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DEAR TRAVELER, In 2016 we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the pioneering 1966 citizen explorer expedition to Antarctica by my father, Lars-Eric Lindblad. In 2017, we will be celebrating his 1967 pioneering feat: leading the first laymen expedition to Galápagos, and playing an instrumental role in establishing the tourism policies that are the still the foundation of the National Park’s guidelines today. We respect our heritage, are proud of the achievements we’ve recorded during our past 50 years, but are focused on the future with considerable excitement, given the newness and innovation ahead. This season we’ll inaugurate two new ships: National Geographic Endeavour II has been completely re-fitted to offer the best expedition experience in the Galápagos Islands. And National Geographic Quest, purpose-built in the U.S—on beautiful Whidbey Island, WA to be exact— will begin her expedition career in British Columbia and the San Juan Islands, before ranging as far south as Belize. In our 50 years, many changes have happened in travel—where do we as travelers seek to go? What do we choose to avoid? Do more of us travel to relax, or to seek inspiration and activity? Do we travel to know more, to feel a greater connection with nature, or to see places that still retain cultural and historical integrity? Perhaps it’s all of the above. And with whom? Do we choose to travel with our families, our friends, or on our own? I certainly have seen a vastly greater desire for extended community, whether it be the community our guests take with them, or discover in seeking new like-minded others, inevitably drawn, like themselves, to this style of travel. You, inevitably, have distinct views on all of these subjects. What I can offer you is the fact that we have, over this past half a century, developed a deep understanding of what’s possible, and what matters to people. Whether it’s exploring the High Arctic where the National Geographic Explorer spends most of the summer; the Galápagos Islands, always in season, always full of wonder for people of all ages; or Baja California, often referred to as the Mexican Galápagos. Discovering a fresh perspective on Europe aboard the National Geographic Orion. Or steeping in the deep pleasures of the sailing yacht Sea Cloud, a destination in her herself. In all cases, our commitment is to provide you with the most thoughtful, fulfilling time we possibly can.
WHAT’S INSIDE FOR YOU EUROPE 2 ARCTIC 12 CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA 24 BAJA 30 ALASKA 34 MEDITERRANEAN 42 DECK PLANS 46 SPECIAL OFFERS, INCLUSIVE PRICING, EXPEDITIONS.COM 59 RESERVATION INFORMATION 61
So, please join us as we head out during the finest seasons for travel—to explore the world’s wonder and mystery. All the best,
Sven-Olof Lindblad
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ICONIC & SELDOM-SEEN EUROPE
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Whether you want to hike along the rooftops in Stockholm or make chocolate in Basque country, our itineraries ensure daily doses of surprise, delight and insider experiences. From the intriguing Baltics, the birch-shaded cool of Scandinavia, and the sea-brined coasts of England and Wales, to the sun-splashed coast of Portugal and France’s Côte Basque, you’ll see and taste each region. And hear it—National Geographic Orion’s onboard musicologist has arranged exclusive performances on and offship, by leading European musicians.
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Clockwise from top left: Porto, Portugal; flamenco dancer, Seville; capturing a shared moment at Loch Carron, Scotland.
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Tallinn, Estonia. 4
CIRCUMNAVIGATING THE BALTIC SEA 14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 APR. 19; MAY 2* *This voyage travels in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $14,840 TO $30,850 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6-7 Day 8 Day 9-10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14
Copenhagen, Denmark Bornholm Gdańsk, Poland Klaipėda, Lithuania Visby, Gotland, Sweden Riga, Latvia Tallinn, Estonia St. Petersburg, Russia Exploring Coastal Finland Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden Stockholm Stockholm/Home
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Visby, Gotland.
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“Alongside this rich regional history are days spent exploring the stunning archipelagos of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. The joys of a Scandinavian summer are legendary, whether it’s walking through the medieval loveliness of Visby and Gotland, kayaking around the rocky isles of Hidra, or a safety-harnessed trek (if you choose to!) across the rooftop of classic Stockholm.” —Alizé Carrère, Regional Experience Designer Central market, Riga, Latvia. 5
SCANDINAVIA BY SEA: DENMARK, SWEDEN, AND NORWAY 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 JUN. 16 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $7,990 TO $16,610 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Jun. 16 Jun. 17 Jun. 18 Jun. 19 Jun. 20 Jun. 21 Jun. 22 Jun. 23
Copenhagen, Denmark Skagen, Denmark Weather Islands, Sweden Oslo, Norway Risør Hidra Hardangerfjorden Bergen/Disembark
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“In the best Scandinavian tradition, this voyage is about simplicity and the senses—hiking, cycling, kayaking in the Weather Islands, washing down the famous ‘Skagen Sild’ herring with an ice-cold Danish beer, and much more—this is inhaling the essence of the world’s cleanest air and freshest vistas with every breath.”
—Jana Tvedt Joham, Regional Experience Designer
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Skagen, Denmark.
Hardangerfjorden, Norway.
NORWAY AND SCOTLAND: FJORDLANDS AND THE INNER HEBRIDES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 AUG. 26 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $7,990 TO $16,610 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
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Bergen, Norway/Embark Sognefjorden Isle of Noss and Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland Fair Isle Orkney Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides Iona and Staffa, Inner Hebrides Dublin, Ireland/Disembark
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“What other travel company has, or could, put such exceptionally beautiful, natural destinations together in one cohesive itinerary. Ships who do voyage here merely “cruise” by—National Geographic Orion brings you into close, personal contact. A private concert by renowned Scottish folk artist, Julie Fowlis in Kirkwall, tasting Brunost (a brown goat cheese crafted only here) in gorgeous Sognefjorden—are some of the indelible experiences this itinerary provides.” —Jana Tvedt Joham, Regional Experience Designer
Sognefjorden.
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WILD AND WINDSWEPT: EXPLORING THE COASTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 SEP. 2 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $7,990 TO $16,610 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
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Dublin, Ireland/Embark Llandudno, Wales Skomer Island/Fishguard Isles of Scilly/Tresco, England Dartmouth Alderney/Sark, Channel Islands Portsmouth, England London/Disembark
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Portsmouth waterfront.
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CULTURE AND CUISINE FROM OPORTO TO BASQUE COUNTRY 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 SEP. 30 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $7,990 TO $16,610 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Sep. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7
Bordeaux, France/Embark Bayonne Saint Jean-de-Luz, France/ San Sebastián, Spain Bilbao A Coruña Villagarcía de Arousa Oporto, Portugal Lisbon/Disembark
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Tapas, San Sebastián.
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“This is easily one of the most intellectually satisfying travel experiences of my life—the history, cuisine and music of the Basque region is so rich and redolent, especially given that we experience both the French and the Spanish sides of this unique culture, a really rare opportunity.” —Alizé Carrère, Regional Experience Designer
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ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND & WALES: A CIRCUMNAVIGATION 19 DAYS/17 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 APR. 29 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $18,380 TO $33,530 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Apr. 29 & 30 U.S./Edinburgh, Scotland/Embark May 1 Lindisfarne, Holy Island, England May 2 Ipswich May 3 Portsmouth May 4 Fowey/Eden Project May 5 Isles of Scilly May 6 Skomer Island, Wales/Fishguard May 7 Cobh, Ireland May 8 The Skelligs and Dingle Peninsula
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Cliffs Of Moher & Aran Islands/Connemara Connemara, County Galway County Donegal Iona and Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland Stornoway, The Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides Orkney Fair Isle and Mousa Shetland Bergen, Norway/Disembark/U.S.
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A view toward Lindisfarne castle, Holy Island.
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SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS DATES: 2017 JUN. 18, 25*; JUL. 16, 23*, 30; AUG. 6*, 13, 20* *These voyages travel from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness. Aboard Lord of the Glens PRICES FROM: $7,570 TO $12,960 (See page 58 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1-2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
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U.S./Inverness, Scotland/Embark Travel aboard Lord of the Glens on any 2017 departure Culloden/Clava Cairns/Loch Ness and we will cover your bar tab Laggan Locks/Banavie/Glenfinnan and all tips for the crew. Loch Linnhe/Oban Sound of Mull/Iona/Duart Castle/Tobermory Tobermory/Isle of Eigg or Isle of Rum/Inverie Isle of Skye Kyle of Lochalsh/Inverness/Disembark/U.S.
“There is something about summer in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland that is addictive. Clarity of air enchants, green islands and mountain fastnesses beckon in watery sunshine, white-tailed eagles spiral above romantic castles. From the megalith builders of prehistory to the present-day founders of the Iona Community, this has been a ‘thin place’, where the boundary between the mundane and the transcendent has seemed accessible. And the whisky is incomparable!”
—David Barnes, Expedition Leader
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11 Urquhart Castle, on the shore of Loch Ness. A young bagpiper turns out to greet our ship.
THE ARCTIC & ICELAND
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The Arctic is the ultimate vacuum that attracts. Grand in scale, its sky, mountains, fjords, and expanses of ice are magnificent, bigger than big. It has fired the imagination of explorers for centuries. Tantalizingly blank, the Arctic is one of the last regions to have eluded the Google Earth cartographers: you can search but little results. It remains a geography that insists on being discovered in person. Venture to Iceland with us and you’ll see what you want to, and what you never imagined. Plan to genuinely experience Iceland, not its tourist hordes.
THE ARCTIC OR ICELAND—BE COOL THIS SEASON
Travel on any of our 2017 Arctic departures and receive a complimentary copy of THE ARCTIC, our beautifully designed new book by Sven Lindblad, published by Rizzoli.
