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The Arctic 2 0 2 3 - 2 0 2 4 V O YA G E S | E XPE DITIONS.COM
For the past 30 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been guiding inquisitive travelers to the icy wilds of the Arctic. Our long history here gives you the ultimate expedition experience: comfortable, safe, and filled with excursions and wildlife encounters that showcase the grandeur of the planet’s northernmost reaches. Step aboard one of our elite polar vessels and enjoy access to first-rate exploration tools, programming developed in partnership with National Geographic, and the knowledge and passion of our inspiring naturalists, photographers, cultural experts, and others. Adventure awaits at the top of the globe. Cover photo: Polar bear on an ice floe, Beaufort Sea, Northwest Passage 2022. This page: Zodiac cruising in Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Canada. Both photos ©Ralph Lee Hopkins.
Contents The Arctic 4 Choosing Your Adventure 6 Wildlife 8 Photography 10 Life Onboard 12 Ships 14 What’s Included 19 Svalbard & Norway 20 Iceland & Isles 29 Greenland 35 Canada 42 Extensions 48 Deck Plans 50 Offers & Inclusions 55
The Arctic
Wonders Great and Small
“The Arctic resists summary. It cannot be abridged. There is no
single definition of it and no definitive boundary to contain it.”
Jennifer Kingsley, Ilulissat, Greenland.
I first went north to witness some of the earth’s community members, waiting for whales to
grand gestures: the midnight sun, rolling tundra, surface, and seeing the sun skim along the
and sea ice. The Arctic attracted me with its horizon, the Arctic has given me that opportunity
rugged terrain. I was enthralled by its extremes over and over again.
and privileged to watch polar bears, walrus,
muskox, and narwhal. My love for the Arctic I will always be thrilled by the grandeur that
began 20 years ago, which is no time at all for beckoned me there in the first place, but over time
a landscape that tells its stories in millennia; yet I have discovered the blessing of searching for the
in 20 years a lot has changed. It’s not possible small and of remembering how the world unfolds
to visit the north without confronting those in its own sweet time.
changes—ecological, cultural, and political. But
also personal. The Arctic resists summary. It cannot be abridged.
There is no single definition of it and no definitive
The Arctic has changed me. It has trained me, boundary to contain it. Also, it is full of surprises,
year by year, to be more observant of the world and we may be surprised by how it affects us.
and to find delight in its tiniest details.
We might go north for
This past summer, while leading a group in the
the polar bears and fall
Canadian Arctic, I was stopped in my tracks by
in love with how the
two inches of grey fuzz roaming between patches
light shimmers over the
of flowers. It was a Ross’s tussock caterpillar, a
icebergs. Or maybe it’s
marvellous creature that lives in harsh conditions
the precious ice that
for years before its metamorphosis. We stopped
lures us, only to find
to watch the ripple of its tiny hairs as it clambered
ourselves enamoured
over a patch of lichen. We discussed its steady
with a fox, or a skein
progress and sensed the wonder of its tiny life.
of eiders, or a walrus.
Some of us have been brought to our knees by
To love something—anything—means getting
the flowers; we’ve crouched low, waiting for a bee
up close. While picking berries, talking with
to land. Or we’ve stood on deck at night, freezing
in our slippers, to catch one more whiff of the wind
before we go to sleep.
The details are out there. It’s our job to take them in.
JENNIFER KINGSLEY (pictured at left) is a journalist
and storyteller who specializes in personal stories from
around the world. She is the Field Correspondent for
Lindblad Expeditions, a National Geographic Explorer,
and an award-winning author who also contributes
to The New York Times and National Geographic
magazine. She is Canadian.
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Choosing Your Arctic Adventure Stretching across the top of the globe and touching eight countries, the Arctic is rife with opportunity for every type of explorer, whether you seek iconic wildlife, epic icescapes, or enriching encounters with cultures of the far north. Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic offers 19 itineraries in this remote part of the world, each providing a unique point of view on the region. Here are some highlights from the areas we explore to help you decide which Arctic expedition is the best fit for your interests.
Svalbard & Norway—Set Out on an Arctic Safari
With vast ice floes and snowy shorelines that are as wild as the
Serengeti, Svalbard offers a unique opportunity for animal lovers.
Watch for walruses and seals, hike the tundra in search of reindeer,
and seek out the icon of the Arctic—the polar bear. On a detour
through the Norwegian fjords, cruise and kayak beneath soaring cliffs
and tumbling cascades. With its epic wildlife, stunning landscapes,
and endless light from the midnight sun, Svalbard is also a dream
destination for photographers.
Best for: epic wildlife, iconic scenery, photography
Iceland & Isles—Adventures Amid the Living Earth
In Iceland—home to gushing geysers, sliding ice sheets, and vast, lunar-like lava
fields—there are a multitude of ways to interact with the living Earth. Take a Zodiac
cruise through a basalt cave, hike the base of a fjord to a thundering waterfall, or
stroll sea cliffs aflutter with gannets and puffins. On these shorelines, as well as in
the nearby Faroe Islands, explore the cultural threads that link the ancient Vikings
to modern-day Arctic communities, and enjoy the Icelandic musicians who join us
onboard bring local traditions to life.
Best for: geology, birdlife, Viking history
Greenland—Encounter Epic Ice and Inuit Culture
The quintessential Arctic destination, Greenland’s icescapes glitter in
a dazzling tableau of iridescent icebergs and calving glaciers that we
explore by kayak, Zodiac, and on foot. Go beyond the country’s icy surface
to experience cultural encounters in Inuit communities that thrive amid the
extreme conditions at the top of the world. Depending on the time of year,
there may also be the opportunity to watch the northern lights paint the
night sky with their neon waves.
Best for: big ice, High Arctic culture, northern lights
Canada—Trace the Legacy of Arctic Exploration
Canada plays host to one of the planet’s most legendary expeditions: a journey
along the fabled Northwest Passage. This voyage is for the explorer who seeks
seldom-seen lands, as well as the mythic creatures that flock to their pristine waters
and shores—polar bears, walruses, belugas, and maybe even elusive narwhals.
Further south, along the rocky coasts of the maritime regions, we see a different side
of Arctic exploration: traces of the peoples who settled these shorelines. Discover
Viking villages, a Moravian mission, and other historical relics in a once-popular
landing spot for westward voyagers.
Best for: exploration history, rare wildlife, maritime culture
ALL IN: Activities and excursions are always included in the voyage price.
