Our thoughts go out to everyone impacted by the invasion of Ukraine. We are closely monitoring the situation and hoping it will be resolved soon. In the meantime, we are making alternative plans for our departures that call in Russia. We will continue to make adjustments to our itineraries as necessary. Lindblad Expeditions will directly follow up with guests with more detailed information as it becomes available.
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Epic Adventures, Close to Home in 2022
This summer, thousands will flock to Alaska to experience its legendary wildness, but relatively few will actually explore it. Our small ships go beyond the predictable ports to where authentic Alaska is found—in the palpable thunder of a calving glacier, the smell of towering spruce trees, and intimate encounters with wildlife.
This is what happens deep inside in Alaska where our nimble ships roam—join us this summer and witness the exhilarating wildness of Alaska.
New
A Journey from Nome to Tokyo: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture
Length
20 days
Aug
From
$28,850
Top Highlights
Witness a profusion of rare wildlife in Alaska’s Pribilof and Aleutian Islands, from the deck of our ship or aboard a nimble Zodiac: from whiskered auklets and northern fur seals to Steller’s sea eagles and brown bears.
Spot the sacred red-crowned crane on a visit to the wetlands of Kushiro in Hokkaido, and learn about the culture of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people on visits to a village and a living history museum.
Delve into the history of the shoguns and samurai while visiting castle ruins in Sendai, the Tokugawa hub of Mito, and the spectacular Kairakuen gardens.
Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of naturalists, historians, and photographers; and take advantage of the National Geographic Resolution’s many amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining options and wine tastings.
We will cover your bar tab and all tips for the crew on all National Geographic Resolution,National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Orion voyages.
BE OUR GUEST: COMPLIMENTARY PRE-VOYAGE HOTEL NIGHT
Enjoy a complimentary pre-voyage hotel night in Anchorage. Valid on new bookings only, subject to availability, not applicable on extensions, and may not be combined with other offers.
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii
Length
15 days
May
Sep
From
$11,800
Top Highlights
With very special access, spend four days in Haida Gwaii, a UNESCO World Heritage site, learning from Haida interpreters about their nearly lost ancient culture and exploring these remote islands
Sail deep into fjords, narrow channels and hidden coves and bays, searching for humpback whales, dolphins, bears, and eagles
Kayak in Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm for an up-close view of calving glaciers, towering forests, and seals afloat on iridescent icebergs
In wild, roadless places, see spectacular fjords with cascading waterfalls and soaring old-growth forests of spruce and cedar
Explore the picturesque fishing village of Petersburg, and by special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park
Book by October 31, 2022, to receive free roundtrip airfare from Seattle to Alaska on select departures on Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness and Wild Alaska Escapes, or free one-way airfare on select departures on Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia and A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii. Complimentary air is based on economy group flights and must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. In the case that Lindblad's group flight is not available at time of booking, we reserve the right to issue a credit. Baggage fees may be additional. New bookings only and not combinable with other offers or pre- or post-extensions. Call for details.
CELEBRATE LIFE'S MILESTONES
In the spirit of celebration aboard, you and your companions will be entitled to Milestone benefits:
5% off groups of 8 or more; $150 shipboard credit which can be used for gift shop items, or most shipboard items including the LEXspa, the ship’s bar and dining room; complimentary video chronicle; complimentary custom photograph of you and your guests taken by the LEX-NG Photo Instructor to capture the moment; complimentary specially served decorated cake; special welcome gift in your cabin.
For new Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness departure bookings only. Milestone celebration needs to be communicated at time of booking, amenity package is one per group and intended for the guest celebrating the Milestone event. Group discount is applicable to cruise portion only, and does not apply towards additional services such as hotels, extensions, etc. Group cancellation terms also apply. Not combinable with certain offers. Valid for groups of 8 or more.
Hike through lush forests and muskegs, kayak into secluded inlets, and cruise by Zodiac among electric blue icebergs and curious wildlife
By special permit, spend a full day exploring Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
If schedules permit, our conservation partners from the Alaska Whale Foundation will come aboard to meet with us and speak about the local whale population
Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life revealed by our undersea specialist
Hike and kayak in the wild remote areas of Tongass National Forest by special permit
Book one, get the second 20% off! Travel on any US West Coast (Alaska, Pacific Northwest, or Channel Islands) 2022 Expedition, and receive 20% off any US East Coast Expedition in 2022 or 2023.
