Explorations 2022 (Australia)

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GO FURTHER

By Andrew McCarthy

I headed down to the river. I had a notion that I might get on a boat to Belém, on the coast, three days away. When I arrived at the port my nerve left me. I don’t know what I’d been expecting—ports can be hardscrabble places in the most idyllic of locales— and Manaus, in the heart of the Amazonian rainforest of northern Brazil, is not the most idyllic of locales. There is little to hold a traveller’s interest, save for the opera house, constructed at the height of the brief and glorious rubber boom in the late 19th century. The building sits in the jungle town like a birthday cake for a gorilla. After a few days of hanging around I was at my wits’ end, itching to move.

The scene at the waterfront was chaos. River boats were tied three-deep. Toughlooking men climbed through one boat on the way to the next to load gear. A small motor was hoisted high overhead on the precarious-looking winch, sacks of rice burdened sloping shoulders, huge bundles of bananas were tossed like footballs.

Everyone was shouting. The boats themselves were listing and although only half loaded, already sat low in the black water.

On two boats people were staking out turf, slinging hammocks from the beams of the roof that protected the open air deck from the heavy Amazonian rains. “If they could do it…” I thought. But these people were of this place, this was their life, they used this transport to get to work, to return to their family. I was on a lark.

But I had set out from home in a conscious endeavour to get away from my comfort, to experience things I didn’t in my daily lIfe, to go farther. I knew I could never do this. I turned to leave. Then I saw the small, whitewashed shed.

“Just go a little farther,” I said to myself.

I approached the stout man behind the counter, his face was deeply creased. He told me it cost only a few reais for the journey down river.

“I could spare a few bucks,” I thought. “Just buy a ticket, it can’t hurt.”

ANDREW MCCARTHY is a director, an award-winning travel writer, and— of course—an actor.

Andrew served as an editor-at-large with National Geographic Traveler magazine, and has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many others. He wrote this story for us on his iPhone while hiking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago, and filed it exactly on deadline, which absolutely illustrates ‘going farther.’ And he will be going farther still—Andrew heads south to Antarctica with us this season. Follow him on Instagram @andrewtmccarthy.

What happens? Read on at expeditions.com/farther

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HERE’S WHAT’S INSIDE FOR YOU Go Farther Designed with Expedition Excellence as the Primary Goal

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The Canadian Maritimes & Newfoundland

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Exploring the Bahamas’ Out Islands: Natural Wonders & Hidden History NEW 29

Plant-Forward & Ocean-Centric: A New Way to Craft Cheese

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Dances, Spirit Houses & Rites: Enduring Cultures of the Pacific Isles

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In the South Pacific, Water is the Medium & the Message 90 Discover Europe Anew And Enjoy ‘Slow Travel’ Too

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Our Ships

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NORTH AMERICA

Galápagos 32 Galápagos + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca

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Wild Galápagos Escape

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Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape

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Upper Amazon

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Wild Peru Escape: Amazon & Machu Picchu 8

Wild South America: The Guianas to Brazil

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

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Panama & Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia

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Voyage to the Great Bear Rainforest: Native Culture & Wildlife in the Land of the Spirit Bear

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Wild Alaska Escape: Sitka to Juneau Wild Alaska Escape: Juneau to Ketchikan

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Exploring British Columbia & the San Juan Islands

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Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey: Fall Harvest & Spring Bloom

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Wild California Escape: Channel Islands National Park

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From Southern California to Baja: Sailing the Pacific Coast

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Baja California & the Sea of Cortez: Among the Great Whales

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Exploring the Sea of Cortez: A Living Sea & Desert Isles

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Wild Baja Escape: Serenity & Sea Life in the Sea of Cortez

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Wild Baja Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay

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Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

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Exploring the Low Country: Cumberland Island to Charleston

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Wild Chesapeake Bay Escape: Waterways, Watermen & Wildlife

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New York City to Cape Cod: Whales, Great White Sharks & Seafaring History Exploring Coastal Maine: Lobsters, Lighthouses & Hidden Inlets

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Wild Maine Escape: Exploring Down East & Acadia National Park Exploring the Hudson River: Fall Colours, Conservation & Creativity

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CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness

Wild South Carolina Escape: Beaufort & the Barrier Islands

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Costa Rica & the Panama Canal

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Wild Costa Rica Escape: Guanacaste’s Coral Reefs & Volcanic Peaks

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Monteverde + Guanacaste’s Coral Reefs & Volcanic Peaks NEW 42 Guanacaste’s Coral Reefs & Volcanic Peaks + Monteverde, Arenal & Tortuguero NEW 42 Monteverde + Costa Rica & the Panama Canal

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Panama to Costa Rica + Monteverde, Arenal Volcano & Tortuguero

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Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins of the Maya World

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Wild Belize Escape: Wildlife, Reefs & Rivers

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ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

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South Georgia & the Falklands

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Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands

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Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords & Argentina’s Staten Island

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Best of Chilean Patagonia: From Torres del Paine to Cape Horn

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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & the Falklands NEW 56 Southern Patagonia: Glaciers, Fjords & Wildlife

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ARCTIC A Circumnavigation of Iceland

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Wild Iceland Escape

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Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic Wild Greenland Escape

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East Greenland: Wild Shores of the High Arctic

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Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands & Iceland NEW 65

Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard & the Northern Fjords

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Norway’s Fjords & Arctic Svalbard

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Land of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard

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Exploring the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land & the Kara Sea

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Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland 70 Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST Exploring Russia’s Far East & Wrangel Island Along the Ring of Fire: Kamchatka, Kuril Islands & Hokkaido

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Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties & Modern Culture

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Sailing the East China Sea: Japan, Okinawa & Taiwan NEW 79

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Vietnam & Cambodia: Along the Mekong River, including Angkor & Saigon

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INDONESIA & PAPUA NEW GUINEA Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat & Papua New Guinea

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Singapore to Bali: Jungles, Atolls & Wildlife

ATLANTIC ISLES Islands of the Atlantic Ridge: Brazil to the Azores

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Rites & Relics: From the Solomon Islands to Fiji Tahiti to Fiji: Reefs, Lagoons & Volcanic Isles Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring the Society & Tuamotu Islands

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Wild Polynesian Escape: Tahiti to Bora Bora

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Azure Seas from Tahiti to the Marquesas

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Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotus & Marquesas Islands

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Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific

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NEW ZEALAND Coastal New Zealand: Auckland to Milford Sound Southern Odyssey: New Zealand & the Subantarctic Islands

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EUROPE & MEDITERRANEAN Culture & Cuisine from Porto to Basque Country Medieval to Modern: Tracing History from Bordeaux to Dublin

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Wild Isles: Rugged Coasts of Scotland & Ireland Norwegian Fjords & Scottish Isles

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North Sea Voyage: Northern Europe & the Normandy Beaches The Path of Western Civilisation: From Egypt to the Iberian Peninsula

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EXPEDITION PLANNING INFO Expedition Fleet Details & Deck Plans

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Reservation Information

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Journey Across the Remote Pacific: Taipei to Tahiti NEW 91 NEW

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PACIFIC ISLANDS

Exploring East Africa & Madagascar: Wildlife & Wonders NEW 105

Scotland’s Highlands & Islands

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Under the Southern Cross: New Zealand to Melanesia

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PEACE OF MIND Exploring is an essential part of who we are, as is prioritising the well-being of our guests.

We want you to have a rewarding experience, to be able to let go, knowing you are in good hands. So, we are hard at work developing health and safety measures that make travelling with us in the era of Covid-19 possible, while keeping our trips inspiring and memorable. We look forward to sharing our protocols, and rediscovering the world with you.

We recognise that the situation at home and around the world is constantly evolving. To provide you more flexibility, we have modified our booking policies. Find full details on our website.

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DESIGNED WITH EXPEDITION EXCELLENCE AS THE PRIMARY GOAL Sleek Scandinavian décor and superb amenities are not the only qualities of sister ships National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution; they also offer unique spaces for unique experiences.

See more interiors at expeditions.com/endurance

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Clockwise from far left: Researchers & scientists find a home for polar projects, and guests can observe; more ‘Star Trek’ than conventional, the new Bridge invites all 126 guests; a Zodiac cradle off the marina deck makes outings stable in all conditions; run your expedition from the personal Command Center in all cabins; the hallmark Circle of Truth identifies the Ice Lounge as HQ for daily Recap & more; book a night under a froth of duvet & polar stars in the igloos on the top deck.

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NORTH AMERICA From sea to shining sea, North America showcases its wildness—from Newfoundland’s striking fjords and Alaska’s calving glaciers to flocks of pink flamingos in the Bahamas and Baja’s mother and calf grey whales. Breathe the sweet, sultry perfume of the Barrier Islands’ Spanish moss-draped oaks and the bracing fresh air of a British Columbia old growth rainforest. In remote, roadless places, jet boat through sinuous Hells Canyon or kayak in the still mangroves of uninhabited Conception Island where sea turtles forage and boobies nest. Follow the trails of Vikings, Christopher Columbus, and Lewis and Clark and learn about cultures like the Gullah-Geechee people of the coastal South and the Haida whose ancestors settled in Haida Gwaii nearly 13,000 years ago. For all our differences, one thing is certain: North America offers unmatched, mystical wild encounters with Spirit Bears and manta rays, crashing hidden waterfalls and deep blue holes swirling with marine life.

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EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$9,180 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike through forests and muskegs, kayak into secluded inlets, and cruise by Zodiac among blue icebergs.

• By special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.

• If schedules permit, our conservation partners from the Alaska Whale Foundation will come aboard to meet with us and speak about the local whale population.

• Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist.

• Hike and kayak by special permit in the wild, remote areas of the Tongass National Forest.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Juneau, Alaska/Embark Day 2: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Day 3: Petersburg Day 4: Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait

Glacier Bay National Park Icy Strait Juneau

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Tracy Arm Sitka ALASKA

Frederick Sound Petersburg

Day 5: Icy Strait and the Inian Islands Day 6: Glacier Bay National Park Day 7: Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords Day 8: Sitka/Disembark

What’s on the menu here?

Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

Humpback whales bubble-net feeding.

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SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive free roundtrip airfare from Seattle to Alaska on select departures.

• Celebrate Milestones: 5% off groups of 8 or more, $150 shipboard credit, and more.

See page 136.

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Quest: 2022 May 15*, 22, 29*; Jun. 5, 12*, 19, 26*; Jul. 3, 10*, 17, 24*, 31; Aug. 7*, 14, 21*, 28 National Geographic Venture: 2022 May 14*, 21, 28*; Jun. 4, 11*, 18, 25*; Jul. 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30; Aug. 6*, 13, 20*, 27 2023 Weekly expeditions May through August, departing Saturdays and Sundays *These departures travel in reverse.

Interested in the same experience in a shorter timeframe? See our Wild Alaska Escapes, pages 12 & 13.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your expedition with Denali National Park, or our Canadian Rockies Heli-hiking adventures. Call or visit expeditions.com/akwilderness_ext for details.

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/ alaskawilderness

Ancient totems at SGang Gwaay; exploring icebergs up-close by Zodiac; traditional dance performance at U’mista Cultural Center; orca whales surfacing in the mist.

A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & HAIDA GWAII 15 DAYS | FROM AUD$14,480 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Inian Islands

Glacier Bay National Park Icy Strait

Sitka

Frederick Sound Petersburg

Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird

Tracy Arm

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend four days in Haida Gwaii, where the Haida people have granted us special access to their forests blanketed in moss and invited us into their protected ancestral sites.

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• Go to places where iconic wildlife gathers—whales, bears, eagles, and more.

• By special permit, sail into Glacier Bay National Park and pass a full day taking in the grand scale of the mountains, fjords, and active glaciers.

• Explore remote regions of the Tongass National Forest thanks to our special permit.

Misty Fjords HAIDA GWAII

Old Massett Skidegate

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Seattle, Washington, U.S./Embark Day 2: Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada Day 3: Johnstone Strait and Alert Bay, British Columbia Days 4 & 5: Inside Passage of British Columbia Days 6-9: Haida Gwaii Day 10: Misty Fjords, Alaska, U.S. Day 11: Frederick Sound and Petersburg Day 12: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Day 13: Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Day 14: Inian Islands and Chichagof Island Day 15: Sitka/Disembark

Sgang Gwaay

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 May 5 ; Sep. 6* 2023 May 4 ; Sep. 5* Photo Expedition *These voyages travel in reverse.

SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive free one way airfare from Seattle to Alaska on select departures.

• Celebrate Milestones: 5% off groups of 8 or more, $150 shipboard credit, and more.

See page 136.

Alert Bay Pacific Ocean

Gulf Islands

Seattle

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Kayakers in Misty Fjords; breaching humpback whale; fishing town of Petersburg; San Juan Islands, Washington.

TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA & BRITISH COLUMBIA

Glacier Bay N.P. Inian Islands

Icy Strait

14 DAYS | FROM AUD$13,300 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest & National Geographic Venture

Tracy Arm Sitka

Frederick Sound Petersburg

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Misty Fiords

• Hike the San Juan Islands and cruise where orca whales reliably gather each year to hunt among the numerous uninhabited isles, remote inlets, and bays.

• By special permit, sail into Glacier Bay National Park and pass a full day taking in the grand scale of the mountains, fjords, and active glaciers.

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• Spend an afternoon strolling the streets of the 100-year-old town of Petersburg learning about its fishing industry and Norwegian heritage.

• In Misty Fjords National Monument, kayak along sheer, glacially carved cliffs and forested backwaters.

• In British Columbia explore along the shores of forested islands to see whales, dolphins, bears, and eagles.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Seattle, Washington, U.S./Embark Day 2: San Juan Islands Day 3: Victoria, British Columbia Day 4: Gulf Islands Day 5: Alert Bay & Johnstone Strait Days 6 & 7: Inside Passage of British Columbia Day 8: Misty Fjords, Alaska, U.S. Day 9: Petersburg Day 10: Tracy Arm-Ford’s Terror Wilderness Day 11: Glacier Bay National Park Day 12: Inian Islands/Icy Strait

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Day 13: Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands Day 14: Sitka/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Quest: 2022 May 2; Sep. 4* 2023 May 8; Sep. 10* National Geographic Venture: 2022 May 1 2023 Apr. 30 *These departures travel in reverse.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Add a six-day inland adventure to explore Denali National Park. Visit expeditions. com/treasures-ext for details.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/treasures

Alert Bay Pacific Ocean

Gulf Islands Victoria San Juan Islands Seattle

SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive free oneway air (Seattle/Sitka or vice versa) on select departures.

• Celebrate Milestones: 5% off groups of 8 or more; $150 shipboard credit, and more.

See page 136.

VOYAGE TO THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST: NATIVE CULTURE & WILDLIFE IN THE LAND OF THE SPIRIT BEAR 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$6,750 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Take kayaks and Zodiacs deep into verdant fjords and along wildlife-rich shores, keeping your eyes peeled for foraging bears, grey wolves, pods of orca whales, and more.

• Journey into remote, protected lands and experience the silence as you stand among towering cedars.

• Learn the human history of the region from our cultural interpreter and fascinating First Nations museums.

• Witness the surprisingly colourful undersea through video shot by our undersea specialist.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

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Day 1: Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S./Embark

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Day 2: Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Prince Rupert

Days 3-6: Exploring the Great Bear Rainforest Day 7: Cruising and Union Passage Provincial Marine Park Day 8: Prince Rupert/Disembark/ Seattle, Washington, U.S.

EXPEDITION DETAILS Ketchikan

DATES: 2022 Sep. 5, 12, 19 2023 Sep. 4, 11, 18 SPECIAL OFFERS: Celebrate Milestones: 5% off groups of 8 or more, $150 shipboard credit, and more.

See page 136.

To Seattle

Grenville Channel Pacific Ocean

Gribbell Island

Rare, elusive Spirit bears—also known as Kermode bears—can only be found in the pristine wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest.

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/greatbear

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WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: SITKA TO JUNEAU 6 DAYS | FROM AUD$5,830 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Paddle on naturalist-guided kayaking journeys into Alaska’s dramatic bays.

• Raft the Chilkat River with local guides and call at the ancient Chilkat Tlingit village of Klukwan.

• Explore Haines, the “adventure capital of Alaska,” via bike and hiking trails.

• Zip around incredible icebergs and view glaciers in Tracy or Endicott Arm. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Sitka, Alaska/Embark

DATES: 2022 May 19; Jun. 3*, 8 , 23*, 28; Jul. 13*, 18; Aug. 2*, 7 , 22*, 27; Sep. 1* 2023 May 18; Jun. 2*, 7 , 22*, 27; Jul. 12*, 17; Aug. 1*, 6 , 21*, 26, 31* Photo Expedition. *These departures travel in reverse.

Day 2: Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands Day 3: Dundas Bay Day 4: Haines Day 5: Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Day 6: Juneau/Disembark

For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/ alaskanorth

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive free roundtrip airfare from Seattle to Alaska on select departures.

Save 10% when you travel in a group of 6 or more on select departures. Or, combine both Wild Escape Alaska voyages for a 10-day expedition and receive 10% off plus a free Taku Lodge feast and 5-glacier seaplane experience in Juneau. See page 136.

Exploring Baranof Island.

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Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Haines Lynn Canal

Chichagof Island Sitka Baranof Island ALASKA

Juneau Tracy Arm BRITISH COLUMBIA Optional flightseeing

Brown bear; stand-up paddleboarding; bald eagles perched atop glacier; kayaking in Misty Fjords.

WILD ALASKA ESCAPE: JUNEAU TO KETCHIKAN 6 DAYS | FROM AUD$5,830 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise from Juneau to Ketchikan and sail deep into the fjords and narrow, wildlife rich channels.

• Encounter abundant and varied wildlife, including humpback whales, sea otters, bears, bald eagles, and more.

• Experience the vivid and surprising Alaskan undersea through the camera lens of our undersea specialist and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV).

• Enjoy a jet boat ride up the Stikine River.

• Explore Misty Fjords National Monument and hike the moss-draped cedar and spruce forests of nearby islands.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 4: Wrangell

Day 1: Juneau, Alaska/Embark Day 2: LeConte Glacier/Thomas Bay

Day 5: Behm Canal/Misty Fjords National Monument

Day 3: Exploring Sumner Strait

Day 6: Ketchikan/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive free roundtrip airfare from Seattle to Alaska on select departures. Save 10% when you travel in a group of 6 or more on select departures. Or, combine both Wild Escape Alaska voyages for a 10-day expedition and receive 10% off plus a free Taku Lodge feast and 5-glacier seaplane experience in Juneau. See page 136.

DATES: 2022 May 24, 29*; Jun. 13 , 18*; Jul. 8*, 23, 28*; Aug. 12 , 17* 2023 May 23, 28*; Jun. 12 , 17*; Jul. 2, 7*, 22, 27*; Aug. 11 , 16 Photo Expedition. *These departures travel in reverse.

Juneau BRITISH COLUMBIA LeConte Glacier & Thomas Bay Sumner Strait ALASKA Ketchikan

Wrangell Narrows Behm Canal & Misty Fjords

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EXPLORING BRITISH COLUMBIA & THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$6,750 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Kayak, hike, and explore aboard Zodiacs along the wildlife-rich coasts of Desolation Sound and the Gulf Islands.

• Learn the history of the Kwakwaka’wakw people through their art and powerful dance performances.

• Visit the picturesque San Juan Islands, a place famous for its large concentrations of orca whales.

• Enjoy a private reception at the gallery of acclaimed natural history artist Robert Bateman.

• Explore the charming city of Victoria and choose your adventure: visit private gardens, bike along the waterfront, stroll through Old Town, or peruse the collections at local art galleries.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Seattle, Washington, U.S./ Embark

EXPEDITION DETAILS Alert Bay Johnstone Strait Desolation Sound

Day 2: Exploring the San Juan Islands Day 3: Friday Harbor

Vancouver Island

Day 4: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Day 5: Exploring Gulf Islands Day 6: Johnstone Strait/Alert Bay Day 7: Desolation Sound

CANADA

Gulf Islands Pacific Ocean

Victoria

Vancouver

DATES: 2022 Oct. 1*, 8, 15* 2023 Sep. 30*; Oct. 7, 14* *These departures travel in reverse.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive a $500 air credit per person or waive the solo premium on solo cabins on select departures.

See page 136.

San Juan Islands

Seattle

Day 8: Vancouver/Disembark For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/sanjuan

What’s on the menu here?

Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

Orca whales playing and spyhopping in Alert Bay, British Columbia.

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Palouse Falls; National Geographic Quest heads toward one of eight locks along our journey; sampling the region’s famous wines during a winery visit; Zodiac cruising on the Palouse River.

COLUMBIA & SNAKE RIVERS JOURNEY: FALL HARVEST & SPRING BLOOM 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$7,140 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Sea Bird EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the Palouse River via kayak or Zodiac and visit the impressive Palouse Falls.

• Take an exhilarating jet boat ride through the spectacular Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest gorge.

• Enjoy locally sourced, sustainable cuisine on board and on a special culinary excursion.

• On our Spring Bloom itinerary, visit Walla Walla and choose an optional whitewater rafting experience on the White Salmon River.

• On the Fall Harvest departures, in Astoria see Cape Disappointment where Meriwether Lewis first saw the Pacific in 1805.

‘FALL HARVEST’ ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Portland, Oregon/Embark Day 2: Astoria Days 3 & 4: Columbia River Gorge/Hood River Day 5: Cruising Day 6: Exploring the Palouse River Day 7: Clarkston, Washington Day 8: Clarkston/Disembark

Palouse River WASHINGTON Snake River

Portland Willamette River

Bonneville Dam

John Day Dam

Hood River Columbia Gorge

IDAHO Clearwater River Clarkston

Lewiston

Hells Canyon

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Sea Bird: 2022 Apr. 3†, 10*†, 17†, 24*†; Sep. 25; Oct. 2*, 9, 16*, 23, 30* 2023 Apr. 2†, 9*†, 16†, 23*†; Sep. 24; Oct. 1*, 8, 15*, 22, 29* National Geographic Quest: 2022 Sep. 19, 26* 2023 Sep. 25; Oct. 2* *These departures travel in reverse. † These departures follow the ‘Spring Bloom’ itinerary.

Call or visit expeditions.com/columbiasnake for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive a $500 air credit per person on select departures.

See page 136.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add a Willamette Valley wine tour, a Portland city tour, and a 3-day Lewiston Wine and History experience.

Plus, add whitewater rafting on the White Salmon River to your ‘Spring Bloom’ departure. Visit expeditions.com/cs-spring for details.

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Stand-up paddleboarding at sunset; Avalon casino; the Channel Islands fox; hiking on Santa Cruz Island.

WILD CALIFORNIA ESCAPE: CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK 5 DAYS | FROM AUD$4,080 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the islands’ breathtaking landscapes by walking miles of trails, paddling crystal clear waters by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, and exploring by Zodiac.

