See a very different Europe on your choice of two incomparable expedition cruise ships. On our Europe adventure cruise, we approach Europe as it was envisioned, through the front door—by sea—enhancing the appeal through cultural travel of historic places. History and culture are important elements of any Europe travel vacation or educational adventure cruise, as are experiencing the local cuisine and discovering those idiosyncrasies that make one country so different from another—and you will have a full sensory adventure travel experience into Europe’s rich culture. Read more
Why we love it here: Europe’s ancient sites shrouded in mystery, dramatic natural wonders and charming villages where cherished traditions have not yet disappeared.
Why you might want to visit: Europe is a region rooted deeply in history, where inspiration is stirred by a soaring church spire, the mystique of medieval town walls, or the joy of wandering unknown cobbled streets.
Why go with us: You’ll find the same spontaneity, flexibility and depth that drives our nature expedition cruises also characterizes our style in European towns and cities. “Must-see” places like the Alhambra Palace and Stockholm, are balanced by small island stops for reflective walks with built-in time to ramble unguided through towns. You’ll enjoy the company of expert historians, archaeologists and other scholars who are the very architects of these voyages. Choose from these four itineraries:
Exploring the Baltic's Historic Waterways aboard
National Geographic Explorer. Travel through nine European countries spread out along the Baltic Sea: Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Lativa, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland and Russia. Explore the great Scandinavian capitals of Stockholm and Copenhagen, old Hanseatic towns like Lubeck, medieval Visby and the Baltic cities of Tallinn and Riga. And spend three nights in Peter the Great’s city, St. Petersburg, staying at the five-star Grand Hotel Europe.
European Odyssey aboard
National Geographic Explorer. Beginning in Copenhagen and ending in Lisbon, we explore seven countires: Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal. View a wealth of art and architecture: from the 12th-century abbey at Mont St. Michel and the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry, to the futuristic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.
NEW! An Island Odyssey aboard National Geographic Explorer. Why do we love islands and island life? Immerse yourself in the theme of island exploration and discover four European island archipelagos: the Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands and the British Channel isles.
On the Danube, the 84-guest River Cloud is more than familiar to us. Lindblad Expeditions was instrumental in the design and development of the River Cloud, recognized as the most magnificent ship cruising the Danube, with panoramic views of the passing riverscape. This is a journey of jigsaw puzzle scenery, fairytales, castles and concert halls, waterfront walks and riverside bike rides in kaleidoscopic autumn colors, wine and vineyards.
ADVENTURE EXPEDITION CRUISES