FREE AIRFARE ON SELECT DATES
Book by October 31, 2022, to receive free roundtrip airfare from Seattle to Alaska on select departures on Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness and Wild Alaska Escapes, or free one-way airfare on select departures on Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia and A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii. Complimentary air is based on economy group flights and must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. In the case that Lindblad's group flight is not available at time of booking, we reserve the right to issue a credit. Baggage fees may be additional. New bookings only and not combinable with other offers or pre- or post-extensions. Call for details.
CELEBRATE LIFE'S MILESTONES
In the spirit of celebration aboard, you and your companions will be entitled to Milestone benefits:
5% off groups of 8 or more; $150 shipboard credit which can be used for gift shop items, or most shipboard items including the LEXspa, the ship’s bar and dining room; complimentary video chronicle; complimentary custom photograph of you and your guests taken by the LEX-NG Photo Instructor to capture the moment; complimentary specially served decorated cake; special welcome gift in your cabin.
For new Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness departure bookings only. Milestone celebration needs to be communicated at time of booking, amenity package is one per group and intended for the guest celebrating the Milestone event. Group discount is applicable to cruise portion only, and does not apply towards additional services such as hotels, extensions, etc. Group cancellation terms also apply. Not combinable with certain offers. Valid for groups of 8 or more.
$350 AIR CREDIT ON SELECT DATES
Book by October 31, 2022, to receive a $350 air credit per person on select departures. New Bookings only. Subject to availability. Credit will be deducted from cabin fare prior to any additional applicable savings. Call for details.Call for details.
Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia
Length
14 days
May
Aug
Sep
From
$10,850
Top Highlights
Hike the San Juan Islands, and cruise where killer whales reliably gather each year to hunt among the numerous uninhabited isles’ remote inlets and bays
By special permit, sail into Glacier Bay National Park and pass a full day taking in the grand scale of the mountains, fjords, and active glaciers
Spend an afternoon strolling the streets of the 100-year-old town of Petersburg learning about its fishing industry and Norwegian heritage
In Misty Fjords National Monument, kayak along sheer, glacially carved cliffs and forested backwaters
In British Columbia explore along the shores of forested islands to see whales, dolphins, bears, and eagles
Book one, get the second 20% off! Travel on any US West Coast (Alaska, Pacific Northwest, or Channel Islands) 2022 Expedition, and receive 20% off any US East Coast Expedition in 2022 or 2023.
$200 AIR CREDIT ON SELECT DEPARTURES
Book by October 31, 2022, to receive a $200 air credit per person on select departures. New Bookings only. Subject to availability. Credit will be deducted from cabin fare prior to any additional applicable savings. Call for details.Call for details.
FREE AIRFARE ON SELECT DATES
Book by October 31, 2022, to receive free roundtrip airfare from Seattle to Alaska on select departures on Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness and Wild Alaska Escapes, or free one-way airfare on select departures on Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia and A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii. Complimentary air is based on economy group flights and must be ticketed by Lindblad Expeditions. In the case that Lindblad's group flight is not available at time of booking, we reserve the right to issue a credit. Baggage fees may be additional. New bookings only and not combinable with other offers or pre- or post-extensions. Call for details.
CELEBRATE LIFE'S MILESTONES
In the spirit of celebration aboard, you and your companions will be entitled to Milestone benefits:
5% off groups of 8 or more; $150 shipboard credit which can be used for gift shop items, or most shipboard items including the LEXspa, the ship’s bar and dining room; complimentary video chronicle; complimentary custom photograph of you and your guests taken by the LEX-NG Photo Instructor to capture the moment; complimentary specially served decorated cake; special welcome gift in your cabin.
For new Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness departure bookings only. Milestone celebration needs to be communicated at time of booking, amenity package is one per group and intended for the guest celebrating the Milestone event. Group discount is applicable to cruise portion only, and does not apply towards additional services such as hotels, extensions, etc. Group cancellation terms also apply. Not combinable with certain offers. Valid for groups of 8 or more.
