Itineraries for 15-21 Days

View our itineraries for 15-21 days

(24) Itineraries for 15-21 Day Itineraries

NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins.  Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details. 

Alaska

Japan

New and Noteworthy

New A Journey from Nome to Tokyo: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

Duration

20 days
Aug

From

$30,958

Prices are per person

Highlights

Alaska

Japan

New and Noteworthy

New A Journey from Nome to Tokyo: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

Duration

20 days
Aug

From

$30,958

Top Highlights

  • Witness a profusion of rare wildlife in Alaska’s Pribilof and Aleutian Islands, from the deck of our ship or aboard a nimble Zodiac: from whiskered auklets and northern fur seals to Steller’s sea eagles and brown bears.
  • Spot the sacred red-crowned crane on a visit to the wetlands of Kushiro in Hokkaido, and learn about the culture of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people on visits to a village and a living history museum.
  • Delve into the history of the shoguns and samurai while visiting castle ruins in Sendai, the Tokugawa hub of Mito, and the spectacular Kairakuen gardens.
  • Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of naturalists, historians, and photographers; and take advantage of the National Geographic Resolution’s many amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining options and wine tastings.

Alaska

Canada

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Duration

15 days
  1. Apr
  2. May
  3. Sep

From

$10,024

Prices are per person

Highlights

Alaska

Canada

A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Duration

15 days
  1. Apr
  2. May
  3. Sep

From

$10,024

Top Highlights

  • With very special access, spend four days in Haida Gwaii, a UNESCO World Heritage site, learning from Haida interpreters about their nearly lost ancient culture and exploring these remote islands
  • Sail deep into fjords, narrow channels and hidden coves and bays, searching for humpback whales, dolphins, bears, and eagles
  • Kayak in Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm for an up-close view of calving glaciers, towering forests, and seals afloat on iridescent icebergs
  • In wild, roadless places, see spectacular fjords with cascading waterfalls and soaring old-growth forests of spruce and cedar
  • Explore the picturesque fishing village of Petersburg, and by special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

Duration

16 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$11,887

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

Duration

16 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$11,887

Top Highlights

  • Trace a maritime thread around the isles, exploring the wild and beautiful places where Celtic and Viking influences still thrive in local languages and customs
  • Sail around magical Skellig Michael, which is crowned with a seventh-century beehive monastery
  • See the stunning 12th-century Iona Abbey, and Zodiac into Fingal’s Cave in Scotland
  • Explore wild, windswept outer isles; search for whales, dolphins, and seals; and see vast, important seabird nesting sites
  • Extend your voyage: discover the seaport town of Bergen on a pre-voyage extension, and explore London or the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension

Antarctica

Patagonia

Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Duration

20 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

$22,090

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Patagonia

Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Duration

20 days
  1. Feb
  2. Mar
  3. Nov
  4. Dec

From

$22,090

Top Highlights

  • Seek out Antarctica’s iconic wildlife—including penguins, seals, and killer whales—and marvel at incandescent icebergs using our fleet of kayaks and Zodiacs
  • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords and explore spectacular Glacier Alley, where monumental glaciers calve into the sea
  • Hike among the snowcapped “horns” of Torres del Paine National Park and enjoy special access to Karukinka Natural Park, the largest protected land area in Tierra del Fuego
  • Cruise the waters of Francisco Coloane Marine Park, searching for the humpback whales and dolphins that inhabit this vast marine reserve

Baja California

Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

Duration

15 days
  1. Mar
  2. Apr

From

$12,610

Prices are per person

Highlights

Baja California

Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

Duration

15 days
  1. Mar
  2. Apr

From

$12,610

Top Highlights

  • Get up-close views of gray whale mothers and their growing calves as they prepare for their journey back to Arctic feeding grounds.
  • Kayak clear blue waters to search for wildlife, including magnificent frigatebirds, and investigate the intricacies of the shoreline.
  • Snorkel the living sea: observe large schools of vibrantly colored fish, swim among playful sea lions, and much more.
  • With more time for adventure, rely on your expedition leader to take you where wildlife will be at its best—including the remote oceanic island of San Pedro Mártir with clouds of nesting seabirds and crowds of sea lions onshore, and expanses of sea where huge pods of dolphins gather.

