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Some places are just Better by Boat                                                                                                                Spitsbergen Explorer
                                                                                                                                                    POLAR BEARS, WALRUSES, BELUGAS & MORE
                                   Dear Friends,                          Cruising takes you to magical coastal landscapes. These
                                                                                                                                                    Day 1: Longyearbyen, Svalbard                          Day 8: PhippsØya
                                                                          landscapes have shaped and transformed vibrant cultures for
                                                                                                                                                    Set sail into the Greenland Sea.                       Sail to 81o North latitude to permanent ice
                                   Some places are simply Better by       centuries, and they are key to so many dynamic species of
                                                                                                                                                                                                           pack, just 540 nautical miles from the North
                                   Boat. I am excited to bring you        wildlife. For birders, a trip along a coastline affords plentiful
                                                                                                                                                    Day 2: Bourbonhamna                                    Pole. Watch for Dovekie and other auks.
                                   Naturalist Journeys’ first ever        seabirds and access to far-away places where stunning species
                                                                                                                                                    Zodiac in search of Beluga. Hike to learn
                                   cruise brochure. We have worked        reside.
                                                                                                                                                    local whaling history and see Reindeer.                Day 9: Nordaustlandet & Hinlopen Strait
                                   hard to curate a special collection
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Witness over 100,000 Br�nnich’s Guillemot
                                   of nature cruises, hand-picked for     Cruising makes you feel so free. Casting off is something to be
                                                                                                                                                    Day 3: Storfjorden                                     on cliff faces, watch for Polar Bear, kayak,
                                   you to experience some of the          celebrated! You participate in true expedition exploring. Our
                                                                                                                                                    Explore ashore amongst Reindeer antlers,               Zodiac, and hike.
                                   most special places on earth.          cruises are chosen for the experience, and aboard the ship
                                                                                                                                                    whale bones, and delicate flowering plants.
                                                                          we work hard to make you as comfortable and catered to as
                                                                                                                                                    Photo opportunities abound.                            Day 10: Leifdefjorden
                                My first ever cruise was in my            possible. But for us, it’s really about seeing the places that we
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Hike the tundra to see Red Phalarope, Purple
                                early 30s, up the West Coast of           cruise through—nature’s star performers of flora, fauna, and
                                                                                                                                                    Day 4: Hornsund                                        Sandpiper, and Arctic Fox.
                                Chile. Those first memories of            landscape.
                                                                                                                                                    Watch for Arctic Fox and Reindeer on a hike
                                soaring albatrosses, clouds of
                                                                                                                                                    and learn glaciology on a Zodiac cruise.               Day 11: Alkehornet
   feeding Peruvian Boobies (oh, the life in that Humboldt Current!),     Cruising lets you be you. You can be super social and have a
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Enjoy a tundra walk replete with seabirds,
   and the mix of mountains and deserts we encountered are                great time at night in the lounge trading stories, playing music,
                                                                                                                                                    Day 5: 14th July Glacier & Krossfjorden                Arctic Fox, and Reindeer. A Captain’s
   indelible for me. And one of my favorite moments in my                 and savoring great meals. Or, you can find a quiet spot on
                                                                                                                                                    Seabird colonies, Ivory Gull, seals, Polar             celebratory dinner rounds out the evening.
   guiding career was witnessing a Beluga Whale surface as we             the ship to cozy up with a book, or perhaps even work on your
                                                                                                                                                    Bear, and calving glaciers … what a day!
   navigated the ice of Spitsbergen in search of Polar Bears.             photography with an onboard expert.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Day 12: Longyearbyen Disembarkation
                                                                                                                                                    Day 6: Krossfjorden & Smeerenburgfjorden               Enjoy breakfast before disembarking.            SPITSBERGEN ENCOUNTER
   The cruises we offer are floating birding and wildlife journeys,       I have worked closely with four cruise companies for 2019 and                                                                                                                    9 nights / 10 days

                                                                                                                                                    Explore the historical aviation outpost of
   and your memories will be incredible, too.                             2020. Our carefully chosen partners are masters at the logistics
                                                                                                                                                    Ny Ålesund.
                                                                          of making the most of your time on land and at sea, where
   So why cruise?                                                         experts give lectures to prepare for the next exciting landing.
                                                                                                                                                    Day 7: Exploration of The Sea Ice
   Cruising is convenient. There’s a magic to unpacking once and
                                                                                                                                                    Harp Seal, Polar Bear, and Walrus. All hands
   having everything taken care of. All you have to do is immerse         I invite you to join us to discover places that are simply Better
                                                                                                                                                    on deck for wildlife spotting.
   in the experience. But there is so much more to it! It’s simply        by Boat!
   the best way to experience destinations that can’t be seen as
   well by land.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SPECIAL OFFER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Save $1000 per person + enjoy a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               complimentary pre-voyage hotel
                                                                          Peg Abbott                                                                                                                                                                            night. Book by June 30, 2019.

