Spend several extraordinary days in the company of majestic gray whales in Mexico's Bahía Magdalena, one of the best places in the world to witness interactions between gray whale mothers and their curious calves. On this compact trip, we'll navigate the length of the bay aboard our nimble expedition ship, and set out by Zodiac for thrilling, up-close encounters.

Immerse yourself in vibrant cultures, fascinating history, and breathtaking wildlife as you cruise along the West African coast. Set off from Tema, Ghana and visit colorful cities, such as Takoradi, famous for its bustling Market Circle, and Freetown, home to the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

Explore the cultures and intriguing landscapes of North, Central and South America. Discover the secrets of ancient civilizations of the Yucatán Peninsula and transit between two oceans through the famous Panama Canal. Immerse yourself in lively Lima and enjoy the charms of Iquique, nestled between the Atacama Desert and the Pacific. As you sail, learn more about your destinations from your onboard team of experts to add further depth to your experience.

Set sail on a grand journey to discover the secrets of Central America’s ancient cultures. Immerse yourself in the Yucatán Peninsula’s natural beauty and explore Chile and its majestic fjords. Enjoy the exclusive use of your ship’s expedition equipment as you experience up-close wildlife encounters. Revel in the opportunity to participate in valuable scientific studies while admiring the striking landscape of Antarctica as you uncover a world of wonder.

Set sail along West Africa’s historic Slave Coast from Senegal to Gambia, exploring the profound history that shaped the region. Uncover Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Ivory Coast. Discover Senegal's capital and the pristine Bijagós Islands, a haven of mangroves and savannas.

Be among the first to enjoy the stunning National Geographic Venture on this exclusive inaugural voyage. Experience the splendid and surprising diversity of the Pacific coast as we explore from Los Angeles to La Paz, Mexico.

Explore the cultures and intriguing landscapes of North, Central and South America. Discover the secrets of ancient civilizations of the Yucatán Peninsula and transit between two oceans through the famous Panama Canal. Immerse yourself in lively Lima and enjoy the charms of Iquique, nestled between the Atacama Desert and the Pacific. As you sail, learn more about your destinations from your onboard team of experts to add further depth to your experience.

Spend several extraordinary days in the company of majestic gray whales in Mexico's Bahía Magdalena, one of the best places in the world to witness interactions between gray whale mothers and their curious calves. On this compact trip, we'll navigate the length of the bay aboard our nimble expedition ship, and set out by Zodiac for thrilling, up-close encounters.

Each year California gray whales pause during their migrations to birth and nurse their calves in the Bahía Magdalena lagoons.

The Sea of Cortez in spring is among the best times and places to see a great variety of whales-humpback, sperm, fin, Bryde's, and blue whales-plus large aggregations of dolphins. Sail the Sea of Cortez, exploring its many islands free from tourist infrastructure and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

We've teamed up with exhale to create a 5-day Wildness + Wellness adventure in the remote and remarkable Channel Islands. Board the National Geographic Sea Lion, your floating base camp, in Los Angeles, and head for three of the five wildlife-rich islands which make up Channel Islands National Park, plus Catalina Island.

Join Viking on a grand journey from the "Last Continent" to Central America. Uncover a world of wonder as you admire striking Antarctica and participate in valuable scientific studies. Enjoy the exclusive use of your ship’s expedition equipment and experience up-close wildlife encounters. Discover the secrets of Central America’s ancient cultures, immerse yourself in the Yucatán Peninsula’s natural beauty and explore Chile and its majestic fjords.