This is the Alaska of legend — to experience it you have to go deep. Venture into narrow fjords, where virgin rock that has never before been seen or touched by humans is now being exposed by receding glaciers. Go into remote bays to linger and observe whales going about the slow business of their daily lives. Walk through temperate rainforests on trails worn into the spongy earth by foraging bears. Venture into small towns, populated by hardy, friendly souls, to discover the way life has been lived in Alaska for centuries. Meet First Nations people in mutually rewarding encounters and learn their traditions and ways of life. Plus, sail aboard U.S.-built and -flagged ships to minimize time-consuming protocols to clear customs and maximize time exploring.
Henry David Thoreau called it the "tonic of wildness." It’s what Alaska, with its beauty and wildness intact, gives you—a spirit lift. To compound this healthful effect, add the luxury of comfort to the privilege of being here—with a quality of shipboard life and a philosophy of wellness designed to relax and rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit.
Expert Perspectives: Wild Alaska with Travel Writer Fran Golden
A visitor to Alaska since the mid-1990s, award-winning writer Fran Golden shares some well-traveled wisdom, gleaned from the depth of immersion only small ships can offer.
See, do, and learn more by going with engaging experts who have been exploring this region for decades. Go with an expedition leader, naturalists, and more.
Expedition Leader
Veteran expedition leaders are the orchestrators of your experience. Many have advanced degrees and have conducted research or taught for years. They have achieved expedition leader status because they possess the skills, the experience and the depth of knowledge necessary to continually craft the best expedition possible for our guests.
Our naturalists, passionate about the geographies they explore (and return to regularly), illuminate each facet through their enthusiasm and knowledge. Our guests consistently cite the expertise and engaging company of our staff as key reasons to repeatedly travel with us.
Undersea specialists on select expeditions are your eyes on the world that lies beneath the waves. Using an array of tools, including a high-definition camera, our Cousteau-like undersea specialist dives frequently during the voyage to show you strikingly clear images of the seldom-seen world beneath the ship.
Every expedition aboard a ship in our National Geographic-flagged fleet offers an exclusive service—a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor. This naturalist is specially trained to offer assistance with camera settings and the basics of composition and to help you become a better, more confident photographer.
Everyone was knowledgeable and well able to explain and share their information with anyone. Their enthusiasm is contagious!
Peter & Ann G.
Making a Difference
Lindblad Expeditions supports stewardship efforts in the places we explore, and one way we do that is through the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund. Traveler contributions to the LEX-NG Fund in Alaska currently support our regional partner, Alaska Whale Foundation, in its efforts to study and conserve Alaska’s whales and other wildlife.
The bridge team of National Geographic Venture anchored the vessel in a bay protected from the winds and waves of the open ocean. The waters near the Inian Islands are known for heavy currents and extreme waves. The Inian Islands are located in the heart of Cross Sound, one of two entryways for the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Two tides coming in and out each day cause an enormous volume of water to pass through this area, which in turn brings cold, nutrient-rich water up towards the surface. These nutrients stimulate growth and lay the foundation for a robust food web. All sorts of animals come to this location to enjoy the spoils – including killer whales. Our guests were invited aboard Zodiacs this morning to explore the diverse, wild habitats. Fox Creek proved incredibly enjoyable as an afternoon activity. We spent time hiking through a beach meadow with grasses as tall as an adult human. This area was full of bear trails that led each group to a different spot: beach meadow, intertidal, forest floor, streambed, and even to a waterfall. We bushwhacked through the bear trails and found many interesting sights, including perennial bear tracks. These tracks persist year after year as bears make their way to the intertidal zones from their wintering dens. A truly magnificent journey led each of us to a special place just for us. Somewhere we could enjoy true wild Alaska. We are thankful for this day.
The sun barely sets right now in Southeast Alaska, and quite a few people were on the bow of National Geographic Quest before 6:00 a.m. It is often said, the vigilant on the bow are rewarded, and before breakfast this morning, we saw a brown bear, a couple Sitka black tail deer, Dall’s porpoises, and humpback whales. After breakfast, we had several briefings, but we were interrupted by a group of humpback whales near the shore. In the afternoon, everyone had the opportunity to set foot in the Tongass National Rainforest for the first time. Guests went kayaking, and a few enjoyed a beach walk. It was a pretty amazing first day for our expedition.
