From sea to shining sea, North America showcases her majesty with sky-scraping trees, sawtooth peaks, and shimmering waters rich with marine life. Step aboard our small ships and get a new perspective on the continent’s treasures, from the glaciers of coastal Alaska to Baja California’s whale-populated waters, the fishing villages of the Canadian Maritimes, and Haida Gwaii’s vibrant indigenous community. Voyage to rarely seen parts of these familiar places and experience them from every angle while hiking, kayaking, and Zodiac cruising—and gain deeper insights into their secrets, shared by the expert naturalists, photographers, and undersea specialists who travel alongside you.
Why Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic
Our Trips in North America
Our Ships in North America
National Geographic Sea Bird
- Guests
- 62
- Cabins
- 31
National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.
National Geographic Sea Lion
- Guests
- 62
- Cabins
- 31
National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.
National Geographic Venture
- Guests
- 100
- Cabins
- 50
American-flagged, she is ideal for discovering domestic waters. Her design innovations were informed by 50+ years of expedition expertise to ensure extraordinary discoveries.
National Geographic Quest
- Guests
- 100
- Cabins
- 50
National Geographic Quest was purpose-built to explore the Americas, her design and engineering informed by our nearly 40 years of experience in these regions.
National Geographic Endurance
- Guests
- 138
- Cabins
- 76
The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat, offering unprecedented access to polar regions
National Geographic Resolution
- Guests
- 138
- Cabins
- 76
Our second new polar build, National Geographic Resolution, is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.
National Geographic Explorer
- Guests
- 148
- Cabins
- 81
An authentic expedition ship, purpose-engineered for blue water and polar exploration
Our Team in North America
Every member of our team—from our naturalists and photographers to our expedition leaders—is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. Many are veteran and locally based guides chosen for their extensive knowledge of subjects like wildlife biology and geology, while special guests—including National Geographic Experts—offer additional insights into North America’s diverse treasures. Exploring in small groups, you’ll hear different perspectives every day, and because there are no group assignments, you can gravitate toward experts who share your interests and inspire your curiosity.
Our knowledgeable and passionate expedition team is complemented by our dedicated hotel team who strives to ensure that your time on board is as comfortable and rewarding as your time on shore.
Photo Gallery - Highlights from North America
Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness, Alaska
Guests on our Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell & the Misty Fjords journey explore the misty fjords and towering waterfalls of Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness by Zodiac.
Photograph: Eric Guth.
Latest Video
In Good Company - Food, Wine & History with Ray Isle
- Nov 2023
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic and Food & Wine have collaborated to deliver an immersive small-ship journey along the Columbia and Snake Rivers, a fertile region known for its exceptional culinary scene. Ray Isle, Food & Wine's Executive Wine Editor, has handpicked more than 40 local wines for guests to taste throughout the voyage. In this episode of In Good Company, Isle shares more about his wine selections and how great wine is a “way to travel the world in a glass.
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North America 2024-25