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ANTARCTICA
2020-2022 VOYAGES | EXPEDITIONS.COM
NEW! ANTARCTICA + PATAGONIA ARGENTINA TO SOUTH GEORGIA
GO DEEP ABOARD OUR POLAR FLEET
SOLAR ECLIPSE PATH IN 2021
PLUS FREE AIR
Hanusse Bay, Antarctica
66.56° S, 67.29° W
Realizing that out here in pure wildness, curiosity is
mutual. That’s the exhilaration of discovery.
2 Going Where Awesome Is
4 The Perfect Platform
8 Freedom to Explore
10 Our Expedition Team
12 Undersea Discoveries
16 National Geographic Photographers
18 Global Perspectives Guest Speakers & Citizen Science
20 Antarctica: The White Continent
22 Itinerary: Journey to Antarctica
24 Itinerary: Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords NEW
28 Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands
30 Itinerary: South Georgia & the Falklands
32 Itinerary: Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands
34 Itinerary: Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & the Falklands NEW
36 Epic Antarctica: The Peninsula to the Ross Sea & Beyond
38 Itinerary: Epic Antarctica
40 Explore More: Optional Extensions
42 Life Aboard
44 Dining Aboard
46 National Geographic Explorer
48 National Geographic Orion
50 National Geographic Endurance/National Geographic Resolution
52 Offers, Terms & Conditions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EDIFYING. EXHILARATING. AND DEEPLY MOVING.
The Antarctic ice sheet is the most distinctive feature
of Earth as seen from space—every astronaut’s account
mentions it. And the ice is what makes every Antarctic
explorer vow to return. There’s a whole glossary of ice
words to learn—macro-scale terms like fast ice, leads, and
growlers, to more granular terms like brash and bergy
bits. Ice is visually stunning, and nearly kaleidoscopic in
its diversity of form. But what’s exhilarating to discover is
the ice’s voice. Sitting in a stilled kayak, listening to the
subtle sibilance of thousand-year-old gases releasing
from a bobbing field of floating bergy bits is like eaves-
dropping on Earth’s whispered secrets. Once you’ve
experienced it, you’ll never forget it.
“ The single best whale encounter I’ve ever had. Over the course of two rounds of Zodiac cruises a group of very friendly humpbacks circled our Zodiac in a clear display of curiosity. It was a highlight of the trip for many of the guests that were nearby including myself.”
— ERIC GUTHNaturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
GOING WHERE AWESOME IS
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ULTIMATE POLAR EXPEDITION SHIPSEXPLORING ANTARCTICA SHOULD BE A PINNACLE EVENT IN
a traveller’s life. We’re committed to doing whatever it takes
to make your experience the most memorable ever—and
our expedition ships are key. Top-tier Ice Class vessels,
each is purpose-designed and built, incorporating 50+ years
of polar experience, for exploring the ice in comfort and
safety. The captains of the Lindblad-National Geographic
fleet are extraordinary mariners, with decades of ice
navigation expertise. Our expedition teams are hand-picked
for their knowledge of polar natural history and their ice
skills. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools, our ships are
unparalleled bases for explorations. And the logistics on
each are superb, designed to swiftly and efficiently get you
off ship on your choice of thrilling daily forays.
The captains of the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet are extraordinary mariners. For example, Leif Skog, Lindblad VP of Marine Operations and Master of the National Geographic Explorer, has been navigating vessels in Antarctica nearly every season since 1979 on over 200 polar voyages. As past Chairman of the IAATO Marine Committee (Int’l Assn. of Antarctic Tour Operators), he was a primary architect of the IAATO Emergency Contingency Plan for all vessels operating in Antarctica.
NEW TWIN SHIPS: National Geographic Endurance launching 2020, and National Geographic Resolution, launching 2021.
THE PERFECT PLATFORM
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National Geographic Orion
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“ After breakfast, we zipped to shore at Brown Bluff,
a fascinating geologic area where we found hundreds
of penguins. This is a colony which supported 100,000
pairs of Adélie penguins earlier in the season, but is
now reaching the season’s end. There were a handful of
Adélie chicks and many gentoo chicks testing the waters
and exercising their wings. The beach shallows were
kiddy pools filled with fluffy chicks sticking their heads
into the water, wading in, and being pushed around by
small incoming waves. We enjoyed watching their antics
for a couple of hours, as well as finding a solitary fur seal,
and taking a hike onto the edge of a glacier.”
— EMILY MOUNT
Naturalist aboard National Geographic Explorer
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“ I’m a highly active person, so always appreciate every chance to get off ship. And in the early season, when our captains can “garage” the ship in the frozen sea ice, everyone can descend directly for a once-in-a-lifetime walk, snowshoe or cross-country ski trek. When the conditions are just right, it’s a thrilling and incredibly memorable way to experience this vast landscape. It also shows that there is never a dull moment, or a ‘lesser’ time to go, during our Antarctic season.”
— SVEN LINDBLAD,CEO & Founder, Lindblad Expeditions
EXPLORE YOUR WAY EACH DAY
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OUR ANTARCTIC ITINERARIES ARE CRAFTED BY EXPLORERS,
and every itinerary point features opportunities to head out
and discover, in one dynamic way or another. The freedom
of choice means opportunities to choose how active you’ll
be, whether kayaking among bergy bits, hiking up a ridge
to a vista overlooking a cove, or instead taking a short stroll
along the shore where penguins are gathered. Our seamless
shore-landing operation, perfected over decades, gets you
quickly ashore to share in exploring. Your freedom of choice
extends to which members of our naturalist staff you choose
to spend time with aboard ship. With a diverse team with
broad expertise, you may choose to join your photo instructor
at the deck rail to get tips on landscape photography,
or stand next to an expert birder with binoculars in hand,
or join one of our knowledgeable historians to learn about
the golden age of Antarctic exploration in the region we’re
exploring. You can begin each day with a morning stretch
class, or a pre-breakfast coffee at the 24/7 coffee/tea
stations on the ship. Revisit the day at evening recap, while
enjoying drinks with your traveling companions, or by relax-
ing solo in one of the ship’s many nooks and crannies where
you can read or journal.
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FREEDOM TO EXPLORE
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ROALD AMUNDSEN WINNING THE RACE TO THE NORTH POLE. JEAN-BAPTISTE CHARCOT
charting the Antarctic peninsula. Neither of them have anything on you—you’re a natural
born Antarctic explorer, too. But sometimes even the most intrepid of adventurers need
a guide—and that’s where we come in. Our team has the knowledge and passion for
Antarctica that will kindle yours. They will do whatever it takes, from manning spotting
scopes to search for whales; lingering on deck to shoot photos of passing petrels; to
finding and exploring uncharted coves and waterways when conditions enable it.
OUR TEAM IS ACE AT DOING WHAT IT TAKES
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DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES
“ A Zodiac foray in search of leopard seals with a polar expert had us searching the brash ice that the seals gravitate to. We navigated from ice floe to floe. Sure enough, there it was! We slowly approached the ice while he radioed to other Zodiacs in the area so they could see too. Will never forget that serpentine smile. (The leopard seal, not the staff.)”
— BEN D., Guest aboard National Geographic Explorer
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BECAUSE THE UNDERSEA IS VITAL TO YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF
Antarctica, we’ve committed the technology and personnel resources
to offer what no other travel company in Antarctica does—an
exploration of the vivid and surprising world beneath our ship.
