These examples demonstrate both our commitment to environmental stewardship as well as tourism innovation - working with our guests to both preserve and enhance the regions where we travel. We know from decades of experience that engaging local partners and international NGOs, together with our guests, offers real solutions and hope for future generations.

Some of our recent awards include:

ForbesTraveler.com’s “Best Adventure Cruise”

 

2009
Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List"

2008
National Wildlife Federation Honors Lindblad Expeditions For Conservation Leadership with its Conservation Achievement Award for Corporate Achievement

The municipality of Puerto Ayora, the largest city in Galápagos, grants an award to Sven Lindblad for his commitment to the preservation and conservation of the Galapagos archipelago and his commitment to the local community.

Tourism for Tomorrow "Global Tourism Business Award"

 

2006 

Medal of Commandeur de L'Ordre Civil et Militaire Adolphe de Nassau presented to Sven Lindblad by HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg for his years of conservation leadership in the Galapagos.

Newly discovered endemic species of moth, Undulambia lindbladi, named in honor of Sven Lindblad's dedication to Galapagos conservation.

2006 

Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Value" Award: #1 in Cruise Lines; #2 in Tour Operators

Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" Award for "Small-Ship Cruise Lines" and "Tour Operators"

Conde Nast Traveler: Truth in Travel - "The Best Crew/Service: Small Ships";       

"The Best Itineraries: Small Ships"
 

2005-2006 

Condé Nast Traveler "Gold List"

1997-2002;

Condé Nast Traveler "Gold List"

1996-2006 

Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award

2002 

Condé Nast Traveler Ecotourism Award

2001 

United Nations Environment Programme Global 500 Award, conferred upon Sven-  Olof Lindblad

1995-1996 

National Audubon Society "Nature Odysseys Tour Operator Award for Excellence"

ASTA/Smithsonian Magazine Environmental Award