Elbow Cay beach, Great
Abaco Island, Bahamas
Right from top: Marine
iguanas; the enormous
private terrace on the
Owner’s Suite, on board
Le Commandant Charcot
This journey is a full-on immersion into
Bahamian history, culture and nature,
slotting in unforgettable experiences such
as kayaking through mangrove forests
and snorkelling over multi-coloured reefs.
Discover the Bahamas’ archipelago of 700
islands: instead of being limited to the 30 or
so that are inhabited, on an expedition cruise,
you can get truly wild. Not least because your
ship, the National Geographic Sea Lion, has
been specifically designed to navigate the
narrowest of inlets and wildlife spots that
larger boats can’t get close to.
From Miami, you’ll fly to Great Exuma to
board the ship. Highlights include visiting the
fishing communities of former pirate hangout
Acklins Island, the easternmost island of
Mayaguana, and Eleuthera, home to a unique
Island School, which teaches conservation.
This is an intimate trip — the Sea Lion only
has 31 cabins.
National Geographic Exhibitions offers the
eight-day A Voyage to the Bahamas’ Out Islands
from £4, 500 per person, including arrival and
departure transfers (if booked on recommended
flights), meals, excursions and activities detailed
in the itinerary. Excludes flights. Departs 29
December 2022, or February, March or December
- nationalgeographic.com/expeditions
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