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TM ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION | 2015 As astonishing as the photos in National Geographic. And an exhilarating life adventure: A Lindblad-National Geographic Kimberley Expedition

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Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have joined forces to further inspire the world through expedition travel. Our collaboration in exploration, research, technology and conservation will provide extraordinary travel experi- ences and disseminate geographic knowledge around the globe. Cover photo: King George Falls, the Kimberley ©Ralph Lee Hopkins. This page: Zodiac at Raft Point, the Kimberley Coast, Western Australia. Ship’s registry: Bahamas

1 The Kimberley is a dream destination for many “ of us who long to experience this true wilderness. Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic offers the chance to explore its magnificent coastline in the company of knowledgeable guides; a perfect introduction to the region’s many wonders.” —Chrissie Goldrick, Editor-In-Chief, Australian Geographic

TO READ CHRISSIE’S ARTICLE ON THE KIMBERLEY IN AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC, VISIT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM/GOLDRICK

2 THE KIMBERLEY A land so old, vast tracts pre-date the very existence of fossils. Where, over eons, immense geological forces have buckled the earth’s crust leaving contorted folds of ancient rock. Explore the seemingly endless coastline crowded with islands, bursting with marine life and rivers that lead to vertiginous waterfalls. View indigenous rock art of ethereal Wandjina spirits and elegant pre-history Gwion Gwion figures. Visit this land where primeval crocodiles rule and merely a trickle of travelers venture each year.

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Above: The oldest Wandjina site may be up to 6,000 years old and has been retouched and painted many times.

3 Have traveled on Orion twice before and felt that the “ good things about Orion have been retained and the expeditioning improved.”

National Geographic Orion is a purpose-built expedition ship fully equipped with a roster of expedition tools to enable up-close and personal explora- tion. She travels with a complete expedition team (see pages 8-9) plus a National Geographic photographer and a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on all departures (see pages 10-11) to enhance your experience of superb locations. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION’S EXPLORATION TOOLS Orion’s expedition technology enables you to land where dock and tender infrastructure doesn’t exist, and to have intimate encounters with beauty, wildness and the seldom-seen.  Fleet of 14 Zodiacs  Undersea video camera  Hydrophone  Video microscope  Crow’s nest camera  Professional video chronicler aboard  On our Kimberley with Spice expedition, complete snorkel gear for all guests and scuba gear for up to 24 guests with an undersea specialist/divemaster, plus kayaks, a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and a glass-bottom Zodiac. Zodiacs deploy swiftly.

Note: All quotes used as headlines are verbatim comments from recent guest Comment Cards.

WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 5 “ Fabulous varied activities. We did them all and loved them.”

HORIZONTAL WATERFALLS, TALBOT BAY Rapid tidal changes in Talbot Bay cause a torrent of trapped water to shoot through a narrow gap into the ocean creating a raging horizontal waterfall. Seeing it from eye-level aboard a Zodiac is a spectacular thrill.

ANCIENT INDIGENOUS ROCK ART View a spectacular outdoor Aboriginal art gallery portraying the Wandjina clan’s ‘Great Fish Chase’, including images of the Wandjina spirits with their distinctive haloes.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KIMBERLEY AND ITS WONDERS, SEE THE VIDEO OF KING GEORGE FALLS: WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM/KIMBERLEY_DER

66 1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348) KING GEORGE FALLS Zodiacs take you to witness the mighty 262 feet King George Falls—the highest single-drop falls in the whole of the Kimberley, which are in full force early in the season.

BUNGLE BUNGLES FLIGHT National Geographic Orion’s Kimberley Expedition also includes a scenic flight over the famous Bungle Bungle Ranges—a natural wonder seen first-hand.

MONTGOMERY REEF See Montgomery Reef on the Kimberley Expedition where the massive tidal drops create a cascading raging torrent, complete with turtles, fish and marine life as over 150 square miles of reef emerges from the ocean.

WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 7 WELCOME TO THE BRIDGE While cruise lines set a standard itinerary that doesn’t vary regardless of which captain or cruise director is aboard, the teamwork between our expedition leaders and captains play a vital role in the flexibility and spontane- ity that is a hallmark of our expeditions. Our captains take great pleasure in our guests’ fascination with their navigation work and welcome you to the bridge to observe the calm, steady business of guiding the ship.

8 1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348) Truly excellent staff... Enthusiastic, “ knowledgeable, able to readily communicate at guest level. Learnt a lot.”

Our expedition leaders, known as ELs to staff and guests alike, are exceptional leaders who attract and inspire the naturalists, marine biologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists and certified photo instructors who accompany National Geographic Orion’s voyages. Collectively, these specialists have hundreds of years of experience guiding travelers to the world’s most interesting places. They are the informative experts with whom explorers want to travel repeatedly; and the engaging conversationalists whom curious travelers want to share drinks or dinner.

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From left to right: Naturalists Adam Cropp, Mark Watson, Brent Stephenson and David Cothran.

NATURALIST ADAM CROPP SHARES HIS CHILDHOOD IN THE KIMBERLEY. SEE THE VIDEO AT: WWW. EXPEDITIONS.COM/KIMBERLEYWILD

WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 9 “ The photographic assistance was outstanding.”

Unique in the world of travel, our Expedition Photography program offers guests of every skill and interest level unrivaled photography opportunities. A top National Geographic photographer travels aboard every National Geographic Orion departure. At your side on deck or in the field, they provide inspiration, tips, and advice gleaned over the course of significant careers. They also offer informative presentations and supportive critiques. And, you’ll have the service of a Lindblad- National Geographic certified photo instructor—trained to assist you with camera settings and the basic elements of framing, composition and lighting, plus able to help you better understand the wildlife, so you can capture amazing behavior. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an advanced shooter, the fun of expedition photography is infectious and inclusive. During the voyage, you’ll improve your skills and return home a more confident photographer, with your best shots ever.

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10 1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348) King George River, the Kimberley.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS ON BOARD

There is no clearer symbol of the everlasting connection between expedition and photography than the presence of a National Geographic photographer aboard every National Geographic Orion voyage. Travel with these top SUSAN SEUBERT MASSIMO BASSANO pros and you’ll pick up tips and advice in incredible field Jul. 5 & 15, 2015 Jul. 25 & Aug. 4, 2015 conditions. You’ll share every photo op, and you might just land some cover-worthy shots yourself. An all-star team of photographers joins us this season.

PLEASE VISIT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM FOR THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER ASSIGNED TO THE JUN.15 & 25, 2015 DEPARTURES AND BOB KRIST FOR FULL BIOS ON OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS. Aug. 14, 2015

WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 11 “ The whole experience was first-class. Just fantastic.”

National Geographic Orion is spacious and modern, offering panoramic views from her main lounge, the observation lounge and library at the top of the ship, and her expansive decks. The dramatic window-lined main lounge is the site of lively daily recap sessions and informative presentations. The inviting indoor din- ing room accommodates all guests at once in a single seating. On deck there’s the prospect of balmy air and brilliant Kimberley vistas by day, or the romance of dining under stars at night. While National Geographic Orion interiors are elegant, life aboard is always casual, with no need for formal clothing, fostering a rewarding esprit de corps.

12 Clockwise from upper right: The dining room is arranged for easy mingling; cocktail hour in the Lounge coincides with the lively daily Recap; an example of the soul-satisfying dishes produced each day by Orion’s Head Chef, Lothar Greiner, based on menus designed by Serge Dansereau (shown) chef owner of Sydney’s renowned The Bathers’ Pavilion; the main lounge and bar; every day starts with breakfast on the inviting and scenic aft deck.

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13 KIMBERLEY EXPEDITION: AUSTRALIA’S WILD NORTHWEST 14 DAYS/10 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE PRICES FROM: $8,990 to $18,910 (See page 18 for complete prices.) Our unparalleled team is key to an in-depth experience, and Ask any Australian about the Kimberley, and you’ll get an awed A+ our generous expedition staff- response. Australians hold it in the same kind of reverence that EXPEDITION TEAM to-guest ratio of 1:10 means Americans hold the great parks of the American West. The land more choice in activities, and represents a symbol of wildness, a place they yearn to go. It’s so old more diverse personalities and interests you can gravitate to. An expedition leader, that vast tracts predate the existence of fossils. Geological forces have naturalists/historians, a National Geographic buckled the earth, leaving soaring red cliffs, cooling pools, towering photographer, a Lindblad-National waterfalls, isolated islands, secluded beaches and river inlets—and Geographic certified photo instructor, video waters famous for their wildlife. Its secrets include 40,000-year-old chronicler, and a wellness specialist all rock art. And National Geographic Orion is the best way to experience contribute to your experience of the wonders. this vibrant wilderness in full. Visit our website to read staff bios for this expedition. EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Guests exploring Wandjina Aboriginal rock art ▶▶ Zodiacs take you up the spectacular King George River, where you’ll feel dwarfed by in an outdoor gallery in the Kimberley. the towering red rock canyon walls, then cooled by the mist of King George Falls. ▶▶ View an outdoor Aboriginal art gallery, portraying images of the Wandjina spirits. ▶▶ Take a scenic flight over the famous Bungle Bungle Ranges, a natural wonder. ▶▶ Visit Montgomery Reef, where the tide drops so rapidly that waters trapped atop the reef create a raging torrent as they escape.

14 DAYS 1-3: U.S./DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA/EMBARK INDONESIA Depart for Darwin, cross the international date line, embark National Geographic Com Orion. (Day 3: D) TIMOR DAYS 4 AND 5: COM/AT SEA Settle into the ship and prepare for amazing King George Falls Vansittart Bay Darwin photographic opportunities with hands-on Hunter River instruction from our team. The ship makes a Montgomery Reef Wyndham & Bungle Bungles Crocodile Creek & Nares Point brief technical stop at Com. (B,L,D) Talbot Bay & Horizontal Waterfalls Broome

DAY 6: WYNDHAM & THE BUNGLE BUNGLES AUSTRALIA Take a flight over the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, where ancient hills resembling giant beehives form deep chasms and long gorges, or cruise Ord River and look for wildlife feeding on stranded sea EXPEDITION DETAILS to Lake Argyle, navigating the river between life. Then explore Raft Point with its outdoor DATES: 2015 Jun. 15*, 25; Jul. 5*, 15, 25*; Kununurra and Lake Argyle. See the lake Aboriginal drawings—an account of the Aug. 4 from a scenic lookout, and visit the historical Wandjinas on the Great Fish Chase. (B,L,D) Durack homestead. (B,L,D) *These departures travel from Broome to Darwin. DAY 7: KING GEORGE RIVER & FALLS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHERS Zodiacs cruise along the spectacular King Learn from Susan Seubert on Jul. 5 or 15, or George River, with its near-vertical canyon Massimo Bassano on Jul. 25 or Aug. 4. See walls. The river drains the Gardner Plateau our website for the photographer assigned to into the highest single-drop falls in the the Jun. 15 & 25 departures and for full bios. Kimberley. Early season, we will linger in the OPTIONAL EXTENSION Crocodile. thundering mist. Later in the year, we will get Add a four-day post-voyage extension to close, even under the falls. Opt to hike to luxurious Bamurru Plains. Applies to three the top for a swim in one of the freshwater DAY 11: TALBOT BAY/HORIZONTAL departures only: Jun. 15, Jul. 5, Jul. 25. See pools. (B,L,D) WATERFALLS page 20 or call for details. The Horizontal Waterfalls in the Buccaneer DAY 8: VANSITTART BAY Archipelago are created by the rapid tidal fall SPECIAL OFFER: See 40,000-year-old Gwion Gwion between oceanside cliffs. When conditions Enjoy 2 days and 2 nights as our guest Aboriginal rock paintings. Visit the wreck are right, a ‘waterfall’ ten feet high can form at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney, plus of a DC-3, a WWII remnant. (B,L,D) as the trapped waters cascade through more on select departures. See page 18 the narrow gap. Later, explore the twisted or call for details. DAY 9: HUNTER RIVER (AND OPTIONAL geological folds of the ancient seabed at HELICOPTER TO MITCHELL FALLS) Cyclone Bay. (B,L,D) From the stunning anchorage off of Naturalist’s Island, we spend the day DAY 12: NARES POINT & CROCODILE CREEK exploring the mangrove-lined channels of Zodiac cruise and explore off Koolan Island, the Hunter River. Photographers will want a finger of sandstone. Nearby Crocodile to capture the vermilion rock at sunrise or Creek defies its name, with several vertical sunset. (B,L,D) embankments keeping it crocodile-free, allowing us to take advantage of the cool DAY 10: MONTGOMERY REEF & RAFT POINT freshwater natural swimming pool. (B,L,D) Conditions permitting, the quick tide change at Montgomery Reef creates raging torrents of DAYS 13 AND 14: BROOME, WESTERN water as the sea level drops and the reef seems AUSTRALIA/DISEMBARK/U.S. King George Falls. to rise from the ocean. Watch from your Zodiac, Disembark for your flight home. (Day 13: B)

LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM/KIMBERLEY 15 KIMBERLEY EXPEDITION WITH THE SPICE ISLANDS 18 DAYS/14 NIGHTS—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE PRICES FROM: $12,640 to $26,390 (See page 18 for complete prices.) Our unparalleled team is key to an in-depth experience, Discover dramatic landscapes etched with ancient human history in the A+ and our generous expedition Kimberley, and sail to remote island villages of Indonesia where history EXPEDITION TEAM staff-to-guest ratio of 1:10 comes alive in traditional ceremonies. Search for spectacular wildlife, means more choice in from the giant saltwater crocs of the Kimberley to prehistoric Komodo activities, and more diverse personalities and interests you can gravitate to. An expedition dragons; see humpback whales during prime migrating season. Snorkel leader, naturalists/historians, an undersea and dive at pristine Rowley Shoals among untouched coral gardens. specialist/divemaster, a National Geographic Explore art galleries of Aboriginal rock paintings and Zodiac to the base photographer, a Lindblad-National of King George Falls. Learn the history of the Spice Islands, fought over Geographic certified photo instructor, Global among English, Portuguese, and Dutch colonizers. Perspectives guest speaker, video chronicler, and a wellness specialist all contribute to EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS your experience of the wonders. Visit our website to read staff bios for ▶▶ Zodiac up the King George River to explore at water level and experience its towering this expedition. red rock canyon walls. ▶▶ View an outdoor Aboriginal art gallery, portraying images of the Wandjina spirits. ▶▶ Zodiacs land virtually anywhere and take you up close to the unique wildlife in this region. See crocodiles, migrating humpback whales, and endearing wallabies. Komodo dragons are the world’s largest living lizards and can grow up to ten feet and weigh ▶▶ A special highlight is a visit to world-renowned Komodo National Park, a UNESCO 300 pounds. World Heritage site, to go in search of the legendary Komodo dragons. ▶▶ Snorkel and dive remote reefs with galaxies of colorful fish in the Spice Islands, and pristine Rowley Shoals in Australia.

16 AUG. 14-16: U.S./BROOME, WESTERN spectacular canyon scenery. King George INDONESIA AUSTRALIA/EMBARK Falls are the highest single-drop falls in the Bali Sumbawa Flores Depart U.S., cross the international date Kimberley. For more adventure, take a steep Komodo Dili line and arrive in Broome. Embark National walk to the top of the falls for a swim. (B,L,D) TIMOR Jaco Geographic Orion and set sail. (Aug. 16: D) Island AUG. 23 AND 24: WYNDHAM/AT SEA AUG. 17: ROWLEY SHOALS Take a boat trip up the Ord River from King George River & Falls With abundant marine life and untouched Wyndham, then spend the next day sailing Bigge Island Wyndham coral, Rowley Shoals is one of the world’s most north to East Timor. (B,L,D) Hunter River pristine marine environments, where you’ll Montgomery Reef snorkel, dive and explore by Zodiac. (B,L,D) AUG. 25 AND 26: JACO ISLAND & DILI, Rowley Shoals Broome EAST TIMOR AUSTRALIA AUG. 18: AT SEA (B,L,D) Search for endemic bird species, and swim, snorkel, and dive from white sand beaches AUG. 19: MONTGOMERY REEF & RAFT POINT in clear blue waters. Explore the evolving Conditions permitting, the quick tide change cosmopolitan capital of East Timor, where at Montgomery Reef creates raging torrents there is still much evidence of its 500-year of water as the sea level drops and the reef history as a Portuguese colony, and a strongly seems to rise from the ocean. Watch from Catholic population. See the giant Cristo Rei your Zodiac, and look for wildlife feeding on statue as we approach the harbor. Visit the stranded sea life. Then explore Raft Point local craft market and see the colorful local with its outdoor Aboriginal drawings—an woven fabrics called tais. (B,L,D) account of the Wandjinas on the Great Fish Chase. (B,L,D) AUG. 27: LARANTUKA, INDONESIA In the 1600s, Flores was an important Badas, Pamulung Village, Indonesia. AUG. 20: HUNTER RIVER (AND OPTIONAL Portuguese trade center. As Dutch influence HELICOPTER TO MITCHELL FALLS) spread throughout the 17th century, EXPEDITION DETAILS This is one of the most scenic parts of Portuguese populations moved here. Today DATE: 2015 Aug. 14 the Kimberley coast, lined with green rain Larantuka is a neat little seaside township forest, mangroves and soaring red cliffs. with spectacular views. Meet the residents OPTIONAL EXTENSION Anchor at Naturalists Island, the proper and learn their history and customs. (B,L,D) Add a two-day post-voyage extension in Bali. name of which is “Wunumpurramarra”—a See page 20 or call for details. stunning backdrop for the day’s explorations. AUG. 28: KOMODO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC The Hunter River has many crocodiles At renowned Komodo National Park, search PHOTOGRAPHER and you may be lucky enough to see them for the world’s largest living lizard: the Award-winning on a Zodiac foray through the mangroves. Komodo dragon. These prehistoric creatures photographer Bob Krist The distance from Naturalists Island to can grow up to ten feet and weigh 300 works on assignment for renowned Mitchell Falls and Plateau is about pounds. Later, swim, dive, or kayak at one of National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian, 30 miles; choose an optional helicopter Komodo National Park’s beautiful beaches. Islands, and Outdoor Photographer. He has excursion over spectacular terrain in the (B,L,D) been stranded on a glacier in Iceland, nearly vast interior. (B,L,D) run down by charging bulls in southern India, AUG. 29: BADAS, SUMBAWA and knighted with a cutlass during a Trinidad AUG. 21: BIGGE ISLAND Experience the strong culture of the Pamulung voodoo ceremony. Aboard Zodiacs, visit this rocky island which villagers with an elaborate cultural display of juts out of vividly colored aqua seas and is a traditional mock wedding ceremony, and a GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GUEST SPEAKER famous for Wandjina rock art. Small monjon buffalo race. (B,L,D) Dr. Lawrence Blair is an expert rock wallabies and the northern quoll thrive on the culture, geography and here, free of predators. (B,L,D) AUG. 30 AND 31: BALI, INDONESIA/ zoology of Indonesia. He is also DISEMBARK/U.S. a filmmaker, and the writer, AUG. 22: KING GEORGE RIVER & FALLS Arrive in Bali and transfer to the airport for presenter and co-producer of Zodiacs take us up the King George River, your flight home on Aug. 30, then arrive the the internationally acclaimed series Ring Of home to a wealth of bird species and next day. (Aug. 30: B) Fire, which won two Emmy awards in 1988.

LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM/KIMBERLEYSPICE 17 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION PERFECTLY ADAPTED FOR EXPLORING THE WORLD The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion is the newest addition to the Lindblad-National Geographic fleet. National Geographic Orion is ranked by the Berlitz Guide to Cruising as one of the best expedition ships in the world. Designed and purpose-built in Germany in 2003 specifically for expedition cruising, she was created from the outset to explore the far comers of the Earth in complete self-sufficiency. Kimberley Expedition: Kimberley Australia’s Wild Expedition with Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo. Northwest the Spice Islands CATEGORY 1: Main Deck with oval window #316, 318, 319-321 $8,990 $12,640 CATEGORY 2: Main Deck with oval window #302-312, 314, 315, 317 $10,380 $14,670 CATEGORY 3: Upper Deck—Suite with window #401-412, 414-419 $12,450 $17,430 CATEGORY 4: Bridge Deck—Suite with window #511, 515 $13,630 $19,080 CATEGORY 5: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #501, 503-506, 508 $16,270 $22,780 CATEGORY 6: Bridge Deck—Suite with French balcony #502, 507, 509*, 510 $18,910 $26,390 *Cabin 509 has two windows in lieu of a French balcony. CATEGORY 1 SOLO: Main Deck with oval window or two portholes #301, 322, 323 $13,550 $18,950 CATEGORY 3 SOLO: Bridge Deck—Suite with two windows #512 $18,680 $26,150

All cabins feature ocean views, private facilities, climate controls, internet access for your own laptop, and a flat-screen TV with movie programming. Note: Solo occupancy cabins available in Categories 1 and 3 include #301, 322, 323, and 512. Note: Third person rates available at one-half the double occupancy rate in designated triple occupancy cabins. Note: Visa fees are not included. Sample Airfares: Kimberley Expedition: Australia’s Wild Northwest: Los Angeles/Darwin, Broome/Los Angeles or vice-versa: Economy from $1,700; Business from $8,500. Kimberley Expedition with the Spice Islands: Los Angeles/Broome, Bali/ Los Angeles: Economy from $2,300; Business from $9,000. EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Embark National Geographic Orion relaxed and ready for adventure— with our Sydney Welcome Offer available on the July 5, 25 and August 4, 2015 departures. Book by April 30, 2015 and enjoy 2 days and 2 nights as our guest at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. Explore the city, enjoy a cocktail cruise of magnificent Sydney Harbor, and a private dining experience at Serge Dansereau’s famed beach restaurant, The Bathers’ Pavilion. Then on day 3, board National Geographic Orion for the Kimberley. Visit expeditions.com/sydney for additional information, call an Expedition Specialist, or your travel agent.

18 1.800.EXPEDITION (1.800.397.3348) The dining room has unassigned tables for easy mingling. Category 6 French balcony suite. Category 3 cabin.

All cabins face outside with ocean views, private facilities and climate controls. Some cabins have French balconies. Decorated in rich jewel tones, with deluxe bedding, all cabins feature flat screen TVs with movie programming, as well as internet access for your own laptop.

CAPACITY: 102 guests in 53 outside cabins. REGISTRY: Bahamas. WHIRLPOOL FITNESS CENTER/ OBSERVATION LOUNGE OVERALL LENGTH: 338 feet. LEXSPA TREATMENT HOT TUB THEATER ROOM & LIBRARY PUBLIC AREAS: Outdoor café, lounge with bar,

restaurant, global gallery, observation lounge and SUNDECK

library, mud room, sundeck, marina platform, and SAUNA

whirlpool hot tub that doubles as a plunge pool in ELEVATOR warm climates. OBSERVATION DECK

OPEN BRIDGE: Provides guests with an opportunity 509 BRIDGE

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511 to meet our officers and captain and learn about 515 navigation.

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504 506 508 510 512 MEALS: All meals are served in a single seating with BRIDGE DECK ELEVATOR unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. The cuisine is international with local OUTDOOR CAFE LOUNGE GLOBAL GALLERY flair, featuring tastes of the regions we explore.

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411 415 417 419 EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiac landing craft, a

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402 404 406 408 fleet of 24 double kayaks, hydrophone, underwater 410 video cameras, Splash-Cam, video microscope, UPPER DECK RECEPTION ELEVATOR & crow’s nest camera. Plus a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), snorkeling gear for all guests, scuba MARINA PLATFORM RESTAURANT gear for 24 guests and glass-bottom Zodiac on our 317 Kimberley with Spice expedition. 301 303 305 307 309 311 315 319 321 323 322 WELLNESS: The ship is staffed by a wellness 302 304 306 308 310 312 314 316 318 320 specialist and features a fitness center, massage/ MAIN DECK ELEVATOR LEXspa treatment room, and sauna. ZODIAC DOCTOR'S BOARDING OFFICE ROOM SPECIAL FEATURES: A full-time doctor, undersea MUD specialist and divemasters (Kimberley with Spice only), National Geographic photographer, Lindblad- National Geographic certified photo instructor, and EXPEDITION DECK a video chronicler. Global Perspectives guest speakers on select voyages. Laundry service available.

Note: Scuba divers must be certified by an internationally recognized dive association prior to the voyage, and certification cards and logbooks must be shown on board. Divers must have logged 25 dives in total and made a dive within the 12 months preceding the voyage. SEE VIDEOS, PHOTOS, & LEARN WHAT IT’S LIKE TO EXPEDITION ABOARD NG ORION AT EXPEDITIONS.COM/NGORION

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Private bungalows built over floodplains. Rice fields Ubud, Bali. NEW! ADD BAMURRU PLAINS ADD BALI TO KIMBERLEY + TO THE KIMBERLEY SPICE ISLANDS POST-TRIP/4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS POST-TRIP/3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS FROM $2,750 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY FROM $1,370 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Enjoy the splendid solitude of the wild Bamurru Plains. With Walk through temples carved into caves centuries private bungalows built over these floodplains as our base, ago, stroll jungle footpaths among friendly long-tailed you’ll embark daily on airboats to see brumbies, buffalo, macaques, dine on fantastic Balinese specialties, dingoes, wallabies, huge crocs, and tens of thousands of and discover the history, art, and spirituality of this Magpie geese. Dine daily on specialties of Bamurru’s chef. picturesque land. Note: This extension applies to the three departures that end in Darwin: June 15, July 5 and July 25, 2015.

