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Lindblad Expeditions · Expedition cruising
Lindblad Expeditions cruises
Expeditions run in partnership with National Geographic, using small ships, naturalists and photographers to take you deep into Antarctica, the Arctic and the Galápagos.
Lars-Eric Lindblad took the first tourists to Antarctica in 1966 and to the Galápagos in 1967, and his son Sven founded Lindblad Expeditions in 1979. Every ship carries a certified photo instructor, and kayaks and Zodiacs are included. Booking with us costs the same as booking direct with Lindblad Expeditions, and we look after the flights, hotels and transfers around your voyage.
Where Lindblad Expeditions sails
Expeditions with National Geographic
A fleet of small expedition ships with naturalists, photographers and undersea specialists on every voyage.
Antarctica and South Georgia
Endurance, Resolution, Explorer and Orion sail the Peninsula from Ushuaia, with longer voyages to South Georgia and the Falklands and options to fly over the Drake Passage.
The Arctic
Polar bear voyages around Svalbard, East Greenland's national park, Iceland and, in July 2027, the Northwest Passage on National Geographic Resolution.
The Galápagos
Four ships from 16 to 96 guests, with naturalist guides, glass-bottom boats, kayaks and snorkelling, sailing from Quito all year round.
Alaska, Baja and Central America
National Geographic Quest and Venture explore Alaska's Inside Passage, Baja California's whale lagoons and Costa Rica, joined in Alaska from 2027 by the 154-guest Greg Mortimer.
Europe, Japan and the South Pacific
Explorer and Orion sail the British Isles, Norway and the Mediterranean, while Resolution explores coastal Japan and returns to French Polynesia and Easter Island. Lindblad also runs river voyages.
The expedition team
Naturalists, undersea specialists, historians and a certified photo instructor on every voyage, with National Geographic photographers and guest experts on selected departures.
Highlight sailings
Three to start with
A few voyages we love right now. Booking with us costs the same as booking direct with Lindblad Expeditions.
Quest for the Antarctic Circle
Nine days on the Antarctic continent, aiming to cross the Antarctic Circle, with National Geographic photography expert Jeff Mauritzen on board.
From £22,824 per person
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Exploring Galápagos
A week among the islands with naturalists, kayaks and a glass-bottom boat, meeting giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas.
From £4,863 per person
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The Northwest Passage
From Nome in Alaska to Nuuk in Greenland through the fabled sea route across Arctic Canada, looking for polar bears and visiting Inuit communities.
From £48,473 per person
Ask about this sailingPrices are per person, based on two sharing, as published on Lindblad's UK website, and do not include flights. Galápagos fares vary by departure date. Checked on 30 October 2026; prices and availability change, and we will confirm the latest when we quote.
Everything you need to know
Lindblad Expeditions at a glance
The questions our guests ask most, answered.
| The feel | Curious, relaxed and educational, with naturalists and photographers on hand and an emphasis on learning in the field rather than formality. |
|---|---|
| The ships | Polar sisters National Geographic Endurance and Resolution (138 guests, PC5 ice class), National Geographic Explorer (148) and Orion (102). In the Galápagos, Endeavour II (96), Islander II and Gemini (48 each) and the 16-guest catamaran Delfina. |
| Cabins | Comfortable cabins and suites, including large balcony suites on Endurance and Resolution, which also have an infinity-edge pool and an Igloo on deck. |
| Included | Meals, beer, wine, cocktails and spirits on most ships, crew tips on most ships, excursions, Zodiacs, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear, basic Wi-Fi, park and port fees, and a parka on select polar voyages. |
| Costs extra | Flights, including the group flights to Ushuaia or the Galápagos, crew tips on the Galápagos ships, premium wines and spirits, spa treatments, faster Wi-Fi and travel insurance, which we arrange for you. |
| Expedition team | Expedition leaders, naturalists, undersea specialists, historians and a certified photo instructor on every ship, with National Geographic photographers joining selected departures. |
| Children | Families are welcome, especially in the Galápagos, where young guests can join the National Geographic Global Explorers programme. Family savings apply on select departures. |
| Solo travellers | Reduced or waived single supplements on a rotating selection of departures, subject to availability. |
Inclusions are as published by Lindblad Expeditions and can change. We will confirm exactly what your fare includes when we quote.
What our cruise guests say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 88 reviews on Trustpilot
Our guests often mention Ben, Hugh, Ashlie and the team by name. We think that says it all.
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