• Hike in a Torrey Pine grove, one of only two on Earth, and enjoy sweeping views of the natural harbour.

• See endemic species found only in the islands, such as the Channel Island Fox, Island Scrub Jay, and the Island Paintbrush.

• Visit the famous community of Avalon, a haven for movie stars in Hollywood’s golden era.

• Rejuvenate mind, body, and soul with daily guided meditation and fitness classes.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Los Angeles, California/Embark Day 2: Anacapa and Santa Cruz Islands, Channel Islands National Park

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Anacapa Santa Rosa

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Santa Cruz Channel Island National Park

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Venture: 2022 Oct. 28; Nov. 1, 5 2023 Oct. 27, 31; Nov. 4 National Geographic Quest: 2022 Apr. 19, 23 2023 Apr. 23, 27

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SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive $350 air credit per person or waive the solo premium on solo cabins on select departures. Plus, save 10% when you travel in a group of 6 or more.

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FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO BAJA: SAILING THE PACIFIC COAST 12 DAYS | FROM AUD$10,120 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover one of the nation’s best-kept secrets, Channel Islands National Park.

• See why everyone is talking about the vineyards of Valle de Guadalupe with a private culinary feast.

• Explore the waters and experience the wildlife of peninsular Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve; meet the fishermen of Isla Natividad’s model fishing co-op.

• Roam the ever-shifting sand dunes of Isla Magdalena, home to over 40 bird species.

• Snorkel in Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, the only hard coral reef in North America; featuring over 220 species of fish.

• Experience this incredibly wild, unvisited area with opportunities around every corner.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Los Angeles, California, U.S./ Embark

Day 9: Los Cabos and Gorda Banks

Day 2: Channel Islands National Park

Day 12: La Paz/Disembark/San Jose del Cabo

Day 3: Ensenada and the Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico Day 4: San Quintin Exploration Days 5-7: El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve/Islas San Benito/Isla Natividad/At Sea Day 8: Bahía Magdalena

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Dec. 4 2023 Dec. 3 SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive a $350 per person air credit or waive the solo premium on solo cabins on select departures. See page 136.

Channel Islands National Park Los Angeles

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Days 10 & 11: Cabo Pulmo/Los Islotes

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La Paz San José del Cabo Cabo Pulmo

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BAJA CALIFORNIA & THE SEA OF CORTEZ: AMONG THE GREAT WHALES 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$8,000 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore along Baja’s Pacific Coast and the Sea of Cortez for opportunities to observe humpbacks and search for gigantic blue whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, and more.

• Your floating base camp brings you into the breeding grounds of grey whales to observe cow and calf pairs on intimate water-level encounters, and from the ship’s bow along with expert naturalists.

• Go snorkelling amid sea lions at Los Islotes, and observe schools of king angelfish in the Sea of Cortez and in the extraordinary Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park.

• Investigate shorelines in the solitude of a kayak on the lookout for a variety of bird species including magnificent frigatebirds.

• Hike or walk diverse landscapes, as naturalists introduce the diversity and complexities of sand dunes, desert landscapes, and uninhabited islands.

• Celebrate the music, the dance, the colour of Mexico during our exquisite open-air dinner in vibrant La Paz. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE C JA ALI

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Day 1: Loreto, Mexico/San Carlos/ Embark Day 2: Bahía Almejas/Rehusa Channel/ Isla Magdalena Day 3: Boca de Soledad Day 4: Magdalena Bay/Cruising Day 5: Gorda Banks and Cabo Pulmo Day 6: Los Islotes and La Paz Day 7: Exploring the Sea of Cortez Day 8: Loreto/Disembark

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Los Islotes

La Paz Cabo Pulmo Gorda Banks

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DATES: 2022 Jan. 8*, 15, 22*, 29; Feb. 5*, 12, 19*, 26; Mar. 5* 2023 Jan. 7*, 14, 21*, 28; Feb. 4*, 11, 18*, 25; Mar. 4* *These departures travel in the reverse.

Note: The exact order of stops may vary in order to maximise your experience.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive $350 air credit per person. Plus, we will waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Guests under 22 years old save 25% when travelling with 2 full paying adults. All offers available on select departures only.

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Guests enjoy a close encounter with a grey whale in Magdalena Bay.

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EXPLORING THE SEA OF CORTEZ: A LIVING SEA & DESERT ISLES 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$8,530 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience a voyage of pure discovery in a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a flexible itinerary chosen by the region’s most knowledgeable staff to maximise wildlife sightings.

• Venture farther north in the Sea of Cortez to explore remote and seldom visited islands, such as Isla Rasa, a breeding ground for 90 percent of the world’s Heermann’s gulls and a large population of elegant and royal terns.

• Search for pods of dolphins and other marine life. With luck, see a leaping mobula ray as they eject from the sea and belly-flop back in the water.

• Explore interesting shallows and ragged shorelines from the solitude of a kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, stand-up paddleboard, and snorkel among tropical fish and acrobatic sea lions.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Loreto, Mexico/Embark Days 2-7: Exploring the Sea of Cortez

MEXICO Isla San Marcos Sea of Cortez Loreto Bahía Loreto NIA

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Apr. 11; Dec. 20† , 27† 2023 Apr. 10; Dec. 20†, 27† † Spend the holidays exploring the sunny, beautiful Sea of Cortez.

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Curious young California sea lion; swimming in the calm waters; elegant terns; pod of long-beaked common dolphins.

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SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Or, guests under 22 years old save 25% when travelling with 2 full paying adults. Receive a free 2-day stay and hike in the Loreto Mission. All offers available only on select departures. See page 136.

Isla San José Los Islotes

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WILD BAJA ESCAPE: SERENITY & SEA LIFE IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ 5 DAYS | FROM AUD$3,680 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Exult in the pristine beauty of the Sea of Cortez—azure water, bays, beaches, unique flora and fauna—and roam free in wide open spaces.

• Paddle sea-carved caves by kayak and snorkel with playful sea lions and schools of colourful reef fish.

• Stroll long, white sand beaches in search of pearl oyster shells.

• Enjoy a sunset beach BBQ, a bonfire, and end your day with stargazing.

• Alight in this wild, beautiful place, with options to indulge in fitness classes, yoga sessions, mindful meditations, and more.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: San José Del Cabo, Mexico/La Paz/Embark Days 2 & 3: San José Channel/Isla San José/Isla San Francisco Day 4: Isla Partida/Los Islotes Day 5: La Paz/Disembark/San José Del Cabo EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2022 Jan. 3

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and waive solo premium on solo cabins on select departures. See page 136.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION Extend your stay in La Paz, Mexico. Learn more about the history of the region, indulge in the local cuisine top it all off with an awe-inspiring opportunity to snorkel with the largest fish on the planet, gentle giant whale sharks. Call or visit expeditions.com/ whaleshark for details.

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Guests snorkelling with California sea lion.

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Isla San José

Isla San Francisco Isla Partida

Sea of Cortez

BAJA CALIFORNIA Bay of La Paz

La Paz

MEXICO Pacific Ocean Los Cabos

Vibrant sand dunes; guests explore on fat-tire bikes; kayaking through mangroves; breaching grey whale.

WILD BAJA ESCAPE: THE WHALES OF MAGDALENA BAY 6 DAYS | FROM AUD$4,770 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Live among gigantic grey whale mothers and their calves in the nursery waters of Bahía Magdalena. See them from the ship and local pangas, delighting in up-close encounters.

• Kayak and paddleboard stunning mangroves, or beachcomb along endless beaches.

• Explore diverse landscapes; fat-tire bike along desert island terrain.

• Scan the skies for bird species, from diving pelicans to magnificent frigatebirds.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Loreto, Mexico/San Carlos/ Embark

DATES: 2022 Jan. 18, 23; Feb. 2, 7, 12, 27; Mar. 4, 14, 19 2023 Jan. 15, 20, 25, 30; Feb. 4, 9, 14, 19, 24; Mar. 1, 16

Day 2: Bahía Almejas/Rehusa Channel/ Isla Magdalena Day 3: Transit the Hull Canal/Boca de Soledad Days 4 & 5: Boca de Soledad Day 6: San Carlos/Disembark/Loreto

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Or, guests under 22 years old save 25% when travelling with 2 full paying adults. Offers available on select departures only. See page 136.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSION Extend your voyage to the waters of the Sea of Cortez and Bahia Loreto National Park with the possibility of encountering blue or fin whales. Visit expeditions.com/magbay-ext for details.

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Grey whale; desert island; California sea lions; perfect kayaking conditions in the Sea of Cortez.

BAJA CALIFORNIA: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY 15 DAYS | FROM AUD$14,850 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Get up-close views of grey whale mothers and their growing calves as they prepare for their journey back to Arctic feeding grounds.

• Kayak in solitude, gliding in search of wildlife including magnificent frigatebirds, and investigate the intricacies of the shoreline.

• Snorkel the living sea: observe large schools of vibrantly coloured fish, swim among curious sea lions, and much more.

• With more time for adventure, rely on your expedition leader to take you where wildlife will be at its best—including the remote oceanic island of San Pedro Mártir with clouds of nesting seabirds and crowds of sea lions onshore, and expanses of sea where huge pods of dolphins gather.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Days 3 & 4: Laguna San Ignacio Day 5: At Sea Days 6-14: Exploring the Sea of Cortez Day 15: Loreto/Disembark

Laguna San Ignacio

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Day 1: Loreto, Mexico/San Carlos/ Embark

Isla Angel de la Guarda

Isla San Francisco Isla Partida

Los Cabos

Cabo Pulmo Gorda Banks

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Mar. 14*, 28 2023 Mar. 13*, 27 Photo Expedition *These departures travel in reverse.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive a $350 air credit per person on select departures.

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Fountain at Forsyth Park, Savannah; Roseate spoonbill; Dungeness Ruins, Cumberland Island; walk through Spanish moss forest on Cumberland Island.

EXPLORING THE LOW COUNTRY: CUMBERLAND ISLAND TO CHARLESTON

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Kayak in salt marshes and coastal lagoons rich with wildlife including American alligators and dolphins.

• Get acquainted with the fascinating Gullah-Geechee culture of the Sea Islands, a blend of West African and English languages and traditions developed by enslaved people in the 18th century.

• Meet researchers at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island.

• Enjoy excellent spring birding, watching for roseate spoonbills, wood storks, and tricoloured herons and up to 20 species of migrant warblers.

SOUTH CAROLINA

• Experience the historic city centers of the south on walking tours through Brunswick, Savannah, and Charleston.

Daufuskie Island Savannah Turtle Island

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Jacksonville, Florida/Fernandina Beach/Embark Day 2: Cumberland Island, Georgia Day 3: Jekyll Island/Brunswick Day 4: Sapelo Island/Ossabaw Island Day 5: Savannah Day 6: Daufuskie Island, South Carolina/Turtle Island

Charleston

Day 7: Charleston Day 8: Charleston/Disembark

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EXPEDITION DETAILS

Brunswick

Ossabaw Island Sapelo Island Jekyll Island Cumberland Island

DATES: 2022 Apr. 9, 16*, 23 2023 Apr. 8, 15*, 22 *These departures travel in reverse.

Fernandina Beach Jacksonville FLORIDA

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WILD SOUTH CAROLINA ESCAPE: BEAUFORT & THE BARRIER ISLANDS

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Beaufort, where museums, historic churches and landmark schools tell stories of the past.

• Watch for birdlife, alligators, and loggerhead turtles on St. Phillips Island, a pristine wilderness area once owned by conservationist Ted Turner.

• Venture to the shores of Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area, and discover unspoiled beaches and coastal forests.

• Coast in a Zodiac along the shores of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, keeping an eye out for dolphins and seabirds.

• Phenomenal sunrise and sunset photography along the famed “boneyard beaches” of the barrier islands where maritime forests have eroded, leaving skeletal remains of trees on the sands.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Charleston, South Carolina/ Embark

EXPEDITION DETAILS

SOUTH CAROLINA

Francis Marion National Forest

Day 2: Beaufort and Port Royal Island Day 3: St. Phillips Island/Edisto Island Day 4: Exploring Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Day 5: Francis Marion National Forest Day 6: Charleston/Disembark

Charleston

Botany Bay Edisto Island Beaufort Port Royal

Saint Phillips Island

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Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

DATES: 2022 Apr. 30; May 5, 10, 15, 20; Nov. 22 2023 Apr. 29; May 4, 9, 14, 19; Nov. 23; Dec. 19, 26

A group of seabirds fly in a flock over a saltwater marsh.

Snowy egret; Thomas Point Lighthouse, Annapolis; kayaking; Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

WILD CHESAPEAKE BAY ESCAPE: WATERWAYS, WATERMEN & WILDLIFE

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the only two inhabited islands of the Chesapeake Bay and learn about the culture and history of the watermen.

• Paddleboard, kayak, and Zodiac cruise along quiet, meandering tributaries, remote islands, inlets, and coves.

• Learn about the delicate ecosystems of the Chesapeake and the work of conservation organisations dedicated to preserving the ecological balance on the Bay. • Experience the diversity of the birds of the Chesapeake–black skimmers and royal terns on the open water, snowy egrets, tricoloured herons wading in the shallows, and summer songbirds in bayside woodland.

MARYLAND Annapolis Choptank River Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Washington D.C./Annapolis, Maryland/Embark Day 2: Smith Island Day 3: Exploring Cape Charles & the Virginia Barrier Islands

Smith Island

Day 4: Tangier Island, Virginia Day 5: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland/Choptank River Day 6: Annapolis/Disembark/Washington D.C. EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 May 31; Jun. 5, 10, 15, 20 2023 May 30; Jun. 4, 9, 14, 19

Tangier Island

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Cape Charles

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Common terns.

NEW YORK CITY TO CAPE COD: WHALES, GREAT WHITE SHARKS & SEAFARING HISTORY

EXPLORING COASTAL MAINE: LOBSTERS, LIGHTHOUSES & HIDDEN INLETS

8 DAYS | FROM AUD$6,990

8 DAYS | FROM AUD$6,990

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• Sail out of New York Harbor and into the East River, taking in expansive views of Manhattan in the evening light.

• Explore the islands that dot the north shore of Long Island Sound, watching for birdlife.

• Learn about the conservation successes of the Great Gull Island Project and see the vast nesting seabird colonies that have resulted from the project.

• Speak with researchers working to protect great white sharks and seabirds, and watch for whales in some of the richest marine waters in North America.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

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Provincetown, Massachusetts.

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• Search for humpback and finback whales in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and look for Atlantic puffins on Eastern Egg Rock.

• Visit artist communities in Provincetown, and take advantage of the season’s golden light to photograph the picturesque Isles of Shoals.

• Hear about Maine’s traditional lobster industry from a lobsterman and enjoy a lobster bake on the beach.

• Explore the hidden coves, inlets, and rocky islets of Penobscot Bay and Acadia National Park’s Schoodic Peninsula by kayak and paddleboard.

Day 1: New York City, New York/Embark

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 2: Connecticut Shore Islands, Connecticut/Calf Islands/ Outer Island

Day 1: Boston, Massachusetts/Embark

Day 3: New London/Mystic/Great Gull Island, New York

Day 3: Stellwagen Bank/Isles of Shoals, Maine

Day 4: Plum Island Circumnavigation/Exploring

Day 4: Monhegan/Eastern Egg Rock

Day 5: Penikese Island, Massachusetts/Woods Hole

Day 5: Penobscot Bay

Day 6: Monomoy Island National Wildlife Refuge/Chatham

Day 6: Island Exploration

Day 7: Provincetown/Stellwagen Bank

Day 7: Schoodic Peninsula/Acadia National Park

Day 8: Boston/Disembark

Day 8: Portland/Disembark

EXPEDITION DETAILS

EXPEDITION DETAILS

DATES: 2022 Jun. 28; Aug. 8*, 15; Oct. 5*† 2023 Jun. 25; Aug 5*, 12; Oct 2*† *These departures travel in reverse. †Fall foliage departure.

DATES: 2022 Jul. 5; Aug. 1*, 22; Sep. 28† 2023 Jul. 2, 29*; Aug. 19; Sep 25*† *These departures travel in reverse. †Fall foliage departure.

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Day 2: Provincetown/Cape Cod National Seashore

Acadia National Park, Maine.

Hudson Valley, New York.

WILD MAINE ESCAPE: EXPLORING DOWN EAST & ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

EXPLORING THE HUDSON RIVER: FALL COLOURS, CONSERVATION & CREATIVITY

6 DAYS | FROM AUD$4,990

8 DAYS | FROM AUD$6,990

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• Visit artists in their galleries on Monhegan Island, and photograph the lighthouses and picturesque harbours of Penobscot Bay. • Look for Atlantic puffins in the restored seabird colony of Eastern Egg Rock, and search for whales feeding along the coast.

• Savour a farm-to-table dinner at an organic farm on North Haven Island.

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• Sail through the rolling hills of upstate New York at the height of fall, taking in a magnificent palette of autumn colours.

• Kayak in Constitution Marsh, an important nature reserve and wildlife refuge.

• Visit the home of artist Thomas Cole, considered the founder of the Hudson River School art movement.

• Enjoy a full day to discover Acadia National Park’s secluded Schoodic Peninsula by kayak and on hikes.

• Learn about the Clearwater, a traditional sloop commissioned to engage young people in environmental stewardship, and enjoy a chance to cruise under its sails.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

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Day 1: Portland, Maine/Embark

Day 1: New York City, New York/Embark

Day 2: Island Exploration

Day 2: Cruising the Hudson/West Point

Day 3: Eastern Egg Rock/Monhegan Day 4: North Haven Island

Day 3: Constitution Marsh/Bannerman Castle/Cruising the Hudson

Day 5: Schoodic Peninsula/Acadia National Park

Day 4: Kingston/Catskill Mountains

Day 6: Portland/Disembark

Day 5: Vosburgh Swamp Wildlife Management Area/Catskill

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Jul. 12, 17, 22, 27; Aug. 29; Sep. 3, 8, 13†, 18†, 23† 2023 Jul. 9, 14, 19, 24; Aug. 26, 31; Sep. 5, 10, 15†, 20† †Fall foliage departure.

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Day 6: Saugerties/Woodstock Day 7: Hyde Park Day 8: New York City/Disembark *Itinerary stops and sequence subject to modification.

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Oct. 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10 2023 Oct. 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11

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THE CANADIAN MARITIMES & NEWFOUNDLAND 10 DAYS | FROM AUD$12,690 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Circumnavigate Newfoundland and visit coastal villages and small islands, like Cape Breton.

• Explore two UNESCO sites: Gros Morne National Park and the 11th-century Viking village at L’Anse aux Meadows.

• Discover the dunes, sandstone cliffs, and Acadian culture of the Îles de la Madeleine.

• Explore the intriguing red cliffs and strange tabletop formations at Gros Morne National Park.

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Aug. 30; Sep. 8 2023 Aug. 29; Sep. 7 SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

See page 136.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Discover the rewards of lingering postexpedition at Newfoundland’s gorgeous, gracious Fogo Island Inn. Visit expeditions. com/fogoinn

Day 8: L’Anse aux Meadows Day 9: Exploring Northeastern Newfoundland Day 10: St. John’s/Disembark

Explore Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Snorkelers, Conception Island; stand-up paddleboarding; a flock of beautiful wild West Indian flamingos; the blue of the Caribbean Sea, Long Island.

EXPLORING THE BAHAMAS’ OUT ISLANDS: NATURAL WONDERS & HIDDEN HISTORY

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Snorkel little-known reefs and dazzling lagoons and explore the coasts and creeks of remote islands aboard a Zodiac.

• Kayak between the mangroves of Turtle Sound, spotting sea turtles and rich birdlife.

• Visit Conception Island National Park and see nesting boobies and other seabirds as well as wintering songbirds.

• Learn the evolution of Bahamian history and culture, from the native Lucayan people through European exploration to modern times.

• Witness nature conservation in action on a visit to Eleuthera’s innovative Island School.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: George Town, The Exumas, Bahamas/Embark

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec. 29 2023 Feb. 19, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 29

Eleuthera

Day 2: Crooked Island/Long Cay Day 3: Acklins Island Day 4: Mayaguana Day 5: Long Island Day 6: Eleuthera Day 7: Conception Island

Conception Is. BAHAMAS George Town Long Is. Crooked Is. Long Cay

Mayaguana Acklins Is.

Day 8: George Town, Exumas/ Disembark

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CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA Inhabited by rare and magical creatures like pink river dolphins and giant tortoises, Central and South America are full of jaw-dropping wonders. Fly over Guyana’s record-breaking yet little-visited Kaieteur Falls, marvel at the fabled lost city of the Incas from the Sun Gate, and transit the legendary Panama Canal. In Belize, discover Mayan temples deep in rainforests and a kaleidoscope of colourful fish darting around the Americas’ largest coral reef. If you’ve ever wanted to see a cotinga, jacamar, tamandua, or motmot in the wild, you’re in luck in Costa Rica and Guyana. Spot curious sea lions and zipping penguins on a Galápagos snorkelling expedition? Check. There are exceptional opportunities to revel in Brazil’s mostly uninhabited UNESCO site Fernando de Noronha, a marine sanctuary; and to meet the indigenous Guna people of Panama’s Guna Yala islands and the resourceful ribereños and caboclos who live along the otherworldly, inky Amazon.

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GALÁPAGOS 10 DAYS | FROM AUD$9,640 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Immerse yourself with a full week in Galápagos on our classic experience.

• Walk among wildlife unfazed by your presence. Loiter on beaches with resting sea lions, marvel at huge colonies of iconic marine iguanas and witness diverse nesting seabirds.

• Snorkel with sea lions, turtles, and abundant fish in the protected waters of the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

• Adventure by kayak, paddleboard, glass-bottom boat, and Zodiac.

• Observe giant Galápagos tortoises in the wild on an adventure in the highlands of Santa Cruz.

• Or experience all Galápagos offers in just one week on our 7-day Wild Galápagos Escape. See page 34 for details.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

Pacific Ocean

Day 2: Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Days 3-8: Galápagos aboard National Geographic Endeavour II* Day 9: Galápagos/Disembark/ Guayaquil Day 10: Guayaquil *Interested in experiencing Galápagos in a shorter timeframe aboard National Geographic Islander? See the 7-Day Wild Galápagos Escape, page 34.

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021-2023: Weekly expeditions year-round, departing Fridays SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by Feb. 28, 2022 on select 2021 and 2022 departures for a further AUD$520 per person special saving and complimentary charter flights between Guayaquil and the Galapagos Islands.

• Combine your Galápagos expedition with an Upper Amazon voyage and save 10%.

See page 136 for details.

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Galápagos giant tortoise in the highlands.

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Genovesa Santiago EQUATOR Bartolomé Seymour Baltra

Fernandina

Santa Cruz Santa Fe

Isabela Floreana

San Cristóbal Española

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MORE CHOICES Make the most of your travel by adding a pre-voyage extension to Mashpi and Quito.

