National Geographic – Voyages Magazine

8 Transformative Voyages with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic

July 26, 2022 Editor

For those looking to slow down and explore the world in a different more comprehensive way, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has designed eight epic voyages that provide extraordinary opportunities to see the world. These extended-length excursions will bring guests to seldom-seen and rarely explored destinations, reminiscent of true exploration of years past – longer, to more remote areas, and more time with fellow…

Lindblad Expeditions Christens National Geographic Resolution in Antarctica

November 24, 2021 Editor

Lindblad Expeditions celebrated the launch of their second new polar vessel, National Geographic Resolution, on her inaugural voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands. Under Antarctica’s clear blue skies and parked on fast ice in the Weddell Sea’s Duse Bay, guests walked onto the ice to cheer on Captain Heidi Norling as she christened the 126-guest National Geographic Resolution….

National Geographic Resolution Successfully Completes Sea Trials

September 10, 2021 Editor

Lindblad Expeditions has announced that National Geographic Resolution, their next-generation expedition ship purpose-built for polar navigation, has successfully completed her sea trials in the Vartdal fjord, the outermost part of the Stor fjord, at the entrance of the iconic Geirangerfjord. During the three-day trials, the ship was put through a series of exercises which tested engines, azipods, navigation systems and…

Lindblad Expeditions: National Geographic Endurance Arrives in Norway

April 23, 2019 Editor

Today marked a major milestone for Lindblad Expeditions as the hull of National Geographic Endurance, the world’s most advanced polar expedition ship and the first polar build in the history of Lindblad Expeditions, arrived in Ulsteinvik, Norway after traveling nearly six days from Gydnia, Poland where construction of the main hull steel work was completed. The ship arrived under tow…

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Announces Epic Antarctica

November 26, 2018 Editor

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced Epic Antarctica, an extraordinary new voyage exploring along the ice’s edge of remote Antarctic shores—including the Antarctic Peninsula, rarely visited Western Antarctica, the impressive Ross Sea ice shelf, Macquarie and the sub-Antarctic islands of Australia and New Zealand. Set aboard Lindblad’s new next-generation expedition ship National Geographic Endurance, the 35-day adventure will offer wildness and…

Lindblad Expeditions Announces the National Geographic Endurance

March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Editor

National Geographic Endurance rendering. March 16, 2018.

Lindblad Expeditions, a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, and Ulstein Group, Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer, celebrate the keel laying of Lindblad’s first polar new build at the CRIST shipyard in Gdynia, Poland. The occasion marks a major milestone in the construction of the world’s most sophisticated expedition ship, and served as the official naming ceremony…

Lindblad Expeditions Ventures to Russian Far East & Bering Sea

February 6, 2018 Editor

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced a remarkable program of voyages for 2019 that will venture into the Russian Arctic, one of the most rugged and wildlife-rich regions on the planet. The three itineraries will give a different glimpse into life in the remote Russian Far East & Bering Sea, where spectacular wildlife, an intriguing native culture, arresting mysteries, and world-class…

National Geographic Quest Departs on Inaugural Voyage

July 30, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Quest, the line’s first new build in the history of the company, commenced her inaugural voyage today as she set sail from Juneau. The most state-of-the-art expedition ship designed and purpose-built in the US, she departed this evening with very excited guests for an 8-day expedition exploring Southeast Alaska. Sven Lindblad, CEO and President of Lindblad…

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Offers Nordic Culinary Cruise

April 21, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

They say food is a window to the world. And at Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, another window is opening as they introduce a new specialty to their stellar expedition team – culinary naturalist. Renowned for their team of experts including historians, geologists, ornithologists, marine scientists, biologists – and even an ethnomusicologist – Lindblad is now harnessing the power of cuisine-as-culture to…