Lindblad Expeditions

Last June, 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Rebecca Maynard embarked on an expedition to Alaska. Since returning home, she’s brought the experience back to her AP Environmental Science & Honors Biology students through experiential learning and citizen science projects—empowering them to make a positive difference in the world.    “I was already passionate about environmental science, but being a part of the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship really solidified the fact that we need to spread awareness about the impacts humans are causing on delicate ecosystems, such as the temperate rainforests of Alaska,” she reported. “It’s important to me to teach as many people as I can, in the community and in my classrooms, about the need to protect these beautiful places on Earth.”     The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship is a professional learning opportunity for pre-K–12 educators made possible through a collaboration between Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dJVTKhGB  National Geographic Society

CSI for the Ocean is a global microplastic and microfiber mapping and monitoring program that utilizes affordable and accessible methods from forensic science for community engagement while revealing and promoting solutions to address plastic pollution. Supported by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund, the project is documenting the type, distribution, concentration and potential sources of microplastics and manmade microfiber in the surface water and air along the expedition tracks of NG-LEX voyages in the Arctic and Southern Ocean. Onboard guests participate alongside #NatGeoExplorer Rachael Z. Miller to collect and process samples to turn data into knowledge, and knowledge into action and impact - all for a clean ocean.  

In 2026, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is thrilled to return to the ancient temples and modern cities of Japan on three unforgettable voyages. Encounter spellbinding Kyoto, discover little-known subtropical isles, visit iconic castles and, depending on the itinerary, explore South Korea or Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. Adventurous guests can also join the new, 69-day Epic Northwest Passage: From Iceland to Japan, which pairs these voyages with Iceland and Greenland for a thrilling odyssey across the top of the globe and down to East Asia.

When it comes to culture and history, “Japan really is a land of contrasts,” says Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Historian Stephen Fisher. In this episode of Expedition Spotlight, Fisher delves more into these cultural juxtapositions, which coexist so perfectly alongside one another.

As a National Geographic Photography Expert, Sisse Brimberg's goal is not just to teach guests how to use a camera, but to show them how to take meaningful photos that convey a story. “It's very rewarding to me when people's eyes are opened and they're impressed with what they can achieve,” says Brimberg.

Few experiences on the water rival the sheer joy of sailing aboard a masted tall ship like Sea Cloud II, the modern counterpart of the historic Sea Cloud once owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post. On Croatia Under Sail: Dubrovnik, Hvar and Zadar, step aboard this incomparable vessel as she traces Croatia’s scenic coast and calls on picturesque isles, exploring the cities, cultures and cuisine that left a lasting influence on Central Europe. 

Sail the Pacific Coast on a small-ship expedition and get a new vantage point on the wild beauty at your doorstep, from colossal sea caves to uninhabited isles teeming with endemic wildlife.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is delighted to introduce the 42-guest Delfin III. This superlative vessel, inducted into the prestigious Relais & Châteaux group, features just 21 suites, gracious public spaces, exquisite dining experiences, and exploration tools like skiffs and kayaks to discover the remarkable biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon. Sailing year-round beginning in 2026, the Delfin III joins the much-loved Delfin II which has explored this captivating region for more than a decade.

"It was love at first sight— gazing across the marina at the majestic Sea Cloud II." says Travel Advisor, Carol Hornsby after her first voyage on a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions charter ship. Read her #AdvisorsCorner article below to learn how her expectations of a tall ship cruise were exceeded.

"Travelers can feel the National Geographic ethos of sustainability and conservation throughout the [National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions] cruise, from being onboard genuine research ships to the curated team of naturalists made up of scientists and cultural experts to add another layer of depth to what we’re seeing and doing." via USA TODAY