Or combine your adventure by continuing to iconic Machu Picchu (page 33) or the Amazon (page 36) in Peru.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Join National Geographic photographers on select photo expeditions. Optional pre-voyage photo-exclusive extension with two full days immersed in the jungle and rivers of Yasuní National Park in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Visit expeditions.com/ napo for details.

Galápagos sea lion; gentleman on the square, Cusco; mountain top Machu Picchu; photographers at Santiago Island at sunset.

GALÁPAGOS + MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 16 DAYS | FROM AUD$17,390 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk and snorkel among the abundant and fearless wildlife of Galápagos.

• Adventure by kayak, paddleboard, and Zodiac along volcanic shores teaming with wildlife.

• Stay at the historic 31-room Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, just steps from Machu Picchu, to explore the site over two days.

• Discover the monuments of imperial Cusco, capital of the Inca empire, and explore the Sacred Valley of the Inca.

• Or, experience these two iconic world wonders in less time on our 10-day Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape.

See page 35 for details.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador Day 2: Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Days 3-8: Exploring the Galápagos Islands aboard National Geographic Endeavour II Days 9 & 10: Galápagos/Disembark/ Guayaquil/Lima, Peru Day 11: Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley Day 12: Sacred Valley of the Inca Day 13: Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu

MORE CHOICES Join Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca by itself as an 8-day land program.

Visit expeditions.com/inca for details. Or experience Galápagos and Machu Picchu in a shorter timeframe. See the 10-day Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape, with departures Fridays year-round aboard the 48-guest National Geographic Islander, on page 35.

NEW FOR PERU 2022 Stay two nights (Days 9 & 10) at Belmond Miraflores Park Lima. Visit expeditions.com/ galaperu or call for day-by-day itineraries.

Galápagos ECUADOR Guayaquil PERU

Pacific Ocean EQUATOR

Lima

Santiago Bartolomé Seymour Baltra

Fernandina

Santa Cruz Santa Fe

Isabela Floreana

San Cristóbal Española

Day 14: Machu Picchu/Cusco Day 15: Cusco Day 16: Cusco/Lima EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021-2023 Departing Fridays year-round

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Nov. 30, 2021 on select dates for a further AUD$650 per person special saving and complimentary internal flights.

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Galápagos marine iguanas; kyaking; snorkelling with sea turtles; blue-footed boobies in flight.

WILD GALÁPAGOS ESCAPE 7 DAYS | FROM AUD$7,530 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Islander EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience all Galápagos offers in just one week, with departures on Thursdays and Saturdays.

• Maximise your time in the islands with options every day.

• Snorkel and kayak in rich waters among shimmering fish, sea turtles, penguins, and playful sea lions.

• Walk among colonies of wildlife and seabirds unfazed by your presence.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador

DATES: 2021-2023: Departs Thursdays and Saturdays

Day 2: Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Days 3-6: Exploring Galápagos aboard National Geographic Islander Day 7: Disembark/Guayaquil

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add a two-day post-voyage extension to UNESCO-designated Quito & famous Otavalo market. Visit expeditions.com/ quito for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 for FREE AIRFARE between Ecuador and Galápagos on select 2021 and 2022 departures. Plus, save 10% when traveling with a group of 6 or more on select departures. See page 136.

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Pacific Ocean

Genovesa Santiago EQUATOR Bartolomé Seymour Baltra

Fernandina

Santa Cruz Santa Fe

Isabela Floreana

San Cristóbal Española

WILD GALÁPAGOS & PERU ESCAPE 10 DAYS | FROM AUD$9,170 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Islander EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Soak in the scenery and culture of the Sacred Valley of the Inca.

• Linger into the late afternoon at fabled Machu Picchu.

• Spend two nights in the Sacred Valley of the Inca and a night in Cusco, imperial capital of the Inca.

• Maximise your time in Galápagos with options every day.

• Sail into a flooded caldera aboard National Geographic Islander and visit a birdwatcher’s paradise.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Galápagos ECUADOR Guayaquil PERU

Day 1: Lima, Peru Day 2: Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley Day 3: Machu Picchu Day 4: Sacred Valley/Cusco

Santiago EQUATOR Bartolomé Seymour Baltra

Day 5: Cusco/Lima/Guayaquil, Ecuador Days 6-9: Exploring Galápagos aboard National Geographic Islander Day 10: Disembark/Guayaquil

Lima

Pacific Ocean

Fernandina

Santa Cruz Santa Fe

Isabela Floreana

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 for FREE AIRFARE between Ecuador and Galápagos on select 2021 and 2022 departures. Plus, save 10% when traveling with a group of 6 or more on select departures. See page 136.

San Cristóbal

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2021-2023: Departs Fridays OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add a two-day pre-voyage extension in vibrant, cosmopolitan Lima. Visit expeditions. com/lima for details. Or, add a two-day postvoyage extension to UNESCO-designated Quito & famous Otavalo market. Visit expeditions.com/quito Machu Picchu.

Española

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C O L O M B I A

Quito

Macaws in flight; hands-on photo instruction; Delfin II on the river; guests explore at dusk, a magic hour for both light and wildlife.

UPPER AMAZON 10 DAYS | FROM AUD$9,630 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard Delfin II EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with a team of experienced naturalists.

• Spot elusive Amazon wildlife, including pink and grey dolphins, monk saki monkeys, piranhas, and scarlet macaws.

• Get acquainted with native ribereños on a visit to a community at the river’s edge.

• Gaze at the wilderness from the comfort of the Delfin II, and enjoy delicious, local meals.

• Learn from a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on board.

• Add Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca or instead join the new Wild Peru Escape (page 37).

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Lima, Peru Day 2: Lima/Iquitos/Nauta/Embark Days 3-8: Exploring the Amazon Day 9: Nauta/Disembark/Iquitos/Lima Day 10: Lima

Iquitos

PERU ima /To L From

Marañón River

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 19, 26; Mar. 26 ; Apr. 2 , 9; May 21; Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23; Sep. 3, 17, 24; Oct. 1; Nov. 5; Dec. 10, 17 2023 Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 18, 25; Mar. 25; Apr. 1, 8; May 6, 13, 20; Jul. 1, 8, 15, 22; Sep. 2, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 4, 11; Dec. 9. 16 Photo Expedition (2023 dates pending)

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Nauta

Amazon River

SPECIAL OFFERS: • 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 page 136.

Ucayali River Pacaya-Samiria Reserve

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uito WILD PERU ESCAPE: AMAZON & MACHU PICCHU 9 DAYS | FROM AUD$10,190 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard Delfin II + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend a full day exploring fabled Machu Picchu, royal retreat of Pachacuti.

• Discover the cobbled lanes and monuments of Cusco, imperial capital of the Inca.

• Journey to Iquitos and the Amazon for a five-day voyage aboard the 28-guest Delfin II. • Explore the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with a team of experienced local naturalists.

• Spot elusive Amazon wildlife, including pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, piranhas, and scarlet macaws.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Lima, Peru Day 2: Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley Day 3: Machu Picchu Day 4: Sacred Valley/Cusco Day 5: Cusco/Iquitos/Embark

PERU

DATES: 2022 Feb. 12; May 28; Aug. 27; Oct. 29 2023 Feb. 11; May 27; Aug. 26; Oct. 28

ima /To L From

Marañón River

Nauta Ucayali River

Days 6-8: Upper Amazon aboard Delfin II Day 9: Disembark/Iquitos/Lima

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Iquitos

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Amazon River

Iquitos

Machu Picchu, Peru.

Pacaya-Samiria Reserve PERU Machu Picchu To/from Lima

Sacred Valley Cusco

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Kaieteur Falls, Guyana; flock of scarlet ibis at Caroni Swamp, Trinidad; baskets full of fresh açaí fruits, Belém; panoramic view of Fernando de Noronha.

WILD SOUTH AMERICA: THE GUIANAS TO BRAZIL 24 DAYS | FROM AUD$32,930

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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

• Explore the thriving Amazon delta, looking for toucans, macaws, kingfishers, and hoatzins, plus pink river dolphins.

And discover the Essequibo, known for its pristine rainforest.

• Visit Trinidad’s renowned Asa Wright Nature Center, and the Caroni Swamp, where scarlet ibis roost by the hundreds.

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

• Marvel at grand Kaieteur Falls, and see well-preserved colonial towns and notorious Devil’s Island.

• Discover Latin rhythms with live performances by leading musicians—curated by onboard musicologist Jacob Edgar.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Trinidad & Tobago Days 2 & 3: Asa Wright Nature Center/ Caroni Swamp/Port of Spain/Embark Day 4: At Sea Days 5-7: Essequibo River, Guyana/ Georgetown/At Sea

Days 11-13: Amazon River Delta, Brazil

DATES: 2022 Sep. 25 2023 Sep. 25

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Georgetown Paramaribo Kaieteur FRENCH Devil's Island Falls GUIANA Amazon River Delta GUYANA SURINAME Belém

Day 8: Paramaribo, Suriname Days 9 & 10: Devil’s Island, French Guiana/At Sea

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Port of Spain

BRAZIL

Fernando de Noronha Salvador

Day 14: Belém

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SPECIAL OFFERS: Book select departures by Feb. 28, 2022 for AUD $1,250 per person special savings on select departures. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 136.

Days 15-17: At Sea

Days 21 & 22: At Sea/Salvador

Days 18-20: Fernando de Noronha

Days 23 & 24: Salvador/Disembark

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/wildamazonia

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

PANAMA & COLOMBIA: EXPLORING THE CARIBBEAN COAST

NEW

8 DAYS | FROM AUD$7,640 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• With over 1,900 species of birds—more than any other country—and an astonishing 450 mammals, Colombia has an overwhelming variety of flora and fauna to see as we explore on naturalist-led jungle hikes.

• Spend two days transiting the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and—as only the small ship experience can provide—observe its complex lock system activity at eye-level.

• Visit the autonomous indigenous archipelago of Guna Yala and experience the Guna culture’s rich history and vividly patterned textiles.

• Explore idyllic islands, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, and search for wildlife in healthy mangroves.

• Get an insider’s look into the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute’s work to uncover the mysteries of tropical ecosystems and incredible biodiversity.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Panama City, Panama/ Balboa/Embark

DATES: 2022 Oct. 22, 29*; Nov. 5, 12* 2023 Oct. 28; Nov. 4*, 11, 18* *These voyages travel in reverse.

Day 2: Gatún Lake Day 3: Portobelo Day 4: Guna Yala (formerly San Blas Islands)

Colon

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive a AUD$450 air credit per person on select departures. See page 136.

Day 5: Necoclí, Colombia Day 6: Santa Cruz del Islote/San Bernardo Archipelago/San Antero/Tuchín Day 7: Santa Cruz de Lorica/Cispatá Bay Day 8: Cartagena/Disembark

Caribbean Sea Portobelo Guna Yala

Panama Canal Panama City Gatún Lake

Cartagena San Bernardo Archipelago San Antero Lorica

PANAMA

Tuchin

Necoclí COLOMBIA

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Mother and cub three-toed sloths; Panama Canal; scarlet macaws; guest kayaking in Coiba National Park.

COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$8,280

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Aboard National Geographic Quest EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike into the lush green of world-renowned Corcovado National Park to spot endemic wildlife, including tropical birds and several species of monkeys.

• Explore the tiny islands in the Gulf of Panama, and snorkel, paddleboard, or swim off coral-fringed Isla Coiba, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Meet local families living on the remote Osa Peninsula, working with cocoa and sugar cane, and learn about their inspiring models of conservation.

• Spend two days transiting the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and—as only the small ship experience can provide—observe its complex lock system activity at eye-level.

• Anchor within the Canal Zone overnight and in the morning go ashore on Barro Colorado Island—the most intensely studied tropical rainforest in the world—and learn about the research at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute facility.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: San José, Costa Rica/ Puerto Caldera/Embark Day 2: Corcovado National Park Day 3: Golfo Dulce/Osa Peninsula/ Playa Blanca Day 4: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica Day 5: Coiba National Park, Panama Day 6: Gulf of Panama Islets/Panama Canal Transit Day 7: Gatún Lake/Panama Canal Transit Day 8: Colón/Panama City, Panama/ Disembark

Puerto Caldera

San José COSTA RICA

Osa Peninsula

Playa Blanca Golfo Dulce

Pacific Ocean

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Jan. 2, 9*, 16, 23*, 30; Feb. 6*, 13, 20*; Dec. 11, 20*, 27 2023 Jan 3*, 15, 22*, 29; Feb. 5*, 12, 19*, 26; Mar. 5*; Dec. 7, 14*, 21, 28*. *These departures travel in reverse.

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Caribbean Sea

Colón Gatún Lake

Panama Canal Panama City

PANAMA

Isla Coiba

Gulf of Panama

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 for AUD $450 per person special savings on select departures. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Or receive 50% off a 3-day Panama City extension in 2022. See page 136.

WILD COSTA RICA ESCAPE: GUANACASTE’S CORAL REEFS & VOLCANIC PEAKS 6 DAYS | FROM AUD$5,090 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Glide through a mangrove forest to see reddish egrets, spoonbills, white ibis, and crocodiles.

• Explore remote, quiet bays along the wild Santa Elena Peninsula.

• Venture through the Guanacaste Conservation Area by kayak or Zodiac, or on foot.

• Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park, alive with active volcanos and gurgling mud pots, replete with howler monkeys, waterfalls, and an optional zipline.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: San José, Costa Rica/Puerto Caldera/Embark Day 2: Zapotal Beach/Bahía Huevos Day 3: Santa Rosa National Park/Guanacaste Conservation Area Day 4: Rincón de la Vieja National Park/Hacienda Guachipelin Day 5: Curu National Wildlife Refuge/Isla Tortuga

Santa Rosa National Park Rincón de la Vieja National Park Bahía Huevos GUANACASTE Zapotal Beach COSTA RICA

Day 6: Puerto Caldera/Disembark/San José EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Feb. 27; Mar. 4, 9; Nov. 21, 26; Dec. 1, 6 2023 Jan. 10; Mar. 12; Nov. 27; Dec. 2

Curu National Wildlife Refuge

Puerto Caldera

Isla Tortuga

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Waterfall, Rincón de la Vieja National Park.

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Playas del Coco.

MONTEVERDE + GUANACASTE’S CORAL REEFS & VOLCANIC PEAKS 9 DAYS | FROM AUD$7,480 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Glide through a mangrove forest to see reddish egrets, spoonbills, white ibis, and crocodiles.

• Venture through the Guanacaste Conservation Area by kayak or Zodiac, or on foot.

• Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park, which is alive with active volcanoes and gurgling mud pots and replete with howler monkeys, waterfalls, and an optional zipline.

• Search for the elusive northern tamandua (anteater) at Curu National Wildlife Range.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: San Jose, Costa Rica Days 2 & 3: Monteverde Cloud Forest Day 4: Monteverde/Puerto Caldera/Embark Day 5: Zapotal Beach/Bahía Huevos Day 6: Santa Rosa National Park/Guanacaste Conservation Area Day 7: Rincón de la Vieja National Park/ Hacienda Guachipelin Day 8: Curu National Park Refuge/Isla Tortuga Day 9: Puerto Caldera/Disembark/San José EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Feb. 24; Mar. 1, 6; Nov. 18, 23, 28; Dec. 3 2023 Jan. 7; Mar. 9; Nov. 24, 30

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Northern Jacana.

GUANACASTE’S CORAL REEFS & VOLCANIC PEAKS + MONTEVERDE, ARENAL & TORTUGUERO 13 DAYS | FROM AUD$10,920

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Aboard National Geographic Quest + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Rincón de la Vieja National Park, which is alive with active volcanos and gurgling mud pots.

• Glide through a mangrove forest to see reddish egrets, spoonbills, white ibis, and crocodiles.

• Hike through the mist-shrouded cloud forest reserve in Monteverde and enjoy great birdwatching.

• Walk suspension bridges in the dense forest surrounding Arenal volcano and relax in nearby hot springs.

• Visit the remote, carless town of Tortuguero.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: San José, Costa Rica/Puerto Caldera/Embark Day 2: Zapotal Beach/Bahía Huevos Day 3: Santa Rosa National Park/Guanacaste Conservation Area Day 4: Rincón de la Vieja National Park/Hacienda Guachipelin Day 5: Puerto Caldera/Disembark/Monteverde Days 7 & 8: Monteverde/Arenal Days 9 & 10: Arenal/Tortuguero Days 11 & 12: Tortuguero/San José Days 13 & 14: San José EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Feb. 27; Mar. 4, 9; Nov. 21, 26; Dec. 1, 6 2023 Jan. 10; Mar. 12; Nov. 27; Dec. 9

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Corcovado National Park.

MONTEVERDE + COSTA RICA & THE PANAMA CANAL 11 DAYS | FROM AUD$10,770 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• See monkeys, sloths, rare birds, and venture deep into the rainforest.

• Transit the Panama Canal, with an exclusive stop to visit the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

• Kayak, hike, swim, and snorkel; actively explore these idyllic islands and hidden waterways, getting the same enriching experience offered on our eight-day Costa Rica and Panama expedition.

Exploring by kayak.

PANAMA TO COSTA RICA + MONTEVERDE, ARENAL VOLCANO & TORTUGUERO 15 DAYS | FROM AUD$14,100 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Quest + Land Excursion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Transit the Panama Canal, with an exclusive visit to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

• Hike through the mist-shrouded cloud forest reserve in Monteverde and enjoy great bird watching.

• Walk suspension bridges in the dense forest surrounding Arenal Volcano and relax in nearby hot springs.

• Visit the remote, car-less town of Tortuguero and venture through rainforest-shrouded canals in small boats.

• PLUS venture inland for an exploration of the picturesque Monteverde cloud forest.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Panama City, Panama/Colón/Embark

Day 1: San José, Costa Rica

Day 2: Gatún Lake/Panama Canal Transit

Days 2 & 3: Monteverde Cloud Forest

Day 3: Gulf of Panama Islets/Panama Canal Transit

Day 4: Monteverde/Puerto Caldera/Embark

Day 4: Coiba National Park

Day 5: Corcovado National Park

Day 5: Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica

Day 6: Playa Blanca/Osa Peninsula

Days 6 & 7: Osa Peninsula/ Playa Blanca/Corcovado National Park

Day 7: Golfo Dulce

Day 8: Puerto Caldera/Disembark/Monteverde

Day 8: Coiba National Park, Panama

Days 9 & 10: Monteverde/Arenal

Day 9: Gulf of Panama Islets/Panama Canal Transit

Days 11 & 12: Arenal/Tortuguero

Day 10: Gatun Lake/Panama Canal Transit

Days 13 & 14: Tortuguero/San José

Day 11: Colón/Disembark/Panama City

Day 15: San José

EXPEDITION DETAILS

EXPEDITION DETAILS

DATES: 2022 Jan. 13, 27; Feb. 10; Dec. 8, 24 2023 Jan. 12, 26; Feb. 9, 23

DATES: 2022 Dec. 20, 22 2023 Jan. 3, 22; Feb. 5, 19; Mar. 5; Dec. 20

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SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive a $450 per person air credit. Or choose to take 50% off a 3-day Panama City extension in 2022. See page 136.

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BELIZE TO TIKAL: REEFS, RIVERS & RUINS OF THE MAYA WORLD 9 DAYS | FROM AUD$7,350 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Spot rainbow-coloured fish, turtles, and rays while snorkelling or diving the corals of the Belize Barrier Reef, one of the largest barrier reef systems in the world.

• Explore Belize’s coastal rivers by Zodiac, to sight toucans, green iguanas, and other wildlife.

• See dazzling birdlife and monkeys amid a towering forest in the Maya Biosphere Reserve, twice the size of Yellowstone National Park, and home to over 400 bird species.

• Venture into the jungles of Guatemala with local experts to discover the spectacular temples and pyramids of both Tikal and Yaxhá.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Belize City, Belize/Embark

DATES: 2022 Jan. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30; Feb. 4, 9 2023 Jan. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30; Feb. 4, 9

Day 2: Belize Barrier Reef Day 3: Mayflower-Bocawina National Park Day 4: Monkey River/Belize Barrier Reef Day 5: Belize Barrier Reef Day 6: Belize City/El Remate Day 7: Tikal Day 8: Yaxhá Day 9: El Remate/Belize City

Tikal

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive AUD $450 per person special savings on select departures. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Or waive the solo premium on solo cabins. See page 136.

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Belize City Half Moon Caye Natural Turneffe Monument Islands

GUATEMALA

Yaxhá

El Remate

BELIZE San Ignacio

Mayflower Bocawina N.P.

BELIZE BARRIER REEF

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Central Cayes Monkey River

Gulf of Honduras Southern Cayes

Stand-up paddleboarding; the Garifuna Collective; snorkelling with sea turtle; Half Moon Caye.

WILD BELIZE ESCAPE: WILDLIFE, REEFS & RIVERS 6 DAYS | FROM AUD$4,990 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Paddle a kayak or stand-up paddleboard in turquoise lagoons and board Zodiacs to cruise wildlife-rich coastal rivers.

• Spot turtles, rays, and myriad species of colourful fish while snorkelling or diving the coral gardens of the Belize Barrier Reef.

• Join a naturalist for a hike in Mayflower Bocawina National Park and learn about jaguar research and conservation.

• Enjoy a festive drumming performance from the internationally acclaimed Garifuna Collective.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Belize City, Belize/Embark

DATES: 2022 Jan. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30; Feb. 4, 9 2023 Jan. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30; Feb. 4, 9

Day 2: Belize Barrier Reef Day 3: Mayflower Bocawina National Park Day 4: Monkey River/Belize Barrier Reef Day 5: Belize Barrier Reef Day 6: Belize City/Disembark

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive AUD $560 per person special savings on select departures. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Or waive the solo premium on solo cabins. See page 136.

Belize City Half Moon Caye Natural Monument BELIZE Mayflower Bocawina N.P.

Monkey River

BELIZE BARRIER REEF

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Gulf of Honduras

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PLANT-FORWARD & OCEAN-CENTRIC: A NEW WAY TO CRAFT CHEESE Aboard the ships of the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet, farm-to-table food has been a reality for some time, thanks to the innovative thinking and passion of Ana Esteves, Lindblad Expeditions’ Director of Hotel Operations. In 2017, Ana started a farm-to-table program in Galápagos that bolstered local agriculture to the point where Lindblad Expeditions is now purchasing some 86 tons of fresh produce per year. And thanks to Ana’s leadership, other travel companies operating in Galápagos are following suit, measurably benefiting the islands’ economy. We are one of the only expedition companies provisioning fresh produce in the Southern Ocean—from hydroponic growers in the remote Falkland Islands. And Ana is cultivating farm-totable relationships in the Arctic, Baja, Central America, and Alaska, as well.

Our galley teams have been provisioning with sustainable meats and seafood, local whenever possible in all the regions we explore, for decades now. So, it’s not surprising to learn that Ana is in the vanguard again, leading a shift that mirrors a growing global trend, toward more plant-forward offerings on our ships.

