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November 2010
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When you step on board any of the small ships of the National Geographic fleet, you enter a world where discovery happens daily and where amazing wildlife and fascinating cultures are at your fingertips. Whether you're kayaking between icebergs in Antarctica, snorkeling amid schools of fish off a remote island in Costa Rica, or spotting whales in the waters of Baja California, you'll encounter incredible places up close—in the company of a dynamic team of naturalists, photographers, and historians.
Take a look below at some of the small-ship adventures we have in store, including our new expedition to the Azores, Madeira, Canary, and Channel Islands. Watch video footage from five of our recent expeditions, and check out our special offers on select departures. | | Galápagos
| 10 Days • 2011: Expeditions depart every Friday on the National Geographic Endeavour and every Saturday on the National Geographic Islander. Click here to see specific departure dates.
|  The Galápagos archipelago, Darwin's living laboratory, is home to an abundance of wildlife. Isolated from the mainland for millions of years, it is one of the rare environments where animals have no instinctive fear of humans. Experience up-close encounters with unique species like flightless cormorants and giant tortoises. Learn more.
Special offer: Book by December 31, 2010 and receive complimentary round-trip airfare between Miami and Guayaquil for the following 2011 departure dates: January 7, 14, 15, 21, 22, and 29; February 4, 11, 12, 19, 25 and 26; and March 4, 5, 11, 18, and 25.
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Baja California and the Sea of Cortez
| 8 Days • 2011: January 22–29, January 29–February 5
|  Traveling aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird, discover the natural wonders of the Sea of Cortez. Witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles: the awe-inspiring migration of gray whales through the inlets of Bahía Magdalena. Explore pristine islands, follow naturalists on hikes amid giant barrel cactuses, and snorkel among playful sea lions. Learn more.
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Alaska's Inside Passage
| 8 Days • 2011: From May through August, expeditions depart every Saturday on the National Geographic Sea Lion and every Sunday on the National Geographic Sea Bird. Click here to see specific departure dates.
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|  Experience the remarkable beauty of southeastern Alaska on a voyage into a land of mist-shrouded fjords, tidewater glaciers, and islands teeming with wildlife. Search for orcas and humpback whales, kayak around dramatic icebergs, spend a full day in the Glacier Bay National Park, and learn about Alaska’s rich Native American heritage. Learn more.
Special offer: Book by December 31, 2010 and receive complimentary round-trip airfare between Seattle and Alaska, plus $500 off per person, on the May 14, 21, and 22, 2011 departures; or complimentary round-trip airfare between Seattle and Alaska on the May 28 and 29, and June 4 and 5, 2011 departures.
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Journey to Antarctica
| 14 Days • 2011: February 5–18, November 26–December 9, December 6–19, December 16–29,
December 26, 2011–January 8, 2012
|  Traveling aboard the National Geographic Explorer, encounter the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands and waterways. Glide around enormous tabular icebergs by Zodiac, walk along beaches occupied by thousands of penguins, and kayak amid abundant marine life. Learn more.
Special offer: Book the November 26 or December 6, 2011 departures by December 31, 2010 and save up to $1,000 per person depending on cabin category, or receive complimentary round-trip airfare between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia.
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Land of the Polar Bears
| 11 Days • 2011: June 9-19, June 16–26, June 23–July 3, June 30–July 10, July 7–17, July 14–24
|  A high Arctic archipelago situated between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snow-capped mountains, massive sheets of ice, and magnificent polar bears. Travel aboard the National Geographic Explorer, and experience nature in its purest form. Learn more.
Special offer: Book any departure by December 31, 2010 and receive complimentary charter airfare between Oslo and Longyearbyen.
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Island Odyssey: Azores, Madeira, Canary, and Channel Islands - New Trip
| | 16 Days • 2011: May 2–17 | Discover diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes on a unique island-hopping voyage in the eastern Atlantic. Venture to a remote, unspoiled islet in the Canary Islands. Experience the Old World charm in seaside towns that have retained their Portuguese and Spanish flavors. Go whale-watching off the Azores, explore volcanoes and spectacularly dramatic coastlines in Madeira, and delve into the rich maritime history of the stunning islands off England's southern coast. Learn more.
Special offer: Book by December 31, 2010 and save up to $1,000 per person depending on cabin category, plus complimentary round-trip airfare between New York and Las Palmas/London. |
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