Patagonia

Best of Chilean Patagonia: From Torres del Paine to Cape Horn

Duration

16 days
  1. Mar
  2. Nov

From

$20,790

Prices are per person

Highlights

Patagonia

Best of Chilean Patagonia: From Torres del Paine to Cape Horn

Duration

16 days
  1. Mar
  2. Nov

From

$20,790

Top Highlights

  • Venture inland to explore the wildlife-rich, iconic landscapes of Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s jewel, with either the Tierra Patagonia Hotel or the Explora Patagonia Hotel as your base camp
  • Explore wild, windswept Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), located at the extreme end of South America and largely off limits to travelers since 1923
  • Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and see storied Cape Horn
  • Venture through wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public, including Karukinka Natural Park in Tierra del Fuego
  • Zodiac cruise and kayak through the breathtaking Chilean fjords

Atlantic Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Cape to Cape: A Voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town

Duration

20 days
Mar

From

$22,850

Prices are per person

Highlights

Atlantic Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Cape to Cape: A Voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town

Duration

20 days
Mar

From

$22,850

Top Highlights

  • Visit the vast king penguin colonies on South Georgia—hundreds of thousands on a single beach
  • See rockhopper penguins and albatrosses on remote Tristan da Cunha Island, and meet some of its 260 human residents
  • Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of Naturalists, Historians, and Certified Photography Instructors; and take advantage of the ship’s many amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining and wine tastings
  • Spend a day in one of the world’s most beautifully situated cities, Cape Town, traveling to the top of Table Mountain for sweeping views and admiring the unusual flora at the renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
  • Spot rare birds and other wildlife on the uninhabited and seldom-visited Nightingale and Inaccessible islands

Japan

New Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture 

Duration

16 days
  1. Aug
  2. Sep

From

$26,670

Prices are per person

Highlights

Japan

New Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture 

Duration

16 days
  1. Aug
  2. Sep

From

$26,670

Top Highlights

  • Delve into the history of the samurai and their feudal lords while visiting castles and samurai districts in Kanazawa, Matsue, and Uwajima
  • Explore the rich cultural legacy of Korea’s Silla Dynasty among the incredible ancient ruins of Gyeongju, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Get inspired on the art-filled island of Naoshima and visit museums and studios dedicated to artists and traditional handicrafts in Matsue and in Takamatsu
  • Meander through Kenroku-en, Koraku-en, and Sengan-en, three unique Japanese gardens that are considered some of the most beautiful in the country

Australia and New Zealand

Coastal New Zealand: Scenic Fjords, Māori History, and Abundant Wildlife

Duration

16 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Oct
  4. Nov

From

$17,497

Prices are per person

Highlights

Australia and New Zealand

Coastal New Zealand: Scenic Fjords, Māori History, and Abundant Wildlife

Duration

16 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Oct
  4. Nov

From

$17,497

Top Highlights

  • On guided walks through a rare podocarp forest, a rainforest, botanical gardens, and arboretums, learn about the country’s fascinating plant life
  • Visit sites important to Maori history and culture, Napier’s well-preserved art deco city center, and cosmopolitan Auckland, “the City of Sails”
  • New Zealand’s celebrated wines and culinary specialties add to the many pleasures of this inspiring expedition

Arctic

Iceland

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Duration

16 days
Jun

From

$20,062

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Duration

16 days
Jun

From

$20,062

Top Highlights

  • Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac
  • Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a prehistoric settlement in the Shetlands
  • Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly to their Viking heritage
  • Observe nesting seabirds amid the towering peaks of the Lofoten islands
  • Sail past the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroes to see cliff-nesting puffins, gannets, and northern fulmars

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Duration

18 days
Mar

From

$21,156

Prices are per person

Highlights

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Duration

18 days
Mar

From

$21,156

Top Highlights

  • Go on safari in South Africa’s renowned Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, watching for the “big five”: lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros
  • Get acquainted with intriguing cultures, from South Africa’s Zulu people to the rich mix of people drawn to bustling Zanzibar
  • Explore the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar in three different regions, encountering lemurs, ancient baobab trees, chameleons and rare birds
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites from South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park to Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar
  • Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert

Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat and Papua New Guinea

Duration

20 days
  1. May
  2. Sep

From

$24,000

Prices are per person

Highlights

Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

Exploring Indonesia: Bali, Raja Ampat and Papua New Guinea

Duration

20 days
  1. May
  2. Sep

From

$24,000

Top Highlights

  • Encounter Indonesia’s vibrant cultures during traditional welcome ceremonies and visits to remote island villages and markets
  • Swim, snorkel, and dive at spectacular reefs, isolated atolls, and the ivory beaches of Kri Island and Misool in Raja Ampat and West Papua
  • Search for Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park, prehistoric creatures that can reach 9 feet
  • Discover the timeless traditions and exquisite art of the Asmat region while exploring its stilt villages by Zodiac

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