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.

Antarctica (cruises)from:$11,990

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Antarctica, Falklands, & South Georgia	22	Feb, Novshow dates Antarctica, Falklands, & South Georgia Nov 8–29, 2013 Feb 16–Mar 9, 2014	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, 2013 Dec 8–19, 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
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Arctic (cruises)from:$1,820

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords ...	15	Mayshow dates Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard May 25–Jun 8, 2013	Arctic: Svalbard Europe: Norway
Norways Fjords & Arctic Svalbard	17	Mayshow dates Norways Fjords & Arctic Svalbard May 31–Jun 16, 2013	Arctic: Svalbard, Tromso Europe: Norway
Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth ...	10	Junshow dates Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard Jun 14–23, 2013 Jun 21–30, 2013 Jun 28–Jul 7, 2013	Arctic: Svalbard Europe: Norway
Circumnavigation of Iceland	9	Julshow dates Circumnavigation of Iceland Jul 11–19, 2013
Along the Viking Trail: From Iceland to ...	11	Julshow dates Along the Viking Trail: From Iceland to Greenland Jul 19–29, 2013
Arctic Quest: Greenland and the ...	17	Jul, Augshow dates Arctic Quest: Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic Jul 27–Aug 12, 2013 Aug 10–26, 2013	Arctic: Baffin Island
Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland, ...	15	Augshow dates Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland, Baffin Island, Labrador, and Newfoundland Aug 24–Sep 7, 2013	Arctic: Baffin Island, Disko Bay, Hebron, Ilulissat, Kangerlussuaq, Labrador, Newfoundland, Sisimiut
$1200 OFF! departure on Aug 24, 13
The Canadian Maritimes - Celebrating ...	8	Sepshow dates The Canadian Maritimes - Celebrating 125 years Sep 7–14, 2013	Arctic: Newfoundland North America: Canada

Europe (cruises)from:$1,820

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords ...	15	Mayshow dates Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard May 25–Jun 8, 2013	Arctic: Svalbard Europe: Norway
Norways Fjords & Arctic Svalbard	17	Mayshow dates Norways Fjords & Arctic Svalbard May 31–Jun 16, 2013	Arctic: Svalbard, Tromso Europe: Norway
Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth ...	10	Junshow dates Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard Jun 14–23, 2013 Jun 21–30, 2013 Jun 28–Jul 7, 2013	Arctic: Svalbard Europe: Norway

North America (cruises)from:$6,970

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
The Canadian Maritimes - Celebrating ...	8	Sepshow dates The Canadian Maritimes - Celebrating 125 years Sep 7–14, 2013	Arctic: Newfoundland North America: Canada

South America (cruises)from:$14,990

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Epic South America: Jungles, Rivers, ...	37	Sepshow dates Epic South America: Jungles, Rivers, Rainforests & the Colonial Coast Sep 18–Oct 24, 2013	South America: Amazon, Argentina, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Uruguay, Venezuela
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Patagonia: Argentina & The Chilean ...	19	Mar, Octshow dates Patagonia: Argentina & The Chilean Fjords Oct 22–Nov 9, 2013 Mar 8–26, 2014	South America: Argentina, Chile, Patagonia, Uruguay