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Clockwise from top left: National Geographic Orion, Magdalena Fjord, Norway; Strokkur geyser, Iceland; polar bear mother and cubs, Arctic Norway. WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 13
LAND OF THE ICE BEARS: AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION OF ARCTIC SVALBARD 11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 MAY 29; JUN. 5, 12, 19 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $10,220 TO $18,890 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4-9 Day 10 Day 11
U.S./Fly Overnight to Oslo, Norway Oslo/Thon Hotel Bristol (or similar) Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Exploring Svalbard Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo Oslo/U.S.
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Kayakers off Svalbard’s pristine coast.
“I found Svalbard thrilling on many levels. There is the sheer exhilaration of being above 80 degrees North—just hundreds of miles from the North Pole—and watching the sun circling well above the horizon 24 hours a day. For lovers of ice and Antarctica, Svalbard offers the same starkly beautiful vistas of massive glaciers, ice caps, and mountains. And Svalbard boasts something that Antarctica doesn’t—at least four centuries of human exploration.” —Fen Montaigne
Guest gets a fantastic photo op as a polar bear approaches the National Geographic Explorer.
NORWAY’S FJORDS AND ARCTIC SVALBARD 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATES 2017: MAY 16, 29* *This voyage travels in reverse from Oslo to Copenhagen.
Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $16,570 TO $30,300 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 U.S./Bergen, Norway Day 3 Nordfjord Days 4-5 Exploring the Fjords of Norway Day 6 Lofoten Islands Day 7 Tysfjorden Day 8 Tromsø Day 9 Exploring Northern Norway Day 10 Bear Island Days 11-15 Exploring Svalbard Day 16 Longyearbyen/Oslo Day 17 Oslo/U.S.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary two days aboard NG Orion, traveling between Copenhagen and Bergen on the May 16 and 29, 2017 departures. Bar tab and crew tips are on us. Call for details. A polar bear shakes water off its head as it breaks the surface.
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“Raw, powerful, shockingly beautiful, spangled with surprises…are the reasons I keep returning to the Polar Regions. Like all on board, I’m a curiosity junkie. Every polar journey brings mystery, magic and exceptional moments of personal discovery.” —Dr. Joe MacInnis Sognefjorden, Norway.
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NORDIC PASSAGES: SHETLANDS, ORKNEY, FAROES, AND ICELAND 14 DAYS/12 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 JUN. 22; AUG. 13* *This voyage travels in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $13,690 TO $28,470 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE SPECIAL OFFER: Day 1-2 U.S./Fly Overnight to Bergen, Norway/Embark Bar tab & crew tips on us. Call for details. Day 3 At Sea/Orkney, Scotland Day 4 Shetland Day 5 Vestmanna, Faroe Islands, Denmark Day 6 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands Day 7 Mykines, Faroe Islands Day 8 Djúpivogur, Iceland Day 9 At Sea/Grimsey Island Day 10 Húsavík and Lake Mývatn Day 11 Ísafjördur Day 12 Explore the West Coast of Iceland Day 13 Islands of Surtsey & Heimaey, Westman Islands Day 14 Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
Mykines, Faroe Islands.
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“...the ascent to the top of the Vatnajökull ice cap. Many of us climbed into...snowmobiles and snowcats. As the incline increased, our terrain changed from rock to ice and we found ourselves amongst the clouds. In this raw, barren land we saw ‘pink ice,’ and crevasses in the snow.”
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF ICELAND 10 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 JUL. 4, 12, 20, 28; AUG. 5 Aboard National Geographic Orion PRICES FROM: $9,130 TO $18,980 (See pages 48-49 for complete prices.)
“We watched as the ‘Herring Ladies’ cut fish and stacked them neatly in barrels of salt. We could not understand the Icelandic language but they ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE chatted about life, much the same as any other Day 1-2 U.S./Fly Overnight to Reykjavík, SPECIAL OFFER: workers would as they go about their daily Iceland/Embark Bar tab & crew tips on us. tasks. When herring was packed, it was time for Day 3 Explore the West Coast of Iceland Call for details. song and dance, and the group broke out into song accompanied Day 4 Ísafjördur by the traditional instrument of choice, the accordion...and soon our Day 5 Siglufjördur and Akureyri guests were pulled onto the dance floor and all were on their feet, Day 6 Lake Mývatn and Húsavík dancing away.” Day 7 Exploring Northeast Iceland Day 8 Day 9 Day 10
Djúpivogur, Iceland Islands of Surtsey & Heimaey, Westman Islands Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
—Steve Morello, Daily Expedition Report, National Geographic Explorer, July 15, 2016
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Guests take in the power and beauty of Goðafoss waterfall.
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SVALBARD, ICELAND & GREENLAND’S EAST COAST 17 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 JUN. 26 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $14,950 to $27,280 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1-2 Day 3 Day 4-16 Day 17
U.S./Fly Overnight to Oslo, Norway Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Exploring Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary one-way charter airfare (Oslo/Longyearbyen). Bar tab & crew tips on us. Call for details.
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“Greenland is one of the few places on Earth where you can go to see rock from the early days of the planet, more than four billion years old. The jagged mountains of Svalbard are ancient as well. Then contrast them to Iceland, where new land is being created with active volcanoes. And the geology is made all the more spectacular, raw and sharpedged by the relentless erosion of the glaciers. It is as close as you will ever get to being on another planet.” —Michael Wysession, Professor and Author
ICELAND & GREENLAND: VIKING LEGENDS AND WILD FJORDS 16 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 JUL. 11 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $15,390 to $28,480 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Days 4-5 Day 6 Day 7-8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15-16
U.S./Fly Overnight to Reykjavík, Iceland Reykjavík/Embark SPECIAL OFFER: Explore the West Coast of Iceland Book by Mar. 31, 2017 to Scoresbysund, Greenland receive complimentary charter (ice conditions permitting) airfare (Kangerlussuaq to King Oscar Fjord Reykjavík). Bar tab & crew tips on us. Call for details. (ice conditions permitting) At Sea Skoldungen Fjord Prins Christian Sund & Nanortalik Hvalsey Ruins (Qaqortukulooq) & Qaqortoq Brattahlid/Eriksfjord Nuuk Exploring Greenland’s West Coast Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/Fly to Reykjavík/U.S.
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“Exploring is the deepest trait of human nature. Everyone has an urge to explore. I don’t think you can see a mountain crest without wondering what’s behind it. [Greenland] is one of the last vast expanses of untouched nature. It is one of the last spots on Earth where you actually can go to a place very few people have been before you that you can actually see.” —Minik Rosing, Geologist
Guests exploring grounded icebergs, Scoresbysund.
Hvalsey Ruins, Greenland.
EPIC 80ºN: EXPLORING GREENLAND, BAFFIN & ELLESMERE ISLANDS 24 DAYS/22 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 AUG. 3
Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $25,990 TO $49,640 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE “There’s something extraordinary about arriving SPECIAL OFFER: Day 1 U.S./Keflavík, Iceland at a place you’ve only ever dreamed of. When Bar tab & crew tips on us. Day 2 Keflavík/Reykjavík Call for details. a map becomes the land—right in front of Day 3 Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, you—and it’s more beautiful than you imagined, Greenland/Embark that map will never be the same. Ellesmere was Day 4 Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimuit/At Sea nothing more than an idea to me for many years, Day 5-7 Baffin Island a shadow squished to the top of the atlas. Setting Day 8-10 Exploring the Canadian High Arctic foot amidst its glaciers and mountains soaked in summer light is Day 11 Devon Island among my most cherished Arctic experiences.” Day 12-13 Ellesmere Island —Jennifer Kingsley, Field Correspondent Day 14-15 Farther North (as far north as ice conditions permit) Day 16-19 Exploring Northwest Greenland Day 20 Qilakitsoq Day 21 Ilulissat Day 22 Greenland’s West Coast Day 23 Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/Reykjavík, Iceland Day 24 Reykjavík/Keflavík/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ELLESMERE
Iceberg arch, Uummannaq, Greenland.
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EXPLORING GREENLAND AND THE CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC 15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS | DATE: 2017 JUL. 23 Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $13,990 TO $27,000 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
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Day 1-2 U.S./Keflavík, Iceland/Reykjavík Bar tab & crew tips on us. Day 3 Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, Call for details. Greenland/Embark Day 4 Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut Day 5 Disko Bay & Ilulissat Day 6 At Sea in Baffin Bay Day 7-10 Exploring the Canadian High Arctic Day 11-13 Eastern Baffin Island Day 14-15 Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/Reykjavík/Keflavík/U.S.
An inquisitive polar bear.
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“The animals in the Arctic…come north in staggering numbers, travel hundreds even thousands of miles to be here during those few weeks when life swirls in the water and on the tundra and in the balmy air…you can feel the land filling up, feel something physical rising in it under the influence of the light, an embrace or exaltation.” —Barry Lopez, Arctic Dreams
Guests explore the ice via kayak, Baffin Bay.
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HOT SPRINGS AND ICEBERGS: ICELAND TO WEST GREENLAND 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 AUG. 22, 26
Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $6,990 TO $13,950 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE “Ilulissat is Greenlandic for ‘icebergs,’ and they SPECIAL OFFER: Day 1-2 U.S./Fly overnight to Keflavík, were everywhere. The calving events at the Book by Mar. 31, 2017 to Iceland/Reykjavík receive complimentary charter head of Icy Fjord produce an estimated 10% airfare (Kangerlussuaq to Day 3 Reykjavík of all the icebergs calved from the Greenland Reykjavík). Bar tab & crew tips Day 4 Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, on us. Call for details. icecap, making it the most productive glacier Greenland/Embark in the world. It’s thought that the iceberg that Day 5 Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut sunk Titanic had its origin here, but no one will Day 6 Disko Bay & Ilulissat ever know for sure.” Day 7 Exploring Greenland’s West Coast —Ralph Lee Hopkins, Daily Expedition Report, National Day 8 Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/Reykjavík Geographic Explorer, August 16, 2015 Day 9 Reykjavík/Keflavík/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/HOTICE
Blue Lagoon.
