23rd January 2026 marked the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in expedition travel. Sixty years ago today, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travellers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s most remote regions to curious explorers and forever reshaping how people experience the planet. That landmark Read more
National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions today announced an expansion of its Alaska programme beginning in 2027, reinforcing the company’s longstanding leadership in one of its most sought-after destinations. To meet strong and growing traveller demand, the company will charter the Greg Mortimer for a three-year period, enhancing its ability to explore more, Read more
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has launched it’s ‘The Expedition That Started It All’ offer, inviting travellers to celebrate nearly six decades of exploration with up to 20% savings on select 2026–27 voyages across the globe when booked by 9th February 2026. This limited-time promotion celebrates the company’s pioneering legacy and its Read more
Underscoring Lindblad Expeditions’ continued investment in small-ship exploration along the world’s most storied waterways, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced an expanded 2027–2028 season for its growing collection of river cruise itineraries. The 2027–2028 season marks the most expansive lineup of river itineraries to date, spanning Egypt, India, Vietnam, and Europe. Read more
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions have announces the full release of its highly anticipated 2027-28 deployment, inviting guests to embark on innovative voyages to rediscover all seven continents from an ever-evolving perspective aboard a world-class expedition fleet. Building on the pioneering heritage of Lindblad Expeditions and the renowned expertise of National Geographic, Read more
In a deeply symbolic ceremony rooted in community, purpose and pride, the two newest National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions ships in the Galápagos fleet were officially named today – National Geographic Delfina and National Geographic Gemini. Members of the shipboard teams and their children were honoured during the bottle-breaking ceremony, underscoring Lindblad Expeditions’ long-standing Read more
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, today unveiled the researchers selected for the 2025 Arctic season’s Visiting Scientist Programme, an initiative that creates a platform of opportunity by bringing National Geographic Explorers and other respected scientists to hard-to-reach locations for scientific data collection, while also connecting them Read more
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is on a mission to reframe river cruising in the way only the global leader and pioneer of modern expedition cruising could with the launch of its first-ever European river expeditions. Beginning April 2026, the brand will debut two new eight-day itineraries sailing along the Rhine, including Read more
Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, and Transcend Cruises today announced a multi-year charter agreement that will reframe European river cruising for discerning travellers looking to experience the continent’s most iconic waterways like a true explorer. The initial agreement with Transcend Cruises will run through at least 2028, Read more
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled a new way to explore with the global leader and pioneer of modern expedition cruising with the launch of a series of chartered voyages exploring the undersea and shoreside wonders of Indonesia aboard the Aqua Blu. Designed for exploration and cultural immersion, the 28-guest Aqua Read more
As a result of increased demand through January, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has extended its first-ever UK agent booking incentive, ‘Peaks, Polars & Penguins’, which is now valid until 4th March 2025. The incentive features a range of prizes, including cuddly polar bear and penguin plushies, £100 shopping vouchers, bottles of Read more
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has released details of its inaugural UK Wave promotion, which offers generous Expedition Credits of up to £1,570 per guest, solo savings of up to 40% and an additional 10% discount when paying in full at time of booking. The Wave promotion runs from 3rd December 2024 Read more