“The shift toward plant-forward options, for me personally, and for the new inspiration of our menus, is being driven more by the real threat of environmental collapse, than vegan ethics, or vegan cooking,” Below: Loaded with eye appeal, plantforward cheeses are delicious too.

Ana explains. “Unlike Eleven Madison (the elite, culturally-significant, Michelinstarred Manhattan restaurant), which announced its switch to an exclusively plant-based menu; or (online recipe site) Epicurious’s decision to eliminate all beefbased recipes, our menus across the fleet will continue to be diverse, to satisfy the diverse desires of our guests, while widening to include multiple plantbased options for all meals daily.”

To kindle the plant-forward conversation on our expeditions, however, she’s chosen a dramatic focal point: cheese. Vegan cheese, to be specific.

Cultivated onboard, nurtured in a novel terroir of fresh sea air, far from cows, goats, sheep, or terra firma, the culinary team’s array of

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cheeses, as the photographs featured here show, is

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stunning evidence of creativity, manual dexterity, and something along the lines of bio-mimicry.

Pioneered in the galley aboard the brand-new polar vessel National Geographic Endurance, these artisanal vegan cheese are made by sprouting and fermenting various nuts and seeds, and carefully monitoring their processes, as different seeds and

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nuts proceed at different rates. Almonds, for example, typically require 48 hours to transform; other nuts sprout within 6-12 hours. Artistry is involved in the blending, flavouring, shaping, and consistencybuilding, depending on the type of cheese. Then,

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each cheese is processed, aged, and stored for various intervals.

Given the success of these early efforts, vegan

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cheeses will soon be cultivated by all chefs of the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet, reflecting, however subtly, the unique terroirs of each ship and destination. Will some future guests with heightened palates be able to distinguish cheese produced on National Geographic Orion in Polynesia from one crafted aboard

An array of delectable vegan

National Geographic Explorer in the Chilean

cheeses and condiments.

Fjords? Possibly. However, what’s certain is that tastings of these vegan cheeses will stimulate

Clockwise from upper left: 1. Matured Cheddar (Cashew) 2. Feta (Sunflower seed)

interesting conversations—as guests savour a

3. Mozzarella (Cashew)

new range of flavours, textures, and possibilities

4. Smoked Gouda (Cashew)

for adapting to a changing planet.

5. Matured Cheddar (Cashew)

And cheese is only the beginning of Ana’s vanguard approach to fine expedition dining.

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ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA Navigating around the colossal, incandescent ice forms that dwarf our Zodiacs and kayaks, the sheer scope of the White Continent and its sheets of pristine white ice stretching as far as the eye can see will humble even the most intrepid of explorers. To the vast colonies of penguins—numbering in the tens of thousands on South Georgia Island alone—add majestic whales, leopard and elephant seals, and the Falklands’ remarkable gathering of 70 percent of the world’s albatrosses. Patagonia is also an enchantress, beckoning with its snowcapped saw-toothed peaks and the tumbling glaciers and gleaming icefalls of Glacier Alley. Dramatic landscapes—fjords, steppes, forests, and lakes—are stunning habitats for marine wildlife like humpback whales, dolphins, and penguins and avian species from massive condors and rheas to tiny parakeets and flamingos. Exclusive access to the remote island off the tip of Tierra del Fuego and a private nature reserve add to these expeditions’ wow factors.

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JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT 12 DAYS | FROM AUD$19,230 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the last great wilderness with a team of top naturalists aboard our state-of-the-art polar ships.

• Photograph penguin colonies—gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap—with a National Geographic photographer.

• Watch whales play off the bow. Glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs. Explore on shore, kayak— and even possibly cross-country ski (conditions permitting on early season departures).

• Discover the unexpectedly dazzling undersea with a dedicated undersea specialist.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile/Overnight in Hotel

To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago Ushuaia Drake Passage

Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Day 3: At Sea/Drake Passage Days 4–9: Exploring Antarctica Days 10 & 11: At Sea Days 12: Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile Note: there will be modifications to travel days for 2021/2022 Antarctica season itineraries in accordance with our protocols.

Call for details.

Neumayer Channel Lemaire Channel Antarctic Circle Bellingshausen Sea These are examples of expedition locations.

Antarctic Sound Lindblad Cove Paradise Bay Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Spend two nights prior to your voyage in sun-warmed Buenos Aires or Santiago’s Wine Country.

Or stay on the theme of ‘spectacular’ with a visit to magnificent Iguazú Falls, or mysterious Easter Island after. Visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2022 Jan. 8; Feb. 7, 17; Nov. 28; Dec. 8, 18, 28 2023 Jan. 7, 17, 27; Feb. 6; Nov. 28; Dec. 8, 18, 28 2024 Jan. 7, 17, 27; Feb. 6 National Geographic Endurance: 2022 Nov. 29; Dec. 9, 19 2023 Nov. 19, 29; Dec. 9, 19 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Jan. 7, 27 2023 Jan. 8, 18, 28; Dec. 2, 12, 22, 2024 Jan. 1, 11, 21, 31; Feb. 10 Note: National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago. National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance route via Buenos Aires.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 for AUD $1,250 per person special savings on select departures.

Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tip. See page 136.

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Guests exploring by Zodiac.

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Black-browed albatross; guests photograph in South Georgia; Sir Earnest Shackleton grave; massive king penguin colony.

SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 17 DAYS | FROM AUD$24,430 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• South Georgia explodes with life: colonies of macaroni penguins, lolling fur seals, and 3,600 kg. elephant seals.

An astonishing 100,000 king penguins in one rookery will stop you in your tracks.

• Get close-up views of magnificent black-browed albatross and irresistible rockhopper penguins in the Falklands.

• Paddle a kayak and Zodiac cruise in quiet bays. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

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

EXPEDITION DETAILS

To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago FALKLAND ISLANDS

Ushuaia

DATES: National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Feb. 26 National Geographic Explorer: 2022 Feb. 27* National Geographic Endurance: 2023 Feb. 27 2024 Feb. 27 *This departure follows a modified itinerary.

Port Stanley

Drake Passage South Georgia

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile/Overnight in Hotel

Days 8-12: South Georgia Island

Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark

Day 16: At Sea

Day 3: At Sea in the South Atlantic

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

Days 4 & 5: Falkland Islands Days 6 & 7: At Sea

Days 13-15: At Sea/Falklands

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 for AUD $1,250 per person special savings on select departures.

Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tip. See page 136.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Add two nights in Buenos Aires or four nights to Easter Island. Or, spend two nights in Santiago’s Wine Country.

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ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 22 DAYS | FROM AUD$33,020 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• This voyage has it all: the impossible beauty of Antarctic ice, the vast king penguin colonies of South Georgia, and the Falkland’s amazing albatross colonies.

• Explore by Zodiac, kayak, and on foot using our arsenal of cool tools for exploration.

• Teeming wildlife greets us in South Georgia: the spectacle of 100,000 king penguins will stop you in your tracks. See the Falklands’ impressive colonies of nesting albatross and rockhopper penguins.

• Trace the story of Shackleton’s fateful 1916 journey and toast “The Boss” at his gravesite in South Georgia.

• Get your best shots ever with a National Geographic photographer at your side.

• Conditions permitting, early season departures offer the possibility to cross-country ski—on the frozen sea ice.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile/Overnight in Hotel

To/From Santiago

To/From Buenos Aires

Port Stanley FALKLAND ISLANDS

Ushuaia

Day2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark

Drake Passage

South Georgia

Day 3: At Sea Crossing the Drake Passage Days 4-9: Exploring Antarctica Days 10 & 11: At Sea Toward South Georgia Days 12-16: South Georgia Days 17 & 18: At Sea Toward the Falklands Days 19-21: Falkland Islands/At Sea Day 22: Disembark Ushuaia/ Fly to Buenos Aires or Santiago Note: there will be modifications to travel days for 2021/2022 Antarctica season itineraries in accordance with our protocols. Call for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 for AUD $1,250 per person special savings on select departures. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tip. See page 136.

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Neumayer Channel

Antarctic Sound Lindblad Cove

Antarctic Circle Weddell Sea Bellingshausen Sea ANTARCTIC PENINSULA

These are examples of expedition locations.

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2022 Jan. 18; Nov. 8 2023 Feb. 16; Nov. 8 2024 Feb. 16 National Geographic Endurance: 2022 Feb. 7; Nov. 9 2023 Oct. 30 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Feb. 6 2023 Feb. 17 2024 Feb. 20 Note: National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago. National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance route via Buenos Aires.

Guanaco in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile; Adélie penguins lining up to leap off of an iceberg; late afternoon light, Lemaire Channel; guests kayak in Lindblad Cove.

ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIA: LEGENDARY ICE & EPIC FJORDS 18 DAYS | FROM AUD$26,300 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather, icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbour virgin forests.

• Experience the celebrated wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula, southern Patagonia, and the Chilean fjords—all in a single, epic voyage.

• Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife—including penguins, leopard seals, and killer whales.

• Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and explore spectacular “Glacier Alley,” where monumental glaciers calve into the sea.

• Hike beneath the snowcapped “horns” of Torres del Paine National Park, discover private reserves such as Karukinka, and cruise Chile’s newest marine park to search for whales and dolphins.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Santiago, Chile Day 2: Fly to Punta Arenas/Embark Day 3: Tierra del Fuego: Karukinka Natural Park & Ainsworth Bay Day 4: Francisco Coloane Marine Park & Puerto Natales

CHILE Torres del Paine Puerto Natales

From Santiago

ARGENTINA Punta Arenas

Francisco Coloane Marine Park

Day 5: Torres del Paine Park

To Buenos Aires

Atlantic Ocean

Karukinka Bahía Ainsworth Ushuaia Beagle Channel Cape Horn

Alberto de Agostini N.P.

Day 6: Puerto Natales/Kirke Narrows Days 7 & 8: Exploring the Chilean Fjords Day 9: At Sea Days 10-15: Exploring Antarctica

Pacific Ocean ANTARCTICA

Days 16 & 17: At Sea Day 18: Ushuaia, Argentina/Disembark/ Buenos Aires or Santiago, Chile

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EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2022 Oct. 23 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Dec. 13 2023 Nov. 16 Note: National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago instead of Buenos Aires.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022, for AUD $1,250 per person special savings on select departures.

Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability. We will cover your bar tab and crew tips.

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

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Calving glacier; exploring the Southern beech Forest; lighthouse, Staten Island; sea lion pups.

PATAGONIA: CHILEAN FJORDS & ARGENTINA’S STATEN ISLAND 9 DAYS | FROM AUD$16,000 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution and National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Karukinka Natural Park in Tierra del Fuego.

• Kayak and Zodiac cruise the breathtaking Chilean fjords that are only accessible by expedition ship. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

• See massive glaciers, dramatic fjords, and soaring snow-covered peaks and spot Magellanic penguins, Andean condors, Austral parakeets, foxes, sea lions, elephant seals, and more.

• Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and take in the view of Cape Horn.

• By special permission, be one of the few people ever to explore Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), located at the extreme end of South America.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Days 1: Santiago, Chile

DATES: National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Mar. 13; Dec. 5* 2023 Mar. 9 2024 Mar. 11 National Geographic Explorer: 2023 Oct 23, 31* *These departures follow a modified itinerary.

Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Days 3 & 4: Isla de Los Estados (Staten Island), Argentina Day 5: Cape Horn Day 6: The Chilean Fjords, Beagle Channel Day 7: Tierra del Fuego, Chile/ Karukinka Natural Park Day 8: Exploring the Chilean Fjords & Kirke or White Narrows/Puerto Natales Days 9: Puerto Natales/Disembark/ Punta Arenas/Santiago

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your trip and get a taste of Santiago’s world-famous cuisine and venture into wine country. Visit expeditions. com/short_patagonia-ext for details.

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From Santiago

Pacific Ocean

CHILE

ARGENTINA To Santiago

Atlantic Ocean

Torres del Paine Puerto Natales

Punta Arenas

Karukinka Ushuaia Isla de los Estados Cape Horn (Staten Island)

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover you bar tab and tips for the crew.

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BEST OF CHILEAN PATAGONIA: FROM TORRES DEL PAINE TO CAPE HORN 14 DAYS | FROM AUD$24,680 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution and National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Venture inland to explore the wildlife-rich, iconic landscapes of Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s jewel, with the Tierra Patagonia Hotel (or similar) as your base camp.

• Explore wild, windswept Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), located at the extreme end of South America and largely off limits to travellers since 1923.

• Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and see storied Cape Horn.

• Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Karukinka Natural Park in Tierra del Fuego.

• Zodiac cruise and kayak through the breathtaking Chilean fjords. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Santiago, Chile

DATES: National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Mar. 13 Dec. 5* 2023 Mar. 9 2024 Mar. 11 National Geographic Explorer: 2023 Oct. 23, 31* *These departures follow a modified itinerary.

Day 2: Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Days 3 & 4: Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), Argentina Day 5: Cape Horn Day 6: The Chilean Fjords, Beagle Channel Day 7: Tierra del Fuego, Chile/ Karukinka Natural Park Days 8 & 9: Exploring the Chilean Fjords & Kirke or White Narrows/Puerto Natales Days 10-12: Torres del Paine National Park

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your trip and get a taste for Santiago’s world-famous cuisine and venture into wine country. Or combine your expedition with a visit to one of the most mysterious places on earth—Easter Island.

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From Santiago

Pacific Ocean

CHILE

ARGENTINA To Santiago

Atlantic Ocean

Torres del Paine Puerto Natales

Punta Arenas

Karukinka Ushuaia Isla de los Estados Cape Horn (Staten Island)

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Day 13: Torres del Paine/Puerto Natales Day 14: Puerto Natales/Punta Arenas/ Santiago

Torres del Paine National Park.

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WILD COASTS OF ARGENTINA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS 22 DAYS | FROM AUD$33,340 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Endurance

NEW

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Travel aboard one of our newest ships to Argentina’s rugged east coast and isles of the South Atlantic—places of stunning beauty.

• Seek out the whale-rich waters of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Península Valdés to observe southern right whales in their annual breeding grounds—one of the world’s great wildlife spectacles.

• Capture the windswept beauty of the Falklands—and the black-browed albatrosses and penguins that thrive here— with guidance from a National Geographic photographer.

• Trace the spellbinding story of Shackleton’s fateful expedition on South Georgia and get immersed in a sea of black and white amid tens of thousands of stately king penguins.

• Contrast the capital cities of Argentina and Uruguay with traditional gaucho culture and cuisine at splendid estancias (ranches).

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Day 21: At Sea

Day 2: Buenos Aires/Embark

Day 22: Ushuaia, Argentina/Disembark/ Buenos Aires

Days 3 & 4: Montevideo, Uruguay/ At Sea

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Days 5 & 6: Bahía Blanca/At Sea

DATE: 2022 Oct. 20

Day 7: Puerto Madryn Day 8: Bahía Bustamante Day 9: Puerto Deseado/At Sea Days 10 & 11: Falkland Islands Days 12 & 13: At Sea Days 14-18: South Georgia Island Days 19 & 20: At Sea/Falklands

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 for AUD $1,250 per person special savings on select departures. Valid for new bookings only, subject to availability.

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Buenos URUGUAY Aires Montevideo ARGENTINA Bahía Blanca Atlantic Ocean

Puerto Madryn

Bahía Bustamante Puerto Deseado Falkland Islands Ushuaia

South Georgia

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Southern right whale, Valdés Peninsula.

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Arroyo del Salto River waterfalls with Fitz Roy mountain; hiking at Torres del Paine; Pius XI Glacier; guanaco herd.

SOUTHERN PATAGONIA: GLACIERS, FJORDS & WILDLIFE 17 DAYS | FROM AUD$24,800 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Endurance EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Glaciers carved the landscapes of Patagonia and the Chilean fjords. Now it’s a place for the grandest nature adventures: marvelling at calving glaciers, whale and dolphin watching, hiking through rugged landscapes, and more.

• Aboard the new National Geographic Endurance, glide into Patagonia’s “Glacier Alley” and navigate among floating icebergs by Zodiac and kayak.

• Explore iconic Torres del Paine National Park with our expert naturalist staff.

• Discover private reserves such as Karukinka and enjoy special access to Argentina’s extraordinary Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).

• Visit the newest marine reserve on the Chilean coast where humpback whales and dolphins gather; take in the view of Cape Horn; and visit a Magellanic penguin colony on Isla Magdelena.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1 : Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Day 2: Fly to Ushuaia/Embark Days 3 & 4: Exploring the Chilean Fjords: Glacier Alley Day 5: Francisco Coloane Marine Park Days 6 & 7: Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine Days 8 & 9: Chilean Fjords: Kirke Narrows

Torres del Paine Puerto Natales Francisco Coloane Marine Park

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EXPEDITION DETAILS To/from Buenos Aires

Isla Magdalena Karukinka Ushuaia

Pia Glacier Cape Horn

Isla de los Estados (Staten Island)

Day 10: Punta Arenas & Isla Magdalena

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

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

Day 17: Ushuaia/Buenos Aires

DATES: 2023 Mar. 14 2024 Mar. 13 SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and crew tips.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your stay three ways. Spend time in vibrant Buenos Aires pre-voyage, or in Iguazú Falls or Easter Island after. Visit expeditions.com/glaciersext

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THE ARCTIC The sheer visual splendours of the distinct Arctic regions we explore remain indelibly imprinted long after a return to our more mundane surroundings. The dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroe Islands alive with thousands of nesting puffins.

Iceland’s otherworldly terrain of steaming volcanoes, geothermal springs, and crashing waterfalls. Norway’s renowned fjords, carved by glaciers over millions of years; and Greenland’s stunning Ilulissat Icefjord, where massive icebergs soar upwards of 90 metres. The wildlife we encounter is just as astounding as the landscapes they inhabit. The polar bear, of course, is king, and we offer expeditions to two of the best places on Earth to observe these magnificent creatures—Svalbard and Wrangel Island. Don’t forget arctic foxes, reindeer, and musk ox; and in the icy seas we cross, beluga and bowhead whales, walruses, ringed seals, and perhaps even narwhals can make appearances.

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Goðafoss or waterfall of the Gods; Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral, Reykjavík; photographer on Flatey Island; geothermal valley Leirhnjukur, in Lake Mývatn region.

A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND 10 DAYS | FROM AUD$14,900 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience all of Iceland’s geological manifestations: glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and rock- and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty.

• Actively explore Iceland’s wild western coast; Siglufjörður in the north; the rarely visited rugged east coast; and the Westman Islands, one of the planet’s youngest archipelagos.

• Explore the incredible tundra-covered landscape in Iceland’s dramatic Westfjords and see a volcanic island that formed in 1963.

• Sail into dramatic fjords and marvel at the thundering Goðafoss Waterfall and the bubbling mud pools at Mývatn.

• Experience traditional Icelandic life from the once-booming herring industry to eiderdown production.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark

DATES: National Geographic Explorer: 2022 Jul. 13, 22 2023 Jul. 12, 21 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Jun. 21 2023 Jul. 3

Day 2: Flatey Island Day 3: Exploring Northwestern Iceland Day 4: Ísafjörður Day 5: Siglufjörður & Akureyri

Ísafjörður

Siglufjörður

Day 6: Lake Mývatn & Húsavík Day 7: Exploring Northeast Iceland

Akureyri

Flatey Is.

ICELAND

Day 8: Djúpivogur Day 9: Islands of Heimaey & Surtsey, Westman Islands Day 10: Reykjavík/Disembark

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Langanes Peninsula

Grímsey

Húsavík Lake Mývatn Djúpivogur

Reykjavík Jökulsárlón Atlantic Ocean Surtsey Island

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Heimaey Island

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Short on time? Our 5-day Wild Iceland Escape is a great compact and active option. See page 61 for details.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Don’t miss a moment: take a day before to tour the Golden Circle or 3 days after exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.

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WILD ICELAND ESCAPE 5 DAYS | FROM AUD$8,230 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Actively explore Iceland’s pristine fjords and fascinating tundra on daily hikes, Zodiac cruises, and more while accompanied by a dedicated team of naturalists.

• Encounter evidence of volcanic activity as we hike over cooled lava fields and view Iceland’s newest isle, Surtsey.

• Discover the rich biodiversity of the remote Westfjords, spotting nesting puffins and gannets along the coast, and watching for humpback and minke whales in the surrounding waters.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Days 1: Reykjavik, Iceland/Embark

DATES: 2022 Jun. 30 2023 Jul. 12, 16

Day 2: Djúpavík

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Arnafjörður

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Atlantic Ocean

Day 3: Arnafjörður Day 4: Islands of Surtsey & Heimaey, Westman Islands Day 5: Reykjavík, Iceland/Disembark

Djúpavík Dynjandi ICELAND Reykjavík

Surtsey Island

Heimaey Island

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Dynjandi waterfall, Westfjords.

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ICELAND & GREENLAND: EDGE OF THE ARCTIC 18 DAYS | FROM AUD$25,470 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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

• Explore Hvalsey and Brattahlíð, 10th-century Viking settlements founded by Eric the Red and his family in Greenland, and see the incredible Qilakitsoq mummies, preserved by freezing temperatures for some 500 years.

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

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

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark

DATES: 2022 Jul. 31 2023 Jul. 30

Day 2: Flatey Island

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Day 3: Arnafjörður/Dynjandi/Vigur Day 4: Ísafjarðardjúp

Uummannaq Qilakitsoq

Day 5: Crossing the Denmark Strait Day 6: Exploring East Greenland

Ilulissat

Day 7: Prins Christian Sund & Nanortalik Day 8: Hvalsey Ruins & Qaqortoq

GREENLAND

Ataneq Sisimiut

Kangerlussuaq

Arnarfjörður

Day 9: Eriksfjörd & Brattahlíð Day 10: Nuuk

ARCTIC CIRCLE

Kangaamiut

Evighed Fjord Qorgut

Day 11: Kangaamiut and Evighed Fjord Day 12: Sisimut Days 13 & 14: Ilulissat & Disko Bay Day 15: Uummannaq & Qilakitsoq Day 16: Ataneq Fjord Days 17 & 18: Kangerlussuaq/ Disembark/Reykjavík, Iceland/Keflavik

Nuuk Eriksfjord Hvalsey Qaqortoq Nanortalik

Denmark Strait

Isafjörður Dynjandi Flatey ICELAND Reykjavík

Brattahlíð Skjoldungen Prins Christian Sund

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Ilulissat Icefjord; kayaking, Qaqortoq; exploring the ice by Zodiac; Aerial of Sisimiut.

WILD GREENLAND ESCAPE 6 DAYS | FROM AUD$10,280

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the dramatic coastline of West Greenland by water and on foot, kayaking stunning fjords, and hiking across the tundra while on the lookout for wildlife.

