Coastal Powers of the North Sea: Medieval Capitals and Vibrant Cultures
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Dive into the multi-layered pasts of countries bordering the North Sea and learn how these independent nations have been linked over time through trade, economics, culture, and politics
Explore UNESCO-designated Old Towns including Bryggen, Speicherstadt, and Lübeck
Hike along the Norwegian fjords, explore Holland’s De Hoge Veluwe National Park, and stroll through the botanical garden on France’s Côte d’Opale
Trace the events of the World Wars in and around Dunkirk, where remnants of the Atlantic Wall still stand near the beaches where more than 338,000 Allied troops were rescued in 1940
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National Geographic Explorer
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National Geographic Explorer: The Standard for Exploration
Built to handle deep swells and towering waves, National Geographic Explorer invites polar exploration while providing exceptional comfort.
Originally constructed to navigate Norway’s famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, her high degree of maneuverability, ideal size, and platform for discovery made National Geographic Explorer a natural choice for addition to the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. Her rebuild drew on 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise.
Today, National Geographic Explorer is a purpose-built expedition ship. She is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing comfort, elegance and a deep connection to the environment.
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Trace the maritime connections of six North Sea countries, from the Norwegian Fjords to the storied canals of Amsterdam and the medieval Hanseatic League traditions to the European Union of today. In UNESCO-designated Old Towns, visit renowned museums and sample the region’s celebrated culinary specialties. Explore less-visited gems like Lübeck, whose Hanseatic League capital status is still visible in gabled houses and converted warehouses; and Antwerp, where 16th-century guildhalls line a picturesque Grote Markt. Compare the university city of Ghent with the European capital of Brussels.
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