                                                                         Why Cruise with Naturalist Journeys?                                                                                                                                             DETAILS
                                                                         First and foremost, it doesn’t cost you more to cruise with us.
                                                                         You pay the same rate you would if you booked directly through                                                                                                                   Dates: June 17 - 26, 2020
                                                                         the operator. That’s where the perks come in! When you book with                                                                                                                         (photography emphasis)
                                                                         Naturalist Journeys, you’re part of a group. We send a leader with you                                                                                                                   June 26 - July 5, 2020
                                                                         who adds excellent hosting and interpretation skills, and facilitates                                                                                                                    (natural history emphasis)
                                                                         group interaction. So really, you get the benefit of a small-group guide                                                                                                         Cost: Starting at $7695
                                                                         without the added cost!                                                                                                                                                          Host: TBD | Greg Smith
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Vessel: Akademik Sergey Vavilov

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Spitsbergen offers a tremendous wildlife
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          experience, as well as a fascinating lesson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          in glaciology. The islands are a celebrated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          breeding ground for seabirds, marine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          mammals, and Polar Bear. Our vessel is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          perfectly suited for polar exploration,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          letting us push north along the edge of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          the ice pack in search of Ivory Gull, seals,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and more. Enjoy presentations, shore
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          excursions, kayaking, and Zodiac cruises.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Soak in the landscape, witness exquisite
Walruses by Peter & Beverly Pickford,                                                                                                                                                                                                                     flora, and enjoy hikes. This area has the
courtesy One Ocean Expeditions                                                                                                                                                                                                                            highest concentration of wildlife and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          scenic interest in the archipelago.
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Scotland, Iceland                                                                             Fins & Fiddles
                                                               & The Faroe Islands                                                                           A CANADIAN MARITIMES CRUISE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                HIGHLIGHTS
                                                               A NORTH ATLANTIC CRUISE                                                                                                                          • Explore the fabled and windswept
                                                               Day 1: Edinburgh, Scotland                       Day 7: Miovágur / Mykines, Faroe Islands                                                             Sable Island, home to nearly 600
                                                               Embark from Edinburgh and skirt the              Waterfalls and puffins today—oh my!                                                                  wild horses and one of the largest
                                                               Scottish coast as we sail north.                                                                                                                      Gray Seal colonies in the world
                                                                                                                Day 8: Seydisfjordur, Iceland                                                                   •    Look for Atlantic Puffin and Razorbill
                                                               Day 2: Dunnottar Castle, Scotland                Check out the art scene or hike for more                                                             at Cape Breton
                                                               Visit the castle, stretch your legs on a hike,   waterfalls.                                                                                     •    Hike, bike, or paddle on picturesque
                                                               and witness 130,000 nesting seabirds.                                                                                                                 Prince Edward Island; a round of golf
                                                                                                                Day 9: H�fn, Iceland                                                                                 is also an option!
                                                               Day 3: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland        Visit a recreated Viking village before                                                         •    Witness the beautiful sandstone
                                                               Explore the Orkneys, the UK’s best place         witnessing one of the country’s most                                                                 bluffs at Les Isles de la Madeleine in
                                                               to view seabirds. Town offers the chance         spectacular fjords.                          Explore Canada’s East Coast. See the                    the Gulf of St. Lawrence
                                                               to visit museums and boost the local                                                          famous wild horses of Sable Island, and            •    See Gaspé Peninsula’s Northern Gannet
                                                               economy at small shops.                          Day 10: Reynisdrangar, Iceland               enjoy sea kayaking, island exploring, and               colony and watch for many of its 300           SPECIAL OFFER FOR 2020
                            SEYDISFJORDUR
                                                                                                                Arctic Terns, fulmars, and Puffins today     shore excursions. Immerse in rich culture,              recorded birds species                          Save $750 per person + enjoy a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                •
               ICELAND

                                                               Day 4: Stornoway, Hebrides, Scotland             … plus two trolls and a ship (folklore, of   found in small fishing communities                      Explore Gros Morne National Park’s             complimentary pre-voyage hotel
                                                                                                                                                             and remote ports. Witness staggering                    soaring cliffs                                   night. Book by June 30, 2019.
                                                               See the Standing Stones at Callanish, tour       course).
       HEIMAEY VIK
                                                 UNST
                                                 SHETLAND

                                                                                                                                                             seabird colonies—Northern Gannet and
                                                 ISLANDS

                                                               a distillery, visit Gearrannan Blackhouse
                                                                                                                                                             Atlantic Puffin abound! See shorebirds                  DETAILS
                                                               Village, or stroll Stornoway Harbour.            Day 11: Heimaey, Westman Islands
                                                                                                                                                             and keep watch for the great baleen
                                              KIRKWALL

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Dates: July 10 – 20, 2019
                                              ORKNEY ISLANDS

                                                                                                                The modern Nordic Pompeii, a new
                                                               Day 5: Unst, Shetland Islands                    volcano was formed after an eruption         whales, as well as Grey and Harp Seals.                         July 2020
                                               DUNNOTTAR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Cost: Starting at $4895
                                               CASTLE
                                              EDINBURGH
                                                               The northernmost inhabited British Isle,         in 1973. Museums, birdlife, and marine
                                                               rich in history, scenic beauty, and golden,      mammals punctuate the day.                                                                           Host: Greg Smith | TBD
                                                               empty beaches. Seabirds abound.                                                                                                                       Vessel: RCGS Resolute
                                                                                                                Day 12: Reykjavík, Iceland
  SCOTLAND, ICELAND & FAROE ISLANDS                            Day 6: Torshavn, Faroe Islands                   Disembark today. Perhaps you’ll stay a

                                                                                                                                                             Newfoundland & Labrador
  11 nights / 12 days
                     SPECIAL OFFER                             Cruise by Zodiac through sounds and              bit longer to explore?
   Save $750 per person + enjoy a                              grottoes in the shadow of the 1500-foot
  complimentary pre-voyage hotel                               cliffs, home to nesting seabirds.
    night. Book by June 30, 2019.
                                                                                                                                                                         GRAND LANDSCAPES SERIES
DETAILS                                                                                                                                                                                                         charismatic wildlife along the way.
Dates:               June 20 – July 1, 2020                                                                                                                                                                     Keep watch for Walrus, Caribou, Polar
Cost:                Starting at $7395                                                                                                                                                                          Bear, and marine mammals.                     DETAILS
Host:                Peg Abbott                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Dates: July 20 – 30, 2019
Vessel:              RCGS Resolute                                                                                                                                                                              HIGHLIGHTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      NEW! Labrador, Torngats & Greenland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • See seabirds like Manx and Sooty                    August 8 – 19, 2020
Discover stunning islands of the North                                                                                                                                                                               Shearwaters, Northern Fulmar,
Atlantic with a cruise to Scotland, the                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Cost: Starting at $5295
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Wilson’s and Leach’s Storm-Petrels,      Host: Greg Smith | TBD
Faroe Islands, and Iceland. Scotland                                                                                                                                                                                 Northern Gannet, Razorbill, Common
offers a rich history, culture, and subtle                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Vessel: RCGS Resolute
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Murre, and Atlantic Puffin
beauty and is home to cliffs of 100,000
nesting seabirds. The Faroe Islands are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                •    Discover the Tablelands of Gros
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Morne NP, a UNESCO World Heritage              SPECIAL OFFER FOR 2020
famous for their beauty, steep mountains,                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Save $1000 per person + enjoy a
grass roofs, and the largest storm petrel                                                                                                                                                                            Site known for unique geology and              complimentary pre-voyage hotel
colony in the world. Ice-covered volcanoes,                                                                                                                  Cruise into dramatic glacial landscapes                 carnivorous plants                              night. Book by June 30, 2019.
immense glaciers, and geothermal                                                                                                                             from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland.                  •    Cruise the Nachvak Fjord, surrounded
lagoons: Iceland is a stark volcanic land
                                                                                                                                                             Explore Gros Morne NP, known for                        by the tallest mountains in Atlantic
with a warm heart—shallow fjords are
                                                                                                                                                             fascinating geology and Moose; see                      Canada and home to multiple species
a haven for marine mammals. Explore                                                                                                                                                                                  of seal
off-ship with expert guides, cruise in                                                                                                                       Torngat Mountains NP, the crown jewel
                                                                                                                                                             of the Canadian Parks; learn about                 •    See seabirds and marine mammals
Zodiacs, and enjoy walks on shore. Our                                                                                                                                                                               feeding near nutrient-rich upwellings
ship is luxurious, a comfortable home                                                                                                                        Inuit culture. Visit the historic sites
                                                               Whale Watching by Daisy                                                                       at Hebron, Hopedale, and l’Anse aux                     near the Button Islands
at sea. Opt for sea kayaking excursions
                                                               Gilardini Photography, courtesy
to explore these waters even more                              One Ocean Expeditions                                                                         Meadows. Immerse in grand landscapes
intimately.                                                                                                                                                  and colorful small towns, and witness
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The Falkland Islands, South                                                                Georgia Island & Antarctica
                                           ANTARCTICA’S MEGA COLONIES                                                                 THE CLASSIC ANTARCTIC CRUISE
                                           Day 1: Santiago, Chile to Stanley, Falkland   Days 10-12: Danger Islands & the Weddell     Day 1: Punta Arenas to Port Stanley,                   Days 12-16: South Shetland Islands &
                                           Islands                                       Sea—More Than One-Million Penguins!          Falkland Islands                                       Antarctic Peninsula
                                           Fly to Stanley before embarkation.            Encounter massive Adelie Penguin             Fly to Stanley before embarkation.                     Make land at Half Moon Island, King
                                                                                         colonies; they are comical as we watch                                                              George Island, or Deception Island, all
                                           Days 2-3: At Sea—Toward South Georgia         them come and go to fish and feed their      Day 2: Sea Lion Island & Bleaker Island                weather dependent. Glacial moraines are
                                           Set sail for South Georgia. Presentations     chicks. Learn their life cycle and about     Go ashore to see Gentoo, Magellanic, and               packed with penguins, seals live on ice
                                           and seabirds are on the docket.               recent research.                             Rockhopper Penguins, as well as seals, sea             floes, albatrosses are nesting.
                                                                                                                                      lions, Striated Caracara, and more.
                                           Days 4-6: Exploration of South Georgia        Days 13-15: South Shetland Islands &                                                                Day 17: King George Island | Flight to
                                           Discover the “Serengeti of the Southern       Gerlache Strait                              Days 3-4: At Sea—Toward South Georgia                  South America
                                           Ocean.” We encounter our first mega           See a boisterous Chinstrap colony and        Presentations and albatross identification             A flight over the Drake Passage saves time
                                           colonies here—King Penguin—who are            a sizable Gentoo colony, hike to see         pass the time as we chart south.                       and skips the notoriously rough crossing.
                                           keen to greet our group. History highlight:   Elephant Seal, and explore by                                                                       Land in Punta Arenas.
                                           Visit Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave. The      Zodiac, kayak, and on foot.                  Days 5-8: Exploration of South Georgia
                                           sheer number of penguins here is                                                           Witness South Georgia’s immense King                   Day 18: Departures
                                           breathtaking.                                 Days 16-17: Drake Passage                    Penguin colonies, hike, explore, kayak, and            Flights home.
                                                                                         Sail back to South America. Our Expedition   more. We make time to visit Sir Ernest
                                           Days 7-9: At Sea—Toward Antarctica            Leader recaps the voyage and on-board        Shackleton’s grave.                                    Extend Your Stay
                                           Albatrosses, prions, petrels, and giant       photo experts help you download and                                                                 Join us for a five-day Torres del Paine
                                           petrels keep us company as we continue        back up your precious images.                Days 9-11: At Sea—Towards Antarctica                   National Park pre-cruise extension. See
                                           south.                                                                                     Working our way toward the peninsula—                  Magellanic Woodpecker, Guanaco, and
                                                                                         Day 18: Arrive Ushuaia                       a stop at the South Orkney Islands or                  more!
                                                                                         Disembark this morning.                      Elephant Island may be in store,
                                                                                                                                      depending on sea conditions.