During the voyage, an undersea specialist will don special polar
diving gear to explore and shoot video of the Antarctic marine
environment and its otherworldly creatures. You’ll get to see this
amazing world on TV screens in the warm comfort of the lounge,
with our undersea specialist as your guide. You’ll see what lies
beneath the ice and discover strange and wonderful lifeforms. In
some cases, our specialists have photographed specimens not
known to scientists. See the life lived on Antarctica’s ice, and the
marine life found deep beneath the surface.
DISCOVER THE SELDOM-SEEN POLAR UNDERSEA
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UNDERSEA DISCOVERIES
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“ It was the actual anniversary date of Lars-Eric Lindblad’s first expedition to
Antarctica in 1966, and we’d all had a champagne toast in the lounge in
his honour. After dinner, a few people noticed the sky becoming pink,
then orange…and before I knew it, I was on the stern watching the
fieriest sunset of my life—at 11:00 p.m.—the entire sky flooded with reds,
pinks, yellows, and oranges across the horizon, illuminating the peaks.
Even long-time naturalists like Pete Puleston and Bud Lehnhausen said
they’d never seen a sunset like that in Antarctica.”
— AMY H.,
Guest aboard National Geographic Explorer
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Antarctic Peninsula
63.53° S, 56.90° W
GET YOUR BEST SHOTS WITH A NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Orion, National Geographic Endurance, and National
Geographic Resolution are the only expedition ships
exploring Antarctica with National Geographic photographers
aboard on every departure. These photographers, many with
significant careers to their credit, have inspired countless
professional and amateur photographers, and accompany
our ships to inspire and assist you. And, they are flanked by
Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructors,
who are also skilled naturalists to assist you with your
camera settings, the basics of composition, observation, and
more to equip you with skills.
Now, every guest—from iPhone camera users to semi-pro
shooters—can stand side-by-side with top photographers,
pick up tips in the field, and take great photos. And you’ll
want to—Antarctica provides a photo op a minute and a
once-in-a-lifetime experience to capture. So, no worries, you
don’t have to consider yourself a photographer to participate
in the fun and rewards of “aim & create.” You’ll return home
with your best photos ever, and a lifelong skill.
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EXCLUSIVE ONBOARD GEAR LOCKER Been yearning to try some big glass? Looking to invest in a new cam-era but haven’t had the time to research? Dive into the onboard B&H Photo Video Gear Locker with our compliments. Field test new lenses, camera bodies, and more during your expedition. And pre-voyage, you’ll have access to a photography webinar for booked guests.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERSTravel with a National Geographic photographer on any National Geographic
Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, and
National Geographic Resolution voyage and benefit from their pro knowledge and experience.
JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICASisse Brimberg – Jan. 7, 2021 Jay Dickman - Jan. 8 & 18, 2021
SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS Jasper Doest – Oct. 25, 2020 Jeff Mauritzen – Mar. 9, 2021
ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDSDavid Doubilet & Jen Hayes – Nov. 8, 2020 Susan Seubert – Oct. 19, 2020
ANTARCTICA & PATAGONIADan Westergren – Nov. 4, 2020
EPIC ANTARCTICAMaria Stenzel – Dec. 28. 2020Tyrone Turner – Jan. 27, 2021
JOIN A COMMUNITY OF SCIENTISTS & EXPLORERS All of the Antarctica voyages aboard National Geographic Explorer feature a Global
Perspectives Guest Speaker who adds layers of interest and experience.
Learn more about our guest speakers at expeditions.com/polar_speakers
JAMLING TENZING NORGAY Mountaineer and author, Jamling is the son of the Everest pioneer, Tenzing Norgay. South Georgia & the Falklands, Mar. 9, 2021
ANDREW CLARKEAn ecologist, Andy is retired from the British Antarctic Survey, where his work took him to McMurdo and Palmer stations. Antarctica, Feb. 7, 2021
FELICITY ASTONAuthor and former Antarctic scientist, she is the first woman to solo ski across Antarctica. Antarctica, Nov. 9, 2020
DR. JOE MACINNIS Oceanographer and the first person to explore beneath the North Pole. Antarctica, Jan. 18, 2021
PETER HILLARYMountaineer and explorer. His father, Sir Edmund Hillary, was the first to climb Everest. Antarctica, S. Georgia & the Falklands, Feb. 17, 2021
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WHAT WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE AS A CITIZEN SCIENTIST?
Our guests in South Georgia will have a real chance to contribute to the scientific understanding
of the region. Assisted by a naturalist, you may join a BioBlitz to collect data. Simply by spotting
and photographing flora and fauna, you can help record and identify every living plant and
animal at key sites. This information will directly inform the management of invasive species by
the South Georgia Heritage Trust as they seek to preserve this iconic ecosystem.
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DR. MICHELLE LARUEA research ecologist. Studies human impact on emperor and Adélie penguins, Weddell seals, and polar bears.Antarctica, Dec. 19, 2020
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES & CITIZEN SCIENCE
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EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH US: BENEFIT FROM 50+ YEARS OF INSIDE KNOW-HOW
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ANTARCTICA MAY BE AT THE END OF THE EARTH, BUT WE’VE
been bringing guests here for decades—safely sharing all the
wonders of this vast land and sea. Join us to experience the
thrill of crunching through the sea ice aboard our fleet of four
state-of-the-art expedition ships. Venture into channels and
coves framed by towering peaks. Watch whales play off the
bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; photograph
penguin colonies with a National Geographic photographer;
hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete
tranquility. And, get a front seat on the dashing history of the
Heroic Age of Exploration. Armed with a flexible itinerary
that allows us to go where conditions are best and wildlife is
most active, we’ll experience all the splendour of Antarctica.
Choose to make the most of the time you’ll invest in traveling
and choose our brand new 2020 Antarctica and Patagonia
itinerary—to discover two iconic ‘end of the earth’ geographies
on one sweeping 20-day itinerary.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the world’s last great wilderness with a team of top
naturalists well versed in Antarctica • Sail past magnificent
mountains and huge glaciers • Cruise aboard sturdy Zodiacs
among bergs and in search of wildlife • Kayak in protected
waters, as penguins swim nearby • On shore, observe thousands
of penguins: gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap • Discover the
unexpectedly dazzling undersea • Early November departures on
all ships offer the possibility to cross-country ski and snowshoe—
on the frozen sea ice • Or add Patagonia to your adventure: iconic
Torre del Paines, the grandeur of the Chilean fjords, and the
breathtaking natural wonders of Chile’s new Route of the Parks.
ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT
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WARM WELCOMEBegin in warm Buenos Aires or Santiago, where you’ll see
city highlights as well as lesser-known gems before flying by
charter air to Ushuaia.
RITE OF PASSAGECrossing the legendary Drake
Passage is a milestone in any explorer’s journal. Spot and photograph albatross
and other seabirds that glide alongside the ship.
SOUTHERNMOST CITYSail the famed Beagle Channel,
named after the ship Darwin sailed, before embarking your ship in Ushuaia and venturing south.
PARK & SKIOur Captain may “park” the ship in the fast ice, conditions permitting,
so we can lower the gangplank for a once-in-a-lifetime walk over the sea ice—and conditions permitting, on early November departures cross-
country ski or snowshoe.
