National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions

National Geographic Expeditions & Lindblad Expeditions: A New Era of Exploration 

Introduction
For more than 20 years, National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions have collaborated to connect curious travellers with transformative experiences. Together, they offer over 100 expedition cruises around the world, in more than 70 countries and on all seven continents. Every voyage brings together the legacy of National Geographic, with its long commitment to sharing and protecting world wonders, and the unparalleled expertise of Lindblad Expeditions, with its 50+ years of taking travellers to the planet's most remote places in pursuit of discovery. 
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions builds or charters ships that facilitate exploration with their cutting-edge technologies, design fascinating itineraries and assemble expedition teams that inspire and chart courses that take their guests deeper into remote places to give them a richer picture of our world. Because when it comes to exploration, it's not just what you see, but how you see it that matters. 

The Fleet
The National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet consists of 23 expedition vessels, with the new additions of Delfin lll sailing the Peruvian Upper Amazon, National Geographic Gemini and National Geographic Delfina sailing the Galápagos, the new river ship  Connect sailing Europe's Rhine River in 2026, Charaidew II sailing India's Brahmaputra River and Aqua Blu sailing in Indonesia as of 2026.
Each ship in the fleet is either purpose built to explore a region of the planet or leased on a basis of what they can add to the expedition experience, tailored to exploring the planet’s most foreboding places in extreme comfort. Some are designed to navigate shallow rivers and deploy narrow skiffs to explore flooded forests, others are tailored to sailing along wild coasts and venturing into fast-moving, shallow channels where whales gather seasonally to feed. And yet others are made to go far into the planet’s polar regions in safety and comfort without resupplying fuel or provisions for weeks on end.

Destinations
The company offers itineraries to Antarctica, Alaska, the Arctic, Asia, the British Isles, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the Galápagos, Mediterranean, North America, Pacific Northwest, Patagonia, South America, as well as river cruises on the Rhine in Europe, the Amazon (Peru), Brahmaputra (India), Colombia & Snake Rivers (USA), the Mekong in Cambodia & Vietnam, and the legendary Egyptian Nile.

Meticulously crafted and endlessly refined, each itinerary features immersive activities for every pace and skill level that reveal richer insights on legendary locales. Guests will travel in the company of expert expedition teams—veteran naturalists, cultural specialists, certified photo instructors and other knowledgeable guides who have been discovering these destination for decades with the mission of preserving it for generations to come.

The Experience
When you sail with National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions you get more than just a traditional travel experience. You'll connect on a deeper level to the people, places and cultures you visit—in some of the most unique and remote locations on the planet. Each ship is well-appointed, with all the modern conveniences and comforts, providing for an intimate experience. Every detail, large and small, is taken care of so you can focus on exploring and learning.  Throughout your expedition cruise, you'll be joined by a diverse team of experts who are knowledgeable and eager to share their passions and expertise in each destination you visit. You'll also find an array of exploration equipment—including Zodiacs, paddle boards, kayaks and more—to allow you to enjoy a more enriching connection to every destination.

Inclusive Features
Your cruise fare includes all meals as indicated in each itinerary, both onboard and on shore, inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible. 24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, alcohol (beer, wine, cocktails and spirits - except for cruises on board the Sun Goddess and Oberoi Philae) and non-alcoholic beverages and filtered water. Excursions, hotels and airport transfers are included as indicated in each itinerary. Morning stretch classes, compelling lectures from guest speakers, presentations and the guidance of leading expedition staff and kids programming (available in Alaska, the Galápagos, Baja California, Antarctica and Iceland). Park and site entrance fees, special access permits, crew gratuities (select ships only) and port taxes are also included. Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi is available to all guests, enabling email, messaging, and social media access. Enhanced and Premium internet packages are available for purchase. A complimentary parka or jacket is provided on select Arctic and Antarctic voyages.

Activities and excursions are always included in the price of your voyage, and you can take advantage of as many experiences as your itinerary and time allow. Snorkel multiple coral reefs in one day, paddle amid icebergs on an exclusive kayaking excursion, and capture incredible images with help from one of the world’s top photographers. There is also a variety of wellness opportunities, from saunas and glass-enclosed fitness studios, to libraries stocked with regional literature. Select ships are outfitted with other state-of-the-art features, such as infinity hot tubs and geodesic igloos.

Solo Adventurers
All voyages are thoughtfully developed to make solo travel easy and engaging—from open seating in the dining room to small exploration groups that inspire mingling. If you would like to share accommodations with another guest of the same gender,  the company will happily try to accommodate you. This program allows you to pay the per-person double-occupancy rate whether or not they find a roommate to share with you. This is subject to availability and limited to certain ships and categories. 
 

To learn more about  National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, contact your cruise travel professional today.