Arctic Travel, Arctic Adventure with National Geographic

When you travel north, well beyond the Norwegian mainland, into the land of the midnight sun, you find a world of deep fjords, snow-capped mountains and massive ice sheets. This is the Arctic. And it is the best place to travel to view polar bears in their natural habitat – among the pack ice. Come aboard our fully-stabilized, state-of-the-art, ice-strengthened expedition Arctic cruise ship, National Geographic Explorer, and travel to the Arctic with the best Ice Team on earth. We’ve been revealing the mysteries of Arctic travel on small ship expedition cruises for 20 years. Our long experience of Arctic travel and adventure vacations will help you maximize polar bear sightings, and a National Geographic Photographer will help you best capture every moment.

Join us for an Arctic expedition cruise under the midnight sun. Hike the rolling tundra in search of reindeer. Kayak around icebergs where walrus and seals reside. It could prove to be the adventure travel experience of a lifetime. Read more

The Most Experience in the Arctic
Staff expertise is vital in places as wild as the Arctic. And our Expedition Team will enable you to travel with a sense of confidence and comfort every moment of your Arctic expedition cruise. The experience of our Captains has earned them the distinction of “Ice Masters.” They, along with our Expedition Leaders have decades of expedition cruises under their belts. They are true explorers, "Ice Masters," and will help you become one too.

Learn From The Only Undersea Specialists in the Arctic
Under the Arctic seas live some of the world’s most seldom seen creatures. On each Arctic expedition cruise you will learn from our Undersea Specialists, experienced certified ice-divers. Watch the Cousteau-like video footage they bring back in the comfort of the ship’s lounge complete with expert explanation.

Gain a Fresh Perspective in a Varied Landscape
Feel the freedom that comes with kayaking or riding in a Zodiac away from the ship and into wildness. Experience the Arctic and all of its wildlife at eye-level. We were the first to offer kayaking on expedition cruises in the Arctic. Thanks to two years of research, kayaking with Lindblad in the Arctic is now an adventurous activity that is safe and exhilarating for each of our guests. Even first time paddlers.

Discover More with Unparalleled Exploration Technology
Our tools for exploration will help you experience all that Arctic travel has to offer, not just from the ship's deck, but on a much deeper level. A microscope, hydrophone, SplashCam, and underwater video provide exceptional perspectives on wonders few are ever able to see or hear. And a Remote Operated Vehicle (R.O.V) transmits video from hundreds of feet below the surface right into the ship’s lounge.

Expedition Cruises in the Land of the Ice Bear