WE BRAKE FOR WHALESSpotters on the Bridge keep a
constant watch for whales, and when they’re spotted you can be certain that our Captain will position us for
the best sighting.
GET CLOSEHike, kayak, Zodiac cruise,
and actively explore the seventh continent to linger among penguin colonies or hike to a vista overlooking a
peaceful cove.
PENGUINS GALOREStep ashore to thousands of chinstrap and gentoo penguins. You’ll learn how
climate change affects the penguin populations, and how best to capture images of penguins from a National
Geographic photographer.
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From/To Buenos Aires or Santiago
Ushuaia
Drake Passage
DIVE DEEPYour undersea specialist may deploy an ROV up to depths of 300 metres to shoot video and images of places never
before seen.
Antarctic Sound
Weddell Sea
Lemaire Channel
Paradise Bay
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Bellinghausen Sea
ITINERARY: JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA: THE WHITE CONTINENT12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE, AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION
FROM $18,680 (SEE PAGES 46-51 FOR DETAILS)
EXPEDITION DETAILSDATES (National Geographic Explorer): 2020 Nov. 9, 19, 29; Dec. 9, 19†, 29†
2021 Jan. 8, 18, 28; Feb. 7; Nov. 9; Dec. 9, 19†, 29†; 2022 Jan. 8; Feb. 7, 17(National Geographic Orion): 2020 Nov. 28; Dec. 8, 18† 2021 Jan. 7, 17, 27; Feb. 6;
(National Geographic Endurance): 2020 Nov. 28*; Dec. 8, 18† 2021 Nov. 8; Dec. 8, 18†
(National Geographic Resolution): 2021 Dec. 8, 18†, 28† 2022 Jan. 7, 17, 27National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago instead of
Buenos Aires. Visit our website.
*This departure follows a slightly modified itinerary. Visit our website for details.
†For holiday rates, see pages 46-51.
SPECIAL OFFERS:
• Book select 2021 departures by July 31, 2020, and receive a $1,000 special savings offer per person. Subject to availability, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. Call for details.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDay 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Geographic Explorer & National
Day 2
Day 3
Days 4–9Days 10 & 11 Day 12
Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Orion & National Geographic Resolution)/Overnight HotelFly To Ushuaia/Embark At Sea/Drake Passage Exploring Antarctica At Sea Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Orion & National Geographic Resolution)
Visit expeditions.com/antarctic for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONSPrior to your voyage, add two days in Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance) or two days in Santiago (National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Resolution). Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island (all ships), or three days post-voyage at Iguazú Falls (National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance only). See pages 40-41.
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ITINERARY: JOURNEY TO ANTARCTICA
To Santiago
From Santiago
UshuaiaBahía Ainsworth
Karukinka
Puerto Natales
Torres del Paine
Alberto de Agostini N.P.
Francisco Coloane Marine Park
Cape Horn
CHILEAN CAPITALBegin in vibrant Santiago, framed by the Andes, with a guided tour of some of the city’s must-see sites and lesser known gems,
fly south and sail National Geographic Orion
from Ushuaia.
GLACIER ALLEYSail into southern Patagonia’s
vast wilderness of forested isles, mirror-like lakes, and
snowcapped peaks to explore three distinct glacier systems among myriad fjords cut into soaring granite walls.
SPECIAL ACCESSExplore the private Karukinka
Natural Park by special permission to search for
Andean foxes, guanacos, and black-browed albatross in
the region’s largest protected land area.
SEA PARADISEEnter the Strait of Magellan
to explore Francisco Coloane Marine Park by kayak and
Zodiac and see the domain of humpback whales, two species of sea lion, and Magellanic penguins.
ICONIC WILDNESS Explore legendary Torres del Paine National Park and search for guanaco,
rhea, foxes, and armadillos amid soaring granite pillars,
windswept grasslands, rivers, glaciers, and gem-
coloured lagoons.
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ITINERARY: ANTARCTICA AND PATAGONIA
Bahía Ainsworth
Drake Passage
Antarctic Sound
Weddell Sea
Lemaire Channel
Paradise Bay
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
ITINERARY: ANTARCTICA AND PATAGONIA: LEGENDARY ICE AND EPIC FJORDS18 DAYS/17 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION FROM $28,050 (SEE PAGES 48-49 FOR DETAILS)
EXPEDITION DETAILS DATE 2020 Nov. 4
SPECIAL OFFERS:
• Book by July 31, 2020, and receive a$1,000 special savings offer per person. Subject to availability, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. Call for details.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDay 1 Fly to Santiago, Chile/Hyatt Centric Hotel
Day 2Day 3Days 4–9Days 10 & 11 Days 12 & 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Fly to Ushuaia, Argentina/Embark Ship
At Sea/Drake Passage
Exploring Antarctica
At Sea
Exploring the Chilean Fjords: “Glacier Alley” Tierra del Fuego: Karukinka Natural Park and
Ainsworth Bay
Francisco Coloane Marine Park
Exploring the Chilean Fjords: Kirke Narrows
and Puerto Natales
Torres del Paine National Park
Disembark in Puerto Natales/Fly to Santiago
Visit expeditions.com/epicfjords for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONSPrior to your voyage, add two days in Santiago. Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island. See pages 40-41.
EARTH’S ENDExplore the Antarctic Peninsula over several days with a flexible
schedule allowing us to go where wildlife is most active and
conditions best.
GET CLOSEZodiac cruise and kayak
among Antarctica’s sculptural bergs, hike
beaches among thousands of penguins, and see the incredible undersea via ROV over several days
exploring.
ROUND THE CAPEAdd a sailor milestone to your journey by going around the
southernmost tip of South America at Cape Horn and witness the
dramatic meeting of the Atlantic and Pacific.
NEW
Massive king penguin colonies, as splendid a sight as this world offers,
can be found in a special place: South Georgia. A remote island in the
Southern Ocean some 1,200 kilometes from Antarctica, South Georgia is the
new frontier—where savvy travellers with a passion for wild places can
experience the genuine sovereignty and majesty of a last wild kingdom.
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South Georgia Island
54.42° S, 36.58° W
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EXPERIENCE THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SPECTACLE ON EARTH
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IT IS AN ASTONISHING SIGHT—100,000+ KING PENGUINS IN ONE
rookery. The sheer biomass, the ruckus, the sensory overload
will stop you in your tracks. But the profusion of life in South
Georgia goes so far beyond this one spectacle that it boggles the
mind and sends your spirit soaring. Dense colonies of macaroni
and gentoo penguins, lolling fur seals, and 8,000-pound
elephant seals. In the Falklands, find cliffs teeming with black-
browed, albatross—nearly a third of all birds of this species nest
here. Discover the fascinating human history in Shackleton’s
heroics, the whaling lore of Stromness in South Georgia, and in
the remote settlements of the Falklands.
Choose from three expeditions: the ultimate trifecta expedition to
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands. Or, if you’ve already
explored Antarctica, consider two adventurous, deeply rewarding
options. Our South Georgia & the Falklands voyage goes to the
heart of this epic wildlife spectacle. And our Wild Coasts itinerary
takes you from the Argentine annual breeding grounds of the
southern right whale to South Georgia and the Falklands.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the best of these distinct regions • See Antarctica’s
wildlife and epic ice • Observe 100,000+ stately king penguins
on South Georgia • Get close to magnificent albatross in the
Falklands and see Magellanic penguins peeking from their
burrows • Kayak amid curious fur seals and Zodiac cruise in
quiet bays • Trace the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fateful
1914 journey • Add Argentina’s wild coast and Uruguay’s gaucho
culture to your Southern Ocean experience.
ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS
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BEAUX-ARTS BEGINNINGSStart in Buenos Aires exploring its Beaux-Arts palaces, including the
famous balcony forever associated with Eva Perón, then fly by private charter air to Ushuaia and set sail.
ENCHANTING ISLESEach Falkland Island is unique
with white-sand beaches, vaulting cliffs, windswept moors, and the sunlit yellows and sage greens of waving tussock grass. See
thousands of irresistible gentoo, rockhopper, and Magellanic
penguins, as well as magnificent albatross and sea lions.
MAXIMISE YOUR TIMEInstead of sailing out of the
Falklands, take our private charter flight to Santiago for one leg of
your journey on select departures to minimise time at sea.
GET ON SEATIME Shoot photos of petrels and albatross
on deck with your National Geographic photographer, or join informal discussions in the lounge to prepare for wildness as
we sail for the Falklands.
MEET THE FALKLANDERSVisit Port Stanley and meet the hospitable locals, hoist
a drink at a local pub, stroll around this remote colonial town, and learn about their ways of life.
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From Buenos Aires
To Santiago
FALKLANDISLANDS Port Stanley
Ushuaia
ITINERARY: SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS
ITINERARY: SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS17 DAYS/16 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER FROM $22,870 (SEE PAGES 46-47 FOR DETAILS)
EXPEDITION DETAILSDATES 2020 Oct. 25* 2021 Mar. 9* 2022 Feb. 27*These departures follow a slightly modified route. Visit our website for details.
SPECIAL OFFERS:• Book by July 31, 2020 to receive $1,000 savings per person, plus free charter flights on
all departures of South Georgia & the Falklands. Charter flights based on Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, returning Falklands/Santiago (or vice versa). Subject to availability and mustbe ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. Valid for new bookings only, not combinable withother offers or extensions. Call for details.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDay 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina/Overnight Hotel
Day 2
Day 3Days 4 & 5
Days 6 & 7
Day 10–13
Days 14 & 15
Day 16Day 17
Fly To Ushuaia/Embark
At Sea in The South Atlantic
Falkland Islands
At Sea
South Georgia Island
At Sea
Falklands
Stanley, Falklands/Disembark/Fly to Santiago, Chile
Visit expeditions.com/southgeorgia for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONSPrior to your voyage, add two days in Buenos Aires. Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island. See pages 40-41.
VAST PENGUIN COLONIESIn South Georgia see daybreak
over a colony of tens of thousands of stately king
penguins, plus share the beach with huge elephant seals.
FOOTSTEPS OF SHACKLETONLearn the intriguing history
and incredible feats of Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated Trans-Antarctic Expedition and,
conditions permitting, walk the last leg of his journey in
South Georgia.
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SOUTH GEORGIA
WILDNESS & HISTORYThe Falklands boast albatross, king
cormorants, nesting rockhopper penguins, and Magellanic penguins in
their green tussock grass burrows. Stroll the photogenic colonial town of Stanley
and visit the evocative Anglican Cathedral with its archway of whalebones. ISLAND OF KINGS
Teeming wildlife and breathtaking scenery greet us at South Georgia.
See daybreak over a colony of tens of thousands of king
penguins, and at Grytviken, raise a glass to Sir Ernest Shackleton at
his gravesite.
SEAMLESS CONNECTIONSFly by charter from Buenos
Aires or Santiago to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost
city on the planet.
SAILOR MILESTONEEmbark a catamaran to sail the
famed Beagle Channel, named after the ship that first charted the area,
Darwin’s HMS Beagle.
SEALIFE IS NICESpend time at sea learning about the places and wildlife we’ll soon
encounter, or shoot photos of albatross and petrels with your National
Geographic photographer.
SEVENTH CONTINENTLong hours of Antarctic daylight
and a flexible schedule allow us to take advantage of the unexpected.
Spend these days exploring the White Continent by Zodiac, kayak, on foot, and using our arsenal of
tools for exploration.
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To/From Buenos Aires or Santiago
Ushuaia
FALKLANDISLANDS
Port Stanley
SOUTH GEORGIA
Drake Passage
Antarctic Sound
Weddell Sea
Neumayer Channel
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2021Our three ships will be in the Southern Ocean, positioned in the path of totality. While nature
offers no guarantees, this could be the chance of a lifetime. Relevant dates: Nov. 18 & 19, 2021. Visit expeditions.com/eclipse to learn more.
ITINERARY: ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS
ITINERARY: ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION FROM $32,190 (SEE PAGES 46-51 FOR DETAILS)
EXPEDITION DETAILSDATES (National Geographic Explorer): 2021 Feb. 17†; Nov. 19‡* 2022 Jan. 18 (National Geographic Orion): 2021 Feb. 16(National Geographic Endurance): 2020 Oct. 19†*; Nov. 8† 2021 Nov. 18‡* (National Geographic Resolution): 2021 Nov. 18‡* 2022 Feb. 6Note: National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution departures route via Santiago instead of Buenos Aires. Visit our website. *These voyages travel in reverse.†These departures follow a slightly modified route. Visit our website for details.‡These departures have the potential to view a solar eclipse. Go to expeditions.com/eclipse
SPECIAL OFFERS:
• Book select 2021 departures by July 31, 2020, and receive a $1,000 special savings offer per person. Subject to availability, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. Call for details.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDay 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina (National Geographic Explorer & National
Day 2
Day 3
Days 4–8Days 9 & 10Days 11–16Days 17 & 18Days 19 & 20Day 21 Day 22
Geographic Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution)/Overnight Hotel)Fly To Ushuaia/Embark At Sea Antarctica At SeaAt Sea/South Georgia IslandAt Sea Falkland IslandsAt SeaDisembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer & National Geographic
Endurance) or Santiago, Chile (National Geographic
Orio &n National Geographic Resolution.
Visit expeditions.com/asgf for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONSSee pages 40-41 or visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext.
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RUGGED ISLESSee the Falklands’ white-sand
beaches, vaulting cliffs, windswept moors, and the
sunlit yellows and sage greens of waving tussock
grass. Walk among thousands of irresistible gentoo,
rockhopper, and Magellanic penguins, plus visit Stanley,
the charming capital.
EXPEDITION ENDINGDisembark in Ushuaia, the southernmost
city in the world, to head home or to Easter Island or Iguazú Falls on a
post-expedition relaxation.
WHALE TIMEArrive at Península Valdés at the height of whale season and set out in local boats in search of
close encounters with endangered southern right whale calves and
their often-curious mothers. See southern elephant seals,
nesting Magellanic penguins, and frolicking sea lions.
GO DEEPEnter the submerged estuary of
Reserva Natural Ría Deseado in small boats in search of
Commerson’s dolphins, rockhopper penguins, plus see
well-preserved artefacts of a 1770 shipwreck.
BUENOS AIRES BEGINNINGSSee Buenos Aires’ Beaux-Arts
palaces, including the famous balcony forever associated with Eva Perón, then embark National Geographic
Endurance and sail east to Montevideo.
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FALKLANDISLANDS Port Stanley
Puerto Deseado
PuertoMadryn
Bahía Blanca
Bahía San Blas
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Ushuaia
URUGUAY
WILDLIFE SPECTACLE In South Georgia see daybreak over a colony of tens of thousands of stately king penguins, plus share the beach
with huge elephant seals.
SOUTHERN CAPITALSExplore elegant and
urbane Montevideo—the second capital city on the
voyage—then venture to the countryside to a riverside
ranch for a traditional asado barbecue with gaucho music
and dancing.
SEALIFE IS NICEIndulge National Geographic
Endurance’s spa, visit the Bridge, shoot photos of passing seabirds,
or soak up the view from the rooftop observation deck while making the most of time at sea.
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Montevideo
SOUTH GEORGIA
WILD COASTS OF ARGENTINA, SOUTH GEORGIA & THE FALKLANDS22 DAYS/21 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE
FROM $33,340 (SEE PAGES 50-51 FOR DETAILS)
EXPEDITION DETAILSDATE 2021 Oct. 19
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDay 1 : Buenos Aires, Argentina/Overnight Hotel
Buenos Aires/Embark Ship
Montevideo, Uruguay
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4: At Sea
Bahía Blanca/Bahía San Blas/Rio Negro
Puerto Madryn
Puerto Deseado/At Sea
Falkland Islands
At Sea
Days 5& 6:
Days 7 & 8:
Day 9Days 10 & 13:
Days 12 & 13:
Days 14–18: South Georgia Island
Days 19& 20: At Sea/Falklands
Day 21: At Sea
Day 22: Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires
Visit expeditions.com/wildcoasts for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONSPrior to your voyage, add two days in Buenos Aires. Add a four-day post-voyage extension to Easter Island, or three days post-voyage at Iguazú Falls. See pages 40-41.
NEW
PAMPAS TO PARROTSDiscover the Argentinean pampas around Bahía Blanca, and explore the mangrove islands of Bahía San Blas by Zodiac and kayak. At Rio Negro visit the seaside village of Balneario el Cóndor, or “La Boca,” home to the world’s largest colony
of burrowing parrots.
TAKE YOUR PLACE AMONG ANTARCTICA’S BOLDEST EXPLORERS
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EPIC ANTARCTICA: THE PENINSULA TO THE ROSS SEA & BEYOND
EMBARK ON A NEW VOYAGE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE
extreme ice capabilities of our new expedition ship,
National Geographic Endurance. Discover the seventh
continent as few ever have or ever will. Venture into the
epic landscapes of remote West Antarctica where we are
sure to set foot on ice few other humans have. See the
prolific wildlife and impressive ice shelf of the Ross Sea
region. Walk among a colony of hundreds of thousands
of king penguins and be among the few to have shared a
beach with royal penguins, endemic to Macquarie Island.
By special permit, explore these sub-Antarctic islands of
New Zealand and Australia, World Heritage Sites for the
thousands of seals and millions of penguins, including
huge colonies of king and royal penguins. This is wildness
and wildlife at its finest, seen before only by the likes of
Scott, Ross, Amundsen, and Shackleton.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Venture deep into the ice aboard the ultimate polar ship,
National Geographic Endurance, and explore where few
others have been before • See the big tabular icebergs of
the Antarctic Peninsula, remote West Antarctica, and the
spectacular Ross Ice Shelf • Explore small seldom-seen
subantarctic islands of New Zealand and Australia that
are havens for wildlife • Paddle a kayak in pristine bays,
and Zodiac cruise amid the bergs • Observe endemic royal
penguins, gentoo and southern rockhopper penguins, and
100,000 pairs of king penguins on a single beach.
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BEAUX-ARTS BEGINNINGSFly overnight to Buenos Aires and settle into the Alvear Icon Hotel before seeing the city’s
Beaux-Arts palaces and balcony made famous by Eva Perón.
SHIP PARKING ONLYYour captain will look for spots to “park” the ship in the pack
ice, conditions permitting, to experience the thrill of
disembarking onto a frozen sea for ice walks.
RARE WILDLIFEConditions permitting,
we hope to see emperor penguins, the largest
penguin species.
SELDOM-SEEN ISLESExplore wild islands south of
New Zealand, including Macquarie Island with thousands of seals, 500,000 pairs of endemic royal
penguins, and over 100,000 pairs of king penguins on one beach.
PRIVATE AIRFly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. Enjoy lunch on
a catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel before embarking.
GET ACTIVEWith 24 hours of daylight, we’ll explore the
Antarctic Peninsula and take advantage of the unexpected—veering off course to watch whales or enjoying an after-dinner Zodiac cruise. Hike,
explore by Zodiac or kayak, and experience amazing encounters with wildlife.
STRANGE & WILDAt Enderby Island, search for rare
yellow-eyed penguins and New Zealand sea lions, and explore the larger
Auckland Islands, with rich flora, prolific birdlife, and a fascinating human history.
FINAL LEGDisembark in Dunedin, known for its
Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Fly to Auckland for the night, before going to the airport for flights home.
GO FARTHERMarvel at the Ross Ice Shelf, the world’s largest, roughly
the size of France. Hike across small remote islands and spot colonies of Adélie penguins,
plus Zodiac and kayak.
BIRD CENTRALBy special permission, land at
New Zealand’s subantarctic isles over three days—each of them a World Heritage site, including the rocky
Snares Islands, home to over a million seabird pairs, and the endemic
Snares crested penguin.
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UshuaiaDrake
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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
West Antarctica
ANTARCTICA
Ross Ice Shelf
Dunedin, N.Z.
Ross Sea
ITINERARY: EPIC ANTARCTICA: THE PENINSULA TO THE ROSS SEA & BEYOND34 DAYS/32 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE FROM $61,000 (SEE PAGES 50-51 FOR DETAILS)
EXPEDITION DETAILSDATES 2020 Dec. 28 2021 Jan. 27*; Dec. 28 2022 Jan. 27*
*These voyages travel in reverse.
Limited Availability.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDay 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina/Overnight Hotel
Fly To Ushuaia/Embark
At Sea/Drake Passage
Exploring Antarctica
West Antarctica
Exploring the Ross Sea & Ross Ice Shelf
At Sea
Macquarie Island, Australia/At Sea
Day 2Day 3Days 4–8Days 9–16
Days 17–24
Days 25 & 26
Days 27–29
Days 30–32 New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands
Days 33
Day 34
Dunedin, N.Z./Disembark/Auckland/Overnight Hotel Auckland
Visit expeditions.com/ross-sea for a day-by-day itinerary.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONSAdd two days in Buenos Aires, a three-day extension at Iguazú Falls, five days in Easter Island, or spend time in New Zealand. See pages 40-41.
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BUENOS AIRESExplore vibrant Buenos Aires on a curated two-day extension that showcases the
city’s beguiling personality. See its famous Beaux-Arts architecture, and the brightly
painted bohemian communities of La Boca and San Telmo, with their cafés, galleries,
and street art. Visit top museums and take in an authentic tango performance.
PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS/FROM $2.990*
THERE’S MORE FOR YOU HERE: EXPLORE MORE!WHETHER YOU’VE FLOWN FROM THE EAST COAST, THE WEST COAST, OR SOMEWHERE
in-between, it took time to arrive at the threshold of Antarctica and beyond. Why
simply turn around and head home with those glorious memories when this stellar
region offers you rich opportunities to make more? Our Expedition Specialists will help
you add the optional extension of your choice, and arrange for a seamless transition
for you. Enjoy time in sun-warmed Buenos Aires or Santiago before your voyage.
Or stay on the theme of ‘spectacular’ with a visit to Iguazú Falls, or Easter Island after.
These experiences will amply reward your time and curiosity.
Visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext for extension details.
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ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDAY 1 Fly overnight to Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDAY 2 Buenos AiresDAY 3 Tigre Delta/Buenos AiresAdd it before National Geographic Explorer and select National Geographic Endurance voyages on Antarctica; Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands; South Georgia & the Falklands; Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & the Falklands; and Epic Antarctica. Add it after select National Geographic Endurance voyages.
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EASTER ISLANDTake advantage of proximity to one of the most remote and mysterious places on
Earth—Easter Island. Home to more than 600 giant moai, or stone statues, carved
by the ancient Rapa Nui, this tiny island is almost 2,000 kilometres from its nearest
island neighbour. Learn from key archaeologists about the ancient Rapa Nui culture
that grew up in isolation.
POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS/FROM $5.850*†
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDAY 1 Disembark Ship in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Santiago, Chile
(via Buenos Aires)/Overnight
DAY 2 Santiago/Fly to Easter Island
DAYS 3–4 Easter Island
DAY 5 Easter Island/Santiago
Add it after select departures on Antarctica; Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands; and South Georgia & the Falklands.
SANTIAGO & THE CASABLANCA WINE VALLEYGet a taste for Santiago’s world-famous cuisine at premier restaurants, and venture
into wine country for tastings at Chile’s top wineries. Visit Santiago’s charming
neighbourhoods, backed by the spectacular Andes, and then head outside the city for
private tours of historic wineries, meeting the winemakers.
PRE-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 3 DAYS/2NIGHTS/FROM $3,570*
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDAY 1 Fly overnight to Santiago, ChileDAY 2 Casablanca Wine Valley/SantiagoDAY 3 Maipo Valley/SantiagoAvailable for National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution voyages only on Antarctica; and select National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Explorer, and National Geographic Endurance voyages on Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands.
EXPLORE MORE: OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
IGUAZÚ FALLSTaller than Niagara, Iguazú Falls’ monumental Devil’s Throat thunders 107 metres
down into a river canyon—an incredible display of power. Get close on catwalks to
experience the raw force and noise of the cascades. Stay at the only hotel within
Iguazú National Park, a rainforest teeming with unique flora and fauna.
POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION – 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS/FROM $3,820*
ITINERARY AT A GLANCEDAY 1 Disembark ship in Ushuaia, Argentina/Fly to Buenos Aires/Overnight
DAY 2 Iguazú Falls: Lower/Upper Circuit & Nautical Adventure
DAY 3 Iguazú National Park: Birdwatching & Viewing the Falls
DAY 4 Iguazú/Fly to Buenos Aires
Available for National Geographic Explorer and select National Geographic Endurance voyages on Antarctica and Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falklands.
*Note: All pricing is per person double occupancy. On all extensions, airfare is not included. For details, visit expeditions.com/antarcticaext.†Note: Due to airline schedules, on select departures the Easter Island extension spends an additional night in Buenos Aires (National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance) or Santiago (National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution); additional cost applies.
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LUXURY OF COMFORT IN A CAPITAL OF WILDNESSOUR FOUR POLAR SHIPS, THE FINEST BASECAMPS AN
explorer could want, allow us to freely roam. They are equipped
with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks for up-close and personal
explorations. The Bridge is welcoming, inviting you to spend
time with the Captain and officers, watching the calm business of
navigation unfold. Our expedition ships are also equipped for living
well. The lounge, dining room, and other public spaces contribute
to the esprit de corps that is a hallmark of our expeditions. A library
serves those who want to learn more about the region or curl up
with a best seller. The observation lounge is a fine spot to gather
for a light meal or to watch petrels soar overhead as we sail. And a
fully stocked bar is a place to relax or engage with fellow travellers.
The wellness centre, gym, sauna, and stretching sessions with our
wellness specialist boost the tonic of wildness nature provides.
And cosseting cabins, outfitted with our signature linens and
feather duvets provide the perfect ending to active days.
“Before lunch, we set up the kayak platform and offered the chance for a “Polar Plunge.” This was not really a swim, because those that did it pretty much jumped into the water and then got back out as fast as humanly possible. Amazingly, about 90 of our guests partook in this crazy activity.”
— TOM RITCHIE, Naturalist,Daily Expedition Report National Geographic Explorer
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THE PERFECT PLATFORMLIFE ABOARD
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DINING IS ANOTHER REWARDING EXPEDITION EXPERIENCE
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DINING ABOARD
ALL THE LINDBLAD-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC POLAR SHIPS SHARE MATCHING
appetites for adventure and dining excellence. Each ship’s Executive Chef brings
menu concepts, collectively designed by our Director of Hotel Operations, Ana
Esteves, to life daily. Count on them to keep your expeditionary spirit well fed, so to
speak, and for daily diversity and flavours from varying regions. Our pioneering
culinary program is rooted in sustainability. We obtain fresh vegetables from a local
grower in the Falklands, and fresh lamb from an island rancher. Our goal is for our
guests to experience the geography through the food served wherever possible.
Dining is part of the expedition experience and no assigned seating makes for easy
mingling with congenial fellow guests and expedition staffers.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORERCAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 112 metres.
National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An undersea specialist operates a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.
PUBLIC AREAS: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; global gallery; library; lounge with full service bar and state-of-the-art facilities for films, slideshows, and presentations; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear; and observation lounge. Our “open Bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation.
MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair.
CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities, and climate controls. Some cabins have balconies. Cabins are equipped with Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices.
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, aerial remote controlled camera and video microscope.
SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor and video chronicler, internet café and laundry.
WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features a glass-enclosed fitness centre, outdoor stretching area, a LEXspa treatment room and sauna.
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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: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with balcony #213
CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with window #309-312, 329-334
CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with window #105-106, 203, 208
Note: Solo occupancy cabins available in Categories 1 and 3. Shared accommodations available in Categories 1 and 2.Third person rates available at one-half the double occu-pancy rate in designated triple occupancy cabins.
Spacious Dining Room with 270-degree panorama.
Left to right: Fitness centre with sweeping views; National Geographic Explorer; browsing the library; guests taking photos at the Bridge; spacious solo cabin; Upper Deck cabin with balcony.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated otherwise.
