NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VENTURE

$200 Dollars given to the Animal Shelter of Marthas Vineyard for every booking.
When completed, National Geographic Venture will be the perfect ship to explore Alaska’s Inside Passage and beyond.  To build her and her sister ship, National Geographic Quest,  we turned to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, the company that built the beloved National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion—vessels that, with our regular maintenance schedule and refurbishments have been operating successfully for decades. Nichols Brothers has been building boats on beautiful Whidbey Island, Washington since 1964 and we are proud that the Venture and Questwill be the first expedition ships of their kind to be purposefully designed and built for expedition travel and made entirely in the U.S.
Designed with over 50 years of expedition heritage, National Geographic Venture is able to explore the same remote locations we’ve sought out for decades while setting a new standard in comfort and style.  She will follow National Geographic Quest in featuring step-out balconies (available in 22 of the 50 spacious cabins), plus 6 sets of connecting cabins for families and groups; a Sun Deck bar, and a designated mudroom for expedition gear.
Equipped for comfort and active exploration
Comfortably accommodating 100 guests, Venture is larger than the 62-guest Sea Bird and Sea Lion, but has the same shallow draft depth, allowing us to navigate the same inner reaches and provide the same intimate experiences of the charismatic regions we explore. Her twin expedition craft landing platforms allow us to rapidly get on and off the ship to take advantage of wildlife sightings and to ensure we maximize our time off the ship exploring. Designed with decades of expedition experience in the region, the purpose-built vessel also features open decks, generous windows, and specialty tools for exploration—the ideal platform for sailing into the fast-moving channels and shallow coves of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest and for exploring the tropical waterways of Central America.
​Base Camp Baja
A short escape aimed at active travelers in search of a health and wellness experience, with NG Venture as the base camp.
​Baja California: A Remarkable Journey
A comprehensive photo expedition exploring both the Pacific side of Baja California and the islands in the Sea of Cortez. Venture into the gray whale lagoons for up close encounters, and then spend ample time exploring the Sea of Cortez and all its marine mammals.
​Baja California and the Sea of Cortez: Among the Great Whales
Enter the California gray whale birthing lagoons of Bahia Magdalena for close encounters with these gentle giants, a rare privilege in the natural world. Plus explore the islands dotting the azure Sea of Cortez, one of the best places to see marine mammals.
​Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands
Discover the powerful wilderness and warm charm of the Pacific Northwest over a wide-ranging week in the San Juan Islands and British Columbia. You’ll venture to spectacular, remote islands and sail through channels that teem with sea life, plus you’ll visit charming towns and First Nations heritage sites
​Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness
See the iconic wildlife—whales, bears and eagles—amid secluded coves and towering forests. Explore massive glaciers, kayak scenic coastlines, plus see the hidden wonders we've discovered in our 30+ years leading Alaska expeditions.
​Base Camp Channel Islands
Experience the wilder side of a coastal region, home to millions of people, and pristine desert islands in a deep blue sea that you’ll have all to yourself.
​Whales & Wildness: Spring in the Sea of Cortez
Explore the Sea of Cortez in springtime: among the best times and places in the world to see a great variety of whales, plus dolphins in abundance. With a flexible itinerary, rely on our expert staff to follow the seasonal movements of migrating birds and feeding whales ensuring excellent wildlife sightings. Hike forests of giant cacti, snorkel with sea lions, and discover rare wildlife among desert islands
​Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia
Join a thrilling in-depth exploration of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska. More time exploring means more chances for encounters with wildlife: See bears, whales, eagles and all the region’s iconic animals.

From Southern California to Baja: Sailing the Pacific Coast
Experience the wilder side of a coastal region, home to millions of people, and pristine desert islands in a deep blue sea that you’ll have all to yourself.
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