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THE CANADIAN MARITIMES 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 SEP. 7, 14
Aboard National Geographic Explorer PRICES FROM: $8,170 to $15,270 (See pages 46-47 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE SPECIAL OFFER: Day 1 U.S./St. John’s, Newfoundland Book by Mar. 31, 2017 and and Labrador, Canada/Embark receive complimentary international airfare between New Day 2 St.-Pierre, France York/Toronto/St. John’s and Day 3 Louisbourg & Baddeck, return. Also we will cover your Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia bar tab and tips for the crew. Day 4 Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec Day 5 Gros Morne National Park Day 6 L’Anse aux Meadows Day 7 Exploring Eastern Newfoundland Day 8 St. John’s/Disembark/U.S.
Fjord and fog at Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne National Park.
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“I am a child of the Canadian Maritimes, so this is my psychic home and my inspiration. Nova Scotia, where I grew up, is the setting for two of my novels, Burden of Desire and Portrait of Julia, and my memoir of childhood, Wordstruck; and it remains the doorway to my imagination. I spend summers there in our house on the Atlantic coast. So I am steeped in the history and romance of this corner of the New World settled by Europeans as early as 1604, my mother’s family arriving in 1750. I grew up with the sea. The sea was my father’s work on Royal Canadian Mounted Police patrol boats during Prohibition chasing rum-runners over the waters we will sail. In WWII, he commanded a series of warships protecting convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic. My brother Hugh became an Admiral in the Canadian Navy, and I am an amateur cruising sailor. So, the sea is in our bones, and I love to tell the stories of how it shaped four centuries of our history.” —Robert MacNeil
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TROPICAL AMERICA: JUNGLE TO ENCHANTED ISLES
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2017 marks our 50th Anniversary in Galápagos and we’re celebrating with the debut of the brand-new National Geographic Endeavour II, and a special airfare offer to put you in the mood to celebrate; plus more savings to encourage you to add Machu Picchu to your Galápagos explorations, too. Perhaps an idyll aboard the Delfin II, the finest Amazon River ship, suits your seasonal mood. Or exploring the reefs and ruins of Belize and Tikal will be your best bet—for a most memorable voyage, or your memoir.
DISCOVER THE INCA, ISLES, REEFS, RUINS & THE ANDES ▶ Clockwise from top left: Juvenile sea lion, Galápagos; spotting wildlife from a skiff in the late afternoon, Amazon; common squirrel monkey, Amazon. WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 25
GALÁPAGOS 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: WEEKLY DEPARTURES 2017 & 2018 Every Friday aboard National Geographic Endeavour ll and every Saturday aboard National Geographic Islander PRICES FROM: $6,960 to $14,160 (See pages 50-51 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-8 Day 9 Day 10
U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Galápagos Islands Galápagos/Disembark/Guayaquil Guayaquil/Home
*Itineraries vary subject to the Galápagos National Park regulations. Each itinerary will include Isla Santa Cruz, Isla San Cristóbal, and a selection of the other stops among these islands: Isla Bartolomé, Isla Santiago, Isla Isabela, Isla Floreana, Isla Fernandina, and Isla Española. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GALA SPECIAL OFFER: Book now and receive FREE ROUND-TRIP AIR from Miami to Galápagos on select 2017 departures aboard National Geographic Endeavour ll and National Geographic Islander (up to $1,300 per guest value), and on select departures aboard both ships throughout 2017. New bookings only. Subject to availability.
Blue-footed booby.
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GALÁPAGOS + MACHU PICCHU & PERU’S LAND OF THE INCA 16 DAYS/15 NIGHTS | DATES: YEAR-ROUND, WEEKLY DEPARTURES 2017 & 2018, FOLLOWING GALÁPAGOS Aboard National Geographic Endeavour ll and National Geographic Islander PRICES FROM: $12,650 to $21,960 (See pages 50-51 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 U.S./Guayaquil, Ecuador Day 2 Guayaquil/Galápagos/Embark Day 3-8 Exploring the Galápagos Islands Day 9 Galápagos/Disembark/ Guayaquil/Lima, Peru Day 10 Lima/Cusco/Sacred Valley of the Inca Day 11 Sacred Valley of the Inca Day 12 Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Day 13 Machu Picchu/Cusco Day 14 Cusco Day 15 Cusco/Lima Day 16 Lima/U.S.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book now and receive FREE ROUNDTRIP AIR from Miami to Galápagos/ Lima/Cusco on select 2017 departures (up to $2,250 per guest value) aboard National Geographic Endeavour ll and National Geographic Islander. New bookings only. Subject to availability.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GALAPERU
“ It’s a living history, a living culture. There are still millions of people who speak Quechua as a first language in the Andes today. People still practicing their traditional beliefs, their traditional lifestyles, their social organization. It’s all very much present as a living way of life. It’s not just stones and ruins. It’s culture.” —Peter Frost, National Geographic Expert Inca stonework, Machu Picchu.
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UPPER AMAZON 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 FEB. 4, 18, 25; MAR. 4, 18 , 25 ; APR. 15, 22; MAY 6, 13, 20; JUN. 24; JUL. 1; AUG. 12, 19, 26; OCT. 14, 21, 28; DEC. 2, 9, 16, 23 2018 JAN. 20 , 27 ; FEB. 3, 10; MAR. 10, 17, 24, 31; APR. 21 , 28 ; MAY 5, 12, 19, 26; JUN. 30; JUL. 7; AUG. 18, 25; SEPT. 1; OCT. 13, 20, 27; NOV. 3; DEC. 8, 15, 29 Aboard Delfin ll Photo Expedition PRICES FROM: $6,990 to $8,690 (See page 57 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-8 Day 9 Day 10
U.S./Lima, Peru Lima/Iquitos/Nauta/Embark Exploring the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve Nauta/Disembark/Iquitos/Lima Lima/U.S.
Book by Mar. 31, 2017 and be our guest for a complimentary two-day Taste of Lima post-extension to discover the culinary and cultural delights of Lima, with the fashionable Belmond Miraflores Park hotel as our base for two nights. OR choose instead to take advantage of a $500 credit. Applies to select 2017 departures. Save 10% when you combine Upper Amazon with Galápagos, Land of the Inca or both programs. Free air on select combined 2017 departures with Galápagos. New bookings only. Subject to availability.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/AMAZON
Squirrel monkey.
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SPECIAL OFFERS:
Guided skiff excursion.
BELIZE TO TIKAL: REEFS, RIVERS & RUINS OF THE MAYA WORLD 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 FEB. 8, 13, 18, 23, 28; MAR. 5, 10 Aboard National Geographic Quest PRICES FROM: $5,490 TO $8,840 (See pages 54-55 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
U.S./Belize City, Belize/Embark Laughing Bird Caye National Park or Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve, Belize Quiriguá & Rio Dulce, Guatemala Glover’s Reef/South Water Caye Marine Reserve Lighthouse Reef & Half Moon Caye Natural Monument Belize City/Disembark/Flores, Guatemala/Tikal Tikal, Guatemala Yaxha & Topoxte, Guatemala Flores/Guatemala City/U.S.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/BELIZE
Hawksbill Turtle.
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BAJA— DESERT ISLES & A LIVING SEA
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This is the season to visit Baja California. Walk miles of pristine beach on Pacific shores. Witness gentle grey whale mothers nursing their calves. Paddle a kayak along sculpted volcanic cliffs, or experience childlike wonder as a playful California sea lion “teaches” you to snorkel. Walk among towering cactus where spiny iguanas munch on blossoms. Witness gorgeous sunrises and sunsets daily; and see the Milky Way clearly stretched across a star-filled night sky, from the ship’s deck or a beach BBQ. Take your best photos ever, too. WHALES, WONDERS & WILD ISLES AHEAD
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Clockwise from left: Baja offers plenty of photo opportunities; National Geographic Sea Lion at sunset; discover a variety of seabirds and wildlife. WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 31
BAJA CALIFORNIA: A REMARKABLE JOURNEY 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATES: 2018 MAR. 4 , 17 , 19* *This voyage travels in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICES FROM: $11,290 to $19,340 (See pages 52-53 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3-4 Day 5 Day 6-14 Day 15
Los Angeles/La Paz/San Carlos, Mexico/Embark Bahía Magdalena Laguna San Ignacio At Sea Islands of the Sea of Cortez La Paz/Disembark/Return U.S.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/REMARKABLEBAJA
Guests snorkeling with a curious young California sea lion.
“‘Many of the grays of Baja’ Frohoff told me, ‘treat their days of birthing and nursing there as a kind of protracted coming-out party. It’s extraordinary’ she said. ‘At precisely the time when you’d expect them to be the most defensive, they’re incredibly social. They’ll come right up to boats, let people touch their faces, give them massages, rub their mouths and tongues.’”
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—Toni Frohoff, Whale Behaviorist, from “Watching Whales Watching Us,” New York Times Magazine, by Charles Siebert
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Photographers aboard an expedition landing craft.
WHALES & WILDNESS: SPRING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 APR. 1 , 8 , 10 , 15, 22; 2018 MAR. 31 ; APR. 2 , 7, 9, 14 Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICES FROM: $6,190 to $10,790 (See pages 52-53 for complete prices.)
“Later, cloaked in the light of our dying fire, we listened to the creak of cactuses swaying in ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE the wind… Somewhere out in the boulders, a Day 1 Home/Los Cabos, Mexico/La Paz/Embark coyote wailed beneath a spray of cold stars… Day 2-7 Exploring the Sea of Cortez: Islas San Esteban ‘This is the stuff that keeps you coming back to & San Pedro Mártir, Isla San Marcos, Isla San Jose, Baja,’ Norman said quietly. ‘The primitiveness, the Isla Santa Catalina, Los Islotes & Isla Espíritu Santo aloneness of it. My problem is I never get tired of it. It seems like my Day 8 Disembark/La Paz, Mexico/Los Cabos/Return U.S. compass always points south.’” » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/BAJA
—Don Belt, “Baja California: Mexico’s Land Apart,” National Geographic Magazine, December 1989
Common dolphin pod leaping at sunset.
