: AN UNFORGETTABLE VOYAGE FROM NORWAY TO ALASKA

• Go where few others have gone before, traversing the length of the Northeast Passage. • Seek out walruses, whales, and narwhals; and watch glaciers calve straight into the sea. • Visit Wrangel Island, home to the world’s highest density of ancestral polar bear dens.

DAYS 1–5 I U.S./OSLO, NORWAY/TROMSØ/ NORWEGIAN FJORDS After an overnight flight, tour Oslo, then fly to Tromsø and embark our ship. Spend two days exploring Norway’s spectacular northern coast. Hotel Bristol; National Geographic Endurance for the entire voyage | Meals: 3B, 4L, 3D

DAYS 6–25 I THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC In keeping with the nature of an expedition, our day-by-day itinerary will be flexible. Below are some of the stops that we plan to make. FRANZ JOSEF LAND The world’s northernmost archipelago, Franz Josef Land’s uninhabited islands remain frozen under ice for much of the year. Here, observe polar bears, walruses, arctic seabirds, and perhaps narwhals. NOVAYA ZEMLYA AND SEVERNAYA ZEMLYA Cruise to the heavily glaciated coastlines of the Novaya Zemlya and Severnaya Zemlya Archipelagos. As we sail under 24 hours of daylight, our naturalists will be on deck, seeking out beluga whales and other marine mammals.

NEW SIBERIAN ISLANDS These rocky outposts harbor abundant wildlife including walruses and seabirds. WRANGEL ISLAND Spend time exploring the Wrangel Island Reserve, home to the world’s highest density of ancestral polar bear dens. CHUKCHI SEA Visit Kolyuchin Island and Inlet in Chukotka. Explore untouched coastlines by Zodiac, and go hiking on shore. Meals: 20B, 20L, 20D

DAY 26 I NOME, ALASKA, U.S. Arrive in Nome, and fly home via Anchorage. Meals: 1B 26 DAYS FROM $36,990

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Erika Larsen will join the July 18, 2021 departure.

INFORMATION 2021 Dates: July 18–Aug. 11 | Aug. 11–Sept. 5*

*This departure follows the Itinerary shown but in the reverse order. See page 63 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $57,990. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $870 per person (subject to change).

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LEGENDARY NORTHERN ISLES: SCOTLAND, THE FAROES, AND ICELAND BY SEA

• Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Surtsey, one of the world’s newest islands. • Watch for whales off the coast of Iceland, and encounter unique geology in Mývatn. • Discover the spectacular fjords and thriving seabird colonies of the Faroe Islands. 13 DAYS FROM $11,890

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./BERGEN, NORWAY Fly overnight to Bergen. Stroll the old wharf before embarking our ship. National Geographic Explorer for the entire DAYS 3–4 I ORKNEY ISLANDS, SCOTLAND/ SHETLAND ISLANDS In the Orkneys, encounter Stone Age megaliths and a 5,000-year old village. Sail to the Shetland Islands and go ashore to visit the prehistoric settlement of Jarlshof. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 5–7 I FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK Encounter the dramatic fjords and turf- and peat-roofed houses of the Faroes. Explore the stunning scenery on a variety of hikes; and experience Faroese art, culture, music, and food through unique interactions with locals. Visit the capital of Tórshavn, the Kirkjubøur archaeological site, and the seabird-speckled

voyage | Meals: 1L, 1D cliffs of Suðuroy. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D DAYS 8–10 I DJÚPIVOGUR, ICELAND/ GRIMSEY/MÝVATN Dock in Djúpivogur and drive along the coast to visit the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, or travel by 4x4 into the highlands. Then sail to Grimsey, an island on the Arctic Circle. Watch for whales on our approach to Húsavík, where we’ll disembark for the drive to Mývatn—Iceland’s most geologically active area. Witness Goðafoss, the "waterfall of the gods." Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 11–13 I WESTFJORDS/WESTMAN ISLANDS/REYKJAVÍK/U.S. Explore the remote Westfjords region, then sail past the soaring Látrabjarg cliffs and visit Flatey Island. Discover the volcanic Westman Islands, including the island of Heimaey, where we’ll view the Eldfell crater. The next day, disembark in Reykjavík and fly home. Meals: 3B, 2L, 2D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson will join this departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Date: June 26–July 8

See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $15,910. Airfare is not included in the price.

