Staff Favorites: Highlights From Expeditions Across the Globe
Behind every expedition is a story—of years spent exploring a region, building local relationships and refining an experience worth sharing. Some of these journeys are well known; others are quieter standouts that our field staff consistently return to as personal favorites.
We asked members of our expedition development and field teams to share the itineraries they’re most excited to bring to life for guests. The result is a curated mix of iconic expeditions and lesser-known gems, each offering a distinctive perspective on the world.
An Epic Antarctica Voyage
On a Quest for the Antarctic Circle, spend nine days on the continent—several days longer than any of our other Antarctic voyages. With the extra time, your expedition team will attempt the pinnacle of expeditionary travel, pushing south into rarely visited waters.
Photo: Andrew Peacock
Discover French Acadian Culture
Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway & Canadian Maritimes journeys to Îles de la Madeleine, a cluster of wispy islands with miles of windswept dunes, grassy hills, and bright-red sandstone cliffs. Local experts guide you across this sculpted landscape, with stops in colorful fishing villages to learn about the rich traditions of French Acadian culture.
Trace the Rhine Through History
Journey along one of Europe’s most storied waterways on Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights, passing vineyard-draped hills, fairy-tale castles and centuries-old towns. Exclusive tastings, private cultural visits and relaxed days aboard the purpose-built Connect bring fresh perspective to a timeless route.
Seek Out the New King of the Arctic
On Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap, skirt fjord-carved coastlines, on the lookout for the region’s newly studied polar bear population. The bears are genetically distinct from others found in the Arctic and the Denmark Strait, and are thought to have adaptations to the area’s warming climate.
Meet Faroese Farmers and Seafarers
Drawing from Viking conquerors and myriad explorers, a unique culture has taken shape in the Faroe Islands throughout the centuries. On North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland & the Faroes, enjoy the special opportunity to visit picturesque Faroese villages to learn firsthand about rich local traditions, like sheep farming and chain dancing.
Legends of the South Pacific
Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific links some of the most remote islands on Earth, where ancient civilizations, maritime lore and pristine island ecosystems converge. Stand before the enigmatic moai, meet the descendants of HMS Bounty mutineers on Pitcairn and snorkel vibrant atolls rarely visited by travelers.
Dive Into the World’s Aquarium
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions' most encompassing journey through “the world’s aquarium” is found on Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico’s Gulf of California, crafted after years of careful exploration by veteran naturalists. Explore during the region’s richest season, when you might spy whale sharks, blue-footed boobies and up to six different species of whales.
Photo: Michael S. Nolan
A Grand Passage Along Europe’s Atlantic Rim
On Porto, Bordeaux and Bergen: Wonders of Western Europe, trace the continent’s western edge from Lisbon to Norway, where historic ports, vineyard-lined landscapes and windswept coastlines reflect centuries of seafaring tradition. Along the way, explore layered cultures through local encounters, regional flavