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ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER | 2019

PRE-HISTORY, CULTURE & WILDNESS IN ENGLAND, IRELAND & SCOTLAND

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WILD ISLES

ACTIVELY EXPLORE EXTRAORDINARY LOCALES & SEE AMAZING ARCHAEOLOGY

Fingal’s Cave was on the itinerary of the German composer Felix Mendelssohn in the summer of 1829. On August 8, he and a friend sailed from Mull to Sta� a. They’d seen the cave “in all the picture books,” but the real thing still had the power to amaze: “A greener roar of waves never rushed into a stranger cavern,” he wrote, “its many pillars making it look like the inside of an immense organ, black and resounding, absolutely without purpose, and quite alone, the wide gray sea within and without.” He was profoundly a� ected. And in his Hebrides Overture, begun on the journey, Mendelssohn created what Duke University music historian R. Larry Todd calls ‘romantic tone painting at its purest.’

The beehive huts and seventh-century monastery on Skellig Michael.

Guests exploring Fingal’s Cave by Zodiac.

ACTIVELY EXPLORE EXTRAORDINARY LOCALES & SEE AMAZING ARCHAEOLOGY

Named for the Isle of Lewis, where it was fi rst described, Lewisian gneiss was born from volcanic activity deep in the crust more than three billion years ago. It is the oldest rock in the British Isles and among the oldest in Europe. And the most evocative place to encounter Lewisian gneiss is in the great stone circle at Callanish, overlooking Loch Roag on Lewis. Erected between 4,500 and 4,900 years ago, the Callanish stones may have been standing longer than the central ring at Stonehenge. Little is known for certain of the builders beyond their obvious engineering prowess, but it seems fi tting that one of the earliest monuments to the human occupation of the Hebrides should have been crafted of this immensely old rock.

St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its bird colonies and the story of the evacuation of its people in 1930, after thousands of years of human occupation.

A photogenic pu� n.

Exterior view of the HMS Victory.

Inishmore, Aran Islands, Ireland.

PRE-HISTORY LIVING WITHIN THE PRESENTVenture to remarkable locations in England, Ireland, and Scotland. A few places are iconic and oft-visited, while others are remote, rarely visited due to the sheer diffi culty of doing so—and all immensely rewarding to discover. Thrill to pre-historic sights, dating back some 6,000 years, aswe visit World Heritage sites at the heart of Neolithic Orkney. Explore the village of Skara Brae, and wander through the imposing stones of Callanish. Marvel at the Ring of Brodgar and learn about another nearby dig (not open to the public), revealing an important site under farm fi elds, searched by Victorian antiquarians and current archaeologists but only recently unearthed. Weather permitting, we’ll even visit St. Kilda, described in a recent New York Times travel article as “a place much like Eden, beautiful, pristine,almost impossible or at least very diffi cult to get to.”

The neolithic village ruins of Skara Brae, circa 2,500, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Orkney, Scotland.

The Mud Maid, Lost Gardens of Heligan.

GAIN INSIDER INSIGHT WITH OUR GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER, TIM SEVERIN, BRITISH EXPLORER & HISTORIANAs an Oxford undergraduate Tim Severin got his fi rst taste of adventure while traveling Marco Polo’s 13th-century route to China on motorbike. Since then he has made a career out of retracing the routes of legendary explorers like Genghis Khan, Jason and the Argonauts, and Saint Brendan the Navigator who launched his fabled transatlantic voyage from the Dingle Peninsula. Tim’s passion for his native England paired with his pedigree as a bona fi de explorer will richly enhance your expedition. Together you’ll explore rugged, seldom-seen islands, ancient monasteries, and historic ports of call with the same insatiable curiosity as the pioneers who have come before.

AN A+ EXPEDITION TEAM REVEALS THE MARVELSOF THE BRITISH & IRISH ISLES

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERJim Richardson is a photojournalist whose fi rst story for National Geographic magazine appeared in 1984. Since then, he has produced over 40 stories for both National Geographic andNational Geographic Traveler magazines. Proud of his Celticroots, Jim has focused on the British Isles, Ireland, andespecially Scotland for the last 20 years.

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Sample sta� includes,from left to right:DAVID BARNES, Historian; JIM KELLEY, Geologist; VINCENT BUTLER, Archaeologist; LARRY PRUSSIN, Naturalist.

MAY 21: BERGEN, NORWAY/DISEMBARK/U.S.Disembark after breakfast and transfer to airport for your fl ight home. (B)

EXPEDITION DETAILSDATES: 2019 May 7

SPECIAL OFFER:

Travel on this voyage and we will cover your bar tab and tips for the crew.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERJim Richardson spent two years photographing the Celtic realm for the March 2006 National Geographic magazine article, “Celt Appeal.” Travel with him on this voyage. Learn more at expeditions.com/photo

OPTIONAL EXTENSIONAdd a four-day pre-voyage extension to Scotland, to visit Edinburgh and Inverness, including the Scottish Highlands. Call or visit our website for details.

ANCIENT ISLES: ENGLAND, IRELAND, AND SCOTLAND15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS—PRICES FROM: $14,890 to $27,180

MAY 7 AND 8: U.S./LONDON, ENGLAND/EMBARKFly overnight to London. Embark in the city center in time for lunch as we set sail down the Thames. (May 8: L,D)

MAY 9: PORTSMOUTHVisit the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and climb inside the HMS Victory, and visit the partially restored Tudor warship Mary Rose, deployed by King Henry VIII. Alternatively, join our naturalists for a drive to the lively estuary at Titchfi eld Haven to walk the trails and look for visiting birds. (B,L,D)

MAY 10: FOWEYStroll the medieval streets of Fowey (pronounced “Foy”) before visiting the Eden Project, a botani-cal garden with vast biomes. In the afternoon, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, left derelict after WWI and recently restored, or choose to explore Fowey’s center. (B,L,D)

MAY 11: ISLES OF SCILLYSee Tresco Abbey Garden’s fl ourishing garden, fi lled with historic ruins and subtropical plants. (B,L,D)

MAY 12: COBH, IRELANDArrive in colorful Cobh, a place steeped in maritime history. Visit the fascinating Heritage Centre and walk in the footsteps of the many Irish who fl ed the hardships of 19th century Ireland and immigrated to America. (B,L,D)

MAY 13: THE SKELLIGS/VALENTIA ISLAND/DINGLESail by Skellig Michael, a Celtic Christian hermitage where beehive huts and remains of a 7th-century monastery still stand. Visit Valentia Island for its dramatic cliff s and a visit to The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre. Spend the afternoon discovering the picturesque seaside town of Dingle. (B,L,D)

MAY 14: INISHMORE/EXPLORING ARAN ISLANDSVisit Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. Known for its religious and cultural heritage, we make a visit to Dun Aengus, a Celtic stone fort perched on a cliff ’s edge. (B,L,D)

MAY 15: EXPLORING NORTHWESTERN IRELANDToday we discover northwestern Ireland: a wild and windswept region where Gaelic is still spoken. Steeped in history and folklore, the dramatic landscape of counties Sligo and Donegal inspired the works of W.B. Yeats. (B,L,D)

MAY 16: IONA AND STAFFA, INNER HEBRIDES, SCOTLANDVisit the sacred island of Iona and its 12th Century abbey, believed to be the origin of the Book of Kells. Explore Staff a Island, famed for its geometric basalt columns, and Zodiac into dramatic Fingal’s Cave. (B,L,D)

MAY 17: ST. KILDA/CALLANISHVisit the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, boasting incredible seabird colonies. Conditions permit-ting; we hope to make a landing at uninhabited St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, see the Neolithic Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis. (B,L,D)

MAY 18: ORKNEYDiscover the Stone Age megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old stone-slab village of Skara Brae. Step into medievalSt. Magnus Cathedral, crafted from local red and yellow sandstone. (B,L,D)

MAY 19: EXPLORING THE SHETLAND ISLANDSThe Shetland Islands archipelago is character-ized by incredible cultural traditions and dramatic landscapes. Experience this for yourself as we step ashore at one of the many remote islands in the region. (B,L,D)

MAY 20: SHETLAND/AT SEADrive through a rolling landscape with Shetland ponies. Explore the ruins at Jarlshof, which reveal 4,000 years of near-continuous settle-ment. (B,L,D)

Ship fi gureheads at Tresco Abbey Valhalla Museum.