          SPECIAL OFFER
   Save $800 per person + enjoy a
SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTICA
- complimentary
  MEGA COLONIES      pre-voyage hotel                                                                                                                                                                                                     FALKLAND ISLANDS, SOUTH GEORGIA
17 nights / 18 days
      night. Book by May 31, 2019.                                                                                                                                                                                                        & ANTARCTICA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          17 nights / 18 days   SPECIAL OFFER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Please call for the most up-to-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            date offer for our Classic Antarctic
DETAILS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    cruise.
Dates:    Dec. 31 – Jan. 17, 2020
Cost:     Starting at $21,195                                                                                                                                                                                                              DETAILS
Host:     John Carlson
Vessel:   RCGS Resolute                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dates:               Jan. 18 – Feb. 4, 2020
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Cost:                Starting at $18,095
Cruise aboard the luxurious RCGS                                                                                                                                                                                                           Host:                Xavier Muñoz
Resolute to Antarctica and remote                                                                                                                                                                                                          Vessel:              Akademik Ioffe
islands of the South Atlantic, home to
some of the largest wildlife colonies                                                                                                                                                                                                      This is our classic Antarctic cruise. Visit
on Earth. South Georgia’s King Penguin                                                                                                                                                                                                     the Falklands to learn their fascinating
number more than 100,000 adults                                                                                                                                                                                                            history. Explore South Georgia, home
and young. In the remote Weddell Sea                                                                                                                                                                                                       to massive penguin rookeries, beaches
region of Antarctica, we find Adelie                                                                                                                                                                                                       littered with Elephant and Fur Seals,
Penguin rookeries of similar size and                                                                                                                                                                                                      and nesting albatrosses. Set foot
scale. In March 2018, a previously                                                                                                                                                                                                         on the Antarctic Peninsula, our final
unknown penguin colony was discovered                                                                                                                                                                                                      destination. Icebergs in other-worldly
on the Danger Islands, estimated to                                                                                                                                                                                                        shapes fill the water, so full of sea
contain more than a million Adelie                                                                                                                                                                                                         life—see whales, including Humpback,
Penguin—we visit near the end of our                                                                                                                                                                                                       Minke, and Orca, and Leopard Seal.
voyage. The waters are full of life and                                                                                                                                                                                                    Explore ashore with expert guides,
we anticipate encounters with whales                                                                                                                                                                                                       cruise in Zodiacs, and kayak the rich
and seals. Explore each day in Zodiacs,                                                                                                                                                                                                    waters. We use time-saving flights at
by sea kayak, and on hikes—all in the     King Penguin at Gold Harbour by Greg Smith                                                                                                                                                       the beginning and end of the cruise to
company of expert guides.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  maximize time in key locations.

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Alaska’s Glacier Country                                                                             Hawaiian Seascapes
                                  BIRDING, WILDLIFE & WILDERNESS                                                                       A BIRDING & NATURE CRUISE
                                  Cruise Southeast Alaska, immersed in             HIGHLIGHTS                                          Cruise between Moloka’i, Lana’i, Maui, and              HIGHLIGHTS
                                  splendid scenery where wildlife abounds.         • Experience Alaska’s riches on long                Hawai’i to discover a new side of Hawai’i.
                                  Join ship host and Naturalist Journeys’ senior                                                                                                               • Indulge in an evening pa‘ina (feast)
                                                                                       summer days, perfect for exploring              Enjoy a trip that emphasizes marine life,                       and enjoy a Hawaiian jam session with
                                  guide, Greg Smith, as we take in this stunning   •   Visit Glacier Bay National Park,                snorkeling, and good fun. Snorkel among
                                  landscape. Indulge on the SS Legacy, our                                                                                                                             locals
                                                                                       searching for wildlife and learning             coral gardens and sea turtle habitat. See               •       See colorful coral beds and fishes as
                                  comfortable and well-appointed ship. Built           about glacial history                           giant Pacific Manta Ray on a night excursion.                                                               DETAILS
                                  for just 36 passengers, our ship offers an                                                                                                                           you snorkel in secluded bays
  DETAILS                                                                          •   Skiff up Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier;         Witness whales in the Humpback National                 •       Cruise through the Humpback National        Dates: November 9 – 16, 2019
                                  intimate exploration of one of America’s             be in awe as you watch the ice calve            Marine Sanctuary, and find endemic birds                                                                            February 15 – 22, 2020
  Dates: June 12 – 19, 2020       most revered landscapes. Unpack once,                                                                                                                                Marine Sanctuary
                                                                                       into the water                                  like Nēnē, Hawaiian Honeycreeper, and                   •       Enjoy time in Moloka‘i’s ancient Halawa     Cost: Starting at $4195
  Cost: Starting at $6295         then simply enjoy ample time to explore,         •   Spot Humpback, Orca, and Minke                  Hawaiian Short-eared Owl.                                       Valley                                      Host: Greg Smith
  Host: Greg Smith                kayak, watch birds, and spot whales. This is
  Vessel: SS Legacy                                                                    Whales on a whale watching cruise on                                                                    •       Learn about the islands’ history at the     Vessel: Safari Explorer
                                  a stunning cruise that can be as active (or          Icy Strait … marine mammals abound              Our November departure is designed
                                  not!) as you like.                                                                                                                                                   Lana‘i Culture and Heritage Center
                                                                                                                                       simply as a winter getaway, with snorkeling             •       Hike to towering Mo’oula Falls in
                                                                                                                                       in mind. Our February departure is timed                        Halawa’s cathedral valley
                                                                                                                                       for more marine and bird life.

