New & Noteworthy Expeditions

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Your passion for exploration is what drives us to design unique and innovative experiences that immerse you fully in your destination. In the upcoming travel seasons, we are delighted to offer an array of new expeditions in parts of the world we have never explored before, as well as additional departures of some of our most popular adventures. We are also welcoming an elegant tall ship and a sophisticated riverboat to the fleet, crafting new partnerships, and launching new special offers to help you connect more deeply and more often with our planet’s abundant wonders.

Food & Wine Presents: A Culinary Adventure in the Pacific Northwest

In 2024, Food & Wine magazine is teaming up exclusively with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic to take you on an immersive culinary journey along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. As you explore the Pacific Northwest, you’ll delve into the region’s deep history, abundant harvests, and geological marvels while savoring a locally inspired menu and wine list curated in collaboration with Food & Wine editors. Each voyage includes a team of naturalists, a historian, a geologist, and a food and wine expert to guide you through the region’s wild bounty.

 

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A New Way to Explore Egypt

Egypt is a place brimming with new discoveries, and beginning in 2024, we’re offering travelers a fresh look at this endlessly fascinating destination now in collaboration with National Geographic. Select Egypt departures will be accompanied by National Geographic Experts—such as archaeologists and National Geographic Photography Experts who can help travelers capture new angles on icons like the Pyramids of Giza. We are also looking forward to debuting a new 9-day expedition in 2025 that traces the highlights of Egyptian history aboard our newly chartered ship, the Sun Goddess.

 

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We have an array of expeditions that offer opportunities for adventurous and safe travel in destinations across the globe, whether you’re looking for a short escape or an epic journey. Check out some of the incredible voyages in our portfolio.

(19) New and Noteworthy Itineraries

NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins.  Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details. 

Alaska

Japan

New and Noteworthy

New A Journey from Nome to Tokyo: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

Duration

20 days
Aug

From

$30,958

Prices are per person

Highlights

Alaska

Japan

New and Noteworthy

New A Journey from Nome to Tokyo: Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture

Duration

20 days
Aug

From

$30,958

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.

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

Duration

16 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$11,887

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

Duration

16 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$11,887

Top Highlights

  • Trace a maritime thread around the isles, exploring the wild and beautiful places where Celtic and Viking influences still thrive in local languages and customs
  • Sail around magical Skellig Michael, which is crowned with a seventh-century beehive monastery
  • See the stunning 12th-century Iona Abbey, and Zodiac into Fingal’s Cave in Scotland
  • Explore wild, windswept outer isles; search for whales, dolphins, and seals; and see vast, important seabird nesting sites
  • Extend your voyage: discover the seaport town of Bergen on a pre-voyage extension, and explore London or the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Duration

13 days
Apr

From

$22,020

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Barcelona to Basque Country: Tracing History & Culture on the Iberian Peninsula

Duration

13 days
Apr

From

$22,020

Top Highlights

  • Encounter an array of architectural marvels, from the Alhambra in Granada to Lisbon’s 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery, and Frank Gehry’s titanium-clad Guggenheim in Bilbao, and capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic photography expert
  • Explore seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Seville’s Alcázar palace, Santiago de Compostela in Spain, the Tower of Belém in Lisbon, and Porto’s old city
  • Learn how cork oak is harvested in the orchards of the Algarve, and collect mussels with local fisherman in Galicia
  • Experience Basque country in the music and culture of northern Spain and the markets of southwest France
  • Discover the works of renowned artists including Mark Rothko, Jeff Koons, and Richard Serra on a private tour of the Guggenheim in Bilbao

Atlantic Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Cape to Cape: A Voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town

Duration

20 days
Mar

From

$22,850

Prices are per person

Highlights

Atlantic Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Cape to Cape: A Voyage from Cape Horn to Cape Town