Ring of Brodgar, Orkney, Scotland.

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Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.

CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with one or two Portholes #301-308 $14,890

CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with Window #317-320, 335-336 $15,630

CATEGORY 3: Main Deck with Window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350 $16,590

CATEGORY 4: Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228

$16,990

CATEGORY 5: Upper Deck with Balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 $20,260

CATEGORY 6: Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with Balcony #213 $23,630

CATEGORY 7: Upper Deck–Suite with Balcony #215, 219, 230 $27,180

CATEGORY A SOLO: Main Deck with Window #309-312, 329-334 $19,540

CATEGORY B SOLO: Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #105-106, 203, 208 $21,990

ADVANCED PAYMENT $1,500

Sample Airfares: New York/London, Bergen/New York: Economy from $500; Business from $3,300Sole-occupancy cabins available in Categories A and B.

Shared accommodations: Available in Categories 1 and 2. Third-person rates are available in the designated triple-occupancy cabins at one half the double-occupancy rate. Cabins #341, 343, 101, 102, 215, 219 & 230 can accommodate a third person.

Note: Cabins #209, 211, 214, 216-218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228, 303-306—These cabins have one queen-sized bed. All other double cabins have two lower single beds; some can convert to a queen-sized bed.

CAPACITY: 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. OVERALL LENGTH: 367 feet. REGISTRY: Bahamas.

PUBLIC AREAS: Bistro bar; chart room; restaurant; global gallery; library; lounge with bar and state-of-the-art facilities for fi lms and presentations; observation lounge; fi tness center; LEXspa treatment room and sauna; internet café; mud room.

MEALS: Served in one seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling.

CABINS: All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, private facilities, and climate controls.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Zodiac landing craft; kayaks; ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle); underwater video camera; crow’s nest remote controlled camera; video microscope; laundry. Undersea specialist, full-time doctor; National Geographic photographer; video chronicler; wellness specialist.

TERMS AND CONDITIONSCOST INCLUDES: All accommodations per itinerary, meals indicated and beverages aboard ship including alcohol (except certain super-premium brands), shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group fl ights, use of kayaks, all tips including those to ship’s crew, taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician, and services of our expedition staff .NOT INCLUDED: Air transportation, extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as e-mail, voyage DVD, laundry, etc.

SAMPLE AIRFARES: Round-trip New York/London and Bergen/New York: Economy from $500; Business from $3,300.ADVANCE PAYMENT: $1,500 due at time of booking.RESPONSIBILITY AND OTHER TERMS & CONDITIONS: Certain provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of Lindblad Expeditions’ and the National Geographic Society’s liability for loss of property, injury, illness or death during the voyage will be provided to all guests on the ship’s ticket sent prior to departure, and are also available on our web site at www.expeditions.com/terms, or upon request. By registering for this trip, the guest agrees to all such terms and conditions.IMPORTANT: Cancellations are subject to penalty. Call for

details on our Cancellation Policy and Travel Protection Plan. NOTE: Itineraries and prices listed in this brochure are valid as of publication date, and are subject to change.

Photo Credits: Peter Adams/Getty, Stewart Aitchison, Stewart Cohen, Dean Gushee, Michael Luppino, Richard Maack, Jeff Mauritzen, Joanne Moyes/Alamy, Michael S. Nolan, Jim Richardson, Kevin Schafer, Rikki Swenson, Paul Williams/Alamy.

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From top: Upper Deck cabin with balcony; a standard bathroom; example of a spacious solo cabin with window.

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