Lindblad Expeditions

When Lars-Eric Lindblad set out with the first groups of expedition travelers in the late 1950s, he was following his passion to discover unknown places and to share the unique cultural and environmental aspects of these places with others. What he didn’t realize at the time was that he was laying the foundation for what we know today to be “eco-tourism.”

Our expeditions are active adventures,engaging the mind and body.We explore with Zodiacs, kayaks and on foot, taking our guests to remote beaches and hidden coves close to nature. This is how we help our guests make personal contact with the many marvels on our planet.

Since our earliest days, we have introduced curious and intrepid travelers to regions that we call the “international capitals of wildness” — Alaska, Antarctica, Arctic Svalbard, Baja, Costa Rica and Galápagos. Without a doubt, these are some of the most fascinating, unspoiled and life-enhancing destinations on the planet. But we encourage our guests to also think of exploring, in a new way, the more familiar destinations of Europe, the British Isles, the Mediterranean, and the Baltics, arriving from the sea and looking at a region from a whole new perspective. In Central America including Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama or in North America’s Alaska, our expeditions are a wonderful blend of both the wild and rich cultural history of these regions.

Our staff of dedicated Lindblad experts is made up of biologists, geologists,zoologists, botanists and local experts who don’t see themselves as guides, but rather explorers. Our leaders have dedicated years — even decades — to exploration, conservation and scientific understanding of Lindblad’s key geographies. They have forged access into areas unknown and unvisited by others, and they have the demonstrated expertise to confidently lead groups into these remote and unpredictable regions.

Their passion resonates; it is what makes our expeditions as special as they are. Our belief is that a traveler’s own individual experience can be life changing — leading to greater understanding, appreciation and eventual stewardship of a place. Once someone has experienced the natural and cultural wonders of a place, they become part of the cycle of helping to sustain, preserve or even repair these places. We believe that exceptional leadership is a key component to guiding this transformation process, in a way that respects both our guests and the regions we visit.

National Geographic Explorer
148 guests

National Geographic Endeavour

National Geographic Sea Bird
62 guests

National Geographic Sea Lion
62 guests

National Geographic Polaris
80 guests

National Geographic Islander
48 guests

Sea Voyager
60 guests

Panorama
45 guests

Triton
40 guests

Lord of the Glens
54 guests

Hanse Explorer
12 guests

For more information on cruises with Lindblad Expeditions please visit:
http://www.expeditions.com/