New & Noteworthy Expeditions

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New expeditions

We are thrilled to announce our latest innovative expeditions, launching in 2023 and 2024. Delight in the new experiences we’ve designed for you, like an exploration of southern Greenland’s icescapes and Inuit culture, a Komodo dragon safari in Indonesia, or an in-depth look at the history of Slovenia’s cliffside Predjama Castle on a voyage from Venice to Dubrovnik.

New for 2023

South Greenland Exploration

Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

Aug

Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

Aug

New for 2024

Scandinavian Discovery

Vibrant Cities, Coastal Villages, and Seafaring History

Jul

Coastal Powers of the North Sea

Medieval Capitals and Vibrant Cultures

Jul

Barcelona to Basque Country

Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Apr

Isles of Antiquity

Malta, Sardinia, and the Balearic Sea

Apr

A Journey from Nome to Tokyo: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

Aug

We have an array of expeditions that offer opportunities for adventurous and safe travel in destinations across the globe, whether you’re looking for a short escape or an epic journey. Check out some of the incredible voyages in our portfolio.

(11) New and Noteworthy Itineraries

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Duration

10 days
  1. Feb
  2. May

From

AU$17,840

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Duration

10 days
  1. Feb
  2. May

From

AU$17,840

Top Highlights

  • Dive and snorkel in clear, warm waters in an extraordinary undersea world of melon-headed whales, 16-foot manta rays, green sea turtles, and vast schools of pelagic fish
  • Experience the world’s largest Marine Mammal Sanctuary, where 20 species of whales and dolphins include resident spinner dolphins, nomad sperm whales, and migrating humpback whales
  • Learn about Polynesian history on visits to an 8-foot tiki and ancient petroglyphs
  • Connect with island residents through a cultural dance performance at a me-ae (sacred site), sample local foods, and attend a church service
  • Appreciate the skilled artisanry of tapa (cloth made from tree bark), carvings in bone and rosewood, and oils and perfumes crafted from local natural sources like the tiare flower
  • On hikes and excursions in kayaks and Zodiacs, be on the lookout for birds including endangered ultramarine lorikeet, zebra doves, manakins, and fairy terns
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Arctic

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

Duration

24 days
Aug

From

AU$41,172

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

Duration

24 days
Aug

From

AU$41,172

Top Highlights

  • Travel well above 80º north into the fabled Northwest Passage and learn dramatic stories of the explorers and adventurers who sought this magnificent, icy frontier
  • Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Explore Ellesmere Island with binoculars at the ready to spot polar bears, walruses, ringed seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and the elusive narwhal
  • Visit the “Jewel of the North,” Pond Inlet, a small Inuit community known for its friendly community and world-renowned soapstone carvings
  • Marvel at the unique volcanic black sand beaches, hot springs, and waterfalls of Disko Island, a Greenlandic island often compared to Iceland
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Atlantic Isles

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Islands of the Azores: Fado Music to Fin Whales

Duration

9 days
Apr

From

AU$14,514

Prices are per person

Highlights

Atlantic Isles

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Islands of the Azores: Fado Music to Fin Whales

Duration

9 days
Apr

From

AU$14,514

Top Highlights

  • Aboard National Geographic Endurance, take advantage of the ship’s state-of the-art amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining options as we travel to the more secluded and seldom-visited islands of the Azores Archipelago
  • April is one of the best months to see the many whales that pass through these waters on their annual migrations. With the help of some of the best whale spotters in the world, search for fin, blue, sei, and pilot whales, just to name a few
  • Discover the varied past and the stories of explorers, whalers, and conquerors who all had a part in weaving the tapestry of island history
  • Experience the commitment the locals have to sustainable growth and protecting the natural beauty and ecosystems of the archipelago
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Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

New and Noteworthy

New Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

AU$9,446

Prices are per person

Highlights

Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia

New and Noteworthy

New Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Duration

8 days
  1. Oct
  2. Nov

From

AU$9,446

Top Highlights

  • Transit the Panama Canal over two days to see it by day and in the coolness of night—plus an exclusive stop at the Smithsonian Research Institute on Barro Colorado Island
  • Visit the palm-shaded Panamanian archipelago of Guna Yala (formerly San Blas Islands), an autonomous province that is home to the indigenous Guna people, and get immersed in local culture
  • Discover the coastal treasures and remote wilderness of Colombia, exploring vibrant villages, pristine beaches, and wildlife-rich jungles
  • Explore Colombia’s rainforests, among the most biodiverse on Earth, with almost 1,900 bird species and an astonishing list of approximately 450 mammals
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French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring The Society and Tuamotu Islands

Duration

10 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Jun

From

AU$14,157

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Pearls of the Pacific: Exploring The Society and Tuamotu Islands

Duration

10 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Jun

From

AU$14,157

Top Highlights

  • In clear, warm waters, experience an extraordinary undersea world of whales and dolphins, manta rays and sea turtles, sharks and vast schools of colorful fish
  • Swim into an otherworldly grotto on Makatea and float in a hidden cave surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites
  • Learn about Polynesian history and culture at Ra'iatea’s Marae Taputapuatea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Spend a day on the small island of Anaa and in its biodiverse lagoon, meeting fishermen and skilled local artisans who craft jewelry from stones mined on the island, string elaborate shell necklaces, and weave cloth with island motifs
  • Be on the lookout for endemic birds like the blue lorikeet, chattering kingfisher, and Makatea fruit dove
  • Enjoy special dining experiences including a barbecue with live music on a private motu in Bora Bora and a lunch of Polynesian specialties at a beachside restaurant in Ra'iatea
  • See iconic and awe-inspiring landscapes like Bora Bora’s verdant Mount Otemanu, jutting 2,400 feet above turquoise waters, and Makatea’s steep cliffs that drop straight to deserted beaches
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French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Rites and Relics: From The Solomon Islands to Fiji