• Delve into Greenlandic culture and history at the outstanding museum of Sisimiut and meet with residents of Uummannaq Island to learn about everyday life.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

• Hike the Sermermiut Valley to a promontory overlooking the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord and take in extraordinary views of the iceberg-choked bay.

• Visit the archaeological site at Qilakitsoq, where remarkably well-preserved 500-year-old mummies were found in 1972.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/ Embark

DATES: 2022 Jul. 7, 12

Day 2: Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut Day 3: Ilulissat & Disko Bay

Uummannaq

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Qilakitsoq Ilulissat Davis Strait

Day 4: Uummannaq/Qilakitsoq Day 5: Ataneq Fjord Day 6: Kangerlussuaq/Disembark

GREENLAND Ataneq

Sisimiut

Kangerlussuaq

ARCTIC CIRCLE

To/From U.S.

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Lofoten Islands; Spectacular Northern Lights; Sisimiut, Greenland; Jan Mayen.

EAST GREENLAND: WILD SHORES OF THE HIGH ARCTIC 19 DAYS | FROM AUD$32,180 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Endurance EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Venture all the way north to Northeast Greenland National Park in search of the Arctic’s iconic wildlife—polar bears, whales, muskoxen, and more.

• Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac.

• Call at the seldom-visited Jan Mayen Island, where the only residents man a remote weather outpost and have this northernmost volcano all to themselves.

• Conditions permitting, see the spectacular Northern Lights as we sail the remote coasts of Iceland and Greenland.

Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

• Visit Iceland’s colourful villages to see contemporary life, hike over geologically recent volcanic flows, and soak in the country’s iconic hot springs.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 18: Westman Islands

Day 2: Oslo/Tromsø/Embark

Day 19: Reykjavík/Disembark

Day 3: Tysfjorden

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Days 4 & 5: Nordfjord/Svartisen

DATES: 2022 Sep. 3 2023 Sep. 9

Day 6: Lofoten Islands Days 7 & 8: At Sea/Jan Mayen, Norway Days 9 & 10: East Greenland, Scoresbysund/Exploring Days 11 - 15: Exploring Northeast Greenland National Park Day 16: Northwest Iceland

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your voyage in Norway’s fjords, amid Iceland’s Wonders, or around Iceland’s Golden Circle. Visit expeditions. com/green-ext for details.

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Day 17: Flatey Island

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Northeast Greenland National Park

PACK ICE Dependent on ice conditions

GREENLAND Greenland Sea Scoresbysund

Ísafjörður Flatey Is. ICELAND Reykjavík Westman Islands

Ittoqqortoormiit Jan Mayen

Tromsø Tysfjord

Lofoten Islands ARCTIC CIRCLE

SaltfjelletSvartisen National Park NORWAY

From Oslo

Day 1: Oslo, Norway

COASTAL WONDERS OF NORWAY, THE FAROE ISLANDS & ICELAND

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac.

• Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a prehistoric settlement in the Shetlands.

• Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly to their Viking heritage.

• Observe nesting seabirds in dramatic settings amid the towering peaks of the Lofoten islands.

• Sail past the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroes to see cliff-nesting puffins, gannets, and northern fulmars. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Tromsø

Day 1: Oslo, Norway Day 3: Tysfjorden Day 4: Lofoten Islands Days 5 & 6: Exploring the Fjords of Norway Day 7: At Sea/Shetland Islands, Scotland

Lofoten Islands

Ísafjörður Grimsey Island Langanes Peninsula Flatey Is. ARCTIC CIRCLE ICELAND Reykjavík

Nordfjord Vega

Westman Islands From Oslo

Day 2: Oslo/Tromsø/Embark

Day 8: Lerwick/Foula Days 9 & 10: Exploring the Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands

Days 11 & 12: At Sea/Seyðisfjörður, Iceland/Grímsey

Tórshavn NORWAY

Shetland Islands

Days 13 & 14: Ísafjörđur/Flatey Island

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 15: Westman Islands

DATE: 2022 Jun. 6

Day 16: Reykjavík/Disembark.

Lerwick

Oslo

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Faroe Islands.

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NORWEGIAN DISCOVERY: SVALBARD & THE NORTHERN FJORDS

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Aboard National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail to the high Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard under the midnight sun in search of polar bears hunting along the pack ice.

• Zodiac cruise along the towering cliffs of Bear Island that rise straight from the sea and are home to tens of thousands of raucous seabirds.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

• On Senja Island visit pristine Ånderdalen National Park to search for reindeer, elk, red foxes, and more.

• Explore the lovely fjords of Sørøya by Zodiac and kayak, and hike on shore.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Oslo, Norway

DATES: National Geographic Endurance: 2022 Jun. 22 2023 Jun. 28 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 May 30

Day 2: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Days 3-5: Exploring Svalbard Day 6: Bear Island Day 7: Sørøya Island Day 8: Senja Island Day 9: Tromsø/Disembark/Oslo

Longyearbyen SVALBARD Barents Sea

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Spend five days in rich landscapes of Norway’s fjords before your voyage.

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Bear Island

Day 10: Oslo

Sørøya

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NORWAY Tromsø

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Polar bear with cubs.

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Reindeer, Longyearbyen; humpback whale; mother polar bear and cub; walrus hauled out on beach.

NORWAY’S FJORDS & ARCTIC SVALBARD 16 DAYS | FROM AUD$24,950 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac.

• Explore the rarely-visited northern fjords, threading the ice-carved narrows and standing on the bow as the captain noses up to glacier termini.

Spitsbergen

Edgeøya

SVALBARD

Longyearbyen Barents Sea

• Actively explore: hike, walk, and kayak through stunning scenery. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

Bear Island

• Make for the wilds of Svalbard to see ice, bears, and Arctic wildlife.

North Cape

Day 2: Nordfjord Days 3-5: Exploring the Fjords of Norway Day 6: Lofoten Islands Day 7: Tysfjorden Day 8: Tromsø Day 9: Bear Island Days 10-14: Exploring Svalbard Day 15: Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo Day 16: Oslo/Home

DATES: National Geographic Endurance: 2022 May 4*, 19 2023 May 17 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 May 10 2023 May 29

Tromsø

Lofoten Islands

*This voyages travel in reverse.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Spend a day in Bergen, Norway before your voyage, or four days amid Iceland’s Wonders after your Arctic adventure. Visit expeditions.com/capeext for details.

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Arctic Circle

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Day 1: Bergen, Norway/Embark

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

SWEDEN

Nordfjord

Bergen

NORWAY Oslo

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LAND OF THE ICE BEARS: AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF ARCTIC SVALBARD 10 DAYS | FROM AUD$14,990 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Svalbard, a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, massive sheets of ice, and magnificent polar bears.

• Experience the dramatic landscape via naturalist-led walks, and cruise among beautiful icebergs in a Zodiac or a kayak.

• Be on the lookout for a variety of arctic wildlife from walrus and reindeer, to arctic fox, whales, and myriad birds.

• Take advantage of the legendary midnight sun side-by-side with a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Oslo, Norway Day 2: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Days 3-8: Exploring Svalbard Day 9: Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo Day 10: Oslo EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: National Geographic Endurance: 2022 Jun. 1, 8, 15 2023 May 31; Jun. 7, 14, 21 National Geographic Resolution: 2022 May 23 2023 Jun. 11

Longyearbyen SVALBARD Barents Sea

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NORWAY

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What’s on the menu here?

Use your smartphone camera to preview this wild region.

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Curious polar bear on the pack ice, Svalbard.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Spend five days in Norway’s Fjords before, or four days amid Iceland’s Wonders after your Arctic adventure. Visit expeditions.com/bearext

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

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Aboard National Geographic Endurance EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail aboard our new, state-of-the-art polar ship to the northern reaches of the planet, and ply the icy waters of the Kara Sea, only navigable for a few months of the year.

• Set foot on the world’s northernmost archipelago, Franz Josef Land, following in the path of a 2013 expedition by National Geographic’s Pristine Seas team.

• Explore along the sandy shores of Ostrov Isachenko, part of Russia’s Great Arctic State Nature Reserve, and watch for polar bears from the ship’s deck.

• Learn about indigenous culture in Murmansk, Russia, and take a guided tour of the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 1 & 2: Oslo, Norway/Tromsø/Embark Day 3: Norway’s Fjords Day 4: Murmansk, Russia

To/From Oslo

Tromsø

Franz Josef Land

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Leaping polar bear; wooden domes, Murmansk; Norwegian houses along the coast; walrus hauled out on ice floe, Franz Josef Land.

Barents Sea

Severnaya Zemlya

Days 5 & 6: At Sea Days 7-9: Cruising Barents Sea and Novaya Zemlya Days 10 & 11: Exploring the Kara Sea Days 12-14: Severnaya Zemlya

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Days 15-18: Franz Josef Land Day 19: At Sea Day 20: Murmansk Day 21: Norway’s Fjords Days 22 & 23: Tromsø/Disembark/Oslo

EXPEDITION DETAILS

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS:

DATES: 2022 Jun. 29 2023 Jul. 5 Note: A Russian tourist visa is required.

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Polar bear reflection; L'Anse aux Meadows; Torngat Mountains National Park; humpback whale dives near Ilulissat.

FABLED LANDS OF THE NORTH: GREENLAND TO NEWFOUNDLAND 16 DAYS | FROM AUD$21,270 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer GREENLAND (KALAALLIT NUNAAT)

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

Cumberland Pen. Kekerton Pangnirtung

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 4: Disko Bay & Ilulissat

DATES: 2022 Aug. 15 2023 Aug. 14

Day 5: At Sea/Davis Strait

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Explore Iceland’s wonders over four days or one day at the Golden Circle and the Blue Lagoon. Visit expeditions.com/fabled-ext

Dav is S trai t Lower Savage Islands Resolution Island Button Islands Torngat Mountains N.P.

Day 16: St. John’s/Disembark

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Days 10-13: Exploring the Torngat Mountains & the Labrador Coast

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Day 7: Hall Peninsula, Baffin Island

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Day 1: Keflavík, Iceland

Day 14: L’Anse aux Meadows

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

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• Explore untamed coasts, discovering spectacular fjords and cliffs on foot and by kayak and Zodiac.

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• Search for wildlife, from whales, walruses, and polar bears to black bears and woodland caribou.

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• Wander amid the ruins of the 11th-century Viking village of L’Anse aux Meadows.

• Meet Inuit artisans and learn about their carving and weaving traditions.

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Baffin Bay

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

Ilulissat

L’Anse Aux Meadows

St. John’s

NORTHWEST PASSAGE: GREENLAND TO ALASKA 22 DAYS | FROM AUD$43,180

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Aboard National Geographic Endurance EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Dundas Harbor

Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/ Embark Herschel Island

Day 2: Greenland’s West Coast and Sisimiut

Nome

Bellot Strait

Ulukhaktok Dolphin and Union Strait Johansen Bay

Day 3: Disko Bay & Ilulissat Days 4 & 5: Exploring East Baffin Bay, Nunavut, Canada

ALASKA Anchorage

Davis Strait

Jenny Lind Island ARCTIC CIRCLE Cambridge Bay

CANADA

Ilulissat

Isabella Bay Sisimiut Kangerlussuaq

From U.S.

Day 17: At Sea

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 18: Herschel Island, Yukon Territory

DATES: 2022 Jul. 17 2023 Jul. 24

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

Pond Inlet

Buchan Gulf

James Ross Strait

Days 7-16: Exploring the Northwest Passage

Days 19-21: At Sea

GREENLAND

Prince Regent Inlet

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Polar bear, Northwest Passage.

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RUSSIAN FAR EAST To explore the Bering Sea and North Pacific is to encounter fascinating littleknown cultures, volcanic landscapes, and wild places barely on human radars.

Well above the Arctic Circle, more polar bears give birth on Wrangel Island than anywhere else on Earth, and this island at the 180th meridian is also where the world’s largest population of Pacific walrus gathers. In these remote regions, brown bears grab rainbow trout and salmon in pristine rivers, grey whales feed and sperm whales travel in pods, seals announce themselves in noisy rookeries, and rare avian species like the endangered Blakiston’s fish owl, enormous Stellar’s sea eagle, and sacred red-crowned crane can be spotted. The peoples of these distant coastlines and far-flung archipelagos have histories, cultures, and languages not widely known in the world. We’ll meet Chukchi and Yupik villagers who follow their ancestral ways living on the bounties of the sea, Koryak reindeer herders, and Ainu in the Kuril Islands and Hokkaido.

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Polar bears; Lorino Village; lighthouse monument, Cape Dezhnev; Pacific walrus, Kolyuchin Island.

EXPLORING RUSSIA’S FAR EAST & WRANGEL ISLAND 13 DAYS | FROM AUD$25,150 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site, Wrangel Island Reserve, home to a high density of polar bear dens, Pacific walrus, musk oxen, arctic fox, grey whales, and 100 migratory bird species.

• Zodiac cruise the coastline of Kolyuchin Island, a protected region with tremendous wildlife such as puffins, guillemots, and walrus.

• Visit Cape Dezhnev, the farthest point east in Russia.

• See grey whales in their Northern feeding grounds in the Chukchi & Bering Seas.

• Experience meaningful cultural exchanges across the entire breadth of Beringia.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Anchorage, Alaska, U.S./Nome/ Embark

DATE: 2022 Aug. 7 Note: A Russian tourist visa is required.

Wrangel Island

Day 2: Provideniya, Russian Federation Day 3: Cape Dezhnev & Inchoun Village Day 4: Kolyuchin Island & Kolyuchin Bay

Day 12: At Sea/Crossing the Bering Strait Day 13: Nome, Alaska, U.S./Disembark/ Anchorage

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Nome To/From Anchorage

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Explore the Alaska wilderness at Tutka Bay Lodge or Winterlake Lodge. Call or visit expeditions.com/alaskalodges for details.

ALONG THE RING OF FIRE: KAMCHATKA, KURIL ISLANDS & HOKKAIDO

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Witness a profusion of rare wildlife from the ship’s deck or aboard a nimble Zodiac: whiskered auklets, northern fur seals, Pacific walrus, sea otters, brown bears, Steller’s sea eagles, and more.

• Navigate among the remote and mostly uninhabited Kuril Islands; marvel at their fascinating geology as you trek the tundra-covered volcanic slopes and Zodiac into a caldera.

• In Hokkaido, spot the sacred red-crowned crane on a visit to the wetlands of Kushiro, and discover the unique culture and complex history of Japan’s indigenous Ainu people.

• Immerse yourself in vibrant Tokyo where ancient history and sacred traditions live in harmony with modern-day culture.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Provideniya

Day 1: Anchorage, Alaska, U.S./Nome/ Embark

Petra Bay Tintikun Lagoon Tymlat Village

Day 2: At Sea/Crossing the Bering Strait Day 3: Provideniya, Russian Federation Days 4-7: Chukotka & Koryak Coasts Days 8 & 9: At Sea/Commander Islands Days 10 & 11: Chazhma & Zhupanova Rivers Day 12: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Days 13-16: Kuril Islands Days 17 & 18: At Sea/Korsakov, Russian Federation Day 19: Abashiri, Japan/Shiretoko National Park Day 20: Kushiro Shitsugen National Park/ Akan Mashu National Park Days 21 & 22: Muroran/At Sea

Meynypilgyno

RUSSIA

Nome Bering Strait

ALASKA Anchorage

Glubokaya Bay

Commander Islands Kamenistaya Bay Zhupanova River Atlasov Island Petropavlovsk Ptichiy Islands Shiashkotan Island Skaly Lavushki Island Korsakov Yankicha Island Abashiri Simushir Islands Muroran Niigata

Shiretoko Nat’l Park Kushiro

JAPAN Tokyo

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Aug. 19 2023 Aug. 13 Note: A Russian tourist visa is required.

Days 23-25: Niigata/Disembark/Tokyo For itinerary details, prices, staff, and special guests, visit expeditions.com/kuril

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Yankicha Island.

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JAPAN & EAST ASIA A closed society for many generations, Japan holds a special allure with its exquisite artistic sensibilities, iconic architecture, riveting history, and enduring cultural expressions from masterful gardens to tea ceremonies. With two exceptional new itineraries you can effortlessly discover Japan’s most cherished sites from hilltop castles and elegant temples to forested lakes and far-flung atolls. Learn the history of the samurai walking the narrow, winding streets lined with traditional wooden homes where they once lived. On an island purposely developed as a destination for art and design, see works by luminaries including Tadao Ando and Yayoi Kusama. Tokyo’s high energy Ginza district is well known but this island country’s wild side is yours to discover. Hike under a canopy of thousand-year-old cedar trees in an enchanting island rainforest and snorkel in a thriving undersea world on the lookout for manta rays, sea turtles, and dugongs. Each itinerary also includes the outstanding sights of a neighbouring country—South Korea or Taiwan.

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Kenroku-en Garden; Naoshima art; Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju; Matsue castle.

COASTAL JAPAN: IMPERIAL DYNASTIES & MODERN CULTURE

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Delve into the history of the samurai and their feudal lords while visiting castles and samurai districts in Kanazawa, Matsue, and Uwajima.

• Explore the rich cultural legacy of Korea’s Silla Dynasty among the incredible ancient ruins of Gyeongju, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Get inspired on the art-filled island of Naoshima, and visit museums and studios dedicated to artists and traditional handicrafts in Matsue and on Takamatsu.

• Meander through Kenroku-en, Koraku-en, and Sengan-en, three unique Japanese gardens considered some of the most beautiful in the country.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Tokyo, Japan

Day 13: Naoshima/Takamatsu

Days 2 & 3: Tokyo/Niigata/Embark

Day 14: Okayama/Kurashiki

Day 4: Kanazawa

Day 15: Kobe/Disembark/Osaka

Day 5: Matsue Day 6: Hagi

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Sep. 9 2023 Sep. 4

Day 7: Ulsan, South Korea/Gyeongju Day 8: Nagasaki, Japan Day 9: Kagoshima Day 10: Yakushima Island Day 11: Uwajima/Uchiko

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Day 12: Miyajima Island & Hiroshima

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Kanazawa SOUTH KOREA Gyeongju Matsue Ulsan Hagi Kobe

Niigata JAPAN

Tokyo

Okayama/ Kurashiki Naoshima/Takamatsu Nagasaki Hiroshima/Miyajima Uwajima Yakushima Kagoshima Island

SAILING THE EAST CHINA SEA: JAPAN, OKINAWA & TAIWAN 14 DAYS | FROM AUD$24,340 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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• Experience some of Japan’s most cherished sites, from Himeji Castle and the historic merchant towns of Ozu and Uchiko to the “floating” torii gate at Miyajima.

• Explore Naoshima, an island transformed by art and cutting-edge architecture, and visit the culinary hub of Shodoshima.

• Snorkel the coral reefs of Kerama Island and venture into the mangrove forests of the Yaeyama Islands by Zodiac or kayak.

• Hike among ancient cedar trees in Yakushima’s rainforest and marvel at the incredible hoodoo spires in Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Okayama/Kurashiki Hiroshima Kobe Miyajima Nagahama Naoshima Uchiko

Day 1: Osaka, Japan/Kobe Day 2: Kobe/Himeji/Embark Day 3: Okayama/Kurashiki

JAPAN

Day 4: Naoshima & Shodoshima Islands

Day 9: Naha, Okinawa/Kerama Islands Days 10-12: Miyako & Yaeyama Islands

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

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Amami Island

Day 6: Shikoku Island: Uchiko and Ozu Day 8: Amami Oshima Island

DATES: 2022 Oct. 1 2023 Sep. 17

Yakushima Island

Day 5: Miyajima Island & Hiroshima Day 7: Yakushima Island

Ozu

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Kerama Island Keelung Taipei TAIWAN

Okinawa Island

Himeji Castle, aka “White Heron Castle,” a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Miyako Island Yaeyama Islands Yonaguni Island

Day 13: Keelung, Taiwan Day 14: Taipei/Disembark/Home For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/japan

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VIETNAM & CAMBODIA The ancient ways of life in Vietnam and Cambodia are alive today in floating markets, traditional rice harvesting and fish farming, and skilled artisanal creations like hand-woven silk. As we float down the mighty Mekong, the heart and soul of these countries, we discover its pulsating rhythms in traditional villages and bustling cities and thoughtfully explore sublime jungle-shrouded temples highlighted by Angkor. A visit to Angkor reaches far beyond a single temple. It is a deep and expansive exploration of the intriguing Khmer civilisation through its architecturally magnificent 12th-century city of temples.

Fully explore the complex beginning with sunrise at Angkor Wat followed by a discovery of Angkor Thom’s castle-like fortifications, Ta Prohm’s fascinating ruins, still largely encircled by jungle vines, and the temple of Banteay Srei, a favourite of photographers for its elaborate carvings. A private dinner at a temple will be an evening to remember. There are opportunities throughout the expedition to engage with locals at schools and crafts workshops and to understand the complicated history of these two culturally rich countries.

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A monk stands by the entrance of Banteay Srei temple; Angkor Wat; tuk-tuk, Phnom Penh; life along the Tonle Sap River.

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Aboard The Jahan EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend two days exploring the legendary religious sites of Angkor in the company of our experts and local guides.

• Visit communities and learn the ways of life along the Mekong River, including subsistence fishing and small industries.

• Explore Phnom Penh and Saigon, touring sites important to the cities’ 20th-century histories.

• Travel in extraordinary comfort and see many of the countries’ cultural highpoints.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Siem Reap/Angkor

Day 1: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Day 9: Chau Doc or Tan Chau, Vietnam

Days 2 & 3: Angkor

Day 10: Sadec/Cai Be

Day 4: Kampong Cham/Embark The Jahan

Day 11: My Tho/Disembark/Saigon

Day 5: Wat Hanchey or Koh Dach/ Angkor Ban Day 6: Kampong Chhnang/Kampong Tralach Day 7: Phnom Penh Day 8: Cruising the Mekong

Day 12: Saigon EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2023 Feb. 14, 22*, 28 *This departure travels in reverse.

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Discover Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, and Halong Bay/Lan Ha Bay on an eight-day pre- or postvoyage extension. See expeditions.com/vietnamext for more details.

Kampong Chhnang Phnom Penh

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Chau Doc Sa Dec/ Cai Be

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) My Tho South China Sea

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INDONESIA & PAPUA NEW GUINEA The Spice Islands, Raja Ampat, Komodo. Sumatra, West Papua, Kerimun Jawa.

Remote and exotic, the islands we discover thrive in their wildness with tribes living nearly untouched by the outside world, dazzling undersea life, and hundreds of volcanoes including the remnants of the beautiful and powerful Krakatoa. Put your toes in the rose-coloured sand of Pink Beach, come face to face with a Komodo dragon or glimpse a bird of paradise, and inhale the heady perfume of nutmeg and mace. Step back in time to see primitive rock art and be among the very few to encounter the Asmat people. Explore uninhabited islands, snorkelling among pygmy sea horses, giant clams, manta rays, dugongs, and hundreds of species of kaleidoscopic fish. The grandeur and sheer size of Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, is sure to leave an impression as will graceful terraced rice fields and stilt villages connected across mangrove forests by wooden boardwalks. Add the more cosmopolitan delights of Singapore and important World War II sites and the pull of this far-flung region becomes impossible to ignore.

