Expedition Specialists, Galapagos Cruise Pioneers

Not Just a Galapagos Cruise — An Active Expedition
Cruising is passive tourism. Our Galapagos cruises are genuine expeditions — conduits to nature. You are not a tourist; you are an active explorer immersed in this fascinating landscape.

Lindblad Expeditions + National Geographic
National Geographic has brought the world to adventurous readers for more than 100 years. And Lindblad has been bringing adventurous travelers out into the world — to Galapagos and other pristine places — for nearly 50 years. Our alliance guarantees top tier professionals onboard and a richer, deeper experience on the land.

Experienced Galapagos Expedition Staff
We have more Naturalists per guest than any other Galapagos cruise. Guests rave about the contagious excitement of our Naturalists and Expedition Leaders. We were the first to bring non-scientific explorers to the archipelago in 1967, and we have been instrumental in its preservation. Read more

Unmatched Tools for Exploration on Our Galapagos Cruises
Because we are an expedition company, our Galapagos cruise ships are outfitted with tools for exploration. Our Galapagos expedition team employs underwater cameras and video microscopes with HD screens to enable guests to explore the undersea. Kayak, snorkel and explore wildlife up close with our Zodiacs. This is all included in the cost of our Galapagos cruise.

Galapagos Island Conservation
The Lindblad Expeditions + National Geographic Fund for Conservation has been instrumental in the ecological restoration of Santiago Island, awarding scholarships to Galapagos students to study biology or environmental science, and providing grants for local conservation projects. Every cent donated is allocated to local Galapagos projects, and Lindblad carries all the operating expenses. So far, we’ve raised over $4.5 million – more than any other organization in Galapagos.