National Geographic Explorer

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 148
• Luxury Expedition Ship

The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing comfort. The National Geographic Explorer houses technology for sea exploration, such as Zodiacs, kayaks, hydro-phones, underwater HD cameras and a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV). Additional accommodations include multiple dining venues, a lounge area designed specifically for educational presentations and a luxury wellness spa.

Public areas include two restaurants, a lounge and bar, library, observation lounge, spa, fitness center, and sauna. A mud room with lockers provides storage for guests’ expedition gear. Meals: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menu is international with local flair.

Cabins: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes. Each has private facilities and climate controls.

Expedition Equipment: Hydrophone, kayaks, remotely operated vehicle (R.O.V.), snorkeling gear, Splash-Cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, and Zodiac landing craft.

Services include a full-time doctor, Undersea Specialist, Wellness Specialist, LEXspa Therapist, and Video Chronicler. There is internet access for guests, a business center, and laundry. Our "Open Bridge" policy allows guests to learn about the art of navigation and state-of-the-art navigational equipment from our Captain and Officers.

Africa (cruises)from:$29,990

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
West African Odyssey	36	Marshow dates West African Odyssey Mar 19–Apr 23, 2013	Africa: Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Gabon, Ghana, Morocco, Namibia, Sao Tome & Principe, Sierra Leone, South Africa

Antarctica (cruises)from:$11,740

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Antarctica, Falklands, & South Georgia	22	Feb, Novshow dates Antarctica, Falklands, & South Georgia Nov 8–29, 2012 Feb 16–Mar 9, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands
Antarctica - The White Continent	12	Jan, Feb, Nov, Decshow dates Antarctica - The White Continent Nov 28–Dec 9, 2012 Dec 8–19, 2012 Dec 18–29, 2012 Dec 28, 2012–Jan 8, 2013 Jan 7–18, 2013 Jan 17–28, 2013 Jan 27–Feb 7, 2013 Feb 6–17, 2013 Nov 28–Dec 9, 2013 Dec 18–29, 2013 Dec 28, 2013–Jan 8, 2014 Jan 7–18, 2014 Jan 17–28, 2014 Jan 27–Feb 7, 2014 Feb 6–17, 2014	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands
$1400 OFF! departure on Nov 28, 12 $1200 OFF! departures on Nov 28, 13 / Dec 18, 13

Arctic (cruises)from:$8,240

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords ...	15	May, Augshow dates Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard May 28–Jun 11, 2012 Aug 14–28, 2012	Arctic: Norway, Svalbard Europe: Norway
Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth ...	10	Jun, Julshow dates Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard Jun 9–18, 2012 Jun 16–25, 2012 Jun 23–Jul 2, 2012 Jun 30–Jul 9, 2012 Jul 7–16, 2012	Arctic: Norway, Svalbard Europe: Norway
$725 OFF! Select 2012 Departures
Impressions of Northern Norway	12	Julshow dates Impressions of Northern Norway Jul 14–25, 2012	Arctic: Norway, Svalbard
Heart of the Arctic: Norway to Greenland	25	Julshow dates Heart of the Arctic: Norway to Greenland Jul 23–Aug 16, 2012	Arctic: Faroes, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Svalbard Europe: Norway, Scotland

Europe (cruises)from:$8,240

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords ...	15	May, Augshow dates Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard May 28–Jun 11, 2012 Aug 14–28, 2012	Arctic: Norway, Svalbard Europe: Norway
Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth ...	10	Jun, Julshow dates Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard Jun 9–18, 2012 Jun 16–25, 2012 Jun 23–Jul 2, 2012 Jun 30–Jul 9, 2012 Jul 7–16, 2012	Arctic: Norway, Svalbard Europe: Norway
$725 OFF! Select 2012 Departures
Heart of the Arctic: Norway to Greenland	25	Julshow dates Heart of the Arctic: Norway to Greenland Jul 23–Aug 16, 2012	Arctic: Faroes, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Svalbard Europe: Norway, Scotland
Exploring the Baltic's Historic ...	15	Aug, Sepshow dates Exploring the Baltic's Historic Waterways Aug 30–Sep 13, 2012 Sep 7–21, 2012	Europe: Baltic States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Sweden
$1000 OFF! departure on Sep 6, 12
European Odyssey	16	Sepshow dates European Odyssey Sep 21–Oct 6, 2012	Europe: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain
$900 OFF! departure on Sep 21, 12

South America (cruises)from:$15,950

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Patagonia: Argentina & The Chilean ...	20	Octshow dates Patagonia: Argentina & The Chilean Fjords Oct 21–Nov 9, 2012	South America: Chile, Patagonia, Uruguay
$1250 OFF! departure on Oct 21, 12