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The Wildlife at the
Top of the World
The wildlife that inhabits the Arctic is as diverse and fascinating as the region
itself. As summer unfolds, the landscapes begin to churn with life, drawing
travelers here for the chance to witness these creatures in their natural icy
realm. Because these species have far-reaching habitats, you will have the
chance to spot many of them no matter your itinerary. From the sea to the
sky to the frozen tundra, prepare for encounters of the wildest kind.
Polar Bears
Seasonality: April–August
With adult males weighing up to
1,200 pounds, polar bears are the
Arctic’s apex predators. Spotting a male
hunting on the pack ice or a female with
cubs playing in the endless summer sunlight
are among nature’s most special wildlife moments.
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Arctic Fox Atlantic Puffins
Seasonality: April–July Seasonality: May–early August
Small and stealthy, Arctic foxes Iceland is home to more than
are omnivores who traverse the half of the world’s population of
tundra in search of lemmings, these small, endearing birds that
fish, berries, and birds. Though rub beaks with their mates. Puffins
known for their striking white coat, breed in summer along rocky coast-
in summer their fur morphs into shades lines where they tend to their chicks in
of brown that blend in with underground burrows. Prepare for plenty
the landscape. of photo ops as these charismatic creatures
fly to and from the sea.
Narwhals
Seasonality: May–October Arctic Terns
Narwhals have earned the Seasonality: June–October
moniker “unicorn of the sea” for Marathon fliers, Arctic terns
their epic “horn” and their near- migrate approximately 91,000
mythic status. Because they can miles annually from pole to pole in
dive deeper than a mile and spend search of 24 hours of daylight. They
time far out at sea, these toothed whales arrive back to their Arctic breeding
are especially elusive, which makes any grounds still full of fight and energy which
sighting incredibly momentous. is needed to protect their colonies from
arctic foxes, polar bears, or large gulls.
Atlantic Walrus Ringed Seals
Seasonality: May–August Seasonality: March–June
These boisterous, giant Named for the little circles on
pinnipeds can grow as large their coats, ringed seals are the
as 12 feet and weigh up to two smallest and most common Arctic
tons. As social animals, walruses seal, as well as the favorite prey of
find comfort in large numbers, so polar bears. With claws on their front
they are often found in sizeable herds, flippers, these pinnipeds can dig snow
stretched out on ice floes or gathered in caves to birth pups and maintain breath-
impressive haul-outs on shore. ing holes in the sea ice.
Reindeer Muskoxen
Seasonality: April–mid October Seasonality: June–September
Reindeer roam freely in the These herbivores have inhabited
Arctic where they have people the Arctic tundra for many thou-
outnumbered. These hearty sands of years. Weighing up to 800
animals are uniquely adapted to pounds with horns and thick, shaggy
year-round life on the tundra. They coats, muskoxen appear intimidating,
have two layers of fur, short, stocky but they are still vulnerable to predation.
bodies that reduce exposure to the Herds protect themselves from wolf attacks
cold, and the ability to warm the air by gathering in circles with their young at
they breathe in. the center.
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Northern Exposure
Northern Exposure
Photography in
Photography in the
the Arctic
ArcticCAMILLE SEAMAN believes in capturing images that articulate the
connections between humans and nature—a mindset that took root while
growing up in the Shinnecock Indian Nation. Now a National Geographic
Photography Expert who joins guests on select Lindblad-National Geographic
expeditions, Seaman has spent the past two decades documenting the
rapidly changing icescapes of Antarctica and the Arctic. Her polar pursuits
recently took her to Svalbard, where she sat down with us to share her
perspectives on Arctic photography.
Describe your personal relationship sunrise and sunset light that can last for
with the Arctic. many hours. The colors it creates are
As an indigenous person, I was raised quite extraordinary.
to know that we are interconnected and
How does traveling by expedition ship
interrelated to everything. When I look at
facilitate your craft?
the ice, I understand that the ice and how
The National Geographic Resolution has
it exists somehow relates to me. It has an
ruined me because it is so luxurious—so
effect. So to have the opportunity to really
comfortable. But importantly, it’s so quiet. I
stand in front of it and feel that awe—that
feel the silence of the ship as we approach
overwhelming sense of scale here—is really
wildlife. And the ship’s ice class allows us
powerful.
to go places other ships wouldn’t even
What is your role as a National Geographic dare. We felt that just yesterday when
Photography Expert? observed a polar bear. There were other
As a photographer, I understand before ships nearby, and they couldn’t even
I even raise my camera that my job is to contemplate getting as close as we did.
inspire people. My job is to create greater
How would you encourage travelers to
empathy and compassion. When I raise my
approach photography on an expedition?
camera here, I know that I am becoming the
I would encourage people to express
messenger for this place.
themselves and to not worry about getting
What makes the Arctic a good photography a checklist of images. Make a picture of a
backdrop? walrus, but show me the walrus in a way
The thing that keeps me coming back to that means something to you. We want
the polar regions over and over again is the people to go home with images that are
unique quality of light that you can only find personal, so that when they show their
here. Because of where we are, we don’t friends and family, they’re able to evoke
really get a sunset. There is this pseudo some sense of what a place meant to them.
Watch
Camille Seaman describe the splendor of Svalbard in the springtime at expeditions.com/camille
TEST & LEARN: Borrow high-tech equipment from the ship’s OM System Photo Gear Locker.
11Stay Immersed at Sea
Each ship in the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
fleet is a destination in its own right, featuring superior
amenities and cultural experiences to ensure that your
time onboard is equally rewarding as your time on shore.
Every aspect of your experience aboard our fleet is an
opportunity to connect with and celebrate the places you
explore—from the Arctic-inspired art in our roving galleries
to the performances by local musicians and the culinary
delights and soothing spa treatments sourced from our
polar surroundings.
12A Culinary Journey at Every Meal
Sampling local cuisine is a highlight of any voyage,
and we take great care to bring the flavors of
your destinations to every meal you enjoy on
board. Our executive chefs designs unique
and innovative menus that prominently feature
sustainably sourced dishes from the regions
you visit, as well as wine pairings and guided
tastings to enhance your culinary experience.