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THE BEST WAYS TO EXPERIENCE ALASKA
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Now you can go deep into wild Alaska on ships sized to thread the narrow channels and dramatic fjords where whales feed. You can focus on Southeast Alaska for the iconic thrills of coastal brown bears, bald eagles, and calving glaciers. Or, heading north toward the British Columbia coast, to find killer whales in the San Juan Islands. Accept the invitation the Haida people have extended us to visit Haida Gwaii. Or choose to expend energy in “big nature”—hiking, biking, rafting and more—and be back at your desk in only 6 days.
MAKES BIG DEPOSITS IN YOUR MEMORY BANK
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Clockwise from top left: Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska; explore Haines by bike; Klukwan group song and dance. WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 35
EXPLORING ALASKA’S COASTAL WILDERNESS 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 MAY 14*, 21, 27*, 28*; JUN. 4, 8*, 11*, 18, 25*; JUL. 2, 9*, 16, 23*; AUG. 13, 20*, 27 (Sea Lion/Sea Bird) 2017 JUL. 8*, 15, 22*, 29; AUG. 5*, 12, 19*, 26 (Quest) 2018 MAY 13*, 20, 27*; JUN. 3, 10*, 17, 24*; JUL. 1, 8*, 15, 22*, 29; AUG. 5*, 12, 19*, 26 (Quest) *These voyages travels in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Sea Lion/Sea Bird and National Geographic Quest PRICES FROM: $5,890 to $10,600 (See page 52-55 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8
Juneau, Alaska/Embark Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Petersburg Frederick Sound and Chatham Strait Icy Strait and the Inian Islands Glacier Bay National Park Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords Sitka/Disembark/Seattle, Washington
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary round-trip airfare between Seattle and Alaska on select May and June 2017 departures.
Bald eagle.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/ALASKA
“Watching humpback whales is a life-changing experience. Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has contributed to the knowledge base of this unique community of these findings with travelers in the depths of the Alaskan wilderness.” —Dr. Fred Sharpe, Principal Investigator, Alaska Whale Foundation Breaching humpback whale. 36
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A REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA & HAIDA GWAII 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 APR. 30 , MAY 13 ; SEP. 3* , 4* 2018 MAY 5 , 6; AUG. 26*, 27* *These voyages travel in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion PRICES FROM: $10,900 to $19,860 (See page 52-55 for complete prices.)
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Mar. 31, 2017 and receive complimentary one-way air (Sitka/Seattle) on select April and May departures. New bookings only. Subject to availability.
ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4-5 Day 6-8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15
Seattle, Washington/Embark Gulf Islands, British Columbia Johnstone Strait and Alert Bay, British Columbia Inside Passage of British Columbia Haida Gwaii Misty Fiords, Alaska Frederick Sound and Petersburg Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Glacier Bay National Park Icy Strait and the Inian Islands Southeast Alaska’s Islands, Bays and Fjords Sitka/Disembark/Home
“We feel so privileged to be able to offer our guests the opportunity to visit Haida Gwaii, and interact with this community of first generation people, and to experience their art and handcraft, among the most extraordinary in the world, first hand from the artists themselves. And to travel up and down the coast, landing on some of the extraordinary beaches where some of the totems, over a hundred years old, beautifully weathered, still remain...” —Stacy Sindlinger, Director of Artisan Development, Lindblad Expeditions
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/REMARKABLE Coast Mountains on Haida Gwaii. 37
NEW! TALKEETNA & DENALI NATIONAL PARK ADVENTURE 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS | PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION PRICES FROM: $5,690 Double; $7,690 Single Occupancy Discover the small-town charm of Talkeetna, a jumping off point for mountaineers today and gold prospectors of yesteryear. Venture into the Kantishna Valley of Denali National Park via restricted-access roads where grizzlies, moose, caribou, wolves, marmots, beavers, and eagles are prevalent. Kantishna Roadhouse offers a series of interpretive, educational and entertaining programs each afternoon. Learn about the history and culture of the area, take a walk with an interpretive guide, pan for gold or just relax on the front porch.
Guided hike.
DENALI NATIONAL PARK FROM THE NORTH FACE LODGE 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS | PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION PRICES FROM: $6,190 Double; $8,590 Single Occupancy Begin and end your days at the idyllic North Face Lodge, located 89 miles into the heart of the Park. With unparalleled access to prime hiking and wildlife viewing, the lodge is a quiet retreat, accessible only to guests and staff. Dine on delicIous, locally sourced cuisine, and enjoy nightly presentations that tell the story of Denali’s natural and cultural history. Explore via private vehicles, or if you prefer a more personal exploration, you can hike a trail near the lodge, canoe on Wonder Lake, bike, or even spend an afternoon fishing.
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Canoe on Wonder Lake in Denali National Park.
TREASURES OF THE INSIDE PASSAGE: ALASKA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 JUN. 26; SEP. 2* *This departure travels in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Quest PRICES FROM: $9,390 to $14,835 (See pages 54-55 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5-6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13
Seattle/Embark San Juan Islands, Washington Gulf Islands Alert Bay And Johnstone Strait, British Columbia Inside Passage of British Columbia Misty Fiords, Alaska Petersburg Tracy Arm-Ford’s Terror Wilderness Glacier Bay National Park Inian Islands/Icy Strait Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands Sitka/Disembark
“The 1,000-mile journey from Seattle to Sitka is perhaps the most captivating in the world. Both naturally and culturally, you see things here that you simply won’t anywhere else. A surprise around every islet. A story in every bay. And the new National Geographic Quest will give guests an entirely new way to experience it.” —Marc Cappelletti, Director of Expedition Development
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/TREASURESINALASKA
Brown bear mother and cub. WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 39
WILD ALASKA ESCAPE 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 JUN. 3*; JUL. 6, 11*, 16, 21*; AUG. 15, 20*, 25, 30* *These departures travel in reverse. Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird PRICES FROM: $4,290 TO $7,490 (See pages 52-53 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Sitka/Embark Day 2 Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands Day 3 Lynn Canal Day 4 Haines Day 5 Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Day 6 Juneau/Disembark » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/WILDALASKA_ESCAPE
Hiking a forest trail.
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South Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm
BIG PICTURE ALASKA 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 JUN. 16 *, 26 ; JUL. 26 *; AUG. 5 *These departures travel in reverse. Photo Expedition Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird PRICES FROM: $8,990 to $15,740 (See pages 52-53 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Day 1 Ketchikan/Embark Day 2 Misty Fiords Day 3 Behm Canal/Clarence Strait Day 4 Thomas Bay/Petersburg Day 5 Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness Day 6 Haines Day 7 Lynn Canal Day 8 Glacier Bay National Park Day 9 Icy Strait/Inian Islands Day 10 Exploring Baranof or Chichagof Islands Day 11 Sitka/Disembark Guest kayaking in George Island, Southeast Alaska.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/BIGPICTURE
“From the ice-clad peaks of the Coast Range, calving tidewater glaciers, and abundant wildlife, Southeast Alaska is a top destination for photographers. Spectacular locations like Glacier Bay, Tracy Arm, and the rainforest coast of Tongass National Forest all offer amazing opportunities for observing and capturing bears, whales, and bald eagles—from the ship, Zodiac, or even kayak. Exploring Alaska through your lens is a thrilling experience.”
—Ralph Lee Hopkins, Director of Photo Expeditions
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EXPLORING THE MEDITERRANEAN
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Once upon a time our Expedition Leader was talking to a guest aboard Sea Cloud exploring the Greek Isles, and he mentioned the day’s activities among the antiquities. She said, half-jokingly, “Oh, seeing Greece? That’s just icing on the cake. I’m here for Sea Cloud.” The ship with a soul, Sea Cloud is the opposite of any other ship in our fleet, where the emphasis is on what’s outside the ship’s confines. Authentic. Historic. Elegant. Sea Cloud. Oh, and she also offers interesting itineraries, while also providing the drama of seamanship and old-word luxe.
GET AWAY ON THE ONLY PRIVATE TALLSHIP
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Clockwise from top left: Santorini Island, Greece; Sea Cloud; Church of the Seven Martyrs, Sifnos.
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SAILING THE GREEK ISLES 9 DAYS/7 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 JUN. 30; JUL. 7, 14; AUG. 23; SEP. 19 Note: To take advantage of optimum sailing opportunities, the order and choice of some smaller islands may change during the course of this expedition. Aboard Sea Cloud PRICES FROM: $9,490 TO $18,250 (See page 56 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE
SPECIAL OFFER:
Day 1-2 U.S./Athens, Greece/ Travel aboard Sea Cloud on any 2017 departure and we will cover your bar Piraeus/Embark tab and all tips for the crew. Day 3 At Sea Day 4 Tínos Day 5 Delos/Exploring Day 6 Amorgos Day 7 Santoríni Day 8 Sífnos/At Sea Day 9 Piraeus/Disembark/Athens/U.S. » SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GREECESAILSC
“The authentic villages are such an amazing mix of architectural details framed by flower pots, hanging vines, store windows, and even the numerous cats that seem to be napping everywhere. Narrow, curved walkways entice me to explore what is just around the corners, or follow an alley to see where it leads.” —Doug Gould, Expedition Leader
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UNDER SAIL: GREECE TO THE DALMATIAN COAST 12 DAYS/10 NIGHTS | DATES: 2017 MAY 24; JUN. 3*; AUG. 30; SEP. 9* *These departures travel from Dubrovnik to Athens. Aboard Sea Cloud PRICES FROM: $12,690 to $24,230 (See page 56 for complete prices.) ITINERARY AT-A-GLANCE Days 1-2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12
U.S./Athens, Greece/Piraeus/Embark At Sea Under Sail SPECIAL OFFER: Katákolon/Olympia Travel aboard Sea Cloud on any 2017 Ithaca departure and we will cover your bar Sarandë and Butrint, Albania tab and all tips for the crew. Krujë Perast and Kotor, Montenegro Dubrovnik, Croatia Korčula Hvar/At Sea Dubrovnik/Disembark/U.S.