ITINERARY YEAR CAT. 1 CAT. 2 CAT. 3 CAT. 4 CAT. 5 CAT. 6 CAT. 7 CAT. A SOLO
CAT. B SOLO
ADVANCE PAYMENT NOTE
Journey to Antarctica – Pages 22-23
2020/21 $18,680 $19,990 $20,690 $22,270 $26,890 $30,680 $34,990 $24,990 $25,870$1,500
Includes one hotel night. Immigration fees are not included. Charter airfare from $1,240-$1,380 (round-trip Buenos Aires/ Ushuaia).2021/22 $18,850 $20,190 $20,900 $22,470 $27,080 $30,870 $35,250 $24,990 $26,070
Journey to Antarctica – Holiday departures – Pages 22-23
2020/21 $20,170 $21,690 $22,350 $24,000 $28,990 $33,080 $38,430 $27,120 $27,940$2,500
Includes one hotel night. Immigration fees are not included. Charter airfare from $1,240-$1,380 (round-trip Buenos Aires/ Ushuaia).2021/22 $20,950 $22,490 $23,220 $24,990 $29,990 $34,380 $39,750 $28,070 $28,940
South Georgia & the Falklands – Pages 30-31
2020/21 $22,870 $24,330 $25,620 $27,350 $33,050 $38,140 $44,230 $30,400 $32,020$2,500
Includes one hotel night. Immigration fees are not included.Charter airfare from $1,100-$1,780 (Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, return Falklands/Santiago).2021/22 $23,040 $24,490 $25,820 $27,490 $33,280 $38,440 $44,440 $30,690 $32,190
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands – Pages 32-33
2020/21 $32,190 $34,580 $36,240 $37,970 $46,750 $53,800 $62,490 $43,220 $45,300$3,000
Includes one hotel night. Immigration fees are not included.Charter airfare from $1,100-$1,780 (Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, return Falklands/Santiago).2021/22 $32,370 $34,790 $36,470 $38,140 $46,940 $54,000 $62,690 $43,380 $45,500
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Prices quoted in this brochure are valid as of the time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit is made. For current rates and details visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORIONCAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 103 metres.
The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel with an ice reinforced hull. National Geographic Orion is at home navigating polar ice, as well as island harbours in the South Pacific.
PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café, lounge with bar and state-of-the-art facilities, restaurant, sundeck, reception desk, observation lounge and library, global gallery, and marina platform. The whirlpool hot tub doubles as a plunge pool in warm climates. Our “open Bridge” allows guests to meet our captain and officers and learn about navigation.
MEALS: All meals are served in a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. The cuisine is international with local flair, featuring tastes of the regions we explore.
CABINS: All cabins feature ocean views, private facilities, climate controls, and a flat-screen TV. Equipped with
Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. Some cabins have French balconies. Single cabins in Category 1 and Category 3 include #301, 322, 323, and 512.
EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a fleet of 24 double kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, crow’s nest camera, hydrophone, underwater video cameras, video microscope, a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), and a splash-cam.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Laundry, a full-time doctor, National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, plus an undersea specialist and video chronicler.
WELLNESS: A wellness specialist, fitness centre, LEXspa treatment room, and sauna are on board.
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CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317
CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419
CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Deluxe suite with window #511, 515
CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #501, 503-506, 508
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.
CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with oval window or twoportholes #301, 322, 323
CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Bridge Deck—Suite with twowindows #512
Note: Solo occupancy cabins available in Categories 1and 3. Shared accommodations available in Categories 1and 2. Third person rates available at one-half the doubleoccupancy rate in designated triple occupancy cabins.
Prices quoted in this brochure are valid as of the time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit is made. For current rates and details visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
Spacious Dining Room with 270-degree panorama.
Left to right: Main lounge; National Geographic Orion; our hotel staff will do whatever it takes to ensure your comfort and satisfaction aboard; all of our dining rooms feature no assigned seating for casual, easy mingling; Category 3 suite with window; Category 6 Owner’s suite with French balcony.
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Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated otherwise.
ITINERARY YEAR CAT. 1 CAT. 2 CAT. 3 CAT. 4 CAT. 5 CAT. 6 CAT. A SOLO
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ADVANCE PAYMENT NOTE
Journey to Antarctica – Pages 22-23
2020/21 $19,070 $20,490 $22,820 $27,580 $31,530 $36,720 $28,590 $34,220 $1,500Includes one hotel night in Santiago. Immigration fees are not included. Charter Airfare from $1,600-$1,780 (round-trip Santiago/Ushuaia).
Journey to Antarctica – Holiday departures – Pages 22-23
2020/21 $20,690 $22,230 $24,630 $29,780 $34,070 $39,670 $31,030 $36,940 $2,500Includes one hotel night in Santiago. Immigration fees are not included. Charter Airfare from $1,600-$1,780 (round-trip Santiago/Ushuaia).
Antarctica & Patagonia: Legendary Ice & Epic Fjords – Pages 24-25
2020 $28,050 $30,140 $33,480 $40,180 $46,240 $53,500 $42,050 $50,200 $3,000Includes one hotel night in Santiago. Immigration fees are not included.Charter Airfare from $1,320 (Santiago/ Ushuaia, Puerto Natales/Santiago).
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands – Pages 32-33
2020/21 $33,120 $35,490 $38,280 $47,980 $55,350 $64,050 $49,670 $57,430 $3,000
Includes one hotel night in Santiago. Immigration fees are not included. Sample Airfares: round-trip Miami/Santiago: Economy from $1,000; Business from $4,000. Charter Airfare from $1,600-$1,780 (round-trip Santiago/Ushuaia).
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE& NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTIONCAPACITY: 126 guests in 69 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. OVERALL LENGTH: 124 metres.
New twin ships, National Geographic Endurance launches in 2020, and National Geographic Resolution launches in 2021—are next generation expedition ships, purpose-built for polar navigation. Fully stabilized, they are ice-class Polar Code PC5 (Category A) vessels designed to navigate polar passages year-round, while providing exceptional comfort. The patented X-bow® provides an extremely smooth ride even in adverse conditions.
PUBLIC AREAS: Two restaurants, a chef’s table, observation lounge with bar, gym, wellness area, outdoor hot tubs, library, main lounge with bar, 24-hour beverage station, state-of-the-art facilities for films and presentations, a photo workshop area; lockers for expedition gear, and an “open Bridge” for access to our captain and officers.
MEALS: Two restaurants, featuring local, sustainable choices and unassigned seating for flexible, inclusive dining.
CABINS: All cabins face outside with large windows, private facilities and climate controls. 53 cabins have balconies. Cabins are equipped with expedition command centres with tablets and USB/mobile device docking, TVs, Wi-Fi connections, and hair dryers.
EXPEDITION TOOLS: Zodiac landing craft, kayaks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), underwater video camera, hydrophone, aerial remote-controlled camera and video microscope.
SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea specialist, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, video chronicler, an internet café, and laundry.
WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features a glass-enclosed yoga studio, gym, spa treat-ment rooms, and sauna.
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CATEGORY 1: Fore Deck with two large windows, alcove seating, relax chair #406, 408, 411, 413, 415
CATEGORY 2: Fore Deck with two large windows, alcove seating, relax chair #410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427
CATEGORY 3: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #512-524
CATEGORY 4: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #608, 610, 612, 613-623
CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #708, 709, 711, 713
CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Junior Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed #710
CCAATEGORTEGORY 7:Y 7: Bridge Deck—Large Balcony Suite with large balcony, sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet #700-707, 712, 714-717
CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #504-510, 513
CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Lounge Deck—Suite with balcony and sofa #604, 606, 609, 611
All cabins have: Ability to set up as queen or two twins, command centre with docking for multiple devices, atlas, clock, barometer, TV, phone, digital tablet for onboard info, hair dryer, safe, refrigerator
Prices quoted in this brochure are valid as of the time of printing, are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposit is made. For current rates and details visit expeditions.com, call an Expedition Specialist, or your Travel Advisor. For best pricing book early.
