National Geographic Small Ship Expeditions 2014-2015

ABOARD THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

» Search for the very symbol of the Arctic—the polar bear—and observe

these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, on the sea ice.

» Take naturalist-led shore walks through the tundra, and cruise among

beautiful icebergs in a Zodiac or a kayak.

» Experience the legendary midnight sun: the ethereal light of the

northern summer, when the sun never sets.

» Watch for huge walruses, bearded and ringed seals, arctic foxes,

and reindeer.

“I looked up to see a light dusting of snow on a tombstone-gray sea cliff. Glassing the

scene with my binoculars, I realized I wasn’t seeing snow at all. It was the blending of

tens of thousands of kittiwakes nesting on cliff ledges, their white heads creating a

pointillist eff ect from miles away.”

–BRUCE BARCOTT, “SVALBARD’S ICE PARADISE,”

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE, APRIL 2009

LAND OF THE POLAR BEARS

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EXPEDITION TEAM & EXPERTS

Photographers Sisse

Brimberg and Cotton

Coulson have collectively

photographed more

than 50 stories for

National Geographic and

National Geographic

Traveler magazines. Both Sisse and Cotton

have been awarded prizes by Pictures of

the Year International, the National Press

Photographers Association, and the White

House Press Photographers Association.

They will join a diverse team of naturalists

and experts on the June 6, 2014 expedition.

Visit our website for National Geographic

photographers on other departures.