YOU’RE INVITED TO EXPLORE EXPEDITIONS.COM BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS Save 10% while enhancing and extending your expedition by staying Find key areas of interest like Destinations, Dates & Rates, on board and continuing on National Geographic Orion’s next voyage. This savings is applicable on voyage fares only and not valid on Itineraries and more, easily. Plus, find stunning videos and slide- extensions or airfare. shows, archived webinars, and Daily Expedition Reports (DERs) TRAVELING AS A GROUP for an authentic look at what happens on our expeditions. Save 5% when traveling as a group of 8 or more people. Take advantage of these great savings, while enjoying traveling with your friends and family. This savings is applicable on voyage fares only, and not on extensions or airfare. Deposit, final payments, and cancellation policies for group travel vary from our regular policies.

BRINGING THE KIDS We believe sharing an expedition with your children or grandchildren is a life-enhancing experience. So, take $500 off the double occupancy rate for each person under 18.

COMBINING OFFERS Certain offers may be combined for up to two saving opportunities

EXPLORATIONS unless stated otherwise. For example, travel with a group of 8 or more FOLLOW US BLOG on back to back expeditions, and take advantage of both savings!

SYDNEY WELCOME OFFER: Relax after your flight down under. Book by April 30, 2015 and enjoy 2 days and 2 nights as our guest at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney on the July 5, 25 and August 4, 2015 departures. See page 18 for details.

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Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), exten- United States Tour Operators Association sions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available which $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program will include equipment and the guidance of certified divemasters), meals not Lindblad Expeditions, as an Active Member indicated, travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, beverages, e-mail, voyage DVD (where available), laundry. Gratuities to ship’s in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers crew are at your discretion. Assistance Program, the advance payments of Lindblad Expeditions customers in the unlikely event of Lindblad Expeditions bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless otherwise business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Lindblad indicated. Sample airfares are subject to change. We will gladly assist in Expeditions may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance making your air arrangements for a $50 per person service fee. payments received by Lindblad Expeditions. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, TERMS & CONDITIONS Suite 1801, New York, New York 10001, or by email to [email protected] or Reservations: To reserve your place, an advance payment is required at by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com. the time of reservation. Payment is accepted by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or by check. Receipt of your initial payment indicates your acceptance of our complete CANCELLATION POLICY Terms and Conditions. We require written notice at the time of reservation for Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start Per Person Cancellation Fee any physical condition, diet, or treatment requiring special attention. 180 or more days $750* Once your reservation is confirmed, we urge you to use your personalized 179–120 days Advance payment cost online account for important information to help you prepare for your voyage. 119–90 days 25% of trip cost Managing your documents online will facilitate fast and accurate communica- 89–60 days 50% of trip cost tion, and allow you to provide us with pertinent details we require, in order 59–0 days No refund to complete your reservation. Your online account gives you access to your *$750 will be refunded in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate. Expedition Guide, which includes valuable information specific to your voyage. This cancellation policy applies to expeditions as well as pre- or post- extensions. You can also use your online account to make easy payments, view recom- The effective date of a cancellation will be the date on which your cancellation notice is mended flights and reading material, packing list, and so much more. received. Note: Airline cancellation policies vary by carrier, as well as the type of fare used to issue your ticket. Final Payment: Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. We reserve Any revisions you make within the cancellation penalty period, such as departure date or the right to cancel your reservation if payment has not been received by final choice of voyage, are subject to cancellation fees. payment due date. Our Group cancellation policies are listed in the Terms and Conditions section of our website, or you may call us for details. We stress the importance of purchasing a travel protection Travel Protection Plan: We strongly recommend that you take advantage of our plan to protect yourself from fees in the event you need to cancel your reservation. Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damaged or lost baggage, medical assistance and evacuation during your travels. Our PHOTO CREDITS: Darrin Bennett, Earl Carter Photography, David Cothran, duchy/ Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S., and Canadian residents only, and Shutterstock, Hemis/Alamy, Ralph Lee Hopkins, Cameron Johnston, Kimberley may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date. Travel Protection Media, Jeff Litton, Matt Moyer, National Geographic Image Collection/Alamy, premiums are non-refundable once plan is purchased. Michael S Nolan, Pius Lee/Shutterstock, Nick Rains, Rich Reid, Marco Ricca, David Wall/Alamy. 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WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM 21 A gracious Sydney welcome—with our compliments Enjoy two nights at the Four Seasons Hotel, a private dinner, and more on select departures. Details on page 18.

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