Rings at ancient Olympia site of the first Olympic Games, Greece.
Old church, Kotor.
» SEE COMPLETE ITINERARY AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/GREECEDALMATIANSC
“Sea Cloud under sail is a unique feeling you can’t get anywhere else. I guarantee the voyage will be one of the high points in your life’s memory bank.” —Gil Grosvenor, Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Governors of National Geographic
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER CAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 367 feet. National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the flagship of the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An undersea specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.
CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. Equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splashcam, underwater video camera, aerial remote controlled camera, video microscope and snorkeling gear. SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, internet café and laundry.
ELEVATOR
LIBRARY
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
BRIDGE
WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features a glass-enclosed fitness center, outdoor stretching area, two LEXspa treatment rooms and sauna.
BRIDGE DECK
SAUNA
WELLNESS DECK
CHART ROOM DECK
FITNESS CENTER
LOUNGE 107
105-S
CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with window #317-320, 335-336
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101
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two portholes #301-308
LEXspa
PUBLIC AREAS: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; global gallery; library, lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and observation lounge. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation.
MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair.
CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350
SUN DECK
BISTRO
RECEPTION 219 221 230
321
323
325
327
329-S
331-S
333-S
335
337
316
318
320
322
324
326
328
330-S
332-S
334-S
336
338
346
344
342
340
INTERNET CAFE
UNDERSEA SPECIALIST
WC IW
DOCTOR’S OFFICE STAFF OFFICE
ZODIAC BOARDING
ZB
B DECK
350
319
314
MUD ROOM
348
317
312-S
343-T
315
341-T
313
310-S
339
311-S
308
ZB
LOCKERS
228
226
222
224
220
218
212
206
309-S
306
+
304
307
302
MAIN DECK
BALCONY BAL. BALCONY
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216
215
211
214
213
209
210
207
205
208-S
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GALLEY
CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with window #309-312, 329-334
Note: Cabins #209, 211, 214, 216-218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 303-306—These cabins have one queen-sized bed. All other double cabins have two lower single beds; some can convert to a queen-sized bed. Note: Sole occupancy cabins available in Categories A and B. Third person rates are available in the designated triple occupancy cabins at one-half the double occupancy rate. Cabins #341, 343, 101, 102, 215, 219, and 230 can accommodate a third person.
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CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite with balcony #215, 219, 230
Shared accommodations: Available in Categories 1 and 2.
203-S
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CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with balcony #213
CATEGORY 3 TRIPLE: Main Deck with window #341, 343
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CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck with balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224
CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #105-106, 203, 208
106-S
CATEGORY 4: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228
104
102
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From left to right: Upper Deck cabin with balcony; dining is an interesting and varied experience: completely casual with no assigned seating for easy mingling; Wellness spa with sauna; guests are welcome at the Bridge.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. CAT. 6
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ADVANCE PAYMENT
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$20,990 $24,990
$29,150
$33,530
$24,110
$25,190
$2,500
Sample Airfares: round-trip New York/Edinburgh and Bergen/New York: Economy from $900, Business from $3,200.
$11,320
$11,990
$14,150
$16,530
$18,890
$13,600
$14,150
$1,500
Includes two hotel nights. Sample Airfares: roundtrip Newark/Oslo. Economy from: $1,180; Business from $3,960. Charter Airfare: $725 (roundtrip Oslo/ Longyearbyen).
$15,780
$16,530
$17,800
$20,350
$23,750
$27,280
$19,720
$20,660
$1,500
IIncludes one hotel night. Sample Airfares: Newark/ Oslo, Reykjavik/New York. $800; Business from $2,800; Charter Airfare: $360 (Oslo/Longyearbyen).
$15,390
$16,430
$17,120
$18,120
$21,370
$24,900
$28,480
$20,540
$21,400
$2,500
Includes one hotel night Reykjavik. Sample Airfares: Round trip New York/Keflavik: Economy from $600; Business from $2,300; Charter airfare: $725 (Kangerlussuaq/Reykjavik).
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$25,990
$27,990
$28,970
$30,990
$37,470
$42,710
$49,640
$34,990
$36,210
$3,000
Includes two hotel nights Reykjavik. Sample Airfares: Round trip Newark/Keflavik: Economy from $600; Business airfare from $2,300; Round trip charter airfare: $1,450 (Reykjavik/Kangerlussuaq).
Exploring Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic – Page 21
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$13,990
$14,990
$15,600
$16,750
$20,200
$23,290
$27,000
$18,740
$19,500
$1,500
Includes two hotel nights Reykjavík. Sample Airfares: Round trip Newark/Keflavík: Economy from $600; Business from $2,300; Round trip charter airfare: $1,450 (Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq).
Hot Springs and Icebergs: Iceland to West Greenland – Page 22
2017
$6,990
$7,590
$7,870
$8,540
$10,090
$12,110
$13,950
$9,490
$9,840
$750
Includes three hotel nights Reykjavik. Sample Airfares: Round trip Newark/Keflavik: Economy from $600; Business from $2,300; Round trip charter airfare: $1,450 (Reykjavik/Kangerlussuaq).
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$8,170
$8,640
$8,960
$9,520
$11,220
$13,100
$15,270
$10,800
$11,200
$1,000
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CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales: A Circumnavigation – Page 10
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$18,380
$19,290
$20,150
Land of the Ice Bears – Page 14
2017
$10,220
$10,880
Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland’s East Coast – Page 18
2017
$14,950
Iceland & Greenland: Viking Legends and Wild Fjords – Page 19
2017
Epic 80°N: Greenland, Baffin & Ellesmere Islands – Page 20
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
Sample Airfares: round-trip Newark/St. John’s/Newark: Economy from $350, Business from $1,100.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 338 feet. The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel with a reinforced hull. She is spacious and modern, with a variety of public rooms that offer panoramic views of the passing landscape. Friendly and informal, Orion fosters a welcoming atmosphere where like-minded guests share in exceptional experiences and enrichment. PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café, lounge with bar, restaurant, sundeck, reception desk, observation lounge and library, global gallery, marina platform, and mudroom. Our “open bridge” allows guests to meet our captain and officers and learn about navigation. MEALS: All meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. The cuisine is international with local flair, featuring tastes of the regions we explore. CABINS: All cabins feature ocean views, private facilities, climate controls, internet access for your own laptop, and a flat-screen TV with DVD/CD player. Some cabins have French balconies. Equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. Single cabins in Category 1 and Category 3 include #301, 322, 323, and 512.
FITNESS CENTER/ LEXSPA TREATMENT ROOM
OBSERVATION DECK
ELEVATOR
504
505
503
501
502
506
RECEPTION
LOUNGE
406
404
402
405
403
401
411
407
415
409
412
417
408
414
419
410
416
UPPER DECK
GLOBAL GALLERY
OUTDOOR CAFE
ELEVATOR
302 304 306 308 310
311 315
301 303 305 307 309
319 321
317
312 314
323
316 318
322
CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Owner’s suite with French balcony #502, 507, 509*, 510 *Cabin 509 has two windows in lieu of a French balcony.
320
CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #501, 503-506, 508
CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with oval window or two portholes #301, 322, 323
418
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with oval window #316, 318, 319-321 CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317 CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Deluxe suite with window #511, 515
508
BRIDGE DECK ELEVATOR
CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419
507
509
510
512
511
WELLNESS: A wellness specialist, fitness center, LEXspa treatment room and sauna are on board.
WHIRLPOOL HOT TUB
THEATER
SUNDECK
515
SPECIAL FEATURES: Laundry, a full-time doctor, National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, plus for the Arctic voyages, there is an undersea specialist and video chronicler.
ELEVATOR SAUNA
BRIDGE
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a fleet of 24 double kayaks and a crow’s nest camera. For the Europe voyages, we’ll have bicycles in numerous ports. For the Arctic voyages, we will carry a hydrophone, underwater video cameras, and a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).
OBSERVATION LOUNGE & LIBRARY
RESTAURANT
MAIN DECK
Note: Third person rates available at one-half the double occupancy rate in designated triple occupancy cabins.
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ZODIAC BOARDING
EXPEDITION DECK
MUD ROOM
Note: Sole occupancy cabins available in Categories 1 and 3. Shared accommodations available in Categories 1 and 2.
DOCTOR’S OFFICE
CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Bridge Deck—Suite with two windows #512
MARINA PLATFORM
All cabins face outside with ocean views, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have French balconies. Decorated in rich jewel tones, with deluxe bedding, all cabins feature flat screen TVs with movie programming, as well as ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. From left to right: Observation lounge and library; Dining room; category 5 cabin; category 3 cabin.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ITINERARY
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CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
CAT. 6
CAT. A SOLO
CAT. B SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Circumnavigating the Baltic Sea – Page 5
2017
$14,840
$17,190
$20,410
$22,270
$26,590
$30,850
$22,270
$30,620
$1,500
Sample Airfare: New York/Copenhagen, Stockholm/New York (or vice-versa): Economy from $800; Business from $3,800.
Scandinavia by Sea: Denmark, Sweden, and Norway – Page 6
2017
$7,990
$9,260
$10,990
$11,990
$14,320
$16,610
$11,990
$16,490
$1,000
Sample airfare: New York/Copenhagen, Bergen/New York: Economy from $900; Business from $2,082.
