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EXPLORING THE LOW COUNTRY:CUMBERLAND ISLAND TO CHARLESTON8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LIONAPRIL 9-16, 2022The seaboard of Georgia and SouthCarolina harbors a wealth of wildlifehabitats and a fascinating culturalheritage. Here, the Sea Islands hug themainland, offering undulating dunes,meadows, marshes, and forests that teemwith birdlife and other creatures, as wellas an intricate web of waterways that begto be explored. Discover these stunningwilderness areas with our naturalists,and delve into the complex history of theSouth in charming coastal cities and onbarrier islands where the West Africaninfluenced culture of the Gullah-Geecheepeople continues today.SOUTHCAROLINACharlestonDaufuskie IslandSavannahTurtle IslandGEORGIABrunswickOssabaw IslandSapelo IslandJekyll IslandCumberland IslandFernandina BeachJacksonvilleFLORIDADAY 1: Home/Jacksonville, Florida/Fernandina BeachArrive in Jacksonville and transfer to Fernandina Beach, where we embark NationalGeographic Sea Lion. Meet the crew and our team of naturalists, and set sail toward St.Mary’s River. (D)DAY 2: Cumberland Island, GeorgiaThis morning, we cruise north into Georgia, following the Intracoastal Waterway toCumberland Island, a designated National Seashore of wild beaches, vast marshes,and intriguing history. Inhabited over the centuries by Native Americans, enslavedpeople, missionaries, and the famous Carnegie family, the island offers insight into lifeand culture of the southeastern seaboard over the centuries. Visit the haunting ruinsof the Carnegie Dungeness estate, abandoned after a fire in 1959. Then set off on footto discover feral horses and other fascinating flora and fauna amid pine forests anddunes. (B,L,D)DAY 3: Jekyll Island/BrunswickSail into the Golden Isles region of the Georgian coast this morning. On Jekyll Island,pay a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to meet researchers who rehabilitateinjured sea turtles, study sea turtle behavior, and raise awareness about the conservation challenges they face. This afternoon, stroll the historic center of Brunswick, visitingthe ornate 19th-century Old City Hall and Victorian-era Oak Grove Cemetery. Or take inthe view of the surrounding wetlands from Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park and see the“Lover’s Oak,” a magnificent tree that is said to date back more than 900 years. (B,L,D)1

DAY 4: Sapelo Island/Ossabaw IslandGeorgia’s fourth largest barrier island, Sapelo Island protects the fragile habitat of theAltamaha River Estuary and harbors rich wildlife. With its 28 transitional habitat areas,the island is an important piece of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.While now largely undisturbed and returned to nature, the island has been inhabited forsome 4,500 years, from prehistoric indigenous people to Spanish missionaries, throughthe dark years of slavery and on to the freedmen and women who established thecommunity of Hog Hammock still in existence today. This is one of the isolated barrierislands where the Gullah-Geechee culture emerged, drawing on West African languagesand traditions. After lunch on the ship, sail to Ossabaw Island, where, if conditionspermit, we will launch kayaks and Zodiacs to explore its backwaters, which teem withwildlife. (B,L,D)DAY 5: SavannahArrive in stately Savannah, Georgia’s oldest city. We’ll explore the city on foot, startingoff with a stroll among the Spanish moss-draped trees of Forsyth Park, where we maysee northern parula warblers amid the hanging moss. Stop by First African BaptistChurch, the oldest African American congregation in the country, founded in 1773.Savannah’s 22 historic squares each have their own character and interesting story.We’ll visit several of them, including Greene Square, named for Revolutionary War heroNathanael Greene, where the Emancipation Proclamation was read and soon-to-befreed enslaved people were promised “40 acres and a mule.” (B,L,D)DAY 6: Daufuskie Island, South Carolina/Turtle IslandGo ashore at Daufuskie Island, a hub of Gullah culture and language. Some residentscontinue to speak Gullah to this day. Get immersed in the mystique of the island, soakingup the local culture and learning about the rich spiritual traditions of its residents, who painttheir trim “heaven blue” to ward off evil spirits. After lunch, continue to nearby Turtle Island.Comprised of coastal dunes, salt marsh, and upland southern pine habitat, the island hasbeen designated as an Important Bird Area. The wide variety of species that pass throughhere include the endangered least tern, Wilson’s and piping plovers and black skimmers.(B,L,D)DAY 7: CharlestonFounded in 1670, Charleston is steeped in history and charm, from its cobblestoned,lantern-lit streets to its romantic mansions. On our way into the city, we’ll cruise past FortSumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. Set out on a walking tour of thispicturesque city, strolling through Rainbow Row, where historic Georgian homes arepainted in bright, lavish colors. Continue to lovely White Point Garden at the southern tipof the peninsula on which Charleston sits. Here, meander past cannons and other relicsof the Civil War and enjoy expansive views of Fort Sumter and the Charleston Harbor.(B,L,D)DAY 8: Charleston/HomeAfter breakfast this morning, disembark and transfer to the Charleston airport for yourflight home. (B)SPECIAL OFFER: Take 500 off the double occupancy price for each person under 18.Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated as solo.DEPARTUREApril 9-16, 2022CAT. 1CAT. 2CAT. 3CAT. 1SOLOCAT. 2SOLOADVANCEPAYMENT 5,590 6,380 7,160 8,390 9,560 7502

