Expedition Overview
Expedition Overview
SPECIAL OFFERS
- World Oceans Day Offer: Get 25% Off, Plus a $1,000 Credit Per Person on Select Expedition Cruises
In celebration of World Oceans Day, we’re offering spectacular savings on voyages across the globe. For a limited time, travelers can receive 25% off standard pricing on select Expedition Cruise departures—plus, an additional $1,000 credit per person—when they book between June 8 and June 23, 2023.
Best of all, when you travel with National Geographic Expeditions, you’re helping to further the work of our National Geographic Explorers—scientists, conservationists, educators and storytellers—dedicated to protecting and preserving our world’s oceans.
Expeditions Included with This Limited Time Offer:
- November 27, 2023
- December 7, 17 & 27, 2023
- January 16 & 26, 2024
- February 5, 2024
Antarctica, South Georgia, and The Falklands
- November 7, 2023
- September 29, 2023
- October 6, 13 & 20, 2023
- November 17 & 24, 2023
- December 1 & 8, 2023
- January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024
- October 7, 12 & 21, 2023
- November 23, 2023
- January 13, 18 & 27, 2024
Wild Galápagos and Peru Escape
- September 29, 2023
- October 13 & 27, 2023
- November 10 & 24, 2023
- January 5 & 19, 2024
Coastal New Zealand: A Voyage through Scenic Fjords, Māori History and Abundant Wildlife
- November 6 & 18, 2023
- January 5 & 17, 2024
Wild South America by Sea: Trinidad, Guyana, and Brazil
- September 24, 2023
Southern Odyssey: A Voyage to New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands
- November 30, 2023
- December 18, 2023
Voyage Across the Remote Pacific
- October 11, 2023
Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island
- October 22 & 30, 2023
Wonders of the Western Pacific: Orangutans, Sun Bears, and the Coral Triangle
- October 2, 2023
Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands
- September 30, October 7, October 14
A Voyage from the Channel Islands to Baja California: A Southern Migration
- December 3
Call (888) 966-8687 or contact your Travel Advisor to take advantage of these incredible savings. This offer has limited availability, so be sure to book your trip by June 23, 2023.
Book June 8-23, 2023 to save 25% deducted from cabin fare prior to any additional applicable savings. Plus, receive an additional $1,000 credit per person. Valid for new bookings only, on select expeditions as indicated, on Categories 1 & 2 on all ships, or Category SU on National Geographic Islander II, and solo cabin categories SA, 1S, SO, and 2S. Savings applicable on cabin fares for featured departures only, not valid on land extensions or airfare, are subject to availability at the time of booking, and cannot be combined with other offers. Call for details.
Available Departures- Sep 29-Oct 8, 2023
- Oct 6-15, 2023
- Oct 13-22, 2023
- Oct 20-29, 2023
- Nov 17-26, 2023
- Nov 24-Dec 3, 2023
- Dec 1-10, 2023
- Dec 8-17, 2023
- Jan 5-14, 2024
- Jan 12-21, 2024
- Jan 19-28, 2024
- Jan 26-Feb 4, 2024
- World Oceans Day Exclusive Offer: Loyal Past Travelers Get 30% Off, Plus a $1,000 Credit Per Person
In celebration of World Oceans Day, we’re showing our appreciation for our loyal past travelers with exclusive savings on voyages across the globe. For a limited time, enjoy 30% off standard pricing on select Expedition Cruise departures—plus, receive an additional $1,000 credit per person—when they book between June 8 and June 23, 2023. That’s over triple your regular 10% loyal past traveler discount!
Best of all, when you travel with National Geographic Expeditions, you’re helping to further the work of our National Geographic Explorers—scientists, conservationists, educators and storytellers—dedicated to protecting and preserving our world’s oceans.
Expeditions Included with This Exclusive Offer:
- November 27, 2023
- December 7, 17 & 27, 2023
- January 16 & 26, 2024
- February 5, 2024
Antarctica, South Georgia, and The Falklands
- November 7, 2023
- September 29, 2023
- October 6, 13 & 20, 2023
- November 17 & 24, 2023
- December 1 & 8, 2023
- January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024
- October 7, 12 & 21, 2023
- November 23, 2023
- January 13, 18 & 27, 2024
Wild Galápagos and Peru Escape
- September 29, 2023
- October 13 & 27, 2023
- November 10 & 24, 2023
- January 5 & 19, 2024
Coastal New Zealand: A Voyage through Scenic Fjords, Māori History and Abundant Wildlife
- November 6 & 18, 2023
- January 5 & 17, 2024
Wild South America by Sea: Trinidad, Guyana, and Brazil
- September 24, 2023
Southern Odyssey: A Voyage to New Zealand and the Subantarctic Islands
- November 30, 2023
- December 18, 2023
Voyage Across the Remote Pacific
- October 11, 2023
Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island
- October 22 & 30, 2023
Wonders of the Western Pacific: Orangutans, Sun Bears, and the Coral Triangle
- October 2, 2023
Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands
- September 30, October 7, October 14
A Voyage from the Channel Islands to Baja California: A Southern Migration
- December 3
Call (888) 966-8687 or contact your Travel Advisor to take advantage of these exclusive savings. This offer has limited availability, so be sure to book your trip by June 23, 2023.
Book June 8-23, 2023 to increase your past traveler* discount to 30% deducted from cabin fare prior to any additional applicable savings. Plus, receive an additional $1,000 credit per person. Valid on new bookings only on select expeditions as indicated, on Categories 1 & 2 on all ships or Category SU on National Geographic Islander II, and solo cabin categories SA, 1S, SO, and 2S. Savings applicable on cabin fares for featured departures only, not valid on land extensions or airfare, are subject to availability at the time of booking, and cannot be combined with other offers. All other Friends for Life benefits—including transferability and legacy rights—are applicable. Call for details. *Discount available to past travelers who have taken a private jet expedition or 3+ other expeditions with National Geographic Expeditions. Past travel is subject to verification.
