New & Noteworthy Expeditions

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New expeditions

We are thrilled to announce our latest innovative expeditions, launching in 2023 and 2024. Delight in the new experiences we’ve designed for you, like an exploration of southern Greenland’s icescapes and Inuit culture, a Komodo dragon safari in Indonesia, or an in-depth look at the history of Slovenia’s cliffside Predjama Castle on a voyage from Venice to Dubrovnik.

New for 2023

South Greenland Exploration

Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

Aug

Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

Aug

Fiji and Tahiti Adventure: Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • Jun

Kimberley Expedition: Australia's Wild Northwest

  • Jun
  • Jul

New for 2024

Crossroads of the Mediterranean: A Voyage Through Greece, Malta, and Sicily

Apr

Coastal Powers of the North Sea

Medieval Capitals and Vibrant Cultures

Jul

Barcelona to Basque Country

Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Apr

Isles of Antiquity

Malta, Sardinia, and the Balearic Sea

Apr

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

Aug

Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Mar

Journey Through Southeast Asia: Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia

Aug

The Glaciers of Prince William Sound

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

Mar

We have an array of expeditions that offer opportunities for adventurous and safe travel in destinations across the globe, whether you’re looking for a short escape or an epic journey. Check out some of the incredible voyages in our portfolio.

(32) New and Noteworthy 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

Special Offers

Duration

20 days
Aug

From

$29,720

Prices are per person

Special Offers (1)
Highlights

Alaska

Japan

New and Noteworthy

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

Duration

20 days
Aug

From

$29,720

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.
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Special Offers

FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
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French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Special Offers

Duration

12 days
  1. Feb
  2. May

From

$12,110

Prices are per person

Special Offers (3)
Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands

Duration

12 days
  1. Feb
  2. May

From

$12,110

Top Highlights

  • Explore one of the world's largest groups of coral atolls and their incredible blue lagoons via kayak, Zodiac, or stand-up paddleboard. Be on the lookout for marine mammals, including resident spinner dolphins and migrating humpback whales
  • Dive and snorkel in an extraordinary undersea world of massive manta rays, green sea turtles, and vast schools of pelagic fish
  • Learn about Polynesian history on visits to ancient maraes (sacred sites), petroglyphs, and an 8-foot tiki, and connect with Nuku Hiva residents during a cultural dance performance
  • Admire the volcanic spires of Hanavave Bay as we approach one of the most storied shorelines in the Pacific
  • Appreciate the skilled artistry behind tapa cloths, bone and rosewood carvings, and oils and perfumes crafted from natural materials, like the tiare flower
  • On jungle hikes, seek out unique birds, including the endangered ultramarine lorikeet, the Fatu Hiva monarch, and the endemic Upe, one of the largest pigeon species in the world
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Special Offers

  • AIR INCLUDED UP TO $5000
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Special Offers

Duration

13 days
Apr

From

$22,020

Prices are per person

Special Offers (1)
Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Duration

13 days
Apr

From

$22,020

Top Highlights

  • Encounter an array of architectural marvels, from the Alhambra in Granada to Lisbon’s 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery, and Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad Guggenheim in Bilbao, and capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic photography expert
  • Explore seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Seville’s Alcázar palace, Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the Tower of Belém in Lisbon, and Porto’s old city
  • Learn how cork oak is harvested in the orchards of the Algarve, and collect mussels with local fisherman in Galicia
  • Experience Basque country in the music and culture of northern Spain and the markets of southwest France
  • Discover the works of renowned artists including Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons, and Richard Serra on a private tour of the Guggenheim in Bilbao
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Special Offers

FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
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Atlantic Isles

New and Noteworthy

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

Special Offers

Duration

20 days
Mar

From

$22,850

Prices are per person

Special Offers (2)
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
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Special Offers

  • DISCOVERY PACKAGE INCLUDING $2,000 AIR CREDIT
  • 25% SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
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New and Noteworthy

Italy and Croatia aboard Sea Cloud II

New Coastal Gems of Croatia and Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud II

Special Offers

Duration

10 days
  1. Aug
  2. Sep

From

$12,140

Prices are per person

Special Offers (1)
Highlights

New and Noteworthy

Italy and Croatia aboard Sea Cloud II

New Coastal Gems of Croatia and Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud II

Duration

10 days
  1. Aug
  2. Sep

From

$12,140

Top Highlights

  • Experience the splendors of the Golden Age of Sail aboard the gracious Sea Cloud II
  • Discover Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Split that dates to the 4th century
  • Explore the cobblestone streets and markets of medieval towns like Korčula and Trogir
  • Learn about the region’s many chapters of history at sites like Ljubljana’s hilltop castle and Tito’s once-secret Cold War tunnels
  • Travel through the bucolic countryside to taste celebrated local wines at a vineyard and enjoy other regional specialties
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Special Offers

FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
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Japan

New and Noteworthy

New Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture 

Special Offers

Duration

16 days
Sep

From

$24,650

Prices are per person

Special Offers (1)
Highlights

Japan

New and Noteworthy

New Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture 

Duration

16 days
Sep

From

$24,650

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
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Special Offers

FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Coastal Powers of the North Sea: Medieval Capitals and Vibrant Cultures

Special Offers

Duration

11 days
Jul

From

$10,990

Prices are per person

Special Offers (1)
Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Coastal Powers of the North Sea: Medieval Capitals and Vibrant Cultures

Duration

11 days
Jul

From

$10,990

Top Highlights

  • Dive into the multi-layered pasts of countries bordering the North Sea: Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France—and learn how these independent nations have been linked over time through trade, economics, culture, and politics
  • Capture your best photographs alongside a National Geographic photography expert as you explore UNESCO-designated Old Towns including Bryggen, Speicherstadt, and Lübeck
  • Venture out of Amsterdam to the Delta Works project of Neeltje Jans to witness the incredible feat of engineering of the storm surge barrier protecting the Low Countries
  • With the knowledge of our historians, naturalists, and local experts, experience life in major cities and coastal towns, taste culinary specialties, and see some of this region’s biodiversity
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Special Offers

FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
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Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

New and Noteworthy

New Colors of Indonesia: Corals, Komodos, & Vibrant Cultures

Special Offers

Duration

13 days
Sep

From

$12,670

Prices are per person

Special Offers (3)
Highlights

Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

New and Noteworthy

New Colors of Indonesia: Corals, Komodos, & Vibrant Cultures

Duration

13 days
Sep

From

$12,670

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 ivory beaches of Kri Island, Misool and Waigeo Island in Raja Ampat and West Papua
  • Search for Komodo dragons in Komodo National Park, prehistoric creatures that can reach nine feet
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Special Offers

  • AIR INCLUDED UP TO $5000
  • 20% OFF BACK-TO-BACK NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION VOYAGES
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Crossroads of the Mediterranean: A Voyage Through Greece, Malta, and Sicily

Special Offers

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$13,080

Prices are per person

Special Offers (1)
Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Crossroads of the Mediterranean: A Voyage Through Greece, Malta, and Sicily

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$13,080

Top Highlights

  • Walk amidst iconic classical ruins like the Parthenon, Palace of Knossos, and the Valley of the Temples on this fascinating four-country voyage
  • Explore vestiges of Greek, Roman, Ottoman, Talayotic, and Minoan civilizations alongside expert historians and archaeologists
  • Marvel at the transparent blue waters of Malta and the stunning natural beauty of Crete’s Gorge of Samaria
  • Discover the Sardinian island of Isola di San Pietro, whose population's unique history personifies the blending of cultures across the Mediterranean
  • Sample regional specialties like Marsala wine, Greek cheese, and tuna and sardines from Sardinia
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Special Offers

FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
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Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Special Offers

Duration

18 days
Mar

From

$20,310

Prices are per person

Special Offers (3)
Highlights

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Duration

18 days
Mar

From

$20,310

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
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Special Offers

  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
  • 25% SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
  • DISCOVERY PACKAGE INCLUDING $2,000 AIR CREDIT
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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys & Inner Hebrides

Special Offers

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$10,260

Prices are per person

Special Offers (2)
Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys & Inner Hebrides

Duration

10 days
Apr

From

$10,260

Top Highlights

  • Peer into the past in the prehistoric homes of Skara Brae in the Orkney Islands and Jarlshof in the Shetland Islands
  • Ride Zodiacs for a close-up view of the unique geometric basalt columns of Staffa, a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides
  • Join our naturalists on excursions and aboard the ship to watch for puffins, gannets, fulmars, razorbills, kittiwakes, and more
  • Venture to the Aberdeenshire countryside to learn about Scottish Highland traditions, including a visit to a Highland cattle farm or local whiskey distillery
  • Capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert
  • Extend your voyage: choose to explore Dublin’s rich history on a pre-voyage extension, and discover the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension
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Special Offers

  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
  • COMBINE & SAVE 10% PLUS SHIPBOARD AMENITIES
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Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud

New and Noteworthy

New Extraordinary Adriatic: Croatia And Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud

Special Offers

Duration

10 days
Aug

From

$14,670

Prices are per person

Special Offers (2)
Highlights

Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud

New and Noteworthy

New Extraordinary Adriatic: Croatia And Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud

Duration

10 days
Aug

From

$14,670

Top Highlights

  • Venture to Croatian sites that tell the region’s rich history, from Neolithic Vis to the Roman ruins of Pula and the Venetian gems of Rovinj and Hvar
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including Diocletian’s Palace complex in Split and the lovely city center of Ljubljana
  • Step into history at Slovenia’s cliff-side Predjama Castle, and see hidden World War II bunkers and tunnels in Vis
  • Relax under the billowing sails of a legendary square-rigger, enjoying the elegance and exceptional service of Sea Cloud, once the private ship of Marjorie Merriweather Post
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Special Offers

  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
  • FREE BAR TAB AND CREW TIPS INCLUDED
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