LINDBLAD – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS — 

Since 2004, when Sven Lindblad forged an unprecedented alliance with National Geographic, guests have enjoyed the opportunity to travel with expert expedition teams plus National Geographic explorers, photographers, writers, scientists, wildlife experts, and other experts in diverse fields.  Every expedition aboard National Geographic Explorer and the National Geographic Orion is accompanied by a National Geographic photographer.  Lindblad’s fleet of ten modern, stylish and intimately-scaled expedition ships (some more luxurious than others) venture where larger ships cannot, allowing up-close experiences of remote destinations and wildlife.

These casual, expedition-style cruises still offer all the comforts of a boutique hotel, with nicely appointed cabins and suites, elegant lounges, bars and bistros, fitness rooms, spas and wellness centers, libraries, gift shops, and fine dining.  Vessels carry an array of equipment for exploring and wildlife viewing, including kayaks, skiffs (small boats), Zodiac rafts, snorkeling gear, wetsuits, glass-bottom boats, underwater cameras, optional scuba diving, and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) for deep sea exploration.  Cruises sail to Antarctica, the Arctic, Iceland, the Galapagos Islands, West Africa, South America, Europe, Alaska, Baja, Borneo,Vietnam, the Amazon, and more.