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The Pioneers of Expedition Travel
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic brings adventurous travelers to captivating places near and far to uncover the world’s wild secrets. With every voyage we undertake, our core belief is reinforced: that our planet holds infinite potential—for new experiences, enhanced knowledge, and increased understanding of our role in protecting its trove of natural and cultural treasures. This enduring quest for discovery drives us to find new ways to help you explore—deeply, safely, and in genuine comfort. We build state-of-the-art ships to take our guests further into remote places. We design itineraries and assemble expedition teams that inspire, and chart courses far from the usual ports of call to give you a richer picture of our world. Because when it comes to exploration, it’s not just what you see, but how you see it that matters.
Ships
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Delfin II
Delfin II is a stately riverboat, recently built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon at the headwaters of this mighty river—and doing so in modern tropical style.A gracious riverboat with gorgeous suitesDelfin II comfortably accommodates 28 guests in 10 suites and four master suites. At 120 feet, she is perfectly sized to sail along the upper Amazon River. Her... -
Jahan
The riverboat Jahan is appointed in grand style, with large, gracious staterooms and luxurious touches. Built in 2011 from the ground up, it is without question the finest ship on the river. Every cabin has a private balcony and the ship’s public spaces offer a relaxed elegance. -
Lord of the Glens
Lord of the Glens feels like a cross between relaxing in a stately country manor and taking a voyage aboard a private yacht with friends. It is the perfect way to explore the Scottish countryside. She is paneled in polished wood, with teak decks, offering gourmet cuisine, and exceptional personal service. -
National Geographic Delfina
The National Geographic Delfina, sailing in early 2025, is a luxury catamaran designed for stylish and stable tours of the Galapagos Islands. It accommodates 16 guests in spacious, air-conditioned double cabins with elegant wood décor. Cabins are located across two decks, offering private balconies (Category 5) or direct access to a large wooden deck (Category 4). The vessel features an... -
National Geographic Endeavour
Inaugurated in 2008, National Geographic Explorer is the world’s ultimate expedition ship. The embodiment of the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic alliance, her design and equipment is the result of almost 200 years of collective expedition experience.Sailing to the Galapagos year round, National Geographic Endeavour is best suited to those looking for a more active kind of cruising. As... -
National Geographic Endeavour II
Purpose built in 2005 for expedition cruising in the waters of Tierra del Fuego, the National Geographic Endeavour II underwent a major refit for Galápagos service in 2016 with an all new forward lounge, library, gym & spa along with new fixtures and furniture in cabins, new suites and other amenities throughout. Sophisticated and energy efficient lighting, air-conditioning, water-making and... -
National Geographic Endurance
The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat offering unprecedented access to polar regions. The first new polar build in Lindblad’s 50-year history, National Geographic Endurance is named to honor explorer Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Transantarctic Expedition. A fully-stabilized vessel of the highest ice class (PC5 Category A), she will enable adventurous guests to go where... -
National Geographic Explorer
Featuring 81 outside cabins -several with either a balcony or a veranda, National Geographic Explorer is an expedition ship sailing to destinations such as the Arctic, Antarctica, Baltics, Canada, Patagonia, South America, and West Africa. Best suited to those looking for a more active kind of cruising, she boasts an expansive range of exploration tools, offering guests a exciting way to... -
National Geographic Gemini
The National Geographic Delfina, sailing in early 2025, is a luxury catamaran designed for stylish and stable tours of the Galapagos Islands. It accommodates 16 guests in spacious, air-conditioned double cabins with elegant wood décor. Cabins are located across two decks, offering private balconies (Category 5) or direct access to a large wooden deck (Category 4). The vessel features an... -
National Geographic Islander II
Lindblad Expeditions is thrilled to welcome the National Geographic Islander II to our fleet. Sleek and elegant, she sails year-round in the Galápagos Islands and elevate the guest experience to an entirely new level. National Geographic Islander II is a gracious expedition vessel that feels like a private yacht. With only 26 staterooms and suites, and accommodating just 48 guests, she... -
National Geographic Orion
Launched in 2003, National Geographic Orion is an expeditions ship with an expansive range of exploration tools. Sailing year round to destinations such as Pacific Islands & Australia, Borneo & Indonesia, Southern Africa & the Indian Ocean, and Antarctica, she brings her guests to remote corners of the worlds comfortably. With maximum passenger capacity of 102, guests have the opportunity to... -
National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Quest is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built expedition vessel made for exploring coastal waters, shallow coves, and fast-moving channels where wildlife congregate while sailing with the luxury of supreme comfort. Spacious cabins, open decks for wildlife viewing, and specialty tools for exploration make it the ideal platform for sailing in the remote areas of Alaska, the... -
National Geographic Resolution
The newest addition to our fleet, the National Geographic Resolution,launched in 2021. A sister ship to the National Geographic Endurance, the National Geographic Resolution accommodates 126 guests in 69 spacious cabins—all of which face outside and have large windows or balconies, private bathrooms, individual climate control, Wi-Fi, and an expedition command center with tablets and... -
National Geographic Sea Bird
Expedition ship National Geographic Sea Birds sails to Alaska, Baja California, and Pacific Northwest with a crew of naturalists and experts. This one of a kind crew allows guests to discover the destinations visited in a more exciting way than regular cruising. These expeditions also show guests the importance of the environment thanks to an expansive range of expedition tools which allow... -
National Geographic Sea Lion
National Geographic Sea Lion, like her twin ship, National Geographic Sea Bird, is a tried and true expedition ship that plies the waters from Alaska, to the Columbia and Snake Rivers, to Baja California and the Sea of Cortez and to Costa Rica and Panama. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. She can venture into fast-moving channels... -
National Geographic Venture
Following the build of National Geographic Quest at Nichols Brothers shipyard, her sister ship the 100-guest National Geographic Venture floated into the bay on Whidbey Island, becoming the 4th ship in the Lindblad fleet built at this storied PNW shipyard. In the 1970s, Nichols Brothers built the twin ships National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion, which continue to sail... -
Oberoi Philae
A voyage along the Nile is the centerpiece of your journey through Egypt. There are few, if any, ships that can match the elegance, ideal size, and graciousness of the Oberoi Philae. Originally built for 100 guests, it was remodeled and reconfigured to accommodate 42 in her peerless style. Built in 1996, she was extensively reconfigured in 2015 with just 22 cabins and luxurious amenities,... -
Sea Cloud
Traveling aboard Sea Cloud, a historic four-masted barque, is an overall multisensory experience of the rarest kind—and this is true wherever you choose to explore. Sea Cloud in the Caribbean is idyllic because little competes with the sensual pleasure of the balmy air and the constant trade winds that invite everyone out on deck. And Sea Cloud in the Mediterranean is quintessential because it... -
Sea Cloud II
Traveling aboard Sea Cloud, a historic four-masted barque, is an overall multisensory experience of the rarest kind—and this is true wherever you choose to explore. Sea Cloud in the Caribbean is idyllic because little competes with the sensual pleasure of the balmy air and the constant trade winds that invite everyone out on deck. And Sea Cloud in the Mediterranean is quintessential because it...
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