      SPECIAL OFFER                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SPECIAL OFFER
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        $200 per cabin.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 save $200 per cabin.

                                  Pacific Northwest                                                                                    Mexico’s Sea of Cortez
                                  & San Juan Islands                                                                                   WHALES, SEABIRDS & MORE
                                                                                                                                       Follow Steinbeck’s path into Cousteau’s                     HIGHLIGHTS
                                  COASTAL BIRDING, WHALES & MORE                                                                       “world’s aquarium” in Mexico’s Sea of                       • Watch for whales, Mobula Ray, dolphins,
                                  Wind your way through the San Juan Islands       HIGHLIGHTS                                          Cortez. Crystal clear water skirts red desert                    and birds
                                  for a week of wildlife watching, kayaking,                                                           bluffs. Sail among the islands once explored                •    Witness courtship rituals of nesting
                                                                                   • Transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks,            by the conquistadors. Learn about the
                                  hiking, and exploring. Paddle Puget Sound,           cruise the Seattle waterfront                                                                                    Brown and Blue-footed Boobies               DETAILS
DETAILS                           hike Olympic National Park, and see cavorting                                                        geologic forces that created this landscape.                •    Hike, kayak, paddle board, and explore
                                                                                   •   Visit Olympic National Park—UNESCO              These islands are much like the Gálapagos,                                                                  Dates: March 21 – 28, 2020
Dates: May 2 – 9, 2020            marine mammals. Beachcomb and explore                World Heritage Site                                                                                              by skiff
                                                                                                                                       perfect for the study of speciation, which                                                                  Cost: Starting at $4795
Cost: Starting at $4395           tide pool, searching for smaller marine          •   Explore channels formed by glaciers                                                                         •    Ride burros into arroyos                   Host: Greg Smith
Host: Woody Wheeler               wonders and watch for pods of Orca. Our                                                              we see in lizards, plants, and in some of                   •    Search for Gray Whale at Bahía Magdalena
                                                                                   •   Hike in temperate rainforest, ancient           Baja’s endemic birds like Belding’s Yellowthroat,                                                           Vessel: Safari Endeavor
Vessel: Safari Quest              host, Woody Wheeler, is a Seattle local and          forests, state parks, and at Mt. Constitution                                                               •    Snorkel with sea lion pups and colorful
                                  helps interpret this beautiful landscape. He                                                         Gray Thrasher, and Xantus’s Hummingbird.                         reef fish
                                                                                   •   Watch for whales, Orcas, seals, sea lions,
                                  loves early May for birds and colorful               eagles, and seabirds
                                  Rhododendrons.                                   •   See Tufted Puffin, Marbled Murrelet,
                                                                                       Harlequin Duck, auklets, oystercatchers
                                                                                   •   Eat local! Oysters, clams, salmon, wine,
                                                                                       cider, and microbrews

                                   EXTEND YOUR STAY
                                  Enjoy four nights at Lake Crescent
                                  and Lake Quinault lodges.