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NORWEGIAN DISCOVERY: A VOYAGE TO SVALBARD AND THE NORTHERN FJORDS

• Seek out Svalbard’s wildlife, including walruses, bearded and ringed seals, and polar bears. • Explore the pristine landscapes and fishing villages of Sørøya and Senja Islands. • Capture spectacular images alongside a National Geographic photographer. 11 DAYS FROM $10,990

DAYS 1–3 I U.S./OSLO, NORWAY/ LONGYEARBYEN After an overnight flight, enjoy a tour of Oslo. The next morning, fly to Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in Svalbard. Visit the Svalbard Museum and the Svalbard Art Gallery, then embark our ship. Hotel Bristol; National Geographic Endurance through Day 9 I Meals: 1B, 2L, 1D DAYS 4–6 I SVALBARD Svalbard lies north of the Arctic Circle, where the summer sun never sets. Here, in true expedition style, we let nature guide our course. Look for walruses, arctic foxes, reindeer, and polar bears from the bridge of our ship. Venture ashore to hike the tundra, sail into beautiful fjords, and kayak quiet coves surrounded by icebergs. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 7–9 I BEAR ISLAND/SØRØYA ISLAND/ SENJA ISLAND Sail to isolated Bear Island. Explore the island’s coves and inlets by Zodiac, and train your binoculars on thousands of fulmars, kittiwakes, and murres that nest in the cliffs. Continue to the mountainous island of Sørøya off Norway’s northern coast, renowned for its large populations of migratory skrei, or cod. Next, we dock at Senja, characterized by dramatic mountains, colorful fishing villages, and a coastline split by fjords. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 10–11 I TROMSØ/OSLO/U.S. Disembark in Tromsø and explore this charming coastal city. Later, fly home via Oslo. SAS Radisson Blu Airport Hotel | Meals: 2B, 1L

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Photographer and adventurer Tommy Heinrich will join this departure.

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2021 Date: June 21–July 1

See page 63 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $16,990. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flights are an additional $890 per person (subject to change).

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ANCIENT ISLES: ENGLAND, IRELAND, AND SCOTLAND

• Visit Macbeth’s burial place at a 13th-century abbey on the Scottish isle of Iona. • See the Neolithic Callanish Standing Stones and the Ring of Brodgar megaliths. • Explore the cottages of remote St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage site (conditions permitting). 16 DAYS FROM $16,590

DAYS 1–5 I U.S./SOUTHERN ENGLAND Fly overnight to London and embark our ship. Delve into Britain’s nautical history in Portsmouth, where we’ll see the H.M.S. Victory and Mary Rose. Explore charming Cornwall, and meander through Tresco Abbey Gardens on the Isles of Scilly. National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage I Meals: 3B, 4L, 4D DAYS 6–7 I COBH, IRELAND/COUNTY KERRY Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre. See the ancient beehive huts on the rocky isle of Skellig Michael, then explore seaside Dingle. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 8–9 I WESTERN IRELAND Visit the Dun Aengus ring fort, perched on Inishmore in the Aran Islands. Discover the dramatic landscapes of county Donegal, which inspired the works of W. B. Yeats.

Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 10–11 I INNER AND OUTER HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND At Iona, venture into an ancient nunnery and a 13th-century abbey; then ride a Zodiac to the awe-inspiring Fingal’s Cave on Staffa Island. Conditions permitting, land at uninhabited St. Kilda. See the Neolithic Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 12–16 I ORKNEY ISLANDS/SHETLAND ISLANDS/BERGEN, NORWAY/U.S. In the Orkney Islands, marvel at the megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae. Then step into St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. In Shetland, discover the prehistoric settlement of Jarlshof and examine Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses. Sail to Norway and disembark in Bergen. Meals: 5B, 4L, 4D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Sisse Brimberg will join the May 29, 2021 departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Dates: May 29–June 13* | June 12–27 *This departure follows the itinerary shown but in the reverse order.

See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $21,790. Airfare is not included in the price.

