Introduction

National Geographic Explorer

(148 Passengers)

A LUXURY ship


National Geographic Explorer — the ship that 40 years of expedition experience built — debuted in August 2008. It is designed for 21st-century exploration offering guests an environment of adventure, comfort and informality.

A state-of-the-art 1A ice-class expedition ship, National Geographic Explorer accommodates 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized.

Ship Features


Cabins: All ocean-view cabins with windows or portholes, some with Balconies, have a stylish and comfortable ambience, decorated in warm woods. Each cabin has private facilities and climate controls An Elevator connects all guest decks.

Public Areas: Main Lounge and glass-enclosed Observation Lounge, Chart Room, Library, Global Gallery, Fitness Center and Wellness Spa with two treatment rooms, sauna and relaxation area.

Other Equipment and Features: Kayaks, hydrophones, HD underwater cameras and video microscopes, a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) that can dive up to 1,000 feet

Included.


All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), tips (except to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff.

Not Included.


Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to ship’s crew at your discretion.

Itineraries may be subject to change.


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Trips and Rates Arctic 2012
Click on the tour dates in the left column to view a trip itinerary. Point MOUSE at Cabin Category to view DETAILED description.

Per Person USD
Rates Arctic 2012
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Charter
Air
May 22 - May 27, 2012
Norwegian Fjord EXTENSION
Can be added to any trip below!
Single Occupancy $3490
$2,990 $2,990 $2,990 $2,990 $2,990 $2,990 $2,990
May 27 - Jun 11, 2012
Beyond the North Cape: Norway and Spitsbergen
$11,740 $12,390 $12,990 $13,990 $15,990 $18,650 $21,430
Jun 08 - Jun 18, 2012
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
Free Charter Air - Save $725
Oslo/Longyearbyen/Oslo
$8,240 $8,790 $9,120 $9,670 $11,430 $13,330 $15,230 $725
Jun 15 - Jun 25, 2012
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
$8,240 $8,790 $9,120 $9,670 $11,430 $13,330 $15,230 $725
Jun 22 - Jul 02, 2012
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
$8,240 $8,790 $9,120 $9,670 $11,430 $13,330 $15,230 $725
Jun 29 - Jul 09, 2012
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
$8,240 $8,790 $9,120 $9,670 $11,430 $13,330 $15,230 $725
Jul 06 - Jul 16, 2012
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
$8,240 $8,790 $9,120 $9,670 $11,430 $13,330 $15,230 $725
Jul 13 - Jul 25, 2012
Arctic Svalbard to the Northern Fjords
$9,990 $10,970 $11,430 $11,990 $13,970 $16,690 $18,960
Jul 22 - Aug 16, 2012
Epic Arctic: White Sea, Franz Josef Land and Svalbard
$23,690 $25,190 $26,450 $27,550 $33,540 $38,720 $44,930 $575
Aug 13 - Aug 28, 2012
Beyond the North Cape: Norway’s Fjords & Arctic Svalbard
Free Charter Air - Save $360
Longyearbyen/Oslo
$11,740 $12,390 $12,990 $13,990 $15,990 $18,650 $21,430 $360

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Trips and Rates Arctic 2013
Click on the tour dates in the left column to view a trip itinerary. Point MOUSE at Cabin Category to view DETAILED description.

Per Person USD
Rates Arctic 2013
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Charter
Air
Jun 07 - Jun 17, 2013
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
$8,650 $9,230 $9,580 $10,150 $11,990 $13,990 $15,990
Jun 14 - Jun 24, 2013
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
$8,650 $9,230 $9,580 $10,150 $11,990 $13,990 $15,990
Jun 21 - Jul 01, 2013
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
$8,650 $9,230 $9,580 $10,150 $11,990 $13,990 $15,990
Jun 28 - Jul 08, 2013
Land of the Ice Bears: Arctic Svalbard
$8,650 $9,230 $9,580 $10,150 $11,990 $13,990 $15,990
Jul 10 - Jul 19, 2013
A Circumnavigation of Iceland
$7,990 $8,710 $8,920 $9,590 $11,390 $12,990 $14,920
Jul 18 - Jul 29, 2013
Along the Viking Trail: Iceland to Greenland
Free Charter Air
Kangerlussuag/Ottawa
$9,620 $10,260 $10,640 $11,280 $13,340 $15,550 $17,770
Jul 27 - Aug 12, 2013
Arctic Quest: Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic
$16,160 $17,240 $17,840 $18,890 $22,400 $25,690 $29,850
Aug 10 - Aug 26, 2013
Arctic Quest: Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic
$16,160 $17,240 $17,840 $18,890 $22,400 $25,690 $29,850

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Cabin Photos
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Cat 6 Cabin with Balcony Cat 8 Cabin with Balcony Cat 4 Double Cabin with Window Cabin Balcony
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Deck Plans

Explorer Deck Plan

LEGEND

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