To register:Please contact National Trust Tours888.484.8785 (Preferred reservation method)Or, mail this form along with your deposit to:Lindblad Expeditions96 Morton StreetNew York, NY 10014RESERVATION FORM:EXPLORING THE LOW COUNTRY:CUMBERLAND ISLAND TO CHARLESTONABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LIONAPRIL 9-16, 2022Please reserve place(s).Name 1:(As it appears on passport)Name 1: Date of Birth:(Preferred name for name badge)Name 2:(As it appears on passport)Name 2: Date of Birth:(Preferred name for name badge)Street Address:City: State: Zip:Home Phone: Business Phone:Cell Phone: Fax:Email:ccommodations: Double Single Twin share w/friendA Share with roommate assigned by tour operatorPlease indicate choice of cabin category in order of preference:Advance Payment Information: US 750 per person. If paying by check, please make payable to: Lindblad ExpeditionsEnclosed is my advance payment of If paying by credit card, we will contact you to finalize your booking and collectpayment information.3

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SEA LIONCAPACITY: 31 outside cabins accommodating 62 guests.OVERALL LENGTH: 152 feet.REGISTRY: United States.PUBLIC AREAS: The ship features a library; global market;lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slide shows,and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sundeck with chairs and tables; and LEXspa. An open Bridgeprovides guests an opportunity to meet the officers andcaptain and learn about navigation.MEALS: Served in single seatings with unassigned tables foran informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfasts arewide-selection buffets, and lunches are often served familystyle. Dinners are primarily served plated. Menu emphasizeslocal fare.CABINS: All face outside with windows, private facilities, andclimate controls.EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT: Zodiacs, kayaks, bow camera,hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, and videomicroscope.SPECIAL FEATURES: Guest Wi-Fi access. A certified photoinstructor and a video chronicler are on board.WELLNESS: The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features exercise equipment, LEXspa, and outdoor stretching area.SELF-DISINFECTING SHIPS: Lindblad Expeditions becamethe first self-disinfecting fleet with the rollout of the ACTCleanCoat system in 2019. This photocatalytic cleaningprocess activates when illuminated, continuously breakingdown unwanted microbes such as bacteria, viruses, mold, andairborne allergens. The positive environmental impacts of thisnon-toxic, chemical-free system are many: less plastic in thesupply chain and waste stream, and more than one milliongallons of water saved annually. The system lowers our carbonfootprint and creates a cleaner, healthier shipboard environment for guests and crew alike.CATEGORY 1: Main Deck #300-305 — Conveniently positioned between the dining room and lounge, these cabinsfeature two lower single beds and a large view window.CATEGORY 2: Bridge Deck #100-104; Upper Deck #200212, 215 — These well-located cabins include two lowersingle beds and a window.CATEGORY 3: Bridge Deck #105, 106; Upper Deck #214,216, 217, 219 — These cabins feature a seating unit with tableand two large view windows. Upper Deck cabins include twolower single beds which can convert to a double bed anda pull-out single bed for a third person; Bridge Deck cabinsinclude two lower single beds only.NOTE: Solo occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1and 2 only. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one half the double occupancy rate.SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS: Shares can be arranged atthe double occupancy rate in Categories 1 and 2 only.4