Norway and Scotland: Fjordlands and the Inner Hebrides – Page 7
2017
$7,990
$9,260
$10,990
$11,990
$14,320
$16,610
$11,990
$16,490
$1,000
Sample airfare: New York/Bergen, Dublin/New York: Economy from $970; Business from $2,600.
Wild and Windswept: The Coasts of England and Wales – Page 8
2017
$7,990
$9,260
$10,990
$11,990
$14,320
$16,610
$11,990
$16,490
$1,000
Sample airfare: New York/Dublin, London/New York: Economy from $1,300; Business from $3,243.
Culture and Cuisine from Oporto to Basque Country – Page 9
2017
$7,990
$9,260
$10,990
$11,990
$14,320
$16,610
$11,990
$16,490
$1,000
Sample airfare: New York/Bordeaux, Lisbon/New York: Economy from $1,150; Business from $3,800.
Norway’s Fjords & Arctic Svalbard – Page 15
2017
$16,570
$17,460
$19,760
$22,590
$26,370
$30,300
$24,850
$29,640
$2,500
Includes one hotel night. Sample Airfares: round-trip Newark/ Copenhagen and Oslo/Newark (and vice-versa). Economy from: $850; Business from $3,800. Charter Airfare: $490 (one-way Oslo/ Longyearbyen, or vice versa).
Nordic Passages: Shetlands, Orkney, Faroes, and Iceland – Page 16
2017
$13,690
$15,870
$18,840
$20,550
$24,550
$28,470
$20,550
$28,270
$1,500
Sample Airfare: New York/Bergen, Reykjavik/New York (or vice-versa): Economy from $800; Business from $2,850.
A Circumnavigation of Iceland – Page 17
2017
$9,130
$10,580
$12,560
$13,700
$16,370
$18,980
$13,700
$18,850
$1,000
Sample Airfare: New York/Reykjavik, Reykjavik/New York: Economy from $600; Business from $2,000.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDEAVOUR II CAPACITY: 96 guests in 52 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 236 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: New forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, restaurant, large library with Mac kiosks, open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and dual Zodiac boarding platform, and open bridge, where guests can meet the captain and officers and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in a single, unassigned seating in a sociable, informal atmosphere with Ecuadorian flair.
CATEGORY 1: Upper Deck, Forward #201, 202
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.
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
OBSERVATION DECK GYM & SPA
415
411
416
414
412
317
315
313
311
409 BRIDGE
422
GLOBAL GALLERY
420
BRIDGE DECK
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Nine Zodiacs, including one with a glass-bottom, kayaks and paddleboards, snorkel gear and wet suits for both adults and children, video microscope and underwater video camera. SPECIAL FEATURES: Shipboard doctor, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler, program for kids, snorkel instruction. Wi-Fi access, laundry service, Global Gallery.
413
418
LIBRARY
EXPEDITION GEAR 327 325
321
319
330 328 326 324 322
318
320
316
SUITE A: Lounge Deck, Mid-Ship #320—with two windows, larger bath, arm chair. Connecting door to #322. SUITE B: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #420, 422—with two floor-to-ceiling windows, larger bath, convertible sofa for a third person. SUITE C: Bridge Deck, Mid-Ship #415—with two large windows, larger bath, separate sitting area with convertible sofa for a third person and arm chairs, largest cabin on ship.
BAR WC
LOUNGE
314
LOUNGE DECK DOCTOR’S OFFICE 229 227 225
221
219
228 226 224 222
UPPER DECK
217
215
213
218
216
214
211
209 207 205 203
201
208 206 204 202
RECEPTION DESK
ZODIAC BOARDING
RESTAURANT
WELLNESS: New LEXSpa and fitness center, exercise classes, and wellness specialist.
GALLEY WC
WC
MAIN DECK
CATEGORY 2 SOLO: Upper Deck #203209—with a queen bed. CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Lounge Deck #325, 327—with a queen bed. NOTE: All cabins feature the option of two twins or a queen bed, plus large window(s), desk, chair, and closet. CONNECTING CABINS: #226/228, 227/229, 315/317, 316/318, 320/322, 411/413, 416/418 TRIPLE OCCUPANCY: #224, 225, 326, 328 with fold-down third bunk, Suites B and C with convertible sofa bed. Third person rates are one-half per person double occupancy rate. SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.
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CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
SUITE A
SUITE B
SUITE C
CAT. 2 SOLO
CAT. 3 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
NOTE
2017/18 Galápagos: Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II–Page 26 Jan. 6 - Dec. 15, 2017; Jan. 5 - Dec. 14, 2018*
$6,960
$7,940
$8,740
$9,590
$11,440
$12,280
$12,980
$9,930
$10,930
$750
Holiday: Dec. 22 & 29, 2017; Dec. 21 & 28, 2018*
$7,780
$8,880
$9,780
$10,720
$12,810
$13,760
$14,530
$11,120
$12,240
$1,000
2017/18 Galápagos + Machu Picchu & The Land of the Inca–Page 27 Jan. 6 - Dec. 8, 2017; Jan. 5 - Dec. 7, 2018*
$12,650
$13,630
$14,430
$15,280
$17,130
$17,970
$18,670
$17,000
$18,000
$1,500
Dec. 15, 2017; Dec. 14 & Dec. 28, 2018*
$13,380
$14,360
$15,160
$16,010
$17,860
$18,700
$19,400
$17,730
$18,730
$1,500
Holiday: Dec. 29, 2017; Dec. 22, 2018*
$14,200
$15,300
$16,200
$17,140
$19,230
$20,180
$20,950
$18,920
$20,040
$1,500
2017/2018 Galápagos + Upper Amazon
Back-to-back expeditions available on many 2017-2018 departures. Please call for dates and rates.
*2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by March 31, 2017. After March 31, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.
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International and internal Ecuador tickets must be issued separately for all Galápagos voyages. Sample International Airfares: round-trip Miami/Guayaquil: Economy from $500; Business from $800. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/Galápagos: Adult from $520 Children (Under 12) from $260. Call for sample Peru airfare.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER CAPACITY: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Ecuador. OVERALL LENGTH: 164 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Ship is fully air-conditioned. Covered deck with hammocks, chairs and tables; doctor’s office; fitness center; global market; LEXspa; library; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, and presentations; and sky deck. Our Ecuadorian captain welcomes guests to the bridge in accordance with our “open bridge” policy. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere. Menu is international with Ecuadorian flair. CABINS: All cabins have a window with an outside view, private facilities and climate controls.
407
405
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck # 201-206—Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. CATEGORY 2: Main Deck #207-210; Bridge Deck #301-302—Centrally located cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #303-306—Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Cabins 305 & 306 can accommodate a third person. CATEGORY 4: Upper Deck #403-408— Spacious cabins feature two lower single beds which can convert to a lower queen bed. All cabins feature a window and outside glassedin terraces with seating. There are large windows in the top half of the terrace doors.
402 401
403
UPPER DECK FITNESS CENTER
LIBRARY
306
304
305
303
302 BRIDGE
LOUNGE 301
INTERNET
WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features exercise equipment and outdoor stretching area.
210 208 DINING ROOM 209 207
206 204 202
205 203 201
LEXspa
BRIDGE DECK
DOCTOR
SPECIAL FEATURES: Internet access, laundry service, ship’s doctor, wellness specialist, and video chronicler.
406
RECEPTION
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Kayaks, snorkeling gear, underwater video camera, video microscope, wet suits, Zodiac landing craft.
408
404
MAIN DECK
CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck #401 and 402—These are the largest cabins on board. They feature wrap around windows and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Both have a desk, chairs, and table. They also feature outside glassed in terraces with seating. Note: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one half the double occupancy rate. Shared Accommodations: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 2 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Dec. 31, 2016 - Dec. 16, 2017; Jan. 26 - Dec. 15, 2018*
$7,330
$8,290
$9,170
$9,750
$11,860
$10,990
$12,440
$750
Holiday: Dec. 23 & 30, 2017; Dec. 22 & 29, 2018*
$8,390
$9,440
$10,270
$10,900
$13,070
$12,590
$14,160
$1,000
Jan. 14 - Dec. 2, 2017; Jan. 13 - Dec. 1, 2018*
$13,020
$13,980
$14,860
$15,440
$17,550
$18,060
$19,510
$1,500
Holiday: Dec. 23, 2017; Dec. 22, 2018*
$14,810
$15,860
$16,690
$17,320
$19,490
$20,390
$21,960
$1,500
ITINERARY
NOTE
2017/18 Galápagos: Aboard National Geographic Islander–Page 26
2017/18 Galápagos + Machu Picchu & The Land Of The Inca–Page 27
International and internal Ecuador tickets must be issued separately for all Galápagos voyages. Sample International Airfares: round-trip Miami/Guayaquil: Economy from $500; Business from $800. Sample Internal Airfares: Guayaquil/ Galápagos: Adult from $520 Children (Under 12) from $260. Call for sample Peru airfare.
*2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by March 31, 2017. After March 31, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD AND SEA LION CAPACITY: 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 152 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: Our twin sister ships feature a library; global market; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slide shows and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables, and LEXspa. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast is a wide selection buffet and lunch is often served family style. Menu emphasizes local fare. CABINS: All face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest Internet access. A video chronicler is on board all voyages. A ship’s doctor is on board in Baja. An undersea specialist is on board in Baja and Alaska. WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features exercise equipment, LEXspa and outdoor stretching area.
SUNDECK LEXspa
105
103
101
CPTN.
106
104
102
100
BRIDGE
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Bow camera, hydrophone, kayaks, snorkeling gear, Splash-Cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, wet suits in Baja and expedition landing craft.