Available Departures- Sep 29-Oct 8, 2023
- Oct 6-15, 2023
- Oct 13-22, 2023
- Oct 20-29, 2023
- Nov 17-26, 2023
- Nov 24-Dec 3, 2023
- Dec 1-10, 2023
- Dec 8-17, 2023
- Jan 5-14, 2024
- Jan 12-21, 2024
- Jan 19-28, 2024
- Jan 26-Feb 4, 2024
- Limited Time Offer: Families & Groups Save on Select Departures
For a limited time, families and groups can save on cabin fare for select 2023 Expedition Cruise departures when they book by June 30, 2023.
Two travelers paying full price per person can enjoy the following savings when they bring 2 guests:
- 1st guest (aged 22 and under): Save 50% on cabin fare
- 2nd guest (aged 22 and under): Free cabin fare
One traveler paying full price may also enjoy the following savings when bringing 2 guests:
- 1st guest (aged 22 and under): Save 50% on cabin fare
- 2nd guest (aged 22 and under): Free cabin fare
Call (888) 966-8687 to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
On select 2023 departures, every two full-paying adults are welcome to bring a guest aged 22 and under at 50% off and a second guest aged 22 and under for free. Offer applicable only on bookings of two double-occupancy cabins, and second cabin must be in same category or lower as first cabin. An individual full-paying adult is welcome to bring a guest aged 22 and under at 50% off and a second guest 22 and under for free when booking a single double- or triple-occupancy cabin, pending availability. Valid on cabin fare only, not valid on extensions or airfare. Please call for details.
Available Departures- Jul 14-23, 2023
- Jul 28-Aug 6, 2023
- Aug 4-13, 2023
- Aug 18-27, 2023
- Aug 25-Sep 3, 2023
- Sep 1-10, 2023
- Sep 8-17, 2023
- Sep 15-24, 2023
- Travel aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II, equipped with kayaks, paddleboards and Zodiacs, allowing for up-close exploration.
- Join our naturalists on interpretive island walks to learn about Galápagos wildlife, and witness incredible interactions between animals in their natural habitat.
- Meet endangered Galápagos giant tortoises at a National Geographic-supported captive breeding program, then observe these creatures in the wild.
- Through our new National Geographic Global Explorers program, young travelers learn to explore like scientists and tell the stories of this legendary archipelago.
Itinerary
Itinerary
The Galápagos Archipelago, Darwin's living laboratory, is home to an abundance of wildlife. Isolated from the mainland for millions of years, it is a rare wilderness where animals have no instinctive fear of humans. Traveling aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II, experience up-close encounters with unique species such as flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises.
This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.
Depart for Guayaquil and upon arrival, transfer to our hotel.
This morning, fly to the Galápagos Islands and board the expedition ship, equipped for comfort as well as in-depth exploration. After lunch, begin your discovery of the islands and their diverse wildlife.
National Geographic Endeavour II
The expeditions travel between Baltra and San Cristóbal and include Santa Cruz and a selection of the other islands listed below. Each day you will have the opportunity to go on nature walks with local naturalists; swim; snorkel; or explore the waters by kayak, glass-bottom boat, or Zodiac. In keeping with the nature of an expedition, the itinerary is flexible, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this extraordinary wildlife sanctuary. Itineraries vary and are subject to Galápagos National Park regulations.
ISLA BARTOLOMÉ: Walk to the top of Bartolomé’s volcanic cone for a stunning view of Pinnacle Rock and the surrounding beaches. After the hike, swim or snorkel among schools of multicolored reef fish. You may also have the opportunity to swim with Galápagos penguins.
ISLA SANTIAGO: Explore a series of tide pools and underwater caverns in search of Galápagos fur seals, marine iguanas, sea lions, shore birds and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
ISLA SANTA CRUZ: Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, home to several endemic species of giant tortoise. Then tour the neighboring captive breeding program for endangered Galápagos giant tortoises run by the Galápagos National Park Service and supported by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund. Take a walk through the town of Puerto Ayora before traveling into the highlands to observe and photograph giant tortoises in the wild.
ISLA ISABELA: Explore the largest island in the group, home to marine iguanas, abundant sea turtles, the only species of flightless cormorant in the world, and the only penguin species that inhabits the equator. Cruise by Zodiac and hike against a backdrop of giant shield volcanoes, and snorkel in the cool waters that often draw whales and dolphins to the area.
ISLA FLOREANA: Hike to a turtle nesting beach and a lagoon that is home to flamingos and other bird species. At Champion Islet, snorkel among sea lions; then visit Post Office Bay, founded by whalers in the 18th century. If you see a letter addressed to someone who lives near you, the tradition is to deliver it by hand.
ISLA FERNANDINA: Discover the marine iguana haven of Punta Espinoza as you hike over hardened lava flows. Galápagos hawks, sea lion nurseries and rare flightless cormorants can be found while exploring this island. Snorkel among sea turtles, penguins, and the occasional marine iguana.
ISLA ESPAÑOLA: See swallow-tailed gulls, Española mockingbirds, boobies and waved albatrosses (seasonally) in this birder’s paradise. Walk among vivid green-and-red marine iguanas and unique lava lizards and observe sea lions up close on a pristine white-sand beach.
After breakfast, disembark the ship and fly to Guayaquil, with the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Depart Guayaquil this morning, arriving home the same day.