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EXPLORING INDONESIA: BALI, RAJA AMPAT & PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Encounter Indonesia’s vibrant cultures during traditional welcome ceremonies and visits to remote island villages and markets.

• Swim, snorkel, and dive at spectacular reefs, isolated atolls, and ivory beaches of Kri Island and Misool in Raja Ampat and West Papua.

• Search for Komodo dragons, prehistoric creatures that can reach nearly nine metres, in Komodo National Park.

• Discover the timeless traditions and exquisite art of the Asmat region while exploring its stilt villages by Zodiac.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Bali, Indonesia

INDONESIA

Day 2: Bali/Embark Day 3: Satonda/Sumbawa, Lesser Sunda Islands Day 4: Komodo Island Days 5 & 6: Flores Island/At Sea

Satonda Island Bali

Gam Island Kri Island Misool Kokas Asmat

Banda Neira

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

SOLOMON ISLANDS Honiara Samarai Island

Komodo Maumere

Day 7: Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Moluccas

To Brisbane

AUSTRALIA

Days 8 & 9: Exploring Raja Ampat Day 10: Maccleur Gulf/Kokas Days 11-13: At Sea/Asmat Days 14-16: At Sea/Gulf of Papua Days 17 & 18: Samarai, Papua New Guinea/At Sea

Day 19: Honiara, Solomon Islands/ Disembark/Brisbane, Australia Day 20: Brisbane For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/asmat

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Oct. 9*; Nov. 29 *This departure travels in reverse.

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Asmat warriors escort us to shore.

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Snorkelling; black-naped terns; granite formations Batu Berlayar Island, Pulau Belitung; Borobudur temple.

SINGAPORE TO BALI: JUNGLES, ATOLLS & WILDLIFE 12 DAYS | FROM AUD$16,920 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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• Experience the innovative melting pot that is Singapore–a spectacular blend of cultures, innovation, and beauty.

• Swim and snorkel the coral reefs off the pristine, uninhabited isles of the Natuna and Anambas archipelagos.

• Be awestruck at the grandeur and sheer size of Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Explore the jungles of West Bali Barat National Park and Menjangan Island–be on the lookout for the colourful Javan banded pitta, the Bali myna, and the native barking deer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Singapore

EXPEDITION DETAILS Pulau Airabu

Pulau Lintang

Day 2: Singapore/Embark Day 3: Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia

Singapore

Day 4: Badas Islands

DATES: 2022 Oct. 26*, Nov. 19 2023 Aug. 22*; Sep. 22 *These departures travel in reverse.

MALAYSIA

Badas Islands

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INDONESIA

Day 5: Pulau Belitung Pulau Belitung

Days 6 & 7: Krakatoa/At Sea Day 8: Semarang/Borobudur Temple Day 9: Kerimun Jawa Day 10: Pulau Bawean Day 11: Menjangan Island/West Bali Barat National Park

Kerimun Jawa

Pulau Bawean

Krakatoa Semarang Bali Menjangan Island

Day 12: Denpasar, Bali

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Dancers, Solomon Islands.

DANCES, SPIRIT HOUSES & RITES: ENDURING CULTURES OF THE PACIFIC ISLES

By Tom Ritchie Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is returning to the TOM RITCHIE is a professional naturalist and expedition leader who has worked with Lindblad Expeditions since the pioneering days of LarsEric Lindblad. Growing up near the Everglades allowed him to spend his youth exploring the swamps, marshes, forests, and reef systems of South Florida, a perfect training ground.

Benefit from Tom’s expertise in these islands on two upcoming expeditions: Under the Southern Cross: New Zealand to Melanesia (page 92) and Rites & Relics: From the Solomon Islands to Fiji (page 93).

islands of the South Pacific. We think we are familiar with the cultural aspects of the people who live here from what we have seen on television and in films—primarily centred in just two island groups in Polynesia: the Hawaiian Islands and the Society Islands, both of which have had long associations with westerners— missionaries, whalers, traders, colonisers, and international tourists.

However, there are many other islands throughout the South Seas with which most of us are not familiar—particularly in the regions known as Melanesia and Micronesia, as well as the more remote Polynesian islands.

These islands have a mild climate throughout the year. Much of their food comes from trees that require little, if any, maintenance, and can be enjoyed throughout the year. Fish from the local waters, domesticated pigs and chickens, and a few crops, such as taro, yams, sweet potatoes, and manioc, make up additional staples. The forests supply building materials for traditional thatched house construction. Therefore, conditions afford people plenty of time for artistic and social pursuits—gathering around a bonfire on the shore, eating and drinking, telling stories, laughing, and of course, it usually includes singing and dancing.

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Traditional firewalkers, Beqa.

island group in Polynesia, we will be welcomed with a fierce warrior dance performance and shown a historic “cannibal oven” that dates to the period before 19th-century Christian missionaries converted the inhabitants. On the Micronesian island of Guam, we will learn of the interesting Chamorro culture, which is a blending of Micronesian, American, European, Asian, and Rom dance, Vanuatu.

Some of the cultural features we expect to see include the secretive Rom dance that is unique to Ambryn Island, Vanuatu, which is performed by men wearing incredible masks and elaborate fullbody outfits that represent spirits. In the Solomon Islands, we’ll learn about the snake and turtle clans on Owaraha and visit their revered spirit house. On the Fijian island of Beqa (pronounced em-beng’ a), we will observe the traditional firewalkers who pad barefoot on searing boulders in a sacred fire pit. In Wallis and Futuna, an

Spanish heritages. Tanna Island has an active volcano known as Mount Yasur, which continuously belches smoke and ejects molten

Mount Yasur

rocks high into the sky. This makes for an amazing site for rowdy and energetic dances with wild chanting and masses of people jumping in unison with grass skirts and pounding sticks. These are just a few of the amazing cultural properties we expect to experience. And because we will be on an expedition, there will be many fascinating facets we don’t expect!

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PACIFIC ISLES Volcanic peaks rise dramatically from turquoise lagoons and steep cliffs drop straight to deserted beaches. An astonishing array of marine life inhabits clear, warm water: 20 species of whales and dolphins, 5 metre manta rays, green sea turtles, and vast schools of tropical fish dart around multicoloured galaxies of healthy corals. Dine on a private motu; float in a hidden cave; spot an ultramarine lorikeet on a rainforest hike or a fairy tern while kayaking in a secluded cove. Find your perfect paradise in the iconic landscapes of jagged green peaks, pristine beaches, and the bluest of blue waters, continuing the legacy of explorers, writers, and artists like James Cook, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Paul Gauguin.

Idyllic surroundings are a given but what many find surprising is how much these islands are steeped in history and culture. Through meeting welcoming locals and seeing dance performances, thousand-year-old petroglyphs, an eight-foot moss-covered tiki, sacred sites called marae, and Easter Island’s iconic moai, we learn about this region’s proud history and cultures.

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IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, WATER IS THE MEDIUM & THE MESSAGE ‘50 shades of blue.’ That’s the tourist board description of Polynesian’s clear waters, and it’s valid—extending into the furthest reaches of the Pacific. Water is the highway here, conducting the graceful, yacht-scale National Geographic Orion to and among far-flung islands of surpassing beauty and intrigue. And water is the point, a key reason to come—to explore the vivid, vibrantly alive undersea; or simply to revel in the joys of being water-active daily. Paddleboard, kayak. Swim off National Geographic Orion’s platform in the heart of the blue, or from a pristine, palm-fringed beach. Snorkel a reef or above the gentle glide of a manta ray, or get current-caught on a thrilling drift snorkel. For those who are SCUBA-certified, our expeditions provide a rare kind of live-aboard luxury. And the Pacific shares secrets, too: crystalline waters in a limestone grotto. Or the plunge at the apex of a hike to a tropical waterfall. Come for the waters, discover many wonders.

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Shisa, Miyakojima Island; waterfall, Pohnpei; WWII wreckage, Chuuk Lagoon; Palmerston Island.

JOURNEY ACROSS THE REMOTE PACIFIC: TAIPEI TO TAHITI 27 DAYS | FROM AUD$47,290 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• From the East China Sea to the South Pacific, be among the few to explore the secluded beaches, lagoons, and coral reefs of remote atolls alive with unusual endemic flora and fauna like tiny whistling green pigeons, Okinawan dugongs, and rare mangroves.

• Discover the unique isolated island cultures: Guam’s Chamorro melting pot and Tokelau’s Polynesian heritage. Meet friendly inhabitants. Visit important UNESCO sites like French Polynesia’s Marae Taputapuātea and Pohnpei’s Nan Madol ruins.

• Walk in the footsteps of brave soldiers and dive among shipwrecks at historic World War II sites in the Chuuk State and Butaritari Atoll, with vestiges including propellers, torpedoes, and cave networks.

• Experience the energy and diversity of Taipei, buzzing with 300 years of history; Tarawa, where half of Kiribati’s population resides; and Papeete, the meeting point of cultures from surrounding archipelagos.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Taipei, Taiwan

DATE: 2022 Oct. 13 2023 Oct. 13* *This departure follows a modified itinerary.

Day 2: Taipei/Embark Day 3: Ryukyu Islands, Japan Days 4-7: At Sea

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JAPAN Miyako-jima Yaeyama TAIWAN

CHINA Taipei

Day 8: Guam, U.S. Days 9 & 10: At Sea

Hagatña

MICRONESIA

Days 11-15: Chuuk & Pohnpei, Micronesia/ At Sea

Chuuk

Days 16 & 17: Kiribati Days 18-22: At Sea/Tokelau, New Zealand

Day 26: Ra’iatea & Taha’a, French Polynesia Day 27: Papeete, Tahiti/ Disembark

Pohnpei

KIRIBATI Butaritari Atoll Tarawa

Tokelau

Day 23: Palmerston Island, Cook Islands Days 24 & 25: At Sea

GUAM

AUSTRALIA

FRENCH POLYNESIA Papeete Taha’a

COOK ISLANDS Palmerston Island

Ra’iatea

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UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS: NEW ZEALAND TO MELANESIA

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Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Encounter an impressive diversity of cultures from the Maori of the Bay of Islands to the spear dancers of the Solomons, and delve into their artistic and spiritual traditions.

• Venture to the former penal colony of Norfolk Island, now a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting the unusual trees now called Norfolk Island pines.

• See the stunning limestone geology of New Caledonia at Isle of Pines and visit a cave filled with primitive tree ferns.

• Visit important World War II sites, including the wreck of the S.S. President Coolidge and the Battle of Guadalcanal.

• Come ashore at Tikopia. Meet the local chiefs of the traditional villages and learn about the cyclone that almost devastated the island in 2002—without any loss of life.

• See the fantastic fishing canoes of the people of Utupua and take a Zodiac ride along their mangrove-studded lagoon.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 12: Tikopia, Solomon Islands

Day 3: Bay of Islands

Day 13: Utupua

Day 4: At Sea

Day 14: Owaraha Island

Day 5: Norfolk Island, Australia Day 6: At Sea

Day 15: Honiara/Disembark/Brisbane, Australia

Day 7: Isle of Pines, New Caledonia

Day 16: Depart Brisbane

Day 8: Port Vila/Lelepa, Vanuatu

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 9: Ambrym Day 10: Espiritu Santo

DATES: 2022 Dec. 16* 2023 Feb. 27; Oct. 26* 2024 Jan. 31 *These departures travel in reverse.

SOLOMON ISLANDS Honiara Utupua Santa Ana Tikopia (Owaraha) Loh Island Espiritu Santo Island Ambrym VANUATU Lelepa e

Day 2: Auckland/Embark

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Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand

NEW CALEDONIA Isle of Pines

Norfolk Island (AU)

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Locals in canoe, Solomon Islands.

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Bay of Islands Auckland NEW ZEALAND

Limestone cliffs, Lelepa Island; jungle myna, Taveuni Island; guests in traditional dug out canoes, Espiritu Santo Island; lava beach, Tanna.

RITES & RELICS: FROM THE SOLOMON ISLANDS TO FIJI 13 DAYS | FROM AUD$16,240 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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• Arrive to Owaraha in the Solomon Islands for a series of traditional dances and music, then walk to see the island’s traditional spirit houses.

• Take a local canoe ride up the crystal-clear Riri River to the spectacular Riri Blue Hole grotto on Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo Island.

• Visit mysterious Ambrym Island in Vanuatu—known as a place of magic and spirits—and witness the traditional Rom dance • Visit the traditional island of the Fijian firewalkers in Beqa.

• Spot rare and colourful birds and flowers on Fiji’s spectacular “Garden Island,” Taveuni, and the lovely and less-visited Kadavu.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

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Day 1: Brisbane, Australia Day 2: Brisbane/Fly to Honiara, Solomon Islands/Embark Day 3: Owaraha Island Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu Day 6: Ambrym Day 7: Lelepa, Vanuatu Day 8: Tanna Day 9: At Sea Day 10: Beqa, Fiji Day 11: Taveuni Day 12: Kadavu Day 13: Lautoka, Viti Levu/Disembark

Espiritu Santo Ambyrm

VANUATU Lelepa

Tanna

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Sep. 28* 2023 Mar. 12 2024 Feb. 13*This departure travels in reverse.

Taveuni Lautoka FIJI Beqa Kadavu

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Stand-up paddleboarding; Marae Taputapuātea; Firewalkers, Beqa, Fiji; waterfall, Taveuni Island.

TAHITI TO FIJI: REEFS, LAGOONS & VOLCANIC ISLES 15 DAYS | FROM AUD$18,950 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the complex of Marae Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important cultural sites in Polynesia.

• Snorkel, swim, or stand-up paddleboard in the clear, aqua lagoons and reefs of Samoa.

• Spot rare and colourful birds and flowers on Fiji’s spectacular “Garden Island,” Taveuni, and in the rainforests of Samoa.

• Visit remote island villages and discover rich cultural histories, including the tradition of fire-walking in Fiji.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Papeete/Embark Days 2-4: Taha’a/Ra’iatea/At Sea Days 5-7: Aitutaki, Cook Islands/ At Sea Days 8 & 9: Samoa

Wallis & Futuna

Savai’i

Upolu

SAMOA Lautoka FIJI

Taveuni

Taha’a Ra’iatea Tahiti

Aitutaki

Papeete FRENCH POLYNESIA

COOK ISLANDS

Days 10 & 11: Wallis and Futuna

South Pacific Ocean

Days 12-14: Exploring Fiji Day 15: Lautoka/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Sep. 14 2023 Mar. 24*; Jun. 14 2024: Feb. 25* *These departures travel in reverse.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive a AUD$1,875/pp AIR CREDIT on select 2022 departures, or waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 136.

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PEARLS OF THE PACIFIC: EXPLORING THE SOCIETY & TUAMOTU ISLANDS

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Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit one of the most important cultural sites in the Polynesian world and a recently named UNESCO World Heritage site, Marae Taputapuātea.

• Snorkel or dive some of the healthiest reefs of the Pacific in the Tuamotu Archipelago.

• Swim into an otherworldly grotto on Makatea and float in a hidden cave surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites.

• Spend a day on the small island of Anaa and in its biodiverse lagoon, meeting fishermen and skilled local artisans who craft jewelry from stones mined on the island, string elaborate shell necklaces, and weave cloth with island motifs.

• Enjoy special dining experiences including a barbecue with live music on a private motu in Bora Bora and a lunch of Polynesian specialties at a beachside restaurant in Ra’iatea.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

DATES: 2022 May 26, Jun. 6, Jul. 16, Jul. 26, Aug. 15, Aug. 25, Sep. 4 2023: Jun. 4 2024: Mar. 10; Mar. 20

Days 2 & 3: Tuamotu Archipelago Days 4 & 5: Fakarava Day 6: Makatea Day 7: Taha’a/Bora Bora Day 8: Bora Bora/Ra’iatea Day 9: Mo’orea Day 10: Mo’orea/Papeete/ Disembark

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive a AUD$1,500/ pp AIR CREDIT on select 2022 departures, or waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 136.

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Fakrava atoll.

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WILD POLYNESIAN ESCAPE: TAHITI TO BORA BORA

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Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• See iconic Bora Bora’s verdant Mount Otemanu, jutting 730 metres above turquoise waters, and Makatea’s steep cliffs, which drop straight to deserted beaches.

• Dive and snorkel in crystalline waters: green sea turtles, black-tipped reef sharks, and enormous schools of fish.

• Swim into an otherworldly grotto on Makatea and float in a hidden cave surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites.

• Learn about Polynesian history and culture at sights including Marae Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia Day 2: Rangiroa Day 3: Makatea Day 4: Taha’a/Ra’iatea Day 5: Bora Bora/Disembark/ Papeete OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your adventure on our 2-night trip extension to Moorea; 3-night trip extension to Bora Bora; or extend by adding nights at The Brando, a luxury resort situated on the private island of Tetiaroa. Visit expeditions. com/poly-ext for details.

T U A M O T U A R C H I P E L AG O

Makatea

Rangiroa

SOCIETY ISLANDS

Bora Bora

DATES: 2022 May 21*, Jun. 15, 20*, Aug. 4, 9* 2023 May 4, 9* 2024 Mar. 29; Apr. 3* *These departures travel in reverse.

Taha’a Ra’iatea Papeete South Pacific Ocean

FRENCH POLYNESIA

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SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive a AUD$1,500/ pp AIR CREDIT on select 2022 departures,, or waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 136.

Otemanu, Bora Bora.

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National Geographic Orion; traditional tattoo, Nuku Hiva; Me’ae I’ipona; Tuamotus

AZURE SEAS FROM TAHITI TO THE MARQUESAS 15 DAYS | FROM AUD$25,620 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Snorkel the reef at remote Fakarava Atoll, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

• Visit ancient petroglyphs and witness a spectacular dance performance, in Nuku Hiva.

• See ancient stone sculptures, including one of the largest tikis in Polynesia, on Hiva Oa. • Search for manta rays in the pristine waters around the Marquesas.

• Visit a remote village where you’ll see displays of uniquely Marquesan arts and crafts on Fatu Hiva, or choose a hike to search for rare birds.

• Photograph the volcanic pillars of Hanavave Bay, one of the most storied shorelines in the Pacific.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Nuku Hiva Hiva Oa Fatu Hiva

Day 1: Papeete, French Polynesia/Embark Days 2-4: At Sea/Tuamotu Archipelago Days 5 & 6: At Sea/Tahuata, Marquesas Day 7: Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Day 8: Exploring the Marquesas Islands Day 9: Hiva Oa, Marquesas Day 10: Fatu Hiva, Marquesas

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Days 11-13: At Sea/Tuamotu Archipelago Day 14: Makatea Day 15: Bora Bora/Disembark/Papeete

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2022 May 7

Bora Bora

Papeete, Tahiti

Fakarava

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Spend 3 days in Bora Bora in an overwater villa or take a private plane to the exclusive Brando resort on the atoll of Tetiaroa. See expeditions.com/poly-ext for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew. See page 136.

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ANCIENT POLYNESIA: TUAMOTUS & MARQUESAS ISLANDS 9 DAYS | FROM AUD$14,700 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Dive and snorkel in clear, warm waters in an extraordinary undersea world of melon-headed whales, nearly 5 metre manta rays, green sea turtles, and vast schools of pelagic fish.

• 20 species of whales and dolphins include resident spinner dolphins, nomad sperm whales, and migrating humpback whales may be seen here.

• Learn about Polynesian history on visits to a 2.5 metre tiki and ancient petroglyphs.

• Connect with Nuku Hiva residents through a cultural dance performance at a me’ae (sacred site) and sample local foods.

• Volcanic pillars of Hanavave Bay as we approach one of the most stories shorelines in the Pacific.

• Appreciate the skilled artisanry of tapa (cloth made from tree bark), carvings in bone and rosewood, and oils and perfumes crafted from local natural sources like the tiare flower.

• On hikes and excursions in kayaks and Zodiacs, be on the lookout for birds including endangered ultramarine lorikeet, zebra doves, manikins, and fairy terns.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia/Embark

Nuka Hiva

Ua Huka Hiva Oa

MARQUESAS ISLANDS

Day 2: Rangiroa, Tuamotus

Fatu Hiva Tahuata

Day 3: Takaroa Atoll Days 4 & 5: At Sea/Tahuata, Marquesas Day 6: Nuku Hiva Day 7: Ua Huka

South Pacific Ocean

Day 8: Fatu Hiva

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Day 9: Exploring/Hiva Oa/Disembark/ Papeete

Rangiroa

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Takaroa

We will visit every site on this itinerary, but actual routing may vary.

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Jun. 26, Jul. 6* 2023 May 15, 25* *These departures travel in reverse.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Extend your Polynesian adventure on our optional 2-night trip extension to Moorea.

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SOCIETY ISLANDS

Papeete, Tahiti

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to receive a AUD$1,500/pp AIR CREDIT on select 2022 departures, or waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 136.

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Butterfly fish, Fakarava; longboat shed at Bounty Bay, Pitcairn Island; black pearls; giant moai, Easter Island.

EASTER ISLAND TO TAHITI: TALES OF THE PACIFIC 18 DAYS | FROM AUD$25,000 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution and National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Dive or snorkel the stunning reefs of Fakarava, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the Pitcairn Islands, identified as one of most unspoiled reef systems in the world by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala.

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

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

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

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Papeete, French Polynesia Day 2: Papeete/Embark Days 3-8: At Sea/Tuamotu Archipelago Day 9: Mangareva

Fakarava

Tahanea TU AM OT UA Papeete, RC SOCIETY Tahiti HIP ISLS. ELA FRENCH GO POLYNESIA

Days 10-13: Pitcairn Islands/At Sea Days 14 & 15: At Sea

South Pacific Ocean

Mangareva

GAMBIER ISLS.

Henderson Isl. Ducie Atoll

Pitcairn Isl.

Days 16-18: Easter Island, Chile/ Disembark/Santiago EXPEDITION DETAILS

North Island

DATES: National Geographic Resolution: 2022 Nov. 7 National Geographic Orion: 2023 Apr. 5, 18* * This departure travels in reverse.

Easter Isl. To Santiago

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Extend your adventure in Moorea. Visit expeditions.com/poly-ext for details.

SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Plus, we will cover your bar tab and crew tips. See page 136.

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NEW ZEALAND Sail into jaw-dropping Milford Sound with countless glacier-fed waterfalls plummeting down soaring peaks. Hop off a Zodiac to walk along a deserted white sand beach or hike into a rare podocarp forest. Navigating the verdant coastlines of the North and South Islands, we access special places not reachable by land. In the surrounding waters we can observe whales and dolphins including the diminutive Hector’s dolphin, which is among New Zealand’s extraordinary number of endemic species like kiwis and keas. The islands are alive with 300 species of birds including a colony of 20,000 gannets and a rare breeding colony of the magnificent royal albatross. If you really want to be wowed by major wildlife populations, head to the wildly beautiful sub-Antarctic islands that we visit by special permit. Few humans have observed their millions of penguins, thousands of seals, and other fauna and flora found nowhere else in the world. Integral to understanding New Zealand culture, we visit important Maori sites and spend time in sophisticated cities.