Spacious Dining Room with 270-degree panorama.
National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution are sister ships, launching in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Left to right (artist’s renderings): Main restaurant Two Seven Zero°, one of three dining options; National Geographic Endurance; fitness centre; mudroom; standard cabin; suite with balcony.
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ITINERARY YEAR CAT. 1 CAT. 2 CAT. 3 CAT. 4 CAT. 5 CAT. 6 CAT. 7 CAT. A SOLO
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ADVANCE PAYMENT NOTE
Journey to Antarctica – Pages 22-23
2020/21 $20,370 $20,990 $24,450 $27,380 $31,490 $36,220 $40,190 $30,570 $34,230
$2,500Includes one hotel night. Immigration fees are not included. Charter airfare from $1,380 (round-trip Buenos Aires or Santiago/Ushuaia).
2021/22 $20,570 $21,170 $24,620 $27,490 $31,680 $36,240 $40,440 $30,750 $34,380
Journey to Antarctica – Holiday departures – Pages 22-23
2020/21 $22,390 $23,070 $26,870 $30,090 $34,600 $39,790 $44,170 $33,580 $37,620
2021/22 $23,250 $23,740 $27,880 $31,190 $35,830 $41,190 $45,690 $34,750 $38,740
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands – Pages 32-33
2020/21 $35,730 $36,800 $42,880 $48,020 $55,220 $63,490 $70,480 $53,600 $60,000
$3,000Includes one hotel night. Immigration fees are not included. Charter airfare from $1,580 (round-trip Santiago/ Falklands, Ushuaia/Buenos Aires, or vice versa)2021/22 $35,940 $36,990 $43,070 $48,200 $55,400 $63,650 $70,650 $53,740 $60,250
Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia & Falklands – Page 34-35
2021 $33,340 $34.320 $41,830 $46,240 $51,500 $59,220 $65,690 $52,240 $57,970 $3,000Includes one hotel night in Buenos Aires. Immigration fees are not included. Charter airfare from $730 (one-way Ushuaia/Buenos Aires).
Epic Antarctica –Page 38-39
2020/21 $61,000 $62,800 $73,130 $81,930 $94,200 $108,330 $120,240 $91,420 $102,420
$3,000Includes two hotel nights. Immigration fees are not included. Charter airfare from $1,250 (Buenos Aires/Ushuaia, Dunedin, N.Z./ Auckland, or vice versa)
2021/22 $62,490 $66,690 $77,490 $87,070 $99,990 $114,990 $124,990 $97,070 $108,740
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFERSFREE AIRFARE—BOOK BY JULY 31, 2020: On select departures with free airfare offers, airfare is based on economy group flights, and must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. In the case that Lindblad’s group or charter flights are no longer available at time of booking, we reserve the right to issue a credit. All offers are valid for new bookings only, subject to availability at the time of booking, and may not be combined with other offers and pre- and post-extensions. Call for details.
COMPLIMENTARY BAR TAB & CREW GRATUITIES: On all National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Orion, and National Geographic Resolution voyages, we will cover your crew gratuities and bar tab (excepting certain super-premium brands of alcohol).
BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS: Save 10% on any consecutive journeys taken aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, and National Geographic Orion. 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!
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CONSIDERING ANTARCTICA?
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1. What kind of ship is best?
2. What safety features are vital?
3. What is the travel operator’s experience?
4. How active will your Antarcticexperience be?
5. What does the travel operator offer interms of staff and onboard experts?
6. What is their environmental record& commitment to conservation?
Antarctica is the wildest, most remote, and least predictable geography on earth. However, because many cruise lines, sensing a business opportunity, have begun to offer voyages to Antarctica, many travellers may be lulled into a false sense that Antarctica is now somehow “tame.”
This guidebook was designed to give travellers information they can use to sort out the options. It will help you make the choice that will best ensure your safety and the quality of your experience.
There are 6 important questions to ask before you decide with whom to book your Antarctic adventure. This guide answers them all:
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RESERVATION INFORMATIONTerms & Conditions: For complete terms and conditions please visit www.expeditions.com/terms
Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and beverages aboard ship (excepting certain super-premium brands of alcohol), meals on land as indicated accompanied by non-alcoholic beverages, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of kayaks, tips (including gratuities to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician and services of our expedition staff. Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable.
Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, meals not indicated, travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as e-mail, voyage DVD, laundry.
Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless otherwise indicated. Sample airfares are subject to change. We will gladly assist in making your air arrangements for a $50 per person service fee.
Reservations: To reserve your place, an advance payment is required at the time of reservation. See pages 47, 49 and 51 for individual advance payment amounts.
Final Payment: For expeditions aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion and National Geographic Resolution, payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Payment schedules may vary for certain longer voyages, due to high demand for these voyages. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation if payment has not been received by final payment due date.
Travel Protection Plan: We strongly recommend that you take out Travel Protection or Travel Insurance.
Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions: Certain provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of Lindblad Expeditions’ and the National Geographic Society’s liability for loss of property, injury, illness or death during the voyage will be provided to all guests on the ship’s ticket sent prior to departure, and are also available on our website at www.expeditions.com/terms, or upon request. By registering for a trip, the guest agrees to all such terms and conditions.
Note: Itineraries and prices listed in this brochure are 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.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation penalties may apply after payment is received. Please visit www.expeditions.com/terms for complete cancellation policies.
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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONSRepresented in Australia & New Zealand by Adventure World TravelLevel 1, 35 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction, NSW, 2022Monday - Friday - 9.00am - 6.00pm AESTCall: 1300 361 012Email: info@adventureworld.com.auFor additional information, please contact your travel agent or visit www.expeditions.com
INCLUSIVE PRICINGEverything you have the opportunity to do as part of your expedition aboard ship and ashore is included in the voyage price—as is our signature polar parka, a desirable memento of your adventure. The only things not included are those of a personal nature—internet usage, laundry, wellness treatments, and other specialised arrangements.ABOARD SHIPAll meals and alcoholic (except
certain super-premium brands) and non-alcoholic beverages
24-hour coffee, tea & soda, and complimentary refillable water bottle
Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during recap
Sauna & Fitness Centre
Fully stocked library
The guidance and company of our expedition staff
Gratuities to ship’s crew
Mac computers for downloading your photos & internet access
Access to the B+H Photo locker with the latest gear to try out on loan
ASHOREOne night hotel accommodation
and city overview in Buenos Aires or Santiago
Guided overview in Ushuaia and hotel VIP lounge pre-airport with refreshments
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
ACTIVITIESAll shore activities
Zodiac and kayak explorations
Lectures & presentations in the lounge
OUR SIGNATURE ANTARCTICA PARKAIt’s a functional blend of vintage expedition style and modern high-tech fabrication. It features a separate interior café jacket for optional layering and extra warmth. Collectible and covetable, our parka comes with our 50th Anniversary commemorative embroidered patch. Find additional embroidered patches featuring Antarctic wildlife in the onboard Global Gallery—and turn your parka into a personal memento of an extraordinary experience.
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