National Geographic writers and photographers are onboard for certain cruises. This is not a ship for children. Fares are cheaper on a cruise-only basis if you can get air cheaper on your own. Past passengers and their companions are offered a discount on some voyages as well as unique events on shore. When you spend 300 days on cruises, you get a seven-night cruise free.
Smoking is restricted to designated areas.
Voyages are in the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic, Africa, India, along the east coast of the U.S., in the Caribbean, Asia, Australia, South Pacific, and along both coasts of South America. All are outside and range from 287 sq. About 80 percent of the staterooms have verandas, and nine suites share a veranda. High-category suites have a second optional suite. These are the new larger luxury sister ships.