Special onshore culinary experiences, like a
mussels tasting on Cape Breton and a visit to an
“B y showing viewers the beauty
Icelandic farm, invite guests to forge even deeper of these remote places, I
hope to inspire people to help
connections with local culinary traditions.
preserve them.” —Zaria Forman
Sounds of the Far North
Whether it’s a soulful Icelandic
The Art of Expedition Travel
folk song or a cheerful
Newfoundland sea shanty, Our ship interiors tell the stories of the Arctic from a
music offers a window into different angle—through the eyes of artists who find
the identity of our northerly inspiration in the ice. Artist Zaria Forman curated
destinations. Ethnomusicologist Jacob Edgar the first-ever ship-based exhibitions of visual and
curates musical experiences aboard our ships so auditory works, created to express the fragile beauty
that your time at sea is accompanied by melodies of the polar regions. Stroll the corridors and shared
that are reminiscent of our ports of call. For select spaces of National Geographic Endurance or
voyages, Jacob has assembled a line-up of National Geographic Resolution on a guided walk to
performances—featuring local musicians whose explore how the evocative paintings, photographs,
songs bring the rich traditions of far northern soundscapes, and other artworks reflect your Arctic
communities to life. surroundings. To learn more, visit expeditions.com/art
Indulge in Our Wellness Program
Greet the day with a sunrise yoga session or
unwind in the spa with a massage, serenaded
by the sound of soothing waves. Our dedicated
wellness spaces—including treatment rooms,
saunas, fitness centers, and more—encourage
travelers to tap into the natural rhythms of
their surroundings. Treatments are tailored to
your individual needs, and each of our fully
accredited wellness specialists is also a licensed
massage therapist.
13State-of-the-Art Polar Ships
National Geographic Endurance
National Geographic Resolution
National Geographic Endurance and
her sister ship, National Geographic
Resolution, are truly in a class of
their own. Purpose-built with our
50+ years of experience, these
state-of-the-art, highest ice class
vessels get you closer to the world’s
most remote places for the ultimate
adventure experience—delivered in
supreme comfort and stability.
14Clockwise from left: Our unique ‘open’ Bridge invites guests to observe navigation in action and spot wildlife along with naturalists; the ‘Circle of Truth,’ a Lindblad hallmark, is at the heart of the lounge where guests gather for the daily expedition Recap; enjoy endless friendly service whether ending your evening with a nightcap at the bar or beginning your day with a refreshing mimosa; after a day of exploration end with a soak in one of the infinity-style hot tubs or have a unique overnight in one of the igloos; the innovative marine deck allows the ship to offload kayaks and Zodiacs to get guests exploring nature quickly and efficiently. 15
The Quintessential Expedition Ship
National Geographic Explorer
With a storied history working in
Norway’s famed Coastal Express,
the flagship National Geographic
Explorer was completely rebuilt to
deliver the finest in polar exploration
for Lindblad Expeditions. With an
ice-strengthened hull, a dynamic
suite of exploration tools, and a well-
appointed interior, this extraordinary
ship is devoted to exploration—
every detail revealing our dedication
to curiosity and wonder.
Above: A selection of wine and beer is available reflecting
the regions we travel to.
16Clockwise from above far left: retire back to your beautifully appointed and spacious cabin for rest and relaxation, Category 7 suite; our chefs curate exceptional offerings reflecting the tastes and fresh ingredients from the Arctic; the Bridge is open 24 hours to scan for wildlife or learn the art of navigation; the ship can nimbly navigate into narrow fjords to view icescapes and hike remote shores. 17
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What’s Included
Aboard Ship & Ashore
ABOARD SHIP ASHORE
All meals and alcoholic (except certain super- Hotel accommodations as indicated
premium brands) and nonalcoholic beverages by itinerary
24-hour coffee, tea & soda & complimentary Guided overview of the itinerary’s
refillable water bottle embarkation city
Hors d’oeuvres & snacks during Recap Meals on land, as indicated in itinerary
Sauna & Fitness Center, Yoga Studio Special access permits, park fees,
(aboard National Geographic Endurance and port taxes
National Geographic Resolution)
Transfers to and from group flights
Fully stocked library
The expertise of our expedition staff
The guidance and company of our
expedition staff
ACTIVITIES
Gratuities to ship’s crew
All shore activities
Mac computer kiosks for internet access
and downloading your photos Zodiac and kayak explorations
Assistance by the onboard Lectures & presentations
National Geographic photography expert
and certified photo instructor
Access to the OM System Photo Gear Locker
CHEERS! Beginning in 2024,
with the latest gear to try out on loan
champagne, wine, beer, and spirits
Complimentary expedition parka/jacket are on us across our fleet.
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Svalbard & Norway Feel the lure of the North Pole in magnetic Svalbard, where snow-clad peaks and ice-checkered waters frame one of the planet’s northernmost archipelagos. Polar bears outnumber people in this icy frontier, which offers the planet’s best chance of spotting the majestic symbol of the Arctic in its natural habitat. To Svalbard’s south lies another iconic sight: Norway’s deeply carved coastline, which gave the name for the dramatic geological feature we know as the fjord. 21
Land of the Ice Bears:
An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
11 DAYS | FROM $12,350/PP
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expeditions.com/bear Longyearbyen
SVALBARD
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore Svalbard, a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, massive
sheets of ice, and magnificent polar bears.
• Experience the dramatic landscape via naturalist-led walks, and cruise among
beautiful icebergs in a Zodiac or a kayak.
To/From
• Be on the lookout for a variety of arctic wildlife from walrus and reindeer, to
Oslo
arctic fox, whales, and myriad birds.
• Take advantage of the legendary midnight sun side-by-side with a National
Geographic photography expert.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE DEPARTURES
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Oslo, Norway Days 10 & 11: Longyearbyen/ National Geographic Endurance
2023 May, June
Day 3: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Disembark/Oslo/U.S.
National Geographic Resolution
Days 4-9: Exploring Svalbard
2023 June
2024 May, June
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Spend five days in Norway’s Fjords be-
fore, or four days amid Iceland’s Wonders
after your Arctic adventure. Visit
expeditions.com/bearext for details.
SPECIAL OFFERS
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2023 rates.
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2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your
second departure. See page 55.
Curious polar bear on the pack ice, Svalbard.
22Lofoten Islands.
Norway’s Fjords & Arctic Svalbard Spitsbergen Edgeøya
17 DAYS | FROM $20,960/PP Longyearbyen
SVALBARD
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit
expeditions.com/cape Barents Sea
Bear
Island
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
North Cape
• Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by
kayak or Zodiac.
• Explore the rarely-visited northern fjords, threading the ice-carved narrows Tromsø
and standing on the bow as the captain noses up to glacier termini.
Lofoten Islands
• Actively explore: hike, walk, and kayak through stunning scenery. Capture your
best images alongside a National Geographic photography expert.
Arctic Circle
ds
• Make for the wilds of Svalbard to see ice, bears, and Arctic wildlife.
rdlan
Fjo
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Bergen, Norway Day 9: Tromsø Nordfjord SWEDEN
Day 2: Bergen, Norway/Embark Day 10: Bear Island
NORWAY
Days 11-15: Exploring Svalbard Bergen
Day 3: Nordfjord
Oslo
Days 4-6: Exploring the Fjords of Norway Day 16: Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo
Day 7: Lofoten Islands Day 17: Oslo/U.S.