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COASTAL NEW ZEALAND: AUCKLAND TO MILFORD SOUND 14 DAYS | FROM AUD$24,630 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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• Explore New Zealand’s diverse North and South Islands—from bustling city centres to small towns, historical sites to botanical gardens and rolling vineyards.

• Visit New Zealand’s most important historical site, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where in 1840 New Zealand’s founding document was signed: The Treaty of Waitangi.

• View the world’s only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony and observe these giant birds throughout their breeding cycle as they court, lay eggs, and raise their fluffy chicks.

• Immerse yourself in unparalleled beauty in Fiordland National Park as we explore its many coves and waterfalls.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand Day 2: Auckland/Embark Day 3: Bay of Islands Days 4 & 5: Great Barrier Island/ Exploring Coastal New Zealand Day 6: Gisborne Day 7: Napier

Days 12 & 13: Dusky Sound & Doubtful Sound Day 14: Milford Sound/Disembark/ Queenstown EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2023 Feb. 3, 15*; Nov. 8; 20* 2024: Jan. 7, 19* *These departures travel in reverse.

Day 8: Abel Tasman National Park Day 9: Kaikoura Day 10: Dunedin Day 11: Stewart Island

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

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Bay of Islands

Great Barrier Island

Auckland Gisborne Napier Abel Tasman

Kaikoura NEW ZEALAND Milford Sound Doubtful Sound Queenstown Dunedin Dusky Sound Stewart Island

Maori ancestral wood carving; Australasian gannet courtship; Art Deco architecture, Napier; Doubtful Sound.

SOUTHERN ODYSSEY: NEW ZEALAND & THE SUBANTARCTIC ISLANDS

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20 DAYS | FROM AUD$36,720 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Orion EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

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

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

• Explore the New Zealand and Australian Subantarctic islands which remain almost completely protected from human activity and are home to a diverse collection of endemic plant and animal species.

• Delve into New Zealand’s cultural riches—from Napier’s Art Deco architecture, to historical cultural sites.

Great Barrier Island Tauranga

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

Auckland Gisborne Napier Abel Tasman

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 2: Auckland/Embark

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

Days 3 & 4: Exploring Coastal New Zealand

Day 20: Dunedin/Disembark

Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand

Day 5: Gisborne Day 6: Napier Days 7 & 8: Abel Tasman & At Sea Days 9 & 10: Milford Sound & Dusky Sound Day 11: Snares Islands

Day 19: Stewart Island

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Dec. 29 2023 Jan. 16*; Dec. 2; Dec. 20* *These departures travel in reverse.

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

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Milford Sound Dusky Sound Snares Islands

NEW ZEALAND Dunedin Stewart Island

Enderby Island Adams Island Campbell Island

Macquarie Island (AU)

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AFRICA On an epic Indian Ocean adventure from cosmopolitan Cape Town to intriguing Zanzibar, encounter the Big Five roaming across savannah grasslands, hippos and sea turtles in a wetlands preserve, and playful lemurs in the forests of Madagascar. Africa is by no means monolithic. An impressive range of habitats, animal and plant species—many rare and endemic—and cultures await discovery along the continent’s east coast. With expert spotters we travel to areas known for black rhinos and red colobus monkeys, bush babies and duikers, fish eagles, and rufous vanga. Africa’s exotic flora is on display in the King Protea and forest lily and ylang-ylang, orchid, and iconic baobab trees. The human history of the regions we discover include tales of sultans and slaves, voyages of discovery and competing global interests. With visits to villages and markets, experience local culture and gain a deeper and more holistic understanding of this exciting and diverse part of the world.

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Ring-tailed lemur; Baobab trees; Black rhino with baby at iSimangaliso Wetland Park; Cape Town’s Table Mountain.

EXPLORING EAST AFRICA & MADAGASCAR: WILDLIFE & WONDERS

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18 DAYS | FROM AUD$27,070 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Go on safari in South Africa’s renowned Hluhluwe-IMfolozi Game Reserve, watching for the “big five”—lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros.

• Get acquainted with intriguing cultures, from South Africa’s Zulu people to the rich mix of people drawn to bustling Zanzibar.

• Explore the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar in three different regions, encountering lemurs, ancient baobab trees, chameleons, and rare birds.

• Visit World Heritage sites from South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park to Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa

Days 12 & 13: Morondava/At Sea

Day 2: Cape Town/Embark Day 3: Hermanus

Day 14: Mahajanga/Ankarafantsika National Park

Day 4: Mossel Bay/Knysna

Days 15 & 16: At Sea

Day 5: At Sea

Day 17: Zanzibar, Tanzania

Day 6: Durban or Eshowe

Day 18: Dar es Salaam/Disembark

Day 7: Richards Bay/iSimangaliso Wetland Park/St. Lucia Day 8: Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve/ Richards Bay Days 9 & 10: At Sea Day 11: Toliara, Madagascar/ZombitseVohibasia National Park

TANZANIA

Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam

Mayotte

Mahajanga MOZAMBIQUE Mozambique Channel

MADAGASCAR Morondava Toliara

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2022 Mar. 24 SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

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Lake Saint Lucia Durban SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town Mossel Bay Hermanus

Richards Bay

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ATLANTIC ISLES Cross a storied expanse of ocean punctuated by islands with dramatic volcanic features, strong seafaring traditions, and impressive flora and fauna. Cetaceans are the stars of this voyage, with 20 species thriving in the active waters. In the Azores, a local guides us on a whale-watching expedition using ancestral knowledge. In the remote and little visited Fernando de Noronha archipelago, acrobatic spinner dolphins delight guests in the aptly named Dolphins Bay. Cross the equator and the Tropic of Cancer, sip local wine inside a caldera on the Cape Verde Islands and sample a Portuguese specialty, cozido, cooked underground by Mother Nature’s geothermal activity in the Azores. Examine the rare sight of the Earth’s exposed mantle on a Zodiac excursion through the shallow rock outcroppings of St. Peter and Paul rocks along the Atlantic Ridge.

From the pastel historic centre of exuberant Salvador to the towering basalt peaks and emerald farmlands of the Azores, this Atlantic adventure is sure to open your eyes to the riches of this special region.

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Fernando de Noronha; Sperm whale; Traditional Cozido meal; Santo Antao Island, Cape Verde

ISLANDS OF THE ATLANTIC RIDGE: BRAZIL TO THE AZORES 24 DAYS | FROM AUD$35,780 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details..

Aboard National Geographic Endurance

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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of naturalists, historians, and photographers; and take advantage of the ship’s state-of-the-art amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining options and wine tastings.

• Explore rarely seen, remote islands with deep-seated cultures, unique cuisine, and seafaring traditions.

• Enjoy special access to the unspoiled islands of Fernando de Noronha, a World Heritage site. Snorkel amid the rich marine life and see the population of spinner dolphins.

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

Horta Faial

• Search for marine wildlife, including dolphins and sperm whales, plus the possibility of blue, sei, orcas and pilot whales.

Day 20: At Sea

Day 1: Salvador, Brazil

Day 21: Santa Maria, Azores

Day 2: Salvador/Embark

Days 22 & 23: Faial/São Miguel

Day 3: At Sea

Day 24: Ponta Delgada/Disembark

Days 4-6: Fernando de Noronha Day 7: Equator Crossing/St. Peter & Paul Archipelago Days 8 & 9: A Sea Days 10-12: Cape Verde Islands Day 13 & 14: At Sea/Tropic of Cancer Crossing Days 15-17: La Palma, Canary Islands/ La Gomera Days 18 & 19: Madeira Islands

PORTUGAL

Vila Do Porto

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

AZORES Ponta Delgado

CANARY ISLANDS La Gomera

Santo Antão Fogo

Funchal MADEIRA Gran Canaria

CAPE VERDE Praia

EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2022 Mar. 21 SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Explore Lisbon, enchanting Sintra, and Portugal’s scenic wine country on a three-day post-voyage extension. See expeditions. com/transatlantic-ext for more details.

St. Peter & Paul Rocks

Fernando de Noronha BRAZIL Salvador

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EUROPE & THE MEDITERRANEAN From the North Sea to the Mediterranean and from Orkney to the Suez Canal, our expeditions deliver special experiences in iconic destinations. Walk with a historian in the footsteps of Allied troops on Omaha Beach, cruise the storybook canals of Bruges on a private boat tour, taste locally produced marzipan in Lübeck, and collect mussels with a Galician fisherman. History is brought to vivid life at legendary sights of antiquity like the Egyptian pyramids, Crete’s Minoan city, and Scotland’s Neolithic Skara Brae. Architectural wonders include the legendary palaces of the Alhambra and Sintra, Santiago de Compostela’s medieval cathedral, glorious Mont-Saint-Michel, and the billowing metal façade of the Guggenheim Bilbao. Sail through Norway’s dramatic fjords, stroll along Amsterdam’s canals, taste whisky on Skye and port in Porto. Diminutive Shetland ponies can be seen in their natural habitat and minke whales, porpoises, and other marine animals often show themselves at sea. But it’s pelagic birds that most often appear, sometimes in enormous numbers as in the tens of thousands of gannets, guillemots, fulmars, puffins, and kittiwakes that nest on the seabird skyscraper of Noss Island.

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DISCOVER EUROPE ANEW & ENJOY ‘SLOW TRAVEL’ TOO Many people yearned for the remembered scale, charms, warmth, and patina of European villages and vistas during the pandemic.

Designed to do more than merely make up for lost travel time, our expeditions explore a Europe ideal for these times—one far from airports, railyards, and rental cars.

We skillfully steer onto the beaten path when it matters (who wants to miss a visit to Mont-Saint-Michel?) and off it to surprise even the most Europe-savvy (an exclusive tasting at an ancestral oyster farm in Bretagne? Heaven!)

With the exception of sea time on our longer voyages, there’s very little downtime—our team makes the most of your desire to see it all. Given that, our week-long voyages will seem to go by fast, but there’s no need for speed. You can enjoy the benefits of slow travel, aboard the brand-new National Geographic Resolution, with her stunning décor and superb amenities. And save 10%, too.

The pace, the kaleidoscopic variety, and the sheer ease of distance-eating ship travel, coupled with the quality of life aboard National Geographic Resolution offer a deeply rewarding alternative to the ‘before times’ ways of exploring Europe.

Save 10% when you combine all three, or any two of the following seven-day itineraries: Culture & Cuisine from Porto to Basque Country (page 111); Medieval to Modern: Tracing History from Bordeaux to Dublin (page 112); and/or Wild Isles: Rugged Coasts of Scotland & Ireland (page 113).

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CULTURE & CUISINE FROM PORTO TO BASQUE COUNTRY 6 DAYS | FROM AUD$8,590 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Resolution

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• Sample fine port wines on a tour of their birthplace, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Porto.

• Spend a day discovering Galicia, collecting mussels with local fishermen, listening to traditional music, and visiting a splendid Galician estate.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

• Join a pilgrimage to the medieval cathedral at Santiago de Compostela, consecrated in 1211, and enjoy local music.

• Discover an array of iconic architectural masterpieces—from the Roman Tower of Hercules in A Coruña to Bilbao’s stunning footbridge by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

• Explore Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, with its iconic billowing metal sheets, designed by Frank Gehry.

• In St. Jean de Luz, taste Basque tapas and wines and hear the chords of a traditional instrument called the trikitixas.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Lisbon, Portugal/Embark

DATE: 2022 Apr. 9

Day 2: Porto Day 3: Villagarcía de Arousa, Spain/ A Coruña Day 4: Bilbao Day 5: Saint Jean-de-Luz, France/San Sebastián, Spain Day 6: Bordeaux, France/Disembark

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SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by FEB. 28, 2022 and receive a AUD$930 per person air credit.

• Combine your voyage with Medieval to Modern: Tracing History from Bordeaux to Dublin and save 10%.

• We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

See page 136.

FRANCE Bordeaux St. Jean de Luz Pto Pasaia

Bilbao

La Coruña

Villagarcia de Arosa Porto

San Sebastian

PORTUGAL Lisbon

SPAIN

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Explore Lisbon, enchanting Sintra, and Portugal’s scenic wine country on a threeday pre-voyage extension. See expeditions. com/basque-ext for more details.

Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

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MEDIEVAL TO MODERN: TRACING HISTORY FROM BORDEAUX TO DUBLIN

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6 DAYS | FROM AUD$8,590 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Brittany’s colourful and picturesque Belle-Île-en-Mer. Visit the historic citadel, lively marinas, and rock formations that inspired Monet.

• Visit the tidal island that houses the 11th-century Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey with a historian or choose to spend the day in the walled city of Saint-Malo.

• Marvel at the hundreds of tropical blooms in Tresco Abbey Gardens in the Isles of Scilly.

• Enjoy the spectacle of the field sport of hurling in Cobh, Ireland.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Bordeaux, France/Embark

DATES: 2022 Apr. 14 2023 Apr. 17* *This departure follows a modified 9-day itinerary.

Day 2: Belle Île

Dublin IRELAND

UNITED KINGDOM

Cobh

Day 3: Saint-Malo/Mont-Saint-Michel Day 4: Tresco, Isles of Scilly, England Day 5: Cobh, Ireland Day 6: Dublin, Ireland/Disembark For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/ coastaleurope

Mont Saint-Michel.

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SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by FEB. 28, 2022 and receive a AUD$1,250 per person air credit.

• Combine your voyage with Culture & Cuisine from Porto to Basque Country and/or Wild Isles: Rugged Coasts of Scotland & Ireland and save 10% on each.

• We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

See page 136.

Tresco, Isles of Scilly

English Channel

St. Malo Belle Île

FRANCE

Bordeaux

Historic Iona Abbey; Shetland pony; Old Man of Storr; Skara Brae.

WILD ISLES: RUGGED COASTS OF SCOTLAND & IRELAND 6 DAYS | FROM AUD$9,180 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard National Geographic Resolution

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• Discover Viking longhouses, Stone Age megaliths, Iron Age fortifications, and a whisky distillery.

• Get up close to spectacular wildlife—puffins, guillemots, razorbills, fulmars, and minke whales, to name a few. Plus, see the famous Shetland ponies that have acclimated to the unique conditions of these islands.

• Hike to the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye, an iconic pinnacle that can be seen for miles. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

• Explore the Stone Age sites of Orkney, from the Ring of Brodgar to the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae.

• Experience the windswept beauty of the Shetland Islands, and visit the 4,000-year-old seaside ruins of Jarlshof.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Dublin, Ireland/Embark Day 2: Iona, Scotland/Staffa Day 3: Isle of Skye Day 4: Orkney Day 5: Shetland Day 6: Bergen, Norway/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2022 Apr. 19

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SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by Feb. 28, 2022 and receive a AUD$560 per person air credit.

• Combine your voyage with Medieval to Modern: Tracing History from Bordeaux to Dublin and save 10%.

• We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

See page 136.

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Spend five days in Norway’s fjords before, or one day in Bergen, Norway after your adventure. Visit expeditions.com/wildislesext for details.

Bergen

Shetland

NORWAY Orkney

Staffa Iona

Dublin IRELAND

Portree, Skye

North Sea

UNITED KINGDOM

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NORWEGIAN FJORDS & SCOTTISH ISLES 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$14,990

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Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Resolution EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Go aboard the new National Geographic Resolution and sail across the North Sea in the wake of early Viking explorers, learning the region’s dramatic history.

• Glide beneath the dramatic cliffs of the second-largest fjord in Norway, Hardangerfjord.

• Explore the towering cliffs of Noss, a nature reserve that harbours thousands of seabirds including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes.

• See the U.K.’s northernmost lighthouse, Muckle Flugga, at Unst and capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Bergen, Norway/Embark

DATES: 2022 Apr. 24; May 2* 2023 May 3* *These departures travel in reverse.

Day 2: Hardangerfjorden Day 3: Hidra/At Sea Day 4: Shetland Islands, Scotland/Isles of Noss/Lerwick Day 5: Unst Days 6 & 7: Orkney Islands/Aberdeen Day 8: Edinburgh/Disembark

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS: Extend your voyage in Norway’s fjords; Bergen, Norway; or Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Ring of Brodgar.

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Bergen

Hardangerfjord

Hidra

Caledonian Canal, Scottish Highlands; Iona Abbey where Macbeth is buried in an unmarked grave; Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull; Jacobite Express crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct.

SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$10,830 Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.

Aboard Lord of the Glens EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail through the heart of Scotland via the Caledonian Canal that bisects the country, plus explore remote and beautiful islands of the Inner Hebrides.

• Stroll across the battlefield at Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie was dramatically defeated in 1746.

• Hike through stunning scenery, and learn about the communities on the remote islands of Eigg or Rum. • Kayak on picturesque Loch Linnhe beside the towering grandeur of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, and wander through the charming seaside town of Tobermory.

• Discover Scotland from the prehistoric Clava Cairns to contemporary communities where traditions live on.

• Transit Neptune’s Staircase, a series of eight interconnected locks on the Caledonian Canal that drop over 19 metres.

• Visit medieval ruins and the burial ground of Iona Abbey, where Macbeth is buried.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Day 1: Inverness, Scotland/Embark

DATES: 2022 May 23, 30*; Jun. 6, 20; Jul. 18; Aug. 1, 8*, 15, 22*, 29 2023 May 29*; Jun. 5, 12*; Jul. 10*, 17, 24*, 31; Aug. 7*, 14, 21*, 28 *These departures travel in reverse.

Day 2: Culloden/Clava Cairns/Loch Ness/Fort Augustus Day 3: Laggan Locks/Corpach/ Glenfinnan Day 4: Loch Linnhe/Oban Day 5: Sound of Mull/Iona/Duart Castle/ Tobermory Day 6: Tobermory/Isle of Eigg or Isle of Rum/Inverie

Isle of Kyle of Lochalsh Skye Inverness Cuillin Hills Caledonian Inverie Fort Eigg Augustus Canal Glenfinnan Corpach Tobermory Iona Isle Oban of Mull

SCOTLAND Edinburgh

Day 7: Isle of Skye/Kyle of Lochalsh Day 8: Kyle of Lochalsh/Disembark/ Inverness

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

See page 136.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Add two days in Edinburgh to explore its rich history. August departures include an evening of pageantry at the Military Tattoo.

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Amsterdam; confectioner’s window, Bruges; the Holsten Gate, Lubeck; Omaha Beach, Normandy.

NORTH SEA VOYAGE: NORTHERN EUROPE & THE NORMANDY BEACHES

NEW

10 DAYS | FROM AUD$12,200 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures.

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Take in the stunning architecture in Lübeck, a medieval German city founded in 1143 • Cruise the storybook canals of Bruges on a private boat tour.

• Explore Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum to see The Night Watch, perhaps the most famous of Rembrandt’s paintings.

• Walk in the footsteps of Allied soldiers along Omaha Beach, a WWII site that was part of the largest amphibious invasion in history.

• Sail past England’s otherworldly Cliffs of Dover, chalk-white cliffs rising over 100 metres from the sea, and navigate up the River Thames toward London.

• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Copenhagen, Denmark/Embark Day 2: Lübeck, Germany Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Amsterdam, Netherlands Days 5 & 6: Antwerp & Bruges, Belgium Days 7 & 8: Beaches & Historical Battlefields of Operation Overlord, France 116 116

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Day 10: London/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Jun. 8 2023 Jun. 7

ENGLAND London

Ijmuiden Canal

Dover

SPECIAL OFFERS: • Book by FEB. 28, 2022 and receive a AUD$750 per person air credit on select departures.

• We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

See page 136.

For itinerary details, prices, and staff, visit expeditions.com/northsea

Lübeck Amsterdam GERMANY NETHERLANDS

Bruges Antwerp BELGIUM Caen FRANCE Cherbourg

DENMARK Copenhagen Kiel Canal

THE PATH OF WESTERN CIVILISATION: FROM EGYPT TO THE IBERIAN PENINSULA

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Aboard National Geographic Explorer EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Navigate the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Sea visiting half a dozen countries and Gibraltar (U.K.), and exploring many of the most important civilisations of the ancient world.

• Explore legendary sights of antiquity: the Egyptian pyramids; the Minoan city of Phaistos on Crete; the Roman triumphal column of Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria; the lavish Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain; and more.

• Immerse yourself in the cultural past and modern-day worlds of the villages and cities on our path; test your negotiating skills in neighbourhood souks and markets; dine on sumptuous local delicacies; and end your day sipping regional wines as you watch the sun set on the storied Mediterranean Sea. • Discover how our own Western civilisation is rooted in these timeless places and what they offer in diverse cultures, traditions, and history. Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photographer.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Day 1: Cairo, Egypt Day 2: Cairo/Giza Day 3: Cairo/Luxor Day 4: Luxor/Safaga/Embark Day 5: Transit Suez Canal

PORTUGAL SPAIN

Lisbon Portimão Gibraltar U.K.

Granada Malaga

MOROCCO

Days 6 & 7: Alexandria/At Sea

Menorca

ITALY Cagliari Agrigento Siracusa MALTA Valetta

Day 8: Phaistos & Matala, Crete, Greece Days 9 & 10: Katakolon/Olympia/At Sea

Luxor

Day 13: Agrigento, Italy

Day 17: At Sea Day 18: Motril/Granada/Malaga Day 19: Gibraltar, U.K.

SUEZ CANAL

EGYPT

Day 12: Valletta, Malta

Day 16: Menorca, Spain

Matala Phaistos Alexandria Cairo

Day 11: Siracusa, Italy

Days 14 & 15: Cagliari, Sardinia/At Sea

GREECE Katakalon

Day 20: Portimão, Portugal Day 21: Lisbon/Disembark EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE: 2022 Apr. 16

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Safaga

SPECIAL OFFERS: We will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

See page 136.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Explore Lisbon, enchanting Sintra, and Portugal’s scenic wine country on a three-day post-voyage extension. See expeditions.com/medi-ext for more details.

Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily.

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OUR SHIPS Our expedition ships are framing devices through which you look at the world. Our ships galvanise your gaze, directing it outward, enabling you to pay the same rapt and informed attention to wildlife and wild places that our species gives to the culture we value—art, music, and performance. As a result, after an expedition your senses are heightened. You see your surroundings in keener detail, and benefit from dopamine and other rich brain rewards that come from sustained attention, not just ‘clicks’ or ‘likes.’

It’s what makes ship-based travel so vital to the Lindblad-National Geographic mission to explore and understand the world. And now that our fleet has grown—with more blue-water ships, come more blue-sky possibilities.

Self-Disinfecting Ships Lindblad Expeditions became the first self-disinfecting fleet with the rollout of the ACT CleanCoat™ system in 2019.