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NAVIGATING THE BALTIC SEA

• Discover fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites on a nine-country odyssey. • Navigate the wild isles of the Stockholm Archipelago and Finland’s Archipelago National Park. • Trace the origins of World War II along the Westerplatte Peninsula. 16 DAYS FROM $17,480

DAYS 1–4 I U.S./COPENHAGEN, DENMARK/ LÜBECK, GERMANY/CHRISTIANSØ, DENMARK/BORNHOLM Fly overnight to Copenhagen and enjoy a cruise along the city’s charming canals before boarding our ship. Dock at Lübeck and tour the old town, then sail to the tiny, fortified island of Christiansø. On Bornholm, visit cliff-top ruins and iconic round churches. National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage I Meals: 2B, 3L, 3D DAYS 5–8 I GDAŃSK, POLAND/KLAIPĖDA, LITHUANIA/RIGA, LATVIA/TALLINN, ESTONIA Explore Gdańsk’s architectural highlights and visit the Westerplatte Peninsula, where World War II began. From Klaipėda, ferry across to the Curonian Spit, a World Heritage site. Discover Riga’s art nouveau architecture and airy Central Market. Then cross the Gulf of Riga to discover

Tallinn’s fairy-tale old town. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 9–12 I ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA/ COASTAL FINLAND/STOCKHOLM ARCHIPELAGO, SWEDEN Discover St. Petersburg’s treasures, including the collections at the world-famous State Hermitage Museum. Venture outside the city to Pushkin, site of the lavish Catherine Palace. Explore Finland’s southern coastline, then navigate the Stockholm Archipelago en route to Stockholm. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 13–16 I STOCKHOLM/GOTLAND/ COPENHAGEN, DENMARK/U.S. In Stockholm, view a 17th-century warship at the Vasa Museum and enjoy a walking tour of the old town. Stroll Gotland’s medieval streets and visit a former Viking settlement. Cruise Sweden’s southern archipelago, then disembark in Copenhagen and depart for home. Meals: 4B, 3L, 3D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Todd Gipstein will join this departure.

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2021 Date: May 7–22 See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $22,990. Airfare is not included in the price.

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SCANDINAVIA BY SEA: DENMARK, SWEDEN, AND NORWAY

• Walk the windswept beaches of Skagen, Denmark and discover the island’s artistic traditions. • Kayak into the sheltered coves of Sweden’s Weather Islands in search of marine life. • Glide along Norway’s magnificent Hardangerfjorden, and sample Oslo’s culinary specialties. 10 DAYS FROM $9,570

DAYS 1–3 I U.S./COPENHAGEN, DENMARK/ SKAGEN After an overnight flight, enjoy a boat tour of Copenhagen’s canals before embarking our expedition ship. Explore the charming fishing village of Skagen and learn about the history of the Skagen Painters—a community of artists who settled here beginning in the late 19th century. National Geographic Explorer for the entire DAY 4 I WEATHER ISLANDS, SWEDEN Journey across the Skagerrak Strait to Sweden’s westernmost archipelago, which boasts some of Scandinavia’s most stunning scenery. Set out by kayak or Zodiac to encounter seal colonies and an array of seabirds, and explore the

islands on foot. Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D voyage I Meals: 1B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 5–7 I OSLO, NORWAY/RISØR/ GRIMSTAD Sail up the epic Oslofjorden to discover Norway’s cosmopolitan capital. Learn about early Norwegian polar expeditions at the Fram Museum, or spend time with our National Geographic photographer at the Vigeland Sculpture Park. Alternatively, tour a gourmet food market. Explore the quaint coastal town of Risør; and discover the beauty of Grimstad, where we'll have the chance to hike and bike. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 8–10 I NORWAY’S WESTERN FJORDS/ BERGEN/U.S. Spend two days exploring Norway’s fjords, considered one of Europe’s greatest natural attractions. Venture to the Hardangerfjorden— the fourth longest fjord in the world—cruising beneath staggering cliffs and snow-dusted mountains. Disembark in Bergen and fly home. Meals: 3B, 2L, 2D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Denmark-born National Geographic photographer Sisse Brimberg will join this departure.

INFORMATION 2021 Date: May 21–30 See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $12,500. Airfare is not included in the price.

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