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DETAILS
Dates: February 9 – 16, 2020
        November 8 – 15, 2020
                                                    Journey to the Galápagos                                                                      Amazon River Cruise
Cost: Starting at $4900                              LIKE NO PLACE ON EARTH                                                                       SOUTH AMERICA’S LIVING LABYRINTH
Host: Carol Simon & Howard 		                                                                                                                     Travel far past the reaches of civilization,              HIGHLIGHTS
                                                    February Route                                November Route
        Topoff | Dodie Logue                                                                                                                      deep into the heart of the great Amazon
                                                      Day 1: Quito, San Cristóbal                   Day 1: Quito, San Cristóbal                                                                             • Explore with expert naturalists who
Vessel: Origin | MY Letty                                                                                                                         rainforest. More than 1,300 bird species,
                                                      Day 2: Genovesa                               Day 2: San Cristóbal                                                                                        teach you about the Amazon’s plants,
                                                      Day 3: Santa Cruz                             Day 3: Española                               40,000 plant species, two species of river                    wildlife, people, and history
Journey through the Galápagos
                                                      Day 4: Isabela                                Day 4: Floreana                               dolphin, and a plethora of primates can                   •   Witness birds and mammals, from
Islands as you spend time in Ecuador’s
stunning volcanic archipelago with                    Day 5: Fernandina, Isabela                    Day 5: Santa Cruz                             be found in this lush, ever-changing realm                    macaws to piping-guans, large
its fascinating plants and animals.                   Day 6: Rábida                                 Day 6: Bartolomé                              known simply as “The Amazon.” Immerse                         woodpeckers, raptors, and more                    DETAILS
The wildlife here is breathtaking and                 Day 7: Santa Cruz                             Day 7: South Plaza, North Seymour             yourself in the living labyrinth of wildlife,             •   Discover the fascinating relationship             Dates: March 13 – 21, 2020
surprisingly docile—it is not unusual to              Day 8: San Cristóbal, Quito                   Day 8: San Cristóbal, Quito                   forests, and people along the river. Our boat                 between the river and the locals                          November 13 – 21, 2020
have to carefully walk over a Blue-footed                                               Extend Your Stay                                          offers unrivaled comfort while allowing us to             •   Intertwine yourself in an atmosphere              Cost: Starting at $6498
Booby, or wait patiently as a young sea
                                                           Opt for an Antisana Ecological Reserve day trip and Mindo-area extensions.             responsibly travel deep into the ever-smaller                 that pulsates with life                           Host: Bob Meinke | TBD
lion sleeps on your daypack. We sail                                                                                                              waterways and remote corners of the Upper
through some of the best islands in the                                                                                                                                                                     •   Cruise in luxury on a riverboat,                  Vessel: Zafiro
                                                                                                                                                  Amazon Basin.                                                 built especially for wildlife and bird
chain. Expect a small group and flexible
trip, designed with natural history,                                                                                                                                                                            observation
snorkeling, birding, and photography
in mind.

                                                                                                                                                  EXTEND YOUR STAY
                                                                                                                                                  Opt for a seven-day
                                                                                                                                                  Machu Picchu extension.
                                                                                                    Our February departure is on board a luxury
                                                                                                    yacht, the Origin—a new experience for us.

