Lindblad Expeditions
Originally called Lindblad Travel, the organisation was founded in 1958 by Lars-Eric Lindblad to fill a lack in adventurous cruising. A noted environmentalist, Lars-Eric was the first to bring civilians to some of the most exotic parts of the world including Antarctica, Galápagos, Easter Island, the Amazon, the Seychelles, China, and Bhutan—all with the focus of creating experiences that foster an understanding and appreciation of the most remote and pristine places on the globe. These legendary pioneering adventures led him to be defined as the father of "eco-tourism".
Lars' son Sven joined the company and founded Special Expeditions as a division of Lindblad Travel in 1979.
Today with offices in New York City and Seattle, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic operates its own fleet of five expedition ships and several seasonal charters offering life-changing adventures on all seven continents. Sven Lindblad and his team continue to pioneer innovative ways to connect with the places already “discovered”—the first to introduce kayaking to the Arctic, Antarctica, and Galápagos; the only one to offer kayaking on the Upper Amazon; the first to reveal the wonders below the ocean with an unmatched undersea program; the first to offer an unparalleled photography initiative with a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on each expedition.
In 2004, Lindblad Expeditions embarked on one of the travel industry’s most important partnerships when it joined forces with National Geographic to further inspire the world through expedition travel.
Lindblad Expeditions Line Ships
Click a Lindblad Expeditions Line Ship below for more information, day by day itineraries, cabin information, deck plans, sailing dates and rates.
11 Lindblad Expeditions Line Ships
| Ship Name | Built | Size | Capacity | Itineraries | Details |
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| 2009 | 1,000 tons | 28 guests | 0 | View | |
| 2011 | 0 tons | 48 guests | 0 | View | |
| 1985 | 729 tons | 54 guests | 0 | View | |
| 1966 | 3,132 tons | 96 guests | 0 | View | |
| 2005 | 0 tons | 96 guests | 0 | View | |
| 1982 | 6,471 tons | 154 guests | 0 | View | |
| 1996 | 1,065 tons | 48 guests | 0 | View | |
| 2003 | 3,984 tons | 102 guests | 0 | View | |
| 2016 | 0 tons | 100 guests | 0 | View | |
| 1982 | 630 tons | 62 guests | 0 | View | |
| 1982 | 630 tons | 62 guests | 0 | View |
About Lindblad Expeditions
The Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Alliance Formed in 2004, the Lindblad-National Geographic alliance encompasses these key elements:
- A fleet of five expedition ships that carry the National Geographic name. These ships often act as a platform for National Geographic experts including photographers, writers, field researchers and film crews to visit field sites with guests in tow. Their ships have also hosted forums around current events and world issues, and carried teachers of geography and other subjects on adventures of a lifetime.
- Every departure aboard a National Geographic-flagged ship provides the services of a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor. Their instructors are veteran naturalists and talented photographers, who have completed a certification program created and taught by members of both organisations. These instructors are there to help photo enthusiasts of all skill levels better understand their cameras, and take the best photos of their lives.
- With the help and support of guests, the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Joint Fund for conservation and research raises some $750,000 per year to support projects ranging from scholarships for students in the Galapagos Islands, to purchasing tags for scientists studying killer whales in the waters surrounding the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Video chronicler, National Geographic photographer and Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor are available onboard, as well as undersea specialists and divemasters.
- Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is the official expedition travel provider to Jeopardy! and the Clue Crew. They have a passion for understanding the world. Over the years, they’ve collaborated on enlightening, engaging, and exciting viewers and travellers—with more than 400 Jeopardy! video clues taped on Lindblad-National Geographic expeditions. The Clue Crew has visited some of the planet’s wildest and most inspirational places including Antarctica, Baja, the high Arctic tundra, the Angkor temple complex in Cambodia, the wild fjords of Southeast Alaska, and much more.
Reason to Book
Not only does Lindblad offer a wide selection of expeditions, they also provide video chronicler, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, as well as undersea specialists and divemasters on the majority of their cruises. These professionals are here to teach passengers about the destinations visited and the environmental issues these might be dealing with. Their National Geographic certification is a proof that they are knowledgeable and seek to both teach passengers and positively impact the environment.
Lindblad Expeditions Departure Ports
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