GYM EQUIPMENT
CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #300-305—Conveniently positioned between the dining room & lounge, these cabins feature two single lower beds, and a large view window.
BRIDGE DECK
CATEGORY 2: Bridge Deck #100-104; Upper Deck #200-212, 215—These well-located cabins include two lower single beds & a view window. CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #105, 106; Upper Deck #214, 216, 217, 219—These cabins feature a seating unit with table and two large view windows. Upper Deck cabins include two lower single beds which can convert to a double bed and a pull-out single bed for a third person; Bridge Deck cabins include two lower single beds only.
215 211
209 207 205 203 201
216
214
212 210
208 206 204 202 200
305 303 301 DINING ROOM
Shared Accommodations: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.
OBSERVATION DECK
BAR LOUNGE
304 302 300
MAIN DECK
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UPPER DECK
Note: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one half the double occupancy rate.
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Clockwise from top left: Our newly refurbished lounge and dining room; Category 1 cabin; dinner is served in single seatings with unassigned tables for easy mingling; cusine features local and sustainable food; get to know your bartender; twin beds can be pushed together to form a double bed in Category 3 cabins on the Upper Deck; Category 2 cabin freshly redesigned.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. ITINERARY
YEAR
CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 2 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey – Page 32
2018
$11,290
$12,890
$14,990
$16,940
$19,340
$1,500
Whales & Wildness: Spring in the Sea of Cortez – Page 33
2017/ 2018
$6,190
$7,190
$7,990
$9,290
$10,790
$750
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/Los Cabos/Los Angeles: Economy from $450.
Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness – Page 36
2017/ 2018
$5,890
$6,750
$7,730
$8,840
$10,125
$750
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business Class from $800.
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii – Page 37
2017/ 2018
$10,900
$12,450
$14,530
$16,350
$19,860
$1,500
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Sitka: Economy from $210; Business Class from $650.
Wild Alaska Escape – Page 40
2017
$4,290
$4,990
$5,990
$6,440
$7,490
$750
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business Class from $800.
Big Picture Alaska – Page 41
2017
$8,990
$10,490
$11,890
$13,490
$15,740
$1,000
NOTE
Sample Airfares: Round-trip Los Angeles/ La Paz/Los Angeles: Economy from $750.
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Ketchikan/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $350; Business Class from $800.
*2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by March 31, 2017. After March 31, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST CAPACITY: 100 Guests in 50 cabins. REGISTRY: United States. OVERALL LENGTH: 238 feet. The National Geographic Quest will be the latest addition to the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet. Designed with over 50 years of expedition heritage, National Geographic Quest is able to explore the same remote locations we’ve sought out for decades while setting a new standard in comfort and style. PUBLIC AREAS: Global gallery; fitness center; LEXspa; lounge with full service bar and facilities for films and presentations; observation deck; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear, and a partially covered sundeck with chairs and tables. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast is a wide selection buffet and dinner is served family-style. Menu emphasizes local fare. CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities and climate controls. Category 4 cabins have balconies. EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, a fleet of 24 kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, Splash-Cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, paddleboards, snorkeling gear for all guests (where applicable). SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest internet access, elevator, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, a video chronicler and undersea specialist.
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104
107
105
103
102
SUNDECK
BRIDGE W.C.
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OBSERVATION DECK VIEWING PLATFORM
GLOBAL GALLERY
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SPA GYM DINING ROOM
LOUNGE W.C.
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: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in Category 5 cabins at one half the double occupancy rate. Connecting Cabins via internal doorway access: Main Deck: #312-314, #311-315, #306-308, #305-307 Upper Deck: #224-226, #225-227 54
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226
224
222 220
218
216
214
229
227
225
223
221
219
217
215
212
210
208
206 204
202
211
209
207 205 203
201
W.C.
UPPER DECK MUD ROOM
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314
312
310
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311
309 307 305 303 301
W.C.
MAIN DECK
TREATMENT ROOM
Clockwise from top left: The spacious lounge; dining is an interesting and varied experience: completely casual with no assigned seating for easy mingling; browsing the library; guests are welcome at the Bridge; Wellness spa with sauna; example of a Main Deck cabin with windows; Upper Deck cabin with balcony. Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.
ITINERARY
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CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
CAT. 5 SUITE
CAT. 1 SOLO
CAT. 2 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins of the Maya World – Page 29
2018
$5,490
$5,890
$6,290
$6,990
$7,790
$8,240
$8,840
$750
Sample Airfares: Miami/Belize City/ Guatemala City/Miami - Economy from $700, Business from $1000; Charter flight: Flores/Guatemala City - $250
Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness – Page 36
2017/ 2018
$6,590
$7,290
$7,790
$8,690
$9,590
$9,990
$10,600
$750
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $410; Business Class from $815.
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia – Page 39
2017
$9,390
$9,990
$10,590
$11,490
$12,400
$13,990
$14,835
$1,000
NOTE
Sample Airfares: Seattle/Juneau/Sitka/ Seattle or vice versa: Economy from $200; Business Class from $1,100.
*2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by March 31, 2017. After March 31, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.
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SEA CLOUD CAPACITY: 58 guests in 30 cabins including two Owner’s Suites. REGISTRY: Malta. OVERALL LENGTH: 360 feet. Built in 1931 by Wall Street businessman E.F. Hutton for his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Sea Cloud carries 30 sails measuring a total of 32,000 sq. ft. PUBLIC AREAS: The covered Lido Bar is a superb place to congregate and enjoy the outdoors. The open-air “Blue Lagoon” is a wonderful place to relax. There is a sumptuous lounge and guests are welcome on the “open bridge” to learn how Sea Cloud is navigated and sailed. MEALS: Served in single seatings, meals focus on local and Continental cuisine. Wines are included at lunch and dinner. Refreshments are always available. CABINS: The Main Deck cabins have antique and period-style furniture. These cabins are the ship’s original cabins, including the Owner’s Suites originally occupied by E.F. Hutton and Marjorie Merriweather Post. Cabins on the Promenade and Captain’s Decks feature modern, stylish, comfortable furniture.
CATEGORY 1 SOLO: #16-17: Upper and lower single beds and a porthole. These cabins once housed the ship’s officers. CATEGORY 1: #28-29: Cabins have two single beds, a window and showers.
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CATEGORY 2: #18-25: Cabins have two single beds, a window and showers.
BRIDGE
36 34 32 37 35 33
CATEGORY 3: #32-37: Cabins have two single beds, a window and showers. On request the two beds can be pushed together to make a queen-size bed, with one side against the wall.
CAPTAIN’S AND LIDO DECK
CATEGORY 4: #30-31: Cabins have a queen-size bed, a forward-facing window and showers. 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.
LOUNGE
24 22 20 18
28
LOUNGE RESTAURANT
29
16 17
25 23 21 19
ORIGINAL/DELUXE CATEGORY A: Original/deluxe cabins, #3, 4, 7, 8: Located on the Main Deck, these very large cabins, originally occupied by guests of the owner, have a mix of bed types, decorative motifs, bathrooms with bathtubs. All have portholes.
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8
6
7
5
4
2
3
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.
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MAIN DECK
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.
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CAT. 1
CAT. 2
CAT. 3
CAT. 4
ORIGINAL/ DELUXE
ORIGINAL/ DELUXE
OWNER’S SUITES
CAT. 1 SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Sailing the Greek Isles – Page 44
2017
$9,490
$10,680
$12,750
$13,500
$14,990
$15,950
$18,250
$14,240
$1,000
Sample Airfares: Round-trip New York/Athens: Economy from $1,100. Business from $4,400.
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$12,690
$14,350
$17,350
$18,260
$19,870
$21,500
$24,230
$18,990
$1,500
Sample Airfares: New York/Athens, Dubrovnik/New York or vice versa: Economy from $1,400. Business from $7,500.
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DELFIN II Capacity: 28 guests in 14 outside suites. Registry: Peru. Overall length: 120 feet. Public Areas: With sweeping views, public areas include an air-conditioned presentation room, open-air lounge and bar up top, and dining room with 270-degree views. With a small library, exercise room and spa. Open bridge, where you are welcome to visit and watch the river go by. Meals: The air-conditioned dining room’s large windows provide panoramic views. Beautifully prepared meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables. Often special dishes will include sustainable products of the rain forest and sauces made with exotic regional fruits. Suites: Elegant, air-conditioned guest suites on the Main and Upper Decks all offer exceptional vistas. Each spacious suite has a minimalist décor with a luxurious overtone. Enjoy complimentary body lotion, shampoo, and conditioner. 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.
ENCLOSED LOUNGE
BAR
OPEN LOUNGE
TOP DECK 12
14
16
11
13
15
DINING ROOM
SUITES: UPPER & MAIN DECK #1-6; 11-14 — Most suites have two twin beds which can convert to a king. Some suites can be connected for families traveling together. Each includes a large view window, a closet, easy chair and desk. Bathrooms include a large shower, separate toilet and sink area. 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.
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4
6
8
1
3
5
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Sole Occupancy & Shared Accommodations: Due to the limited number of cabins available, sole occupancy and shares are on a request basis only; please call for availability and rates.
MAIN DECK
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SUITE
MASTER SUITE
ADVANCE PAYMENT
Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
2017 2018*
$6,990
$8,260
$750
Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve 2017 Holiday: Dec. 23, 2017; Dec. 29, 2018*
2017 2018*
$7,680
$8,690
$1,500
Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca
2017 2018*
$12,680
$13,950
$1,500
Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca Holiday: Dec. 23, 2017; Dec 22, 2018*
2017 2018*
$14,100
$16,490
$1,500
Upper Amazon & Galápagos
2017 2018*
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Upper Amazon: Exploring Peru's Pacaya-Samiria Reserve–Page 28 International and internal Peru tickets must be issued separately for all Amazon voyages. Sample International Airfares: Round-trip Miami/Lima/Miami: Economy from $550; Business from $1,200. Sample Internal Airfare: Lima/Iquitos/Lima: From $440.