Prefer to keep your land legs?
BROWSE OUR OTHER TOUR OFFERINGS STILL AVAILABLE IN 2019
JULY 2019                                                 AUGUST 2019                               Veracruz, Mexico: Migration Crossroads        Panama: Intro to Tropical Biodiversity                  Southeast Arizona                              Christmas Week at the Asa Wright
                                                                                                    of the Americas                               October 14 – 22, 2019                                   Sky Island Fall Sampler                        Nature Centre
Trinidad & Tobago                                         Trinidad & Tobago                         September 25 – October 5, 2019                                                                        November 4 – 10, 2019                          December 21 – 28, 2019
10-Day, 2-Island Classic                                  10-Day, 2-Island Classic                                                                South Carolina: Southern Charm
July 5 – 14, 2019                                         August 2 – 11, 2019                       OCTOBER 2019                                  October 17 – 24, 2019                                   Southern Ecuador: Birding & Nature             Trinidad & Tobago
                                                                                                                                                                                                          November 10 – 23, 2019                         10-Day, 2-Island Classic
Brazil’s Pantanal                                         Arizona Monsoon Madness                   Southwest Australian Endemics                 Trinidad & Tobago                                                                                      December 28 – January 6, 2020
Jaguars! And More…                                        Birding & Nature in a Season of Wonder!   October 4 – 12, 2019                          10-Day, 2-Island Classic                                Trinidad & Tobago
July 17 – 26, 2019                                        August 3 – 9, 2019                                                                      October 19 – 28, 2019                                   A Week with Friends of AWNC                    PHOTO CREDITS
                                                                                                    Costa Rica: Nature & Fall Migration                                                                   November 11 – 17, 2019                         Page 2: Peg Abbott, Hugh Simmons Photography;
Trinidad & Tobago                                         Australia’s Cape York Specialties         October 4 – 13, 2019                          Trinidad & Tobago                                                                                      Page 3: Dovekies and Reindeer, Daisy Gilardini Pho-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         tography (DGP), courtesy One Ocean Expeditions
10-Day, 2-Island Classic                                  August 30 – September 7, 2019                                                           Birds & Art w/ Keith Hansen                             Best of Trinidad                               (OOE); Polar Bear, Greg Smith (GS); Page 4: Atlantic
July 19 – 28, 2019                                                                                  Best of Trinidad                              October 2019                                            November 16 – 23, 2019                         Puffin, DGP, courtesy OOE; Faroe Islands, Dave Bro-
                                                          Botswana: Wildlife Safari & Birding       October 5 – 12, 2019                                                                                                                                 sha (DB), courtesy OOE; Page 5: Northern Gannet,
Texas’ Big Bend                                           Okavango, Chobe River & Moremi
                                                                                                    Trinidad & Tobago
                                                                                                                                                  NOVEMBER 2019                                           Trinidad & Tobago                              Kyle Marquardt, courtesy OOE; Gros Morne, Willy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Waterton, courtesy OOE; Sable Island Horse, Jocelyn
Monsoon Madness                                           August 31 – September 11, 2019                                                                                                                  10-Day, 2-Island Classic
July 20 – 27, 2019                                                                                  10-Day, 2-Island Classic                      Cuban Ornithological Survey                             November 23 – December 2, 2019                 Pride (JP), courtesy OOE; Kayakers, JP, courtesy OOE;
                                                                                                    October 11 – 20, 2019                         November 1 – 13, 2019                                                                                  Atlantic Puffins, Tony Beck, courtesy OOE; Page 6:
                                                          SEPTEMBER 2019                                                                                                                                                                                 King Penguins, John Carlson; Albatross Colony, Roger
Panama & the Wild Darién
                                                          Australia’s East Coast Specialties        Tasmania’s Endemics                           Trinidad & Tobago                                       DECEMBER 2019                                  Pimenta, courtesy OOE; Page 7: Antarctic Fur Seal,
July 27 – August 3, 2019                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 DB, courtesy OOE; Elephant Seal with King Penguins,
                                                          September 7 – 16, 2019                    October 12 – 21, 2019                         Nature & Bird Photography w/ Hugh                       Cuban Ornithological Survey                    Ira Meyer, courtesy OOE; Page 8: Grizzly Bear, GS;
                                                                                                                                                  Simmons                                                 December 5 – 17, 2019                          Whale Watching, courtesy UnCruise Adventures
                                                          South Africa: Birding & Wildlife Safari   Peru: Cusco to Manú National Park             November 2 – 8, 2019                                                                                   (UCA); Kayaking, courtesy UCA; Orca, Peg Abbott
                                                          September 12 – 26, 2019                   October 12 – 26, 2019                                                                                 Trinidad & Tobago                              (PA); Page 9: Humpback Whale, GS; Bristle-thighed
                                                                                                                                                  Northwest Argentina                                     Fabulous Hummingbirds & More!                  Curlew, Tom Dove; Cactus and Ship, JP, courtesy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         UCA; Dolphin Watching, courtesy UCA; Page 10:
                                                          Kansas Tallgrass Prairies                 Cape May: Fall Migration                      November 2 – 14, 2019                                   December 6 – 15, 2019                          Waved Albatross, GS; Origin, Matt Dutile, courtesy
                 Our sister company, Caligo Ventures,
                 operates all our trips to Trinidad &     September 14 – 22, 2019                   October 13 – 20, 2019                                                                                                                                Ecoventura; Page 11: Zafiro, courtesy International
                 Tobago. Please visit www.caligo.com or                                                                                                                                                                                                  Expeditions; Red Howler Monkey, Graham White;
                 call 800-426-7781 for details.                                                                                                                                                                                                          Blue-and-yellow Macaw, PA; Back Cover: Torres del
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Paine, courtesy OOE; Patagonia Scenic, GS.
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                                           Chilean Fjords Expedition
                                                       GRAND LANDSCAPES SERIES
                                           Cruise north from Ushuaia through a          This region hosts immense glaciers and
                                           vast network of deep fjords and channels,    resident and migratory wildlife and
                                           carved out by the vast Patagonian ice        birdlife, and is simply a landscape that
                                           sheet. Ancient boreal forests tell a story   you must see in your lifetime. Explore on
                                           of an evolving planet and are home           hikes and by Zodiac, visit small coastal
                                           to species of flora only found in South      communities, and cruise onboard the
                                           America, New Zealand, and Tasmania.          luxurious RCGS Resolute.
 DETAILS
 Dates: March 28 – April 10, 2020
 Cost: Starting at $7995
 Vessel: RCGS Resolute

           SPECIAL OFFER
      Save $750 per person + enjoy a
     complimentary pre-voyage hotel
       room. Book by June 30, 2019.

                                                                                                        Guanacos by Daisy Gilardini
                                                                                                        Photography, courtesy One
                                                                                                        Ocean Expeditions

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