Duration

13 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr

From

AU$14,803

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Rites and Relics: From The Solomon Islands to Fiji

Duration

13 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr

From

AU$14,803

Top Highlights

  • Arrive to Owaraha in the Solomon Islands for a series of traditional dances and music, then walk to see the island’s traditional spirit houses
  • Take a local canoe ride up the crystal-clear Riri River to the spectacular Riri Blue Hole grotto on Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo Island
  • Visit mysterious Ambrym Island in Vanuatu—known as a place of magic and spirits—and witness the traditional Rom dance
  • Visit the traditional island of the Fijian firewalkers—Beqa
  • Spot rare and colorful birds and flowers on Fiji’s spectacular “Garden Island,” Taveuni, and the lovely and less-visited Kadavu
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Arctic

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

Duration

12 days
Aug

From

AU$19,936

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

Duration

12 days
Aug

From

AU$19,936

Top Highlights

  • Experience the ice floes and deep fjords of southern Greenland by Zodiac, kayak, and hiking excursions
  • Explore the Western and Eastern Settlements of Erik the Red, the Norse explorer credited with naming Greenland
  • Discover Inuit tradition and history along the southern fjords in Qaqortoq and Nanortalik through music, food tastings, and demonstrations
  • View the extraordinarily well-preserved 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies featured in a National Geographic magazine cover story
  • Witness the volcanic landscapes and breathtaking waterfalls of Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula
  • Travel when there’s a possibility of seeing the northern lights—one of nature’s most stunning displays
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Antarctica

Australia and New Zealand

New and Noteworthy

New Southern Odyssey: New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands

Duration

20 days
  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

AU$41,374

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Australia and New Zealand

New and Noteworthy

New Southern Odyssey: New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands

Duration

20 days
  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

AU$41,374

Top Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in unparalleled beauty: scenic beaches and lush native forests in the North Island and deep fjords and dramatic landscapes in the South Island.
  • Discover the history and dynamic culture of New Zealand and the Maori people.
  • Explore the sub-Antarctic islands which remain almost completely protected from human activity and are home to a diverse collection of endemic plant and animal species
  • Delve into New Zealand’s cultural riches – from Napier’s Art Deco architecture, to historical Maori sites.
  • Visit Abel Tasman National Park where we’ll discover its golden sand beaches, abundant bird life, and native forests.
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Arctic

New and Noteworthy

New Svalbard in Spring: Polar Bears, Arctic Light & Epic Ice

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

AU$18,966

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

New and Noteworthy

New Svalbard in Spring: Polar Bears, Arctic Light & Epic Ice

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

AU$18,966

Top Highlights

  • Search for adult male polar bears hunting on the pack ice
  • Walk on the frozen sea in the Arctic, an adventure only possible in early spring
  • Take advantage of the exceptional light and pristine ice to capture incredible photos, and learn from our team of photography experts
  • See the Arctic at a time of year few ever have, thanks to our ship’s ice class, technology, and the experience of our captains
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French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Tahiti to Fiji: Reefs, Lagoons and Volcanic Isles

Duration

15 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Jun

From

AU$22,957

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Tahiti to Fiji: Reefs, Lagoons and Volcanic Isles

Duration

15 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Jun

From

AU$22,957

Top Highlights

  • Visit the marae complex of Marae Taputapuātea, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important cultural sites in Polynesia
  • Snorkel, swim, or stand-up paddleboard in the clear, aqua lagoons and reefs of French Polynesia
  • Spot rare and colorful birds and flowers on Fiji’s spectacular “Garden Island,” Taveuni, and in the rainforests of Samoa
  • Visit remote island villages and discover rich cultural histories, including the tradition of fire-walking in Fiji
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Australia and New Zealand

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Under The Southern Cross: New Zealand to Melanesia

Duration

16 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Oct
  4. Dec

From

AU$18,563

Prices are per person

Highlights

Australia and New Zealand

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Under The Southern Cross: New Zealand to Melanesia

Duration

16 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Oct
  4. Dec

From

AU$18,563

Top Highlights

  • Encounter an impressive diversity of cultures from the Maori of the Bay of Islands to the spear dancers of the Solomons, and delve into their artistic and spiritual traditions
  • Venture to the former penal colony of Norfolk Island, now a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting the unusual trees called Norfolk Island pines
  • See the stunning limestone geology of New Caledonia at Isle of Pines and visit a cave filled with primitive tree ferns
  • Visit important World War II sites, including the wreck of the S.S. President Coolidge and the Battle of Guadalcanal
  • Come ashore at Tikopia. Meet the local chiefs of the traditional villages and learn about the cyclone that almost devastated the island in 2002—without any loss of life
  • See the fantastic fishing canoes of the people of Utupua and take a Zodiac ride along their mangrove-studded lagoon
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