National Geographic Explorer
148 guests
Antarctica; Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands; South America to South Africa; Arctic Svalbard; Norway's Fjords & Arctic Svalbard; the Baltic; British & Irish Isles; Western Europe; the Red Sea & Mediterranean; Indian Ocean

National Geographic Endeavour in Galapagos
96 guests
Galapagos

National Geographic Sea Bird & Sea Lion
62 guests
Alaska, British Columbia & San Juan Islands, Baja California, San Francisco Bay & Napa Valley, Pacific Northwest, Sea of Cortez

Hanse Explorer
12 guests
Available for private charter use only

 

Facts and Features:

• With 12 vessels in the Lindblad Expedition fleet, travelers can choose a wide variety of expeditions based on their adventurous aspects
• National Geographic Explorer, holding 148 guests in 81 outside cabins, is a fully stabilized, ice-class expedition vessel with state of the art tools and technology. It was recently launched in 2008 as Lindblad's flagship
• Lindblad offers an intimate, inspiring and educational environment, with an award-winning reputation for commitment to responsible travel, marine conversation and environmental stewardship
• Marine Biologists, Marine Mammal Experts, Geologists, Anthropologists, Scientists, Undersea Specialists and Photographers comprise some of the expert backgrounds of the onboard Expedition Team

Judy Perl's Inside Look:
Lindblad provides exceptional expedition opportunities for curious and adventurous travelers. With a casual atmosphere and informal onboard style with no assigned seating, the focus of your cruise will be on the wild and wondrous habitat you are visiting.

Awards:
In 2008, the municipality of Puerto Ayora, the largest city in Galapagos, granted an award to Sven Lindblad as the person "who has done the most for the conservation of the Galapagos Islands" for his commitment to the preservation and conservation of the Galapagos archipelago and his commitment to the local community. Also in 2008, the National Wildlife Federation honored Lindblad Expeditions with its Conservation Achievement Award for Corporate Achievement. In 2007, Lindblad was awarded the "Seafood Champion Award" and the Tourism for Tomorrow "Global Tourism Business Award."