Duration

20 days
Mar

From

$22,850

Top Highlights

  • Visit the vast king penguin colonies on South Georgia—hundreds of thousands on a single beach
  • See rockhopper penguins and albatrosses on remote Tristan da Cunha Island, and meet some of its 260 human residents
  • Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of Naturalists, Historians, and Certified Photography Instructors; and take advantage of the ship’s many amenities, from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining and wine tastings
  • Spend a day in one of the world’s most beautifully situated cities, Cape Town, traveling to the top of Table Mountain for sweeping views and admiring the unusual flora at the renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
  • Spot rare birds and other wildlife on the uninhabited and seldom-visited Nightingale and Inaccessible islands

Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud Fleet

New and Noteworthy

Italy and Croatia aboard Sea Cloud II

New Coastal Gems of Croatia and Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud II

Duration

10 days
  1. Aug
  2. Sep

From

$12,387

Prices are per person

Highlights

Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud Fleet

New and Noteworthy

Italy and Croatia aboard Sea Cloud II

New Coastal Gems of Croatia and Slovenia aboard Sea Cloud II

Duration

10 days
  1. Aug
  2. Sep

From

$12,387

Top Highlights

  • Experience the splendors of the Golden Age of Sail aboard the gracious Sea Cloud II
  • Discover Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Split that dates to the 4th century
  • Explore the cobblestone streets and markets of medieval towns like Korčula and Trogir
  • Learn about the region’s many chapters of history at sites like Ljubljana’s hilltop castle and Tito’s once-secret Cold War tunnels
  • Travel through the bucolic countryside to taste celebrated local wines at a vineyard and enjoy other regional specialties

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Crossroads of the Mediterranean: A Voyage Through Greece, Malta, and Sicily

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$13,080

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Crossroads of the Mediterranean: A Voyage Through Greece, Malta, and Sicily

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$13,080

Top Highlights

  • Walk amidst iconic classical ruins like the Parthenon, Palace of Knossos, and the Valley of the Temples on this fascinating four-country voyage
  • Explore vestiges of Greek, Roman, Ottoman, Talayotic, and Minoan civilizations alongside expert historians and archaeologists
  • Marvel at the transparent blue waters of Malta and the stunning natural beauty of Crete’s Gorge of Samaria
  • Discover the Sardinian island of Isola di San Pietro, whose population's unique history personifies the blending of cultures across the Mediterranean
  • Sample regional specialties like Marsala wine, Greek cheese, and tuna and sardines from Sardinia

Europe & British Isles

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Egypt, the Greek Isles, and the Suez Canal: Sailing Through Antiquity

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$10,260

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe & British Isles

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Egypt, the Greek Isles, and the Suez Canal: Sailing Through Antiquity

Duration

12 days
Apr

From

$10,260

Top Highlights

  • Explore the greatest sights of antiquity: The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, the Bibliotheca Alexandria, and the Minoan city of Phaestos on Crete 
  • Navigate the Suez Canal, an engineering marvel and major trade corridor cut through expansive desert landscapes 
  • Discover the mesmerizing beauty of four Greek islands including stunning Santorini 
  • Observe the exciting underwater realm of the Red Sea in Hurghada 
  • Experience local culture as you explore fishing villages, souks, and wineries 

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Duration

18 days
Mar

From

$21,156

Prices are per person

Highlights

Africa

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring East Africa and Madagascar: Wildlife and Wonders

Duration

18 days
Mar

From

$21,156

Top Highlights

  • Go on safari in South Africa’s renowned Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, watching for the “big five”: lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros
  • Get acquainted with intriguing cultures, from South Africa’s Zulu people to the rich mix of people drawn to bustling Zanzibar
  • Explore the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar in three different regions, encountering lemurs, ancient baobab trees, chameleons and rare birds
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites from South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park to Stone Town on the island of Zanzibar
  • Capture your best images alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert

Egypt

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring Egypt Aboard Sun Goddess

