| | September 2011 | | Special Offers on Unforgettable Voyages Aboard the National Geographic Fleet
| Take advantage of our special savings on upcoming small ship expeditions and enjoy an incredible voyage of discovery with National Geographic. Join our South Georgia and the Falkland Islands expedition, and set sail for windswept islands bustling with penguins, seals, and the largest albatross colony in the world. Or embark on our epic Cape Horn to Cape of Good Hope voyage, and discover spectacular volcanic islands and a splendid array of marine life while crossing the southern Atlantic with best-selling author Simon Winchester. Begin your journey by reading about these and other small ship expeditions below. Book now and receive savings ranging from complimentary round-trip airfare to as much as $2,000 per person off the expedition cost.
| | Explore Argentina’s vibrant capital of Buenos Aires, and then set sail on the state-of-the-art National Geographic Explorer to discover the spectacular islands of South Georgia and the Falklands. Walk among thousands of king penguins, and encounter rockhopper, gentoo, and Magellanic penguins. Hike remote hillsides in search of nesting albatrosses, and visit Peninsula Valdes, the main breeding site for endangered southern right whales. View itinerary. Special Offer: Book the October 17, 2011 departure and receive up to $2,000 off on select cabin categories, as well as a complimentary charter flight between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires (a $590 value).
| | Award-winning writer, photographer, and conservationist Kim Heacox will accompany this departure, along with a diverse team of naturalists and experts.
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| | | | An expedition from Cape to Cape has been the dream—and the challenge—of many explorers and sailors over the centuries. Embark on this epic voyage aboard the National Geographic Explorer next spring, sailing from Cape Horn at the tip of South America to South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. Along the way, discover the remote islands and stunning marine life of the southern Atlantic. Explore the spectacular volcanic islands of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, largely untouched by humans, and meet the handful of islanders who call them home. View itinerary.
| | Special Offer: Book the March 5, 2012 departure and receive complimentary round-trip airfare from Miami to Buenos Aires, and from Cape Town to New York City (a $3,200 value). Travel with best-selling author and journalist Simon Winchester (pictured left), as well as National Geographic photographers Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson.
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| Alaska's Inside Passage | 8 Days | 2012: From May through August, expeditions depart every Saturday on the National Geographic Sea Lion and every Sunday on the National Geographic Sea Bird. | | Experience the remarkable beauty of southeastern Alaska on a voyage aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion 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 Glacier Bay National Park, and learn about Alaska’s rich Native American heritage. View itinerary. Special Offer: Book by October 31, 2011 and receive complimentary round-trip airfare between Seattle and Alaska (a $600 value) on the May 13, 20, 26, or 27, 2012 departures. | Watch a video about our Alaska expedition.
| | Immerse yourself in the natural wonders along the Pacific coasts of Costa Rica and Panama on a voyage aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion. Venture into the rain forests of Manuel Antonio and Corcovado National Parks. Spot monkeys, frogs, sloths, and brightly colored birds, and ride horses on pristine beaches. Cap off your voyage with a crossing of the legendary Panama Canal. View itinerary. Special Offer: Enjoy a complimentary three-day extension in the Monteverde Cloud Forest or $500 off per person when you book the following 2012 departures: February 4 or February 25. | Watch a video about our Costa Rica and Panama Canal expedition.
| | Galápagos | 10 Days | 2011 & 2012: Expeditions depart every Friday on the National Geographic Endeavour 10 Days | 2011 & 2012: and every Saturday on the National Geographic Islander. | | The Galápagos Archipelago, Darwin's living laboratory, is that rare wilderness where animals have no instinctive fear of humans. Traveling aboard the National Geographic Endeavour or National Geographic Islander, experience up close encounters with unique species such as flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, and domed giant tortoises. Swim and snorkel among shimmering fish, penguins, and sea lions, and explore caves and hidden lagoons by Zodiac. View itinerary. Special Offer: Book by September 15, 2011 and receive complimentary round-trip airfare between the U.S. and Galápagos (a $1,180 value) on the following 2011 departures: October 7, 21, or 28; November 4, 11, or 25; or December 2. | Watch a video about our Galápagos expedition.
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