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Natural harbour gorge in Gjogv village aerial view, Faroe islands
Natural harbour gorge in Gjogv village aerial view, Faroe islands
ExpeditionsLegendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes, and Iceland

Legendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes, and Iceland

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Norway Panoramic view of Lofoten Islands in Norway with sunset scenic
  • Go aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail in the wake of early Viking explorers, learning the region’s dramatic history

  • Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a prehistoric settlement in the Shetland Islands

  • Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly to their Viking heritage

  • Observe nesting seabirds in dramatic settings—in Iceland's Westfjords, amid Shetland's spectacular Cliffs of Noss, and along the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroe Islands

  • Experience the geological wonders of Iceland, from waterfalls on the west coast to an ice lagoon on the east coast

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Ship National Geographic Explorer - Ilulissat, Arctic, Greenland

National Geographic Explorer

Guests

148

Cabins

81

National Geographic Explorer: The Standard for Exploration

Built to handle deep swells and towering waves, National Geographic Explorer invites polar exploration while providing exceptional comfort.


Originally constructed to navigate Norway’s famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, her high degree of maneuverability, ideal size, and platform for discovery made National Geographic Explorer a natural choice for addition to the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. Her rebuild drew on 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise.


Today, National Geographic Explorer is a purpose-built expedition ship. She is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing comfort, elegance and a deep connection to the environment.

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Expedition Extensions

Scenic summer panorama with the Old Town pier architecture in Bryggen - Hanseatic wharf in Bergen, Norway.

Norway's Fjords Pre-Voyage Extension

7 Days

From

$5,340

/ per person

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Aerial view of Bergen old town, Bergen, Norway

Bergen, Norway Pre-Voyage Extension

2 Days

From

$1,380

/ per person

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People relax in the geothermal hot springs at Blue Lagoon. Iceland

Reykjavik's Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon Post-Voyage Extension for Legendary Northern Isles

3 Days

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$1,830

/ per person

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Expedition Team

Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

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Polar Discovery: Voyages to Antarctica & the Arctic 2023-25


Sail to seldom-explored islands in the Faroes and Scotland, and then explore Iceland’s coastal wonders on a near-circumnavigation. In Scotland keep an eye out for Shetland ponies roaming verdant landscapes. Then go back in time at Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old stone-slab village on Orkney, and see the mysterious standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar. Observe incredible birdlife in the Faroe Islands and Grímsey, and on the cliffs of Noss.

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$12,740

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duration
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Polar Discovery: Voyages to Antarctica & the Arctic 2023-25

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Polar Discovery: Voyages to Antarctica & the Arctic 2023-25

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$12,740

/ per person

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duration
14 Days
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Polar Discovery: Voyages to Antarctica & the Arctic 2023-25

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