From the tall stands of pine forest, rocky islets, and crystal clear lakes of the North to the windswept sand dunes, swamp forests, and wild barrier islands of the South, the U.S. Eastern Seaboard is an intriguing study in vastly different coastal habitats and ways of life. Encompassing the first landing points for early explorers, settlers, and missionaries, the East Coast holds a rich history and blend of peoples and cultures in picturesque Colonial city centers, coastal communities, and outlying islands. With seabirds, dolphins, and whales off the coastline, undomesticated horses on land, and turtles and alligators in quiet waterways, the region’s wildlife thrives in protected refuges. Unchanged over the millennia, the wild landscapes we explore remain as untouched as when Native Americans were their sole human inhabitants.
Navigate wild barrier islands to discover tranquil forests, beaches, and marshes filled with wildlife. Actively explore: kayak in coastal lagoons on the lookout for rare birds and hike trails that weave from sand dunes to salt marshes to maritime forest. Stand where U.S. history was made and gain insight into this fascinating region’s diverse cultural development over the centuries with walks in picturesque cities and isolated island communities.
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Nimble, reliable, and intimately scaled, National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Her inviting public spaces foster a sense of shipboard life where everyone is integral to the adventure, engendering a rewarding sense of community and esprit du corps.
On Jekyll Island, pay a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to meet researchers who rehabilitate injured sea turtles, study sea turtle behavior, and raise awareness about the conservation challenges they face.
Joining us on this expedition means signing up for adventure; and the reward for your curiosity is inevitable—the most exhilarating experience of pure discovery possible.
Sven-Olof Lindblad