This photocatalytic cleaning process activates when illuminated, continuously breaking down unwanted microbes such as bacteria, viruses, mold, and airborne allergens. The positive environmental impacts of this non-toxic, chemical-free system are many: less plastic in the supply chain and waste stream, and more than 3.5 million litres of water saved annually. The system lowers our carbon footprint and creates a cleaner, healthier shipboard environment for guests and crew alike.

And life onboard is remarkable. Being in the wild doesn’t mean renouncing comfort, cossetting amenities, or superb food. Our hotel team will know what you like and how you like it from Day One. Regardless of how often you’re in your cabin, it will be immaculate when you return. And, understanding the age-old adage that “an expedition travels on its stomach,” our chefs and their galley teams make dining daily full of interest, discovery and in many cases, the rich flavours of the region you’re exploring.

Wherever possible, and our team has expanded the notion of possible, it will be local and/or sustainably produced or caught.

We invite you to dream big.

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION CAPACITY: 126 guests in 69 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 124 metres National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution are next-generation expedition ships, purpose-built for polar navigation. Fully stabilised, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Code PC5 (Category A) vessels, they are designed to navigate polar passages year-round, and safely explore uncharted waters, while providing exceptional comfort. The patented X-bow® is key to their design; its powerful wave-slicing action provides an extremely smooth ride even in adverse conditions, and even reduces spray on deck for superior observation. They carry a full suite of expedition tools, and offer a variety of experience enhancing amenities.

PUBLIC AREAS: 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 dining; plus a Chef’s table for intimate, small group dining. Main restaurant has 270º views, and the Observation deck restaurant features lighter, made-to-order fare.

CABINS: All cabins face outside with large windows, private facilities and climate controls. 53 cabins have balconies. Cabins are equipped with expedition command centres with tablets and USB/mobile device docking, TVs, Wi-Fi connections, and hair dryers.

EXPEDITION 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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From top: spacious bathroom; library with a view.

Clockwise from left: Two Seven Zero° restaurant; standard cabin; suite with balcony.

THE SANCTUARY

THE DEN

YOGA TREATMENT ROOM STUDIO NORTH & SOUTH

BBQ GRILL C. GREEN’S RESTAURANT

OBSERVATION LOUNGE/ CHART ROOM

NORDIC SAUNA

WC EL

CHARLIE’S TABLE

EL WC

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THE TERRACE

C. GREEN’S BAR SCIENCE HUB LIBRARY

OBSERVATION DECK

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BOW OBSERVATION DECK

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LOUNGE DECK TWO SEVEN ZERO°

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418 416 414 412 410 408 406

DOCTOR’S OFFICE

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427 425 423 421 419 417 415 413 411

CATEGORY 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, alcove seating, relax chair #406, 408, 411, 413, 415 CATEGORY 2: Fore Deck with two large windows, alcove seating, relax chair #410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 CATEGORY 3: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #512-524 CATEGORY 4: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #608, 610, 612, 613-623 CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #708, 709, 711, 713 CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed #710 CATEGORY 7: Bridge Deck—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet #700-707, 712, 714-717 CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #504-510, 513 CATEGORY B SOLO: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #604, 606, 609, 611 All cabins have: Ability to set up as queen or two twins, command centre with docking for multiple devices, atlas, clock, barometer, TV, phone, digital tablet for onboard info, hair dryer, safe, refrigerator.

TROPIC SAUNA

OBSERVATION DECK INFINITY EDGE POOLS

FORE DECK BASECAMP/ LOCKERS

ZODIAC BROADCAST BOARDING STUDIO

ICE DOOR

ZODIAC BOARDING

ICE DOOR

WC EL

ZODIAC BOARDING

EL

ZODIAC/KAYAK STORAGE

EXPEDITION DESK

EXPEDITION DECK

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

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER CAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 112 metres National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship. It is a fully stabilised, 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. Cabins are equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, aerial remote controlled camera and video microscope.

SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, internet café and laundry.

WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features a glass-enclosed fitness centre, outdoor stretching area, a LEXspa treatment room and sauna.

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From top: the dining room has unassigned seating and an informal atmosphere; glass-enclosed fitness centre with 180 degree views.

Clockwise from left: lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; Category 7 suite; standard cabin.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two portholes #301-308 CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with window #317-320, 335-336

BRIDGE

CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350

LEXspa

BRIDGE DECK

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

FITNESS CENTER

CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck with balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224

LIBRARY ELEVATOR

SAUNA

ELEVATOR

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104

108

106-S

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CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with balcony #213

DECK

101

DECK

103

107

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SUN DECK

ELEVATOR

LOUNGE

CHART ROOM

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212

214

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218

220

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224

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334-S

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207

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CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite with balcony #215, 219, 230 CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with window #309-312, 329-334 CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #105-106, 203, 208 CATEGORY 3 TRIPLE: Main Deck with window #341, 343 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Available in Categories 1 and 2.

SOLO OCCUPANCY: Cabins available in Categories A and B. NOTE: Cabins #209, 211, 214, 216-218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 303-306—These cabins have one queen-sized bed. All other double cabins have two lower single beds; some can convert to a queen-sized bed. Third person rates are available in the designated triple occupancy cabins at one-half the double occupancy rate. Cabins #341, 343, 101, 102, 215, 219 and 230 can accommodate a third person.

OBSERVATION LOUNGE

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B DECK

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 103 metres The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion is a fully stabilised, ice-class vessel with an ice-reinforced hull. She is at home navigating polar ice, as well as island harbours in the South Pacific.

PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café, lounge with bar and state-of-the-art facilities, restaurant, sundeck, reception desk, observation lounge and library, global gallery, and marina platform. The whirlpool hot tub doubles as a plunge pool in warm climates. Our “open Bridge” allows guests to meet our Captain and officers and learn about navigation.

MEALS: All meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. The cuisine is international with local flair, featuring tastes of the regions we explore.

CABINS: All cabins feature ocean views, private facilities, climate controls, and a flat-screen TV. Equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. Some cabins have French balconies. Single cabins in Category 1 and Category 3 include #301, 322, 323, and 512.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a fleet of 24 double kayaks, a crow’s nest camera, a hydrophone, underwater video cameras, video microscope, and a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Plus, for South Pacific voyages, there is snorkelling gear for all guests, scuba gear for a number of pre-qualified guests, stand-up paddleboards, glass-bottom Zodiac, and splash-cam.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Laundry, a full-time doctor, National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, plus an undersea specialist and video chronicler. On all South Pacific voyages, there are a minimum of two dive masters.

WELLNESS: A wellness specialist, fitness center, LEXspa treatment room and sauna are on board.

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From top: Dining excellence and regional flavours are a hallmark of our expeditions; Observation lounge and library.

CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317

SAUNA

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MAIN DECK DOCTOR’S OFFICE

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

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MARINA PLATFORM

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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.

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

CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with oval window or two portholes #301, 322, 323

512

GLOBAL GALLERY

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402

OUTDOOR CAFE

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ELEVATOR

BRIDGE DECK

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CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Owner’s suite with French balcony #502, 507, 509*, 510

ELEVATOR

OBSERVATION DECK

CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Deluxe suite with window #511, 515 CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #501, 503-506, 508

OBSERVATION LOUNGE & LIBRARY

SUNDECK

302 304 306 308 310

CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419

FITNESS CENTER/ LEXSPA TREATMENT ROOM

WHIRLPOOL HOT TUB

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with oval window #316, 318, 319-321

BRIDGE

Clockwise from left: Main lounge and bar; Category 5 suite with French balcony; Category 2 cabin.

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

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE CAPACITY: 100 guests in 50 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 73 metres Sister ships National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture (launched 2018) are designed with over 50 years of expedition heritage and built in the U.S.A. Both ships 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 a single seating with unassigned tables. The menu features locally inspired fare.

CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Category 4 cabins have step-out balconies.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: A fleet of 8 Zodiacs and 24 kayaks, paddleboards, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, snorkelling gear and wet suits for all guests (where applicable).

SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest internet access, elevator, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler and undersea specialist.

WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a Wellness Specialist and features a gym with an elliptical machine, treadmill, exercycles, handweights and resistance bands. Treatments in the LEXspa are available by appointment.

From top: Enjoy expansive views and regional fare in the informal dining room; gather to watch for wildlife or enjoy an evening cocktail with friends in the open air, partially covered sun deck.

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Clockwise above: the lounge, with 270˚ views, is the hub of the expedition community; Category 5 cabin is our most spacious; Category 4 cabin with lower single beds (which can be converted to queen) and private step-out balcony.

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.

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GLOBAL GALLERY SPA ELEVATOR

GYM DINING ROOM

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MAIN DECK

TREATMENT ROOM

Connecting Cabins via internal doorway access: Main Deck: #312-314, #311-315, #306-308, #305-307; Upper Deck: #224226, #225-227 SEE MORE ONLINE: Learn more about National Geographic Quest at expeditions.com/quest and National Geographic Venture at expeditions.com/venture

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LION CAPACITY: 62 guests in 31 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 46 metres 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 a single seating with unassigned tables. The menu features locally inspired fare.

CABINS: All face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: A fleet of 6 Zodiacs and 16 kayaks, paddleboards, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, snorkelling gear and wet suits for all guests (where applicable).

SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest internet access, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler and undersea specialist.

WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features exercise equipment, LEXspa and outdoor stretching area.

From top: Dinner is served in single seatings with unassigned tables for easy mingling; enjoy morning stretch class or afternoon wildlife viewing from the partially covered sun deck.

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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: Solo 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.

SUNDECK LEXspa

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SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.

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Clockwise from top: National Geographic Endeavour II features 52 cabins accommodating 96 guests; Category 1 cabin; restaurant.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II CAPACITY: 96 guests in 52 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 72 metres 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.

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.

MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair.

SUITE B: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #420, 422—with two floor-toceiling windows, larger bath, convertible sofa for a third person.

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.

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.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, glass-bottom boat, kayaks and paddleboards, snorkel gear and wetsuits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera.

CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Lounge Deck #325, 327

SPECIAL FEATURES: Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, shipboard doctor, 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 2 SOLO: Upper Deck #203-209 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 upper 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.

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Clockwise from top: National Geographic Islander anchors close to shore; Category 5 cabin; relaxing on the covered upper deck.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER CAPACITY: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 50 metres 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.

MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair.

CABINS: All have a window with an outside view, private facilities, ample storage and climate controls. Bed can be configured as two twins or as a single queen.

EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, a fleet of kayaks and paddleboards, snorkel gear and wetsuits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Shipboard doctor, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler, snorkel instruction, Wi-Fi access, laundry service, National Geographic Global Explorers family program, Global Gallery.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck, Forward #201-206 CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #207-210, Bridge Deck #301, 302 CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #303-306. Cabins 305 and 306 can accommodate a third person with sofa bed.

CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #403-408—with outside, glassed-in terraces with windowed door and seating.

CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck, #401 and 402—forward facing with additional seating, desk, wrap-around windows, glassed-in terrace with seating. Largest cabins aboard.

NOTE: All cabins offer two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. Solo occupancy in categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates for cabins 305 and 306 are one-half per person double occupancy rate.

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.

WELLNESS: LEXSpa and fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.

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Clockwise from top, Lord of the Glens, Scotland; Category 2 cabin with a double bed; Sir Walter Scott Lounge.

LORD OF THE GLENS CAPACITY: 48 guests in 25 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Great Britain. OVERALL LENGTH: 46 metres 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 (two 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.

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.

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.

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 #218219 (1 double bed, picture window).

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 to both navigate

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Clockwise from top: Delfin II on the river; the dining room provides big views and outstanding cuisine; spacious suites offer comfort and panoramic views.

DELFIN II CAPACITY: 28 guests in 14 outside suites.

REGISTRY: Peru. OVERALL LENGTH: 37 metres

and 3/5 are available as interconnecting for friends and family traveling together.

PUBLIC AREAS: With sweeping views, public areas include an air-conditioned presentation room, open-air lounge and bar up top, and dining room with a 270-degree panorama. With a small library, exercise room and spa. Open Bridge, where you are welcome to visit and watch the river go by.

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 and Upper Deck feature two twin beds which can convert to a king.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SUITES: UPPER & MAIN DECK #1-6; 11-14 — Most suites have two twin beds which can convert to a king. Each includes a large view window, a closet, easy chair and desk. Bathrooms include a large shower, separate toilet and sink area. Suites 4/6 SEE MORE: Learn more about Delfin II at expeditions.com/delfinii

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MAIN DECK Clockwise from top: Sea Cloud under full sail; Original/Deluxe Category A cabin; Owner’s suite, which is one of the original cabins.

SEA CLOUD Sea Cloud, the last of the private tall ships, is the destination, regardless of which destination she explores.

She spends the winter sailing the trade winds of the Caribbean and heads to the Mediterranean to explore the Dalmatian and Amalfi Coasts to Corsica, Sardinia, Malta, and beyond in the summer.

Visit expeditions.com/seacloud for Sea Cloud’s itineraries.

Note: Our 2022 Caribbean and Mediterranean seasons have limited availability.

Please call an Expedition Specialist swiftly to secure your cabin.

CAPACITY: 58 guests in 30 cabins including two owner’s suites.

REGISTRY: Malta. OVERALL LENGTH 110 metres Built in 1931 by Wall Street businessman E. F. Hutton for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Sea Cloud carries 30 sails measuring a total of 9,754 square metres.

PUBLIC AREAS: The covered Lido Bar is a superb place to congregate and enjoy the outdoors. The open-air “Blue Lagoon” is a wonderful place to relax. There is a sumptuous lounge and guests are welcome on the “open Bridge” to learn how Sea Cloud is navigated and sailed.

MEALS: Served in single seatings and in a casual setting, meals focus on local and Continental cuisine. Wines are included at lunch and dinner. Refreshments are always available.

CABINS: The Main Deck cabins have antique and period-style furniture. These cabins are the ship’s original cabins, including the owner’s suites originally occupied by E.F. Hutton and Marjorie Merriweather Post. Cabins on the Promenade and Captain’s Decks have modern, stylish, comfortable furniture.

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CATEGORY 1: #28-29: Cabins have two single beds, a window and shower.

CATEGORY 2: #18-25: Cabins have two single beds, a window and shower.

CATEGORY 3: #32-37: Cabins have two single beds (which can be pushed together to make a queen-size bed, with one side against the wall), a window and shower.

CATEGORY 4: #30-31: Cabins have a queen-size bed, a forward-facing window and shower.

ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY B: Original and deluxe cabins, #5, 6, 9, 10: Located on the Main Deck, these large cabins, originally occupied by guests (and the nannies, #9-10) of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with tub or shower. All have portholes.

ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY A: Original/deluxe cabins, #3, 4, 7, 8: Located on the Main Deck, these very large cabins, originally occupied by guests of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with bathtubs. All have portholes.

OWNER’S SUITES: Original owner’s suites #1-2: These incomparable suites were occupied by Marjorie Merriweather Post (#1) and E.F. Hutton (#2). They have king-size beds and grand marble bathrooms with bathtubs.

Both suites have portholes.

CATEGORY 1 SOLO: #16-17: Upper and lower single beds, a porthole and shower.

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MAIN DECK Clockwise from top: The river ship The Jahan; Category 2 cabin; Category 3 cabin.

THE JAHAN CAPACITY: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins.

REGISTRY: Vietnam. OVERALL LENGTH: 70 metres PUBLIC AREAS: The ship is fully air-conditioned. Outdoor areas include the Terrace Deck, with both covered and open-air spaces, a small swimming pool, and a full service bar. The lounge, located on the Upper Deck, has a library and facilities for films, slide shows, and presentations. Guests are welcome on the “open Bridge” to meet the Captain and officers and learn about navigation.

CABINS: Every cabin is exceptionally spacious and comfortable.

All face outside, and all have glass doors and private balconies for enjoying the scenery along the Mekong River and its tributaries. There is a mix of twin-bedded and queen-size bedded cabins. Each has private facilities and hair dryer, individual climate control, and a mini bar. A choice of pillows is provided on request.

SPECIAL FEATURES: There is a spa, offering a choice of massage treatments, and fitness room with steam bath and treadmill, stationary bicycle, and elliptical trainer. The boutique has a fine selection of local artwork and textiles. Morning Tai Chi classes are offered on the Terrace Deck.

Cat 1 color Cat 2 color Cat 3 color CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #103-112.

Each of these large cabins Suite color has a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let in abundant light. Cabins 103-104 have twin beds (which can be pushed together on request), and #105-112 have queensize beds.

CATEGORY 2: Upper Deck #201-208. Each of these large 3 cabins has a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let in abundant light. Cabins 201-202 have twin beds (which can be pushed together on request), and 203-208 have queensize beds.

CATEGORY 3: Main Deck #113-114 and Upper Deck #209-210.

Each exceptionally large cabin has a queen-size bed and a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let in abundant light. There is a television and private DVD player. Each balcony has two sun beds and a table.

SUITES: Upper Deck #211-212. These are the largest and finest accommodations on board. Each has a queen-size bed, a private balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that let in abundant light, a television, a DVD player, and a private Jacuzzi.

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS BOOK BY JAN. 31, 2022 TO GUARANTEE 2022 PRICES FOR 2023 DEPARTURES: Valid for new bookings made by Jan. 31, 2022 on departures aboard Lindblad-National Geographic ships, Delfin II, and The Jahan. Subject to availability, not applicable on extensions, and may not be combined with other offers. Call for details.

COMPLIMENTARY AIRFARE—BOOK BY FEB. 28, 2022: Offers are available on select departures. 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 which will be deducted from cabin fare, prior to any additional applicable savings. On select Costa Rica & the Panama Canal departures you may choose to take 50% off a 3-day Panama City extension instead of the air offer. May not be combined with other offers or pre- and post-extensions, must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions, and baggage fees may be additional.

AIR CREDITS—BOOK BY FEB. 28, 2022: Air credit will be deducted from cabin fare, prior to any additional applicable savings, is available on select departures, and may not be combined with other offers.

BRINGING THE KIDS—BOOK BY FEB. 28, 2022: We believe sharing an expedition with your kids or grandkids is a lifeenhancing experience. Save 25% on guests 22 and under traveling with two full paying adults on select Baja departures.

Or, take $500 off for each child under the age of 18 on any other departure. Not applicable on extensions and may not be combined with other offers.

SOLO EXPLORERS OFFER—BOOK BY FEB. 28, 2022: Waive the solo premium on solo cabins on select departures. Not applicable on extensions and may not be combined with other offers.

WITH COMPLIMENTS: We will cover your bar tab and tips to the ship’s crew on all departures aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, Sea Cloud, The Jahan, and Lord of the Glens.

GALÁPAGOS BAR TAB AND Wi-Fi INCLUDED: We will cover your bar tab aboard National Geographic Islander and National Geographic Endeavour II. Also, enjoy free Wi-Fi, up to one hour a day per person.

BE OUR GUEST IN ALASKA: Receive complimentary pre- or postvoyage hotel night at the Hilton Downtown Anchorage on select departures aboard National Geographic Resolution. Not applicable on extensions.

FREE NIGHT IN LORETO, MEXICO: Receive a free night at Hotel La Misión in Loreto when you book Exploring the Sea of Cortez on select departures. Includes a guided tour, hike, and 3 meals.

BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive journeys taken on board our expedition ships, as well as on the combination of Upper Amazon with Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca or Galápagos. Also when you join the two Wild Escape voyages in Alaska receive a free 3-hour Taku Lodge Feast and 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery experience. 10% savings is applicable on voyage fares only and is not valid on extensions or airfare. May not be combined with other offers.

TRAVELING AS A GROUP: Book a group of six or more on select departures of our Wild Escapes itineraries and save 10%. On all other departures, save 5% when traveling as a group of eight or more.

Take advantage of these great savings, while enjoying traveling with your friends and family. This savings is applicable to voyage fares only and is not valid on extensions or airfare and may not be combinable with other discounts. Deposit, final payments, and cancellation policies for group travel vary from our regular policies.

ALASKA MILESTONES PACKAGE: Celebrate a milestone with a group of eight or more and enjoy a special amenity package including 5% savings, custom photo, shipboard credit, special gifts, and more.

Available on select Alaska voyages. Visit expeditions.com/milestones.

COMBINING OFFERS: Certain offers may be combinable, up to two savings opportunities except where noted otherwise. For example, travel with a group of eight or more on back-to-back expeditions, and take advantage of both savings!

All offers listed are valid for new bookings only, subject to availability at the time of booking. Call for details.

INCLUSIVE PRICING We include just about everything you have the opportunity to do as part of your expedition aboard ship and ashore. The only things not included are those of a personal nature—alcohol*, internet usage, tips to the crew*, wellness treatments, and other specialised 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 (where applicable) ✓ Fitness center ✓ Fully stocked library ✓ The guidance and company of our expedition staff

ASHORE ✓ Meals and accommodations on land, as indicated in itinerary ✓ Special access permits, park fees, port taxes ✓ Transfers to and from group flights ✓ The expertise of our expedition staff ACTIVITIES ✓ All excursions ✓ Zodiac & kayak explorations ✓ snorkelling and paddleboarding (where indicated) ✓ Lectures & presentations in the lounge Note: Amenities vary across fleet, and are provided where applicable.

*All departures aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, Sea Cloud, Jahan, Lord of the Glens, National Geographic Endeavour II, and National Geographic Islander include alcoholic beverages aboard ship (excepting certain premium brands of alcohol). Departures aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, Sea Cloud, Jahan, and Lord of the Glens also include tips to the ship’s crew. Wi-Fi included (one hour per person, per day) on National Geographic Endeavour II and National Geographic Islander.

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Under normal conditions, the total expedition price is guaranteed at the time of booking. However, our expedition pricing is determined far in advance of initial departure on the basis of then-existing projections of fuel and other costs. In the event of increases in those costs including, but not limited to, increases in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations, increases in government taxes or levies, or increased security costs, we reserve the right to adjust the price of your expedition or add a surcharge to cover such unexpected increases. We will always provide an explanation of the reason for increase in pricing. Visit expeditions.com or call for the most up-to-date pricing.

Pricing Includes: All accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary or similar; all meals and 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 snorkelling equipment and wetsuits (where applicable); use of kayaks and/or stand-up paddleboards (where applicable); use of cross-country skis or snowshoes (where applicable); 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 Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, Sea Cloud, Jahan, and Lord of the Glens include alcoholic beverages aboard ship (excepting certain super-premium brands) and tips to the ship’s crew. National Geographic Islander and National Geographic Endeavour II also include alcoholic beverages.

Not Included: Air transportation (except where specified as included), charter airfare (where applicable), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, meals not indicated, Travel insurance, items of a personal nature, such as internet access, voyage chronicle, and laundry.

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

Smoking and Vaping Policy: Smoking and Vaping are allowed only in designated outdoor areas.

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