WHALES AND WILDNESS:
SPRING IN THE SEA OF
CORTEZ
ITINERARY: 8 DAYS | ABOARD THE
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA BIRD /SEA LIONWhale and dolphin watch from the deck of one of
our intimate expedition ships, and at water level
from nimble expedition landing craft. Search for
pods of dolphins and a variety of whale species.
Hike uninhabited beaches and desert arroyos.
Observe myriad seabirds. Kayak in pristine
waters, snorkel among fi sh and sea lions, and
enjoy the serenity of a sunset beach barbecue.
This unique journey is designed with no set
itinerary, adding a stimulating sense of adventure
to each day.
DATES: 2014: Apr. 12–19, Apr. 14–21
EXPEDITION COSTS: FROM $5,550SAILING THE
CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
ON THE SEA CLOUD
ITINERARY: 8 DAYS |
ABOARD THE SEA CLOUDSet sail aboard the magnifi cent four-masted
barque Sea Cloud, and explore the lush islands
and vibrant cultures of the Lesser Antilles. Hike
the rain forests of Dominica, explore a volcanic
crater in Saint Lucia, and glide on a catamaran
in the Grenadines. Enjoy opportunities to swim
and snorkel at coral reefs and white-sand
beaches, and discover the hidden corners of the
Caribbean Sea.
DATES: 2015: Feb. 26–Mar. 5, Mar. 5–12
Mar. 12–19
EXPEDITION COSTS: $7,99059Travelers take in a sweeping vista of
Machu Picchu, Peru’s lost Inca citadel.PERU: LAND OF THE INCA
ITINERARY: 8 DAYS
Experience incomparable Machu Picchu and encounter a wealth of ancient
Inca temples, Spanish colonial cathedrals, and the charming villages of the
Sacred Valley of the Inca. Visit Lima’s renowned Larco Herrera Museum,
and immerse yourself in the ancient capital of Cusco. Then spend the
night among the ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered and excavated
by Hiram Bingham with funding from National Geographic
more than 100 years ago.
DATES: 2014: Expeditions depart
every Saturday and Sunday.
See our website for more details.
EXPEDITION COSTS: FROM $4,990
AN ISLAND ODYSSEY:
AZORES, MADEIRA,
CANARIES & CAPE VERDE
ITINERARY: 15 DAYS | ABOARD THE
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER
Explore secluded archipelagos and discover
island cultures and ancient lore. Indulge your
passion for islands with the Azores, Madeira,
and the Canaries. Then voyage to isolated Cape
Verde off the coast of West Africa. Travel back
in time to a slice of centuries past as we explore
the natural and cultural aspects of some of the
most remote islands in the world.
DATES: 2014: Sep. 21–Oct. 6
EXPEDITION COSTS: FROM $13,820
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by Dec. 31, 2013 and
receive complimentary international airfare
from New York to the Azores and returning from
Cape Verde. Or, enjoy a complimentary six-day
extended stay on board as we make our ocean
crossing to Salvador, Brazil.