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Days: 12-15 | From: $9,050/person
Our Most Popular Trip: Two of South America’s most spectacular destinations in one itinerary
Days: 13 | From: $10,590/per person with 4 passengers
The best of Patagonia on both sides of the border
Days: 8 | From: $5,050/per person
Explore this fascinating country's most iconic sites
Days: 9 | From: $4,690/per person
Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
Days: 9 | From: $7,550/per person
Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula
Days: 8 | From: $7,450/per person
Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands
Days: 9 | From: $6,390/per person
Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country
Days: 8 | From: $7,690/per person
Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins
Days: 10 | From: $9,790/per person
The best of South Africa: a world class safari, spectacular Cape Town, plus magnificent Victoria [...]
Days: 10 | From: $7,750/per person
Track the Great Migration through the breathtaking landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania
Days: 8 | From: $7,250/per person
Experience Rwanda's gentle mountain gorillas in the wild, and discover its varied wildlife and lush [...]
Days: 11 | From: $12,950/per person
From the renowned Okavango Delta to extraordinary Hwange National Park via Victoria Falls
Days: 11 | From: $3,025/per person
Get to know the classic parts of Vietnam
Days: 10 | From: $5,900/per person
Temples, Taj, and Tigers: see quintessential India on this immersive journey
Days: 10 | From: $5,560/per person
The highlights of Bangkok, northern Thailand, and the southern beaches
Days: 16 | From: $19,200/per person
An immersive exploration of the art, culture, and history of Japan
Days: 10 | From: $9,625/per person
The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
Days: 11 | From: $8,495/per person
An Extraordinary Private Journey from Barcelona to Andalucía via Madrid
Days: 11 | From: $10,680/per person
France: An Extraordinary Private Journey from Paris to the castles of the Loire Valley and [...]
Days: 11 | From: $13,380 per person
An extraordinary alpine journey from Zurich to Zermatt
Days: 16-23 | From: $9,395/person
One of the most classic of Arctic programs, with polar bears and magnificent scenery.
Days: 10-23 | From: $8,590/person
The most popular and classic Antarctica cruise option
Days: 6-23 | From: $6,950/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category
Days: 6-23 | From: $4,795/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category.
Days: 10| From: $12,450/per person
Follow the herds of the Great Migration through some of Africa's most iconic safari destinations [...]
Days: 12 - 35 | From: $15,840/per person
Inaugurated in 2008, National Geographic Explorer is a quality expedition ship sailing summer routes in both the Arctic and Antarctica. Originally built for service along Norway’s coast as part of the famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, the Explorer is now uniquely equipped with an ice-strengthened hull and advanced navigation equipment designed for polar expeditions as well as a roster of tools for exploration and a well-appointed interior.
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We tailor itineraries to your dates and interests, adjusting hotels, excursions and length as desired.
We consistently receive 5 star reviews from our discerning clients.
• Category 1 (Main Deck with one or two portholes, #301 – 308)
• Category 2 (Main Deck with window, #317-320, 335-336)
• Category 3 (Main Deck with window, #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350)
• Category 4 (Upper and Veranda Decks with window, #103 – 104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207,210, 212, 217, 226, 228)
• Category 5 (Upper Deck with balcony, #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224)
• Category 6 (Veranda Deck, Suite #101-102 & Upper Deck Suite with balcony #213)
• Category 7 (Upper Deck, Suite with balcony, #215, 219, 230)
• Category A (single)
• Category B (single)
• Category 3 Triple
Guests: 148 Length: 367 feet (112 meters) Width: 52 feet (16 meters) Year built: 1982 Gross Tonnage: 6471 Average speed: 12 knots Registered: Bahamas
Note: Depending on season, this vessel services both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Please select which itineraries you would like to view below.
Day 1 Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina or Santiago, Chile
Day 2 Overnight in Buenos Aires or Santiago
Day 3 Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 4 At Sea
Days 5 to 10 Antarctic Peninsula
Days 11 & 12 At Sea
Days 13 to 14 Disembarkation in Ushuaia/Buenos Aires or Santiago/USA
Days 5 to 7 Falkland Islands
Days 8 & 9 At Sea
Days 10 to 14 South Georgia Island
Days 15 & 16 At Sea
Days 17 to 20 Exploring Antarctica
Days 21 & 22 At Sea
Days 17 to 20 Disembarkation in Ushuaia / Depart Home
Day 1 Fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Day 2 Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 3 At Sea
Day 4 Falkland Islands
Days 5 & 6 At Sea
Days 7 to 9 South Georgia Island
Days 10 to 13 South Georgia Island
Day 14 Tristan da Cunha
Day 15 Nightingale & Inaccessible Island
Days 16 to 19 At Sea
Day 20 Disembarkation in Cape Town, South Africa
Days 1 & 2 Fly to and Tour Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 3 Flatey Island
Day 4 Westfjords
Day 5 Ísafjordur
Day 6 Siglufjördur/Akureyri
Day 7 Mývatn/Húsavík
Day 8 At Sea/Skálanes
Day 9 Djúpivogur
Day 10 Westman Islands
Day 11 Rekjavík- Fly to USA
Day 4 Arnafjördur/Ísafjardjúp
Day 5 Isafjordur
Day 6 Crossing the Denmark Strait
Day 7 Exploring East Greenland
Day 8 Prins Christian Sund/Nanortalik
Day 9 Hvalsey Ruins/Qaqortoq
Day 10 Brattahlíd
Day 11 Nuuk
Day 12 Evighedsfjord/Kangaamiut
Day 13 Sisimiut
Days 14 to 15 Disko Bay/Ilulissat
Day 16 Uummannaq/Qilakitsoq
Day 17 Ataneq Fjord
Days 18 to 19 Kangerlussuaq/Reyjavík/Fly to USA