Day 8: Tysfjorden DEPARTURES
National Geographic Endurance
2023 May, July
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
2024 May
Extend your voyage with a day in Bergen, Norway, or four days amid Iceland’s
Wonders. Visit expeditions.com/capeext for details. National Geographic Resolution
2023-2024 May
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at 2023 rates.
Travel to both poles and Save! Book select Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June 2023–February
2024 and receive 20% off your second departure. See page 55.
23Svalbard in the Spring:
Polar Bears, Arctic Light & Epic Ice
10 DAYS | FROM $12,350/PP
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Longyearbyen
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
SVALBARD
• Experience pristine snow and ice conditions during the early season in Svalbard.
• Search for adult male polar bears in their natural habitat, the sea ice.
• Walk on the frozen sea in the Arctic, an adventure only possible in early spring
• Photograph the exceptional Arctic light with a National Geographic
To/From
photography expert.
Oslo
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1: Oslo, Norway Days 3-9: Svalbard
Day 2: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Day 10: Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo
DEPARTURES
National Geographic Resolution
2024 April
Floating icebergs.
24Kittiwakes, Bear Island.
Norwegian Discovery: Longyearbyen
Svalbard & the Northern Fjords SVALBARD
11 DAYS | FROM $12,000/PP Barents Sea
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Bear
Island
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Sail to the high Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard under the midnight sun From
Oslo Sørøya
in search of polar bears hunting along the pack ice.
• Zodiac cruise along the towering cliffs of Bear Island that rise straight from NORWAY
the sea and are home to tens of thousands of raucous seabirds. ARCTIC CIRCL
E Senja Tromsø
• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photography expert.
• On Senja Island visit pristine Ånderdalen National Park to search for DEPARTURES
reindeer, elk, red foxes, and more. National Geographic Endurance
• Explore the lovely fjords of Sørøya by Zodiac and kayak, and hike on shore. 2023-2024 June
Note: The 2024 departure will spend more
time exploring the Svalbard archipelago.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Voyage will be 13 days, from $15,900/pp.
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Oslo, Norway Day 8: Sørøya Island
Day 3: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Day 9: Senja Island
SPECIAL OFFERS
Days 4-6: Exploring Svalbard Day 10: Tromsø/Disembark/Oslo Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
Day 7: Bear Island Day 11: Oslo/U.S. 2023 rates.
Travel to both poles and Save! Book select
Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June
2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your
OPTIONAL EXTENSION second departure. See page 55.
Spend five days in rich landscapes of Norway’s fjords before your voyage.
Visit expeditions.com/nordiscovery-ext for details.
25Ring of Brodgar, Scotland.
Norwegian Fjords & Scottish Isles
New
10 DAYS | FROM $12,350/PP
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NORWAY
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Shetland Islands Bergen Hardanger-
Unst fjord
• Sail across the North Sea aboard the brand-new National Geographic Resolution in Lerwick
the wake of early Viking explorers, learning about the region’s dramatic history. Orkney
Islands
Kirkwall
• Glide beneath the dramatic cliffs of the second-largest fjord in Norway,
Hardangerfjord. Hidra
SCOTLAND
• Explore the towering cliffs of Noss, a nature reserve that harbors thousands of Stonehaven
seabirds including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes. Edinburgh
• See the U.K.’s northernmost lighthouse, Muckle Flugga, at Unst and capture
your best images alongside a National Geographic photography expert.
DEPARTURES
National Geographic Resolution
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
2023 May
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Edinburgh, Scotland/ Day 7: Lerwick/At Sea
Embark Day 8: Hidra, Norway OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Day 3: Stonehaven Day 9: Hardangerfjorden
Discover Scotland’s Highlands on a pre-
extension. Extend your voyage in Bergen
Days 4 & 5: Orkney Islands Day 10: Bergen/Disembark/U.S. or in Norway’s fjords on a post-extension.
Day 6: Shetland Islands Visit expeditions.com/isles-ext for details.
26Svalbard, Iceland Palanderbukta
Moffen SVALBARD
& Greenland’s East Coast
Island
GREENLAND Alkefjellet
Kapp
Lee
PACK ICE
17 DAYS | FROM $21,230/PP Dependent
Diskobukta
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conditions Longyearbyen
expeditions.com/svalbard Greenland
Sea From
Rømerfjord Oslo
Jan Mayen
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Ittoqqortoormiit
Ísafjörður
Flatey Is.
• Explore Arctic Svalbard, one of the most reliable places on the planet to observe
ARCTIC CIRCLE
majestic polar bears in their natural habitat, on the sea ice. ICELAND
• Discover the Arctic wilderness of East Greenland with its massive fjords and Reykjavík
icebergs and weather permitting, meet the Inuit community in Scoresbysund.
• Cap the expedition by navigating Iceland’s wild western coast, from scenic DEPARTURES
National Geographic Resolution
Ísafjörður and Vigur to vibrant Reykjavík.
2023-2024 June
• Get a unique passport stamp from Jan Mayen, the seldom-visited volcanic isle.
• Experience a great sampling of the Arctic with these three unique regions and
SPECIAL OFFERS
be on the lookout for whales, walrus, seals, reindeer and myriad seabirds. Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
2023 rates.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Travel to both poles and Save! Book select
Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Oslo, Norway Days 9 & 10: Jan Mayen 2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your
Day 3: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Days 11-14: Greenland/At Sea second departure. See page 55.
Days 4-6: Svalbard Days 15 & 16: Iceland
Day 17: Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S. Exploring the massive icebergs by Zodiac.
Days 7 & 8: At Sea
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Iceland & Isles In this elemental land of wild geology, chart a course less traveled in search of Icelandic secrets: sparkling glacial lagoons, sea cliffs teeming with terns and puffins, and tiny coastal communities that have long carved out livelihoods amid landscapes of lava and ice. Let the Viking spirit guide you from these surreal shorelines to the Faroe Islands, where turf-roofed cottages and fascinating archaeological sites bring the legends of ancient seafarers to life. 29
Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon.
A Circumnavigation of Iceland Grímsey
Skalanes
Siglufjörður
11 DAYS | FROM $12,280/PP Ísafjörður
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expeditions.com/circumnavigate Akureyri Lake
Flatey Is. Mývatn
ICELAND Djúpivogur
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Reykjavík Jökulsárlón
• Experience all of Iceland’s geological manifestations: glaciers, geysers, Atlantic
Ocean
thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and Heimaey Island
Surtsey Island
rock- and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty.
