The Line

Since Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first tourist expedition to Antarctica in 1966, Lindblad has defined expedition travel, and today, in partnership with National Geographic, it sails with naturalists and photographers at your side.

Photo: Lindblad Expeditions
Why Lindblad

Exploring with National Geographic

Experts at Your Side

Expedition leaders, naturalists and undersea specialists on every voyage, plus a certified photo instructor.

National Geographic Photography

A National Geographic photographer on every departure aboard Endurance, Resolution, Explorer and Orion.

Gear to Explore

Zodiacs, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear where available, with beer, wine and cocktails aboard every Lindblad expedition ship.

Ships Built for Discovery

From 138-guest Polar Class 5 ships to a 16-guest Galápagos catamaran, sailing close to wildlife and wild places.

Where Lindblad Sails

From pole to pole

Lindblad’s National Geographic ships explore the polar regions, the Galápagos and the wild coasts of the Americas, with voyages to Patagonia, the South Pacific and Japan.

Antarctica

The Antarctic Peninsula, the Antarctic Circle, South Georgia and the Falklands, aboard ice-class polar ships.

Explore Expedition Cruises

The Arctic

Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, the Canadian High Arctic and the Northwest Passage, from late April to September.

The Galápagos

Year-round voyages to the islands where Lars-Eric Lindblad brought the first tourists in 1967.

Alaska & the Pacific Northwest

Southeast Alaska’s fjords, bears and whales, and the coast of British Columbia, aboard small ships that sail close to shore.

Baja & Central America

Gray whales in Baja’s lagoons, the Sea of Cortez, and the coasts of Costa Rica and Panama.

Patagonia, the Pacific & Japan

Chile’s fjords, Easter Island to Tahiti, and the coasts of Japan, aboard ships such as National Geographic Resolution.

Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic
Certified Specialist
Elisa RzymskiGuided Path Travel
Your Specialist

A Lindblad expert in your corner.

Elisa Rzymski is a Certified Lindblad Expeditions Specialist. She puts that knowledge to work in every recommendation, from the region and season to the right ship and cabin, so the expedition you choose fits the way you love to travel.

  • The right sailing

    The region, season, ship and cabin, matched to you.

  • Before and after the cruise

    Flights, transfers, travel insurance and pre- or post-cruise stays, arranged around your sailing.

  • Celebrations and groups

    Milestone trips and group sailings, coordinated so everyone travels together.

  • Your advocate throughout

    One point of contact, from your first question to your welcome home.

Before You Sail

The Planning & Preparation Guide

What’s included, cabins, dining, savings, deposits, gratuities and travel documents: everything you’ll want to know about sailing with Lindblad, in one place.

Begin

Your expedition is waiting.

Tell Elisa where you dream of sailing, and she’ll match you to the Lindblad expedition that fits. Every first consultation is complimentary.

Plan Your Lindblad Expedition