Upper Amazon + Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca–Call for dates. International and internal Peru tickets must be issued separately for all Amazon voyages. Sample International Airfares: Round-trip Miami/Lima/Miami: Economy from $550; Business from $1,200. Sample Internal Airfare: Lima/ Cusco/Lima: From $435. Lima/Iquitos/Lima From $440.
Back-to-back expeditions combining Galápagos + Upper Amazon are available on a number of 2016 & 2017 dates. Please call for specific dates & rates.
*2017 prices guaranteed for 2018 departures if booked by March 31, 2017. After March 31, 2017, call or visit expeditions.com for new 2018 prices.
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LORD OF THE GLENS CAPACITY: 48 guests in 26 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Great Britain. OVERALL LENGTH: 150 feet. PUBLIC AREAS: With exterior teak decks, hardwood finished interiors, and fine fabrics, Lord of the Glens offers a stylish and relaxing ambience. The two lounges and two open-air viewing areas are social hubs aboard ship. There is a bar, and space to read books from the well-stocked library. MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling, meals focus on healthy cuisine including fresh Scottish poultry, trout, and other options. CABINS: Cabins are tasteful, comfortable, and amply sized, with outside views. Most cabins have picture windows (three have two large portholes high in the cabin). Facilities include a private bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, television, music system, hair dryer, SIR WALTER SCOTT TERRACE DAVID LIVINGSTONE TERRACE telephone, safety deposit box, LOUNGE/LIBRARY LOUNGE bathrobes, and toiletries. SPECIAL FEATURES: Bicycles are on board. There is complimentary internet access at a computer in the reception area. Lord of the Glens is the only ship of its kind able both to navigate the locks of the Caledonian Canal and sail among the islands of the Inner Hebrides. She offers us the unique ability to explore both the Highlands and the fabled Scottish isles.
THOMAS TELFORD DECK RECEPTION
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
301 303
305
302 304
306
RESTAURANT
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL DECK 201
203 205
207
209 211
217
219*
202
204 206
208
210 212
214 216
218*
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CATEGORY 1: James Watt Deck #105 (2 lower beds, 2 portholes); James Watt Deck Sole Occupancy #104*, 106* (1 double bed, 2 portholes); David Roberts Deck #209 (2 lower beds), 211-212 (1 double bed, picture window). CATEGORY 2: David Roberts Deck #201-208, 210, 214, 216-217 (2 lower beds, picture window); Sole Occupancy #218*-219* (1 double bed, picture window); Alexander Graham Bell Deck #301-306 (2 lower beds, large picture window). SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2.
104* 106*
JAMES WATT DECK
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$7,570
$8,640
$11,360
$12,960
$1,000
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Sample Airfares: Round-trip NY/Inverness: Economy from $1,200; Business from $4,750.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERS BOOK BY MARCH 31, 2017 to take advantage of special offers that appear on select expeditions in this catalog. Offers are available on select departures, and based on availability at the time of booking. Offers are valid for new bookings only, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive journeys taken aboard National Geographic Explorer. Book two or more voyages aboard National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Islander or National Geographic Endeavour II and save 10%. Also Save 10% on combinations with Upper Amazon. This saving is applicable on voyage fares only, and is not valid on extensions or airfare. TRAVELING AS A GROUP: Save 5% when traveling as a group of 8 or more people. Take advantage of these great savings, while enjoying traveling with your friends and family. This saving is applicable to voyage fares only, and is not valid on extensions or airfare. Deposit, final payments, and cancellation policies for group travel vary from our regular policies. BRINGING THE KIDS: We believe sharing an expedition with your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing experience. So, take $500 off for each child under the age of 18. COMBINING OFFERS: Certain offers may be combinable, up to two savings opportunities except where noted otherwise. For example, travel with a group of 8 or more on back-to-back expeditions, and take advantage of both savings!
INCLUSIVE PRICING We include just about everything you have the opportunity to do as part of your expedition aboard ship and ashore. The only things not included are those of a personal nature—alcohol*, internet usage, tips to the crew*, wellness treatments and other specialized arrangements*. ABOARD SHIP All meals and non-alcoholic beverages Cappuccinos, lattes & complimentary refillable water bottle 24-hour coffee, tea & soda on demand Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during lounge recap Sauna Fitness center Fully stocked library The guidance and company of our expedition staff ASHORE Meals on land, as indicated in itinerary Special access permits, park fees, port taxes Transfers to and from group flights The expertise of our expedition staff ACTIVITIES All excursions Zodiac, kayak & stand-up paddleboarding explorations Lectures & presentations in the lounge * All departures aboard Sea Cloud and Lord of the Glens, and all departures starting April 2017 aboard National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Orion include alcoholic beverages and tips to the ship’s crew.
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RESERVATION INFORMATION Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks & stand-up paddleboards (where available), tips (except to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff. Note: All departures aboard Sea Cloud and Lord of the Glens, and all departures starting April 2017 aboard Explorer and Orion include alcoholic beverages and tips to the ship’s crew. Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, internet access, voyage DVD (where available) and laundry. Gratuities to ship’s crew are at your discretion. Note: All departures aboard Sea Cloud and Lord of the Glens, and all departures starting April 2017 aboard Explorer and Orion include alcoholic beverages and tips to the ship’s crew. Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless otherwise indicated. Sample airfares are subject to change. We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements for a $50 per person service fee. TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservations: To reserve your place, an advance payment is required at the time of reservation. The per person advance payment amount varies by program, and is outlined in our brochures, as well as on our website. Holiday departure dates and certain longer voyages may carry additional advance deposit requirements due to high demand for these voyages. Payment is accepted by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or by check. Receipt of your initial payment indicates your acceptance of our complete Terms and Conditions. We require written notice at the time of reservation for any physical condition, diet, or treatment requiring special attention. Once your reservation is confirmed, we urge you to use your personalized online account for important information to help you prepare for your voyage. Managing your documents online will facilitate fast and accurate communication, and allow you to provide us with pertinent details we require, in order to complete your reservation. Your online account gives you access to your Expedition Guide, which includes valuable information specific to your voyage. You can also use your online account to make easy payments, view recommended flights and reading material, packing list, and so much more. Final Payment: For expeditions aboard all ships with the exception of Explorer and Orion, final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. For expeditions aboard Explorer and Orion, payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Payment schedules may vary for Holiday departures and certain longer voyages, due to high demand for these voyages. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if payment has not been received by final payment due date. Travel Protection Plan: We recommend that you take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancelation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damaged or lost luggage, medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S. and Canadian residents only, and may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date. If you are not satisfied for any reason, you may return your plan within 10 days after purchase. Your premium will be refunded if cancelled within 10 days, provided you have not already departed on the trip or filed a claim. When so returned, the coverage under the plan is void from the original date of purchase.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas. Entry and Visa Requirements: All guests are advised to verify travel documents (passport/transit visa/entry visa) for the country through which they are transiting and/or entering. Reliable and most current information regarding international travel can be found by contacting the consulate/ embassy of the country(s) you are visiting or transiting through. We will not be responsible if you are denied entry or transit into a country if you are unable to provide valid documents as per the country’s requirement. Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions: Certain other provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of Lindblad Expeditions’ and the National Geographic Society’s liability for loss of property, injury, illness or death during the voyage will be provided to all guests on the ship’s ticket sent prior to departure, and are also available on our website at www. expeditions.com/terms, or upon request. By registering for a trip, the guest agrees to all such terms and conditions. Note: Itineraries and prices listed in this brochure are valid as of publication date, and are subject to change. Under normal conditions, the total expedition cost is guaranteed at the time of booking. However, the published price is determined far in advance of initial departure on the basis of then-existing projections of fuel and other costs. In the event we determine that current costs create an unsustainable financial model, including but not limited to increases in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations, increases in government taxes or levies, or increased security costs, we reserve the right to pass on these costs to you, to cover such unexpected increases. We will always provide a transparent accounting of the reason for such an increase in costs.
We are proud to be a Founding Member of Adventure Collection—a family of the world’s most trusted and experienced active travel companies. Each member company of Adventure Collection is dedicated to enriching the lives of its guests and to giving back to the areas in which it travels. For more information visit www.AdventureCollection.com.
United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program Lindblad Expeditions, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Lindblad Expeditions customers in the unlikely event of Lindblad Expeditions bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Lindblad Expeditions may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Lindblad Expeditions. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR EXPEDITIONS ON ALL SHIPS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ORION & EXPLORER
Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start 120 or more days 119–90 days 89–60 days 59–45 days 44–0 days
Per Person Cancellation Fee $350* Advance payment cost 25% of total fare 50% of total fare No refund
FOR EXPEDITIONS ABOARD ORION & EXPLORER
Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start 180 or more days 179–120 days 119–90 days 89–60 days 59–0 days
Per Person Cancellation Fee $750* Advance payment cost 25% of total fare 50% of total fare No Refund
*$350 or $750 will be refunded in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate. This cancellation policy applies to expeditions, extensions (with the exception of Denali), as well as all other additional services. The effective date of a cancellation will be the date on which your cancellation notice is received. Any revisions you make within the cancellation penalty period, such as departure date or choice of voyage, are subject to cancellation fees. Note: Airline cancellation policies vary by carrier, as well as the type of fare used to issue your ticket. Cancellation policy for certain longer voyages and Holiday departures may vary due to high demand for these voyages. Our group cancellation and Denali cancellation policies are listed in the Terms and Conditions section of our website, or you may call us for details. We stress the importance of purchasing a travel protection plan to protect yourself from fees in the event you need to cancel your reservation.
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