• Actively explore Iceland’s wild western coast; Siglufjörður in the north; the
DEPARTURES
rarely visited rugged east coast; and the Westman Islands, one of the planet’s National Geographic Explorer
youngest archipelagos. 2023 July
• Explore the incredible tundra-covered landscape in Iceland’s dramatic National Geographic Endurance
2024 July
Westfjords and see a volcanic island that formed in 1963.
• Sail into dramatic fjords and marvel at the thundering Goðafoss Waterfall and
the bubbling mud pools at Mývatn. SPECIAL OFFER
Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
• Experience traditional Icelandic life from the once-booming herring industry to 2023 rates. See page 55 for terms.
eiderdown production.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Reykjavík, Iceland/ Day 7: Lake Mývatn & Húsavík
Embark Day 8: Exploring Northeast Iceland
Day 3: Flatey Island Day 9: Djúpivogur
Days 4 & 5: Exploring Northwestern Day 10: Islands of Heimaey & Surtsey,
Iceland Westman Islands
Day 6: Siglufjörður & Akureyri Day 11: Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Don’t miss a moment: take a day before to tour the Golden Circle or three days after explor-
ing the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Visit expeditions.com/iceland-ext for details. Reykjavík, Iceland.
30
30Wild Iceland Escape
6 DAYS | FROM $6,780/PP Djúpavík
Arnafjörður
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit Dynjandi
expeditions.com/iceescape
ICELAND
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Reykjavík
Atlantic
• Actively explore Iceland’s pristine fjords and fascinating tundra on daily hikes, Ocean
Zodiac cruises, and more while accompanied by a dedicated team of naturalists. Heimaey
Surtsey Island
Island
• Encounter evidence of volcanic activity as we hike over cooled lava fields and
view Iceland’s newest isle, Surtsey.
• Discover the rich biodiversity of the remote Westfjords, spotting nesting puffins DEPARTURES
and gannets along the coast, and watching for humpback and minke whales in National Geographic Resolution
the surrounding waters. 2023-2024 July
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
SPECIAL OFFER
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Reykjavik, Iceland/ Day 5: Islands of Surtsey & Heimaey, Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
Embark Westman Islands 2023 rates. See page 55 for terms.
Day 3: Djúpavík Day 6: Reykjavík, Iceland/
Day 4: Arnafjörður/Dynjandi Disembark/U.S.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Choose your own adventure on one of three optional trip extensions: tour Iceland’s Golden Cir-
cle, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, or Volcanic Northeast. Visit expeditions.com/wildiceext for details.
Dynjandi waterfall, Westfjords.
31
31Legendary Northern Isles: DEPARTURES
Scotland, Faroes & Iceland
National Geographic Explorer
2023 June
2024 August
14 DAYS | FROM $12,740/PP
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
expeditions.com/legend
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Bergen, Norway/Embark
Day 3: Orkney, Scotland
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Day 4: Shetland
• Encounter Shetland ponies roaming verdant landscapes.
Days 5-7: Exploring the Faroe Islands
• Go back in time at Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old stone-slab village on Orkney
and see the mysterious standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar. Day 8: Djúpivogur, Iceland
• Walk with a historian through Jarlshof archaeological site, a complex of ancient Day 9: At Sea/Grimsey
settlements spanning 4,000 years of human history. Day 10: Lake Mývatn/Akureyri
• Meet the welcoming islanders who call the scenic Faroe Islands home. Day 11: Ísafjörður
• Observe incredible birdlife—massive puffin colonies in the Faroes and Grimsey,
Day 12: Flatey Island
and on the Cliffs of Noss, thousands of northern gannets.
Day 13: Surtsey & Heimaey,
• Experience a near circumnavigation of the geologic wonders of Iceland.
Westman Islands
Day 14: Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S.
Grímsey
Ísafjörður
Lake SPECIAL OFFERS
Akureyri Mývatn
Flatey Is. Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
ICELAND Djúpivogur 2023 rates.
Reykjavík Jökulsárlón Travel to both poles and Save! Book select
Heimaey Island Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June
Surtsey Island 2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your
Vestmanna
second departure. See page 55.
Faroe Islands Tórshavn NORWAY
Bergen Traditional Faroese turf-roofed homes, Saksun,
Shetland Faroe Islands.
Orkney
SCOTLAND
32A humpback flukes in front of a zodiac cruise in Isafjordur, near Vigur Island, west Iceland
Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands & Iceland
16 DAYS | FROM $21,230/PP DEPARTURES
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit National Geographic Endurance
2024 June
expeditions.com/faroes
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Days 1: Oslo, Norway
• Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by Day 2: Oslo/Tromsø/Embark
kayak or Zodiac.
Day 3: Tysfjorden
• Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a
prehistoric settlement in the Shetlands. Day 4: Lofoten Islands
• Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly Days 5 & 6: Exploring the Fjords of
to their Viking heritage. Norway
• Observe nesting seabirds in dramatic settings amid the towering peaks of the Day 7: At Sea/Shetland Islands,
Lofoten islands. Scotland
• Sail past the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroes to see cliff-nesting puffins, Day 8: Lerwick/Foula
gannets, and northern fulmars. Capture your best images alongside a National
Geographic photography expert. Days 9 & 10: Exploring the Faroe Islands
Days 11 & 12: At Sea/Seyðisfjörður,
Iceland/Grímsey
Tromsø
Days 13 & 14: Ísafjörđur/Flatey Island
Lofoten
Ísafjörður Islands Day 15: Westman Islands
Grimsey Island Nordfjord
Langanes Peninsula
Day 16: Reykjavík/Disembark
Flatey Is. ARCTIC CIRCLE
ICELAND Vega
Reykjavík
Westman Islands
SPECIAL OFFER
Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
Tórshavn 2023 rates. See page 55 for terms.
Faroe
Islands NORWAY
Shetland Lerwick Oslo
Islands Oslo
33Greenland The world’s largest island boasts a bevy of additional superlatives— the longest fjord on the planet, the fastest flowing glacier, and a national park whose sprawling wilderness is unmatched in scale. Explore these epic wonders on our voyages to Greenland, and then go even deeper to discover the adventures of backcountry hiking, Norse ruins, and vibrant Inuit communities that reveal the rich cultural heritage of this seafaring crossroads. 35
Iceland’s Wild West Coast to East Greenland
12 DAYS | FROM $15,140/PP Northeast
Greenland PACK ICE
Scan QR code for itinerary details & current rates or visit National Park Dependent on
ice conditions
expeditions.com/greenice
a nd
Se nla
GREENLAND
ee
Gr
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Scoresbysund
Ittoqqortoormiit
• Discover the wild west coast of Iceland with its dramatic fjords, remote
communities, and majestic waterfalls.