Duration

9 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Oct
  4. Nov

From

$9,144

Prices are per person

Highlights

Egypt

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring Egypt Aboard Sun Goddess

Duration

9 days
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Oct
  4. Nov

From

$9,144

Top Highlights

  • Venture to Greenland and the eastern entrance of Canada’s fabled Northwest Passage
  • Explore Greenland’s fjords and the Ilulissat Glacier, a UNESCO site and a tongue of the Greenland ice cap
  • Spend a week in the Canadian High Arctic observing polar bears and other denizens of the ice
  • Visit a historic Inuit fishing village and former whaling ports
  • Zodiac cruise, hike, and walk, or kayak in spectacular fjords and crystalline waters like Lancaster Sound, a vital Inuit hunting ground for centuries

Atlantic Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Islands of the Atlantic Ridge: Brazil to the Azores

Duration

24 days
Apr

From

$29,390

Prices are per person

Highlights

Atlantic Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Islands of the Atlantic Ridge: Brazil to the Azores

Duration

24 days
Apr

From

$29,390

Top Highlights

  • Enjoy a rich program of lectures by an expert team of naturalists, historians, and photographers; and take advantage of the ship’s state-of-the-art amenities from wellness programs and spa treatments to gourmet dining options and wine tastings
  • Explore rarely seen, remote islands with deep-seated cultures, unique cuisines, and seafaring traditions
  • Enjoy special access to the unspoiled islands of Fernando De Noronha, a World Heritage Site. Snorkel amid the rich marine life and see a rich population of spinner dolphins
  • Learn about the 18th century Atlantic Slave Trade at the Cape Verde Islands and walk through a UNESCO World Heritage-designated old town
  • Search for marine life, including dolphins and sperm whales, plus the possibility of Blue whales, orcas, and pilot whales

Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud Fleet

New and Noteworthy

New Isles of Antiquity: Malta, Sardinia, and the Balearic Sea aboard Sea Cloud

Duration

15 days
Apr

From

$29,344

Prices are per person

Highlights

Mediterranean aboard Sea Cloud Fleet

New and Noteworthy

New Isles of Antiquity: Malta, Sardinia, and the Balearic Sea aboard Sea Cloud

Duration

15 days
Apr

From

$29,344

Top Highlights

  • Sail aboard the historic Sea Cloud and discover the romance of tall ship sailing as you effortlessly visit major islands of the Mediterranean like Sicily, Malta, and Corsica
  • Encounter multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites—including Sardinia’s Su Nuraxi di Barumini and the city of Valletta—brought to life by expert historians and archaeologists
  • Explore Menorca’s Bronze Age village of Torralba d’en Salord and see the characteristic T-shaped stone monuments left by the Talayotic peoples
  • Savor celebrated culinary specialties on visits to markets and vineyards

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Journey Across the Remote Pacific

Duration

28 days
Oct

From

$34,640

Prices are per person

Highlights

French Polynesia & Pacific Islands

New and Noteworthy

New Journey Across the Remote Pacific

Duration

28 days
Oct

From

$34,640

Top Highlights

  • Be among the few to explore the secluded beaches, lagoons, and coral reefs of remote atolls alive with unusual endemic flora and fauna like tiny whistling green pigeons and rare mangroves
  • Discover the unique isolated island cultures: Guam’s Chamorro melting pot and Tokelau’s Polynesian heritage. Meet friendly inhabitants. Visit important UNESCO sites like French Polynesia’s Marae Taputapuatea and Pohnpei’s Nan Madol ruins
  • Walk in the footsteps of brave soldiers and explore shipwrecks at historic World War II sites in the Chuuk State and Butaritari Atoll, with vestiges including propellers, torpedoes, and cave networks
  • Experience the energy and diversity of Tarawa, where half of Kiribati’s population resides, and Papeete, the meeting point of cultures from surrounding archipelagos
  • Visit Pohnpei, a tropical Micronesian paradise with mangrove forests and stunning undersea life

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