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National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic Explorer departure schedule

(12) National Geographic Explorer Itineraries

Europe

Europe & British Isles

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland

Duration

  1. May
  2. Jun

From

AU$15,672

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Europe & British Isles

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland

Duration

  1. May
  2. Jun

From

AU$15,672

Top Highlights

  • Trace a maritime thread around the isles, exploring the wild and beautiful places where Celtic and Viking influences still thrive in local languages and customs
  • Zodiac into Staffa Island's ancient Fingal's Cave, formed entirely from hexagonal basalt columns (conditions permitting), and observe a puffin colony
  • Walk along Cornwall's scenic cliffside trails, and experience the peninsula's rich history and culture with visits to local producers and country estates
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Antarctica

Patagonia

Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Duration

18 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

AU$29,851

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Patagonia

Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Duration

18 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

AU$29,851

Top Highlights

  • Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife – including penguins, seals, and orcas
  • Marvel at incandescent icebergs using our fleet of kayaks and Zodiacs
  • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and explore spectacular Glacier Alley, where monumental glaciers calve into the sea
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Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

From

AU$18,806

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage

From

AU$18,806

Top Highlights

  • Get a head start on your Antarctica experience by flying across the Drake Passage from Puerto Natales to King George Island, landing at the Chilean research station which permanently operates there
  • Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of top naturalists and the most experienced polar captains in Antarctica, with more than 55 years of expedition heritage
  • Hike amid magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and observe a parade of gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins
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Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day

Duration

  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

AU$18,806

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day

Duration

  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

AU$18,806

Top Highlights

  • Get a head start on your Antarctica experience by flying across the Drake Passage from Puerto Natales to King George Island, landing at the Chilean research station which permanently operates there
  • Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of top naturalists and the most experienced polar captains in Antarctica, with more than 55 years of expedition heritage
  • Hike amid magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and observe a parade of gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins
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Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Duration

  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

AU$15,299

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage

Duration

  1. Jan
  2. Nov
  3. Dec

From

AU$15,299

Top Highlights

  • Experience it all—cruise the legendary Drake Passage aboard the National Geographic Explorer and then enjoy the ease of returning on our 2-hour direct flight from King George Island to Puerto Natales
  • Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of top naturalists, and the most experienced polar captains in Antarctica, with more than 55 years of expedition heritage
  • Hike amid magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and observe a parade of gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins
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Antarctica

Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Duration

22 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Oct
  4. Nov

From

AU$33,903

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Duration

22 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Oct
  4. Nov

From

AU$33,903

Top Highlights

  • Explore three distinct regions and benefit from our 50-plus years of experience here
  • Scan the skies for bird species and keep an eye on the sea for fin whales, southern right whales, and blue whales
  • Trace the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fateful journey in 1914 aboard Endurance, and toast his gravesite in South Georgia
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Europe

North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

From

AU$17,164

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

From

AU$17,164

Top Highlights

  • Experience a deep dive into the cultural connections and striking landscapes of these North Atlantic islands—a photographer and history buff’s dream
  • In Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkney Islands, uncover layers of history amid its palaces, cathedrals, and tombs
  • Immerse yourself in the eclectic culture of the Shetland Islands as you discover dramatic coastlines, abundant wildlife, and Viking traditions
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Europe

Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Nordic Flavors and Scenic Landscapes

From

AU$9,254

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Nordic Flavors and Scenic Landscapes

From

AU$9,254

Top Highlights

  • Zodiac, kayak, and hike among 6,000 marine species, including 60 different endemic marine sponges, in Kosterhavet National Park, Sweden’s first National Marine Park
  • Search for bottlenose dolphins and taste locally made whiskey along the River Spey in Moray Firth
  • Explore the narrow, whitewashed streets of Mandal, one of Sweden’s oldest trade villages and discover its historic arts scene
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Canada

Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes

From

AU$14,776

Prices are per person

Highlights

Canada

Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes

From

AU$14,776

Top Highlights

  • Look for majestic belugas and minke whales in the Saguenay River Fjord and right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
  • Stroll the charming streets of Québec City to explore its historic architecture, vibrant culture, and renowned culinary scene
  • Immerse yourself in the region’s gastronomy both on and off ship—from Indigenous recipes such as traditional Bannock bread to fresh-caught seafood in fishing villages
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Europe

Europe & British Isles

Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys and Inner Hebrides

Duration

9 days
Apr

From

AU$12,687

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Europe & British Isles

Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys and Inner Hebrides

Duration

9 days
Apr

From

AU$12,687

Top Highlights

  • Peer into the past in the prehistoric homes of Skara Brae in the Orkney Islands and Jarlshof in the Shetland Islands
  • Ride Zodiacs for a close-up view of the unique geometric basalt columns of Staffa, a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides
  • Join our naturalists on excursions and aboard the ship to watch for puffins, gannets, fulmars, razorbills, kittiwakes, and more
  • Venture to the Aberdeenshire countryside to learn about Scottish Highland traditions, including a visit to a Highland cattle farm or local whiskey distillery
  • Capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert
  • Extend your voyage: choose to explore Dublin’s rich history on a pre-voyage extension, and discover the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension
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Arctic

Greenland

South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls and Fishing Villages

Duration

Aug

From

AU$16,418

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Greenland

South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls and Fishing Villages

Duration

Aug

From

AU$16,418

Top Highlights

  • Experience the ice floes and deep fjords of southern Greenland by Zodiac, kayak, and hiking excursions
  • Navigate the spectacular majesty of Prins Christian Sund, flanked by soaring snow-topped mountains, rock-strewn cliffs, and icebergs
  • Discover the Western and Eastern Settlements of Erik the Red, the great Norse explorer credited with naming Greenland
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Arctic

Canada

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

Duration

Sep

From

AU$13,433

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Canada

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

Duration

Sep

From

AU$13,433

Top Highlights

  • Discover charming coastal villages and small islands, including the historic French settlements at St. Pierre et Miquelon
  • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Gros Morne National Park, one of the few places on earth where the mantle is exposed, and the 11th-century Viking site at L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Hike along the dunes and sandstone cliffs of Îles de la Madeleine
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