• Explore the largest national park in the world—Northeast Greenland National
Park—and search for polar bears, muskoxen, whales, and more. Westfjords
ARCTIC CI
• Sail into Scoresbysund, ice permitting, the world’s largest and longest fjord RCLE
system and home to a remote Inuit community. Reykjavík ICELAND
• Photograph the colors and shapes of the magnificent ice floes traveling down
along the coast.
DEPARTURES
National Geographic Endurance
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
2024 July
Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland/ Embark Days 4-9: Exploring Scoresbysund and
NE Greenland (conditions permitting)
Day 2: Westfjords, Iceland
Days 10 & 11: Crossing the Denmark
Day 3: Crossing the Denmark Strait
Strait/Exploring the Westfjords, Iceland
Day 12: Reykjavík/Disembark
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Don’t miss a moment: take a day before to tour the Golden Circle or three days after
exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula or the Volcanic Northeast. Visit expeditions.com/ Muskox.
greenice-ext for details.
Scoresbysund icebergs.
SPECIAL OFFER
Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
2023 rates. See page 55 for terms.
36Conditions permitting, our photographers are on standby to help you capture your best photos of the northern lights.
East Greenland: Wild Shores of the High Arctic
20 DAYS | FROM $27,030/PP
Northeast PACK ICE
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit Greenland Dependent on
National Park ice conditions
expeditions.com/eastgreenland
GREENLAND
Greenland
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Sea
Scoresbysund
• Venture all the way north to Northeast Greenland National Park to view Ittoqqortoormiit
Jan Mayen Tromsø
icebergs and search for the Arctic’s iconic wildlife—polar bears, whales, Tysfjord
muskoxen, and more. Ísafjörður
Lofoten Islands
• Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves
ICELAND ARCTIC CIRCLE Saltfjellet-
by kayak or Zodiac. Reykjavík Svartisen
National Park
Oslo
• Call at the seldom-visited Jan Mayen Island, where the only residents man a
From
remote weather outpost and have this northernmost volcano all to themselves. NORWAY
• Conditions permitting, see the spectacular northern lights as we sail the
remote coasts of Iceland and Greenland. Capture your best images alongside DEPARTURES
National Geographic Endurance
a National Geographic photography expert.
2023 September
• Visit Iceland’s colorful villages to see contemporary life, hike over geologically
recent volcanic flows, and soak in the country’s iconic hot springs. OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Extend your voyage in Norway’s
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE fjords, amid Iceland’s Wonders, or
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Oslo, Norway Days 13-16: Exploring Northeast around Iceland’s Golden Circle. Visit
Greenland National Park expeditions.com/green-ext for details.
Day 3: Oslo/Tromsø/Embark
Day 4: Tysfjorden Day 17: Northwest Iceland
SPECIAL OFFER
Days 5 & 6: Nordfjord/Svartisen Day 18: Westfjords, Iceland Travel to both poles and Save! Book select
Day 7: Lofoten Islands Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June
Day 19: Westman Islands 2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your
Days 8 & 9: At Sea/Jan Mayen, Norway Day 20: Reykjavík/Disembark/U.S. second departure. See page 55.
Days 10-12: East Greenland,
Scoresbysund/Exploring
37View of Nanortalik and surrounding fjord.
South Greenland Exploration:
New
Fjords, Waterfalls & Fishing Villages
12 DAYS | FROM $13,770/PP
Scan QR code for itinerary details & current rates or visit DEPARTURES
National Geographic Endurance
expeditions.com/sogreen
2023 August
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
• Experience the ice flows and deep fjords of southern Greenland by Zodiac, Day 1 & 2: U.S./Reykjavík, Iceland
kayak, and backcountry hiking excursions.
Day 3: Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq,
• Explore Hvalsey and Brattahlíð, 10th-century Viking settlements founded by
Greenland/Embark
Eric the Red and his family in Greenland, part of the UNESCO World Heritage
region of Kujataa Day 4: Kangaamiut and Evighed Fjord
• Discover Inuit tradition and history along the southern fjords in Qaqortoq and Day 5: Nuuk
Nanortalik through music, food tastings, and demonstrations. Day 6: At Sea/Tunulliarfik Fjord
• Hike the Snaefellnes Peninsula, with its volcanic peaks, breathtaking waterfalls, Day 7: Qaqortoq
and Norse history.
Day 8: Nanortalik/Tasermuit Fjord
Day 9: Southeastern Greenland Fjords
Kangerlussuaq GREENLAND
Day 10: Crossing the Denmark Strait
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Kangaamiut Eternity Fjord Day 11: Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland
Grundarfjörður
Day 12: Disembark/Reykjavík/U.S.
ICELAND
Nuuk Reykjavík
Denmark Strait
Skjoldungen
Brattahlid
Tunulliarfik Fjord
Kujataa Prins Christian Sund
Nanortalik Cape Farewell
SPECIAL OFFER: Travel to both poles and Save! Book select Antarctic and Arctic voyages between
See an Inuit “qajaq” demonstration in
June 2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your second departure. See page 55.
Nanortalik at expeditions.com/kayak.
38Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic
19 DAYS | FROM $20,980/PP DEPARTURES
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit National Geographic Explorer
expeditions.com/arcticedge 2023 July
National Geographic Endurance
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS 2024 August
• Hike the dramatic Dynjandi Waterfall in Iceland’s remote Westfjords peninsula, ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
and visit a farm that produces eiderdown. Days 1 & 2: U.S./Reykjavík, Iceland/Embark
• Delve into Greenlandic culture with visits to Uummannaq and Qilakitsoq Day 3: Flatey Island
to see the archaeological site of the 5,00-year-old mummies and visit the Day 4: Arnafjörður/Dynjandi/Vigur
National Museum in Nuuk where they can be viewed. Day 5: Ísafjarðardjúp
• Cruise among the dazzling icebergs calved by the Ilulissat Icefjord and search Day 6: Crossing the Denmark Strait
for whales amid impressive tidewater glaciers in West Greenland.
Day 7: Exploring East Greenland
• Experience local culture through visits to fishing villages and longhouses, folk
Day 8: Prins Christian Sund & Nanortalik
performances, and tasting tours of traditional Greenlandic and Icelandic foods.