The Fairweather Range might have the most misleading name of any peaks in the world. The summits, which rise 15,000+ feet in some cases, lie between the open Pacific Ocean and Alaska’s Inside Passage. This positioning means they are often shrouded in clouds, exposed to high winds, and pummeled by precipitation. Today, for National Geographic Sea Bird , this was not the case. Mt. Fairweather and the surrounding peaks were in full view on an uncharacteristically bluebird day as we explored the coastlines of the Inian Islands and George Island. We anchored first at the Hobbit Hole, a protected area near the Inian Islands. The small rocky islets here lie at the base of the Fairweathers and are home to a huge diversity of marine life: Steller sea lions, sea otters, bald eagles, cormorants, porpoises, and whales. We took to our Zodiacs for early morning cruises to get up close and personal with these animals that feed on the abundant waters. Afterwards, the Global Explorers tried their hands at driving the Zodiacs in lessons with the field staff, and they helped to collect plankton samples from the waters around the islands. In the afternoon, we repositioned to George Island where we found opportunities for hiking and kayaking. On land, the naturalist team shared some of the exciting flora that thrive in the temperate rainforest. The kayakers paddled through kelp forests and alongside massive rock arches that result when you place a rocky island in the way of wave action from the Northern Pacific. All the while, the peaks of the Fairweathers served as a backdrop, underscoring how wild this place truly is.
Today we woke to a beautiful, sunny day with gorgeous views of the snow-capped mountains flanking Tarr Inlet in Glacier Bay National Park. While enjoying a hot cup of coffee on the bow of National Geographic Quest , several Alaskan brown bears soon appeared off the portside by the rocky shoreline, including a mother bear with two cubs, as well as two huge male brown bears. At one point, the mother bear started running along the shoreline with her cubs for quite a distance, probably to keep the cubs safe from the large male bears. We enjoyed incredible views of brown bear behavior for over 30 minutes. Then, moving on to the end of Tarr Inlet, the Captain positioned the bow of National Geographic Quest facing Margerie Glacier, a tidewater glacier that calves into Tarr Inlet. We quietly listened to distant cracks and booms coming from inside the glacier as it slowly creeps towards its terminus, and a few blocks of ice calved off the left side of the terminus into the inlet. We had the privilege of having a Native Huna Tlingit woman come aboard to explain their culture, lifestyle, and spiritual connections to the land. It was a magical and emotional moment to quietly watch the morning unfold with Margerie Glacier spread across the bow of our vessel, while we listened to the soft beat of her hand-made drum and her songs to the earth, as she danced in her native robe with guests. Off the starboard side to the north, we saw morainal debris from the Grand Pacific and Ferris Glaciers at the end of Tarr Inlet, with glacial ice glistening in the distance. It was hard to leave the bears, ice, and spiritual inspiration of the northwest end of Tarr Inlet behind, but we eventually headed southward to the entrance of Johns Hopkins Inlet and the tidewater terminus of the spectacular Lamplugh Glacier where everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch and more incredible views of the power of glaciers. Following lunch, the ship continued southward down Glacier Bay past Queen Inlet to the Marble Islands and eventually Bartlett Cove, headquarters of Glacier Bay National Park (where the southern extent of the ice reached when George Vancouver sailed into Icy Strait in 1780). Along the way, we enjoyed a spectacular sunny afternoon with sightings of mountain goats, sea otters, sea lions, whale spouts, lots of tufted puffins, and two large black bears slowly ambling along the shoreline. The ship’s Captain once again positioned the ship so guests could view the bears and take photographs. We finished the day with cocktails, recaps of the day’s adventures, and short hikes at Bartlett Cove prior to another delicious dinner aboard ship. This was a day that everyone will remember forever!
I’ll never forget doing our original reconnaissance in Alaska—soaring in a floatplane over such a wild landscape of dense forest, massive glaciers, and endless waterways. Southeast Alaska is simply magical.
WHY EXPEDITION? Reasons to explore Alaska aboard a small ship | BIRDSEYE ALASKA Soar above Glacier Bay, Mendenhall Glacier & more | GO BEYOND What’s outside the Inside Passage? | EXPERTS ON BOARD A spirit bear researcher, Emmy nominee & more
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