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Lindblad national GeographicLindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced a remarkable program of voyages exploring the Atlantic Seaboard of the USA and Bahamas. The eight new itineraries stretch from the lobster villages and rocky inlets of New England to the sand dunes and swamps of the Carolinas and Georgia to the most remote islands of The Bahamas.
The region is rich with spectacular wildlife, intriguing local culture, and remote islands that few will ever visit. These trips uncover a part of the Atlantic Seaboard that few know exist and provide a unique opportunity to discover the East Coast beyond the big cities.
Managing Director of Adventure World Travel Neil Rodgers says, “it really thrilled us about these new itineraries as Australians are excited to travel again and the USA is one of the top destinations to which our travellers are looking. These expeditions are a great way to extend a trip to the USA or for the traveller who has been to the USA many times, a great way to experience something completely new.”
Itineraries include:
Exploring Coastal Maine: Lobsters, Lighthouses & Hidden Inlets: The coasts of Massachusetts and Maine Bar HarborMaine are wild and rugged, scenic and rejuvenating. Discover the world’s first restored Atlantic puffin colony and New England’s only national marine sanctuary, windswept places that inspired writers and artists, and tiny fishing villages with no paved roads. 8 days, departs July – September. Rates begin at $6,990 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.
Exploring the Hudson River in Fall: Transformation, Conservation & Creativity: Enjoy unbeatable photo opportunities capturing the sweep of autumn colours and the rural beauty of the Hudson River. Steeped in culture and art, visit Sleepy Hollow and the Storm King Mountain Art Center. 8 days depart October – November. Rates begin at $6,990 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.
New York City to Cape Cod: Whales, Great White Shark & Seafaring History: Explore New England’s only national marine sanctuary which draws 17 species of whale throughout the year, uncover the maritime history and Mystic Seaport—home to the world’s largest maritime museum and hike and kayak around the northern tip of Long Island Sound. 8 days, departs June/August/October. Rates begin at $6,990 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.
Wild Maine Escape: Exploring Downeast & Acadia National Park:  Explore quaint fishing villages and the rugged beauty of Acadia National Park – the only national park in New England. This northernmost corner of the continental USA is home to puffin colonies, artist communities, picturesque lighthouses and more.  6 days, departs July – September. Rates begin at $4,990 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.
Exploring the Low Country: Cumberland Island to Charleston: Discover the fabled Sea Islands of Georgia and South Carolina and delve into the complex history of the South in charming coastal cities and on barrier islands where the West African-influenced culture of the Gullah-Geechee people continues today. 8 days, departs April. Rates begin at $6,990 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.

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Early morning on the Chesapeake Bay


Wild Chesapeake Bay Escape: Waterways, Watermen & Wildlife: Chesapeake Bay has over 19,000 kilometres of coastline and is America’s largest estuary. Although millions of people live within the watershed, Chesapeake Bay is a labyrinth of coves, islands and creeks bursting with wildlife and maritime history. 6 days, departs May-June. Rates begin at $4,990 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.
Wild South Carolina Escape: Beaufort to the Barrier Islands: Sail among the barrier islands of the South Carolina Coast, discovering historic plantations, mansions, and churches. Explore protected wetlands, wild beaches, dunes, and maritime forests teeming with seabirds and marine life. 6 days, departs April/May/November. Rates begin at $4,990 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.
Exploring the Bahamas’ Out Islands: Natural Wonders & Hidden History: This archipelago of over 700 islands—of which only about 30 are inhabited—is home to blue holes and thick mangrove forests, coral reefs, and spectacular beaches. Discover the Bahamas’ wild side on a voyage to some of its most far-flung islands and hear an intriguing history of pirates, pilgrims, lost civilizations, and the slave trade. 8 days, departs February/March/December. Rates begin at $6,990 per person based on double occupancy in category 1.
 
Edited by: John Alwyn-Jones