Day 9: Hvalsey Ruins & Qaqortoq
Day 10: Tunulliarfik Fjord & Brattahlíð
Uummannaq
Day 11: Nuuk
Qilakitsoq
Day 12: Kangaamiut and Evighed Fjord
Ilulissat
Day 13: Sisimut
Ataneq GREENLAND Days 14 & 15: Ilulissat & Disko Bay
Day 16: Uummannaq & Qilakitsoq
Sisimiut Kangerlussuaq
ARCTIC CIRCLE
Day 17: Ataneq Fjord
Arnarfjörður
Kangaamiut Evighed Fjord Isafjörður Dynjandi Days 18 & 19: Kangerlussuaq/ Disembark/
Qorgut
Flatey
ICELAND Reykjavík, Iceland/Keflavik/U.S.
Nuuk OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Denmark Strait
Reykjavík Don’t miss a moment: take a day before to
Skjoldungen
Brattahlíð tour the Golden Circle or three days before
Hvalsey exploring the Volcanic Northeast. Visit
Qaqortoq expeditions.com/arcticedge-ext for details.
Nanortalik Prins Christian Sund
SPECIAL OFFERS
Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
2023 rates.
Travel to both poles and Save! Book select
Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June
Iceberg arch. 2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your
second departure. See page 55.
39Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland.
Wild Greenland Escape
6 DAYS | FROM $8,630/PP
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit Uummannaq
Qilakitsoq
expeditions.com/wildgreenland
Ilulissat
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Davis Strait
GREENLAND
• Explore the dramatic coastline of West Greenland by water and on foot, Ataneq
kayaking stunning fjords, and hiking across the tundra while on the lookout
for wildlife. Sisimiut Kangerlussuaq
ARCTIC CIRCLE
• Learn about Greenlandic culture and history at Uummannaq Island and
To/From Boston
visit the archaeological site at Qilakitsoq, where remarkably well-preserved
500-year-old mummies were found in 1972.
• Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photography expert.
• Hike the Sermermiut Valley to a promontory overlooking the mouth of the DEPARTURES
National Geographic Resolution
Ilulissat Icefjord, the fastest and most active glacier in the world.
2024 July
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1: U.S./Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/
Embark
Day 2: Greenland’s West Coast &
Sisimiut
Day 3: Ilulissat & Disko Bay
Day 4: Uummannaq/Qilakitsoq
Day 5: Ataneq Fjord
Day 6: Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/U.S.
Ilulissat, Greenland.
40Gateway to the Northwest Passage:
New
Greenland & Canada
25 DAYS | FROM $39,990/PP
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit DEPARTURES
expeditions.com/epicgreen National Geographic Endurance
2023-2024 August
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Venture into the fabled Northwest Passage, and travel well above 80° North, ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
and learn dramatic stories of explorers and adventurers who sought this Days 1 & 2: U.S./Reykjavík, Iceland
magnificent, icy frontier. Day 3: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/Embark
• Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, Day 4: Sisimiut
a UNESCO World Heritage site. Day 5: Ilulissat
• Visit the “Jewel of the North,” Pond Inlet, a small Inuit community known for its Days 6-8: At Sea/Exploring Baffin Island,
friendly community and artists haven for world-renowned soapstone carvings. Canada
• Explore Ellesmere Island and be on the lookout for polar bears, walruses, Days 9-12: Exploring the Queen Elizabeth
ringed seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and the elusive narwhal. Islands
• Conditions permitting, see the spectacular northern lights as we sail the Days 13-17: Exploring Ellesmere Island
remote coasts of Canada and Greenland. Capture your best images alongside Days 18-20: Exploring above 80 degrees
a National Geographic photography expert. North
Day 21: Kiatassuaq Island, Greenland
Dependent on
ice conditions Days 22 & 23: Disko Island/Exploring
Days 24 & 25: Kangerlussuaq/Disembark/
Reykjavík, Iceland/U.S
80º
Kane Basin
SPECIAL OFFERS
GREENLAND Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
Makinson Inlet
Fram Sound 2023 rates.
Kiatagssuak Is. Travel to both poles and Save! Book select
Philpots Is.
Devon Is. Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June
Pond
2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your
Inlet second departure. See page 55.
Bellot Buchan Gulf
Strait Disko Island
Kangerlussuaq Narwhals showing tusks above water, Canada.
Kangaamiut
ALASKA CANADA
Sisimiut
From U.S.
4142
Canada In the highest reaches of the Canadian Arctic, mythic species like muskox, polar bears, and beluga whales rule a wild animal kingdom of ice and snow. Venture into their world on a journey through the fabled Northwest Passage. Or trace the lineage of Arctic exploration further south to uncover vestiges of the Vikings, Basque whalers, and French settlers in the country’s rocky and windswept maritime regions. 43
Discover the spectacular Torngat Mountains.
Fabled Lands of the North: GREENLAND
Ilulissat
Greenland to Newfoundland
(KALAALLIT
NUNAAT)
Baffin Bay
Ba
ffin
17 DAYS | FROM $17,860/PP
Isl
an
Cumberland Kangerlussuaq
d
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit Pen.
Kekerton Pangnirtung Sisimiut
expeditions.com/fabled
Fro
t
m
trai
Re
is S
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EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
jav
Dav
Hall
ik
• Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, a Peninsula
UNESCO World Heritage site. Lady Franklin Island
• Wander amid the ruins of the 11th-century Viking village of L’Anse aux Meadows. Hu
ds Lower Savage Islands
• Search for wildlife, from whales, walruses, and polar bears to black bears and on
Str Resolution Island
woodland caribou along the eastern coast of Baffin Island. ait
Button Islands
Torngat Mountains N.P.
• Visit Inuit communities along the coast of Labrador to delve into their history
and modern culture Hebron
Atlantic Ocean
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Ne
Days 1 & 2: U.S./Keflavík, Iceland Mountains & the Labrador Coast
wf
Indian Harbour
Day 3: Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq, Day 15: L’Anse aux Meadows
ou
LABRADOR
nd
Greenland/Embark Day 16: Northern Newfoundland Battle Harbour
la
d L’Anse Aux
n
Day 4: Sisimiut Day 17: St. John’s/Disembark/U.S. Meadows
Day 5: Disko Bay & Ilulissat
Day 6: At Sea/Davis Strait
Day 7-8: Exploring Baffin Island
St. John’s
Day 9: Lower Savage & Button Islands
Day 10: Eclipse River DEPARTURES
Days 11-14: Exploring the Torngat National Geographic Explorer
2023-2024 August
SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at 2023 rates.
Travel to both poles and Save! Book select Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June 2023–
February 2024 and receive 20% off your second departure. See page 55.
44The Canadian Martimes & Newfoundland
10 DAYS | FROM $10,450/PP
New Labrador Sea
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit f ou
n Red Bay
expeditions.com/maritimes CANADA L’Anse aux
dla
Meadows
nd
and
La
Quebec Gros Morne
brad
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS National Park
or
• Circumnavigate Newfoundland and visit coastal villages and small islands, like Island of St. John’s
Newfoundland
Cape Breton. Gulf of St.
Lawrence
• Explore two UNESCO sites: Gros Morne National Park and the 11th-century Îles de la St.-Pierre and
Madeleine Miquelon (Fr.)
Viking village at L’Anse aux Meadows where Erik the Red once stayed. Louisbourg
Baddeck
• Discover the dunes, sandstone cliffs, and Acadian culture of the Îles de la Madeleine. Cape Breton
Nova Island
• Visit Baddeck, Alexander Graham Bell’s summer home, and tour the museum Scotia Atlantic Ocean
dedicated to his life and inventions.
SPECIAL OFFERS
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
2023 rates.
Day 1: U.S./St. John’s, Newfoundland & Day 9: Exploring Northeastern
Travel to both poles and Save! Book select
Labrador, Canada/Embark Newfoundland Antarctic and Arctic voyages between June
2023 -February 2024 and receive 20% off your
Day 2: St. Pierre, France Day 10: St. John’s/Disembark/U.S. second departure. See page 55.
Day 3: Louisbourg & Baddeck, Cape
Breton Island, Nova Scotia DEPARTURES
Day 4: Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec 2023-2024 August, September
Day 5: Exploring the Gulf of
St. Lawrence OPTIONAL EXTENSION
Day 6: Gros Morne National Park Discover the rewards of lingering
post-expedition at Newfoundland’s
Day 7: Red Bay
gorgeous, gracious Fogo Island Inn.
Day 8: L’Anse aux Meadows Visit expeditions.com/fogoinn for details.
45Northwest Passage: ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Greenland to Alaska
Day 1: U.S./Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/
Embark
22 DAYS | FROM $36,960/PP Day 2: Greenland’s West Coast and
Scan QR code for itinerary details and current rates or visit Sisimiut
expeditions.com/nwpassage Day 3: Disko Bay & Ilulissat
Days 4 & 5: Exploring East Baffin Bay,
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Nunavut, Canada
• Sail aboard our new, state-of-the-art polar ship to the northernmost coastlines Days 7-16: Exploring the Northwest
of the planet, where few have explored before. Passage
• Venture into the fabled Northwest Passage and learn dramatic stories of
Day 17: At Sea
explorers and adventurers who sought this magnificent, icy frontier.
• Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, Day 18: Herschel Island, Yukon Territory
a UNESCO World Heritage site. Days 19-21: At Sea
• Visit one of Canada’s “jewels of the north”: Pond Inlet, a small Inuit
Day 22: Nome, Alaska, U.S./Disembark/
community known for soapstone carvings.
Anchorage
• Observe polar bears, walrus, ringed seals, belugas, and bowhead whales, and
capture your best images alongside a National Geographic photography expert. DEPARTURES
• Meander through the remains of historic dwellings on Herschel Island; a scattered National Geographic Resolution
mixture from the Inuvialuit people and the once-booming whaling industry. 2023-2024 July
SPECIAL OFFER
Dundas Harbor Book by Jan. 13, 2023: 2024 departures at
Prince Regent Inlet GREENLAND 2023 rates. See page 55 for terms.
Bellot Strait Pond Inlet Buchan Gulf
Herschel Ulukhaktok
Island Davis
Dolphin and James Ross Strait Strait Ilulissat
Union Strait Isabella Bay
Johansen Bay Jenny Lind Island Sisimiut
Cambridge Bay ARCTIC CIRCLE
ALASKA Kangerlussuaq
Nome CANADA
Anchorage
From U.S.
46“T he quality of the ice is much better when
you’re able to transit the passage as early as the
National Geographic Resolution can. As long
as you have good ice, you have great polar bear
encounters. We saw 45 polar bears—many of
them close up.” —Captain Martin Graser
Ilulissat Icefjord, Disco Bay.
47EXTENSIONS
PRE/POST-ICELAND
[ PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION ]
REYKJAVIK’S GOLDEN CIRCLE & BLUE LAGOON
1 DAY/1 NIGHT | FROM $1,830 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Soak in the surreal Blue Lagoon, and explore the famed Golden Circle’s boiling pools
and geysers with a local guide.
ADD IT BEFORE > A Circumnavigation of Iceland; Wild Iceland Escape; Iceland and Greenland:
Edge of the Arctic; Fabled Lands of the North or Iceland’s Wild West Coast.
ADD IT AFTER > Legendary Northern Isles or Coastal Wonders of Norway, The Faroe Islands &
Iceland; Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland’s East Coast.
[ POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION ]
SNÆFELLSNES: FIRE & ICE
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS | FROM $3,690 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Walk into the aquamarine ice cave of Langjökull Glacier and hike through a lava tube
in Víðgelmir. Drive and hike along parts of the coastline of the stunning Snæfellsnes
National Park to see black pebble beaches, basalt sea stack columns, and perhaps a
glimpse of the imposing Snæfellsjökull Mountain.
ADD IT AFTER > Wild Iceland Escape; Iceland’s Wild West Coast or A Circumnavigation of Iceland
[ PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE EXTENSION ]
ICELAND’S VOLCANIC NORTHEAST
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS | FROM $3,780 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Hike through lava field stacks and venture into the caves of Dimmuborgir, then walk
along the black sand of Hverfjall Crater on an exploration of the volcanic Lake Mývatn
region. Hear the thundering roar of Iceland’s largest waterfall and hike the photogenic
horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon. Soak in two different geothermal spas.
ADD IT BEFORE > Iceland and Greenland: Edge of the Arctic.
ADD IT AFTER > Wild Iceland Escape or Iceland’s Wild West Coast.
PRE-SCOTLAND
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SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS
5 DAYS | FROM $4,650/PP DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Scotland’s rich history and culture come to life on a journey through the renowned
Scottish Highlands. Begin in the capital city Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage site,
where you will visit The Royal Yacht Britannia and sample Scotch Whiskey during a
guided tasting. Then journey inland to explore some of the country’s most iconic
mountain ranges—notably the Nevis range, home to the country’s highest mountain—
visit Neptune’s Staircase on the Caledonian Canal, and tour storied castles, including
Urquhart Castle set along the shores of Loch Ness.
ADD IT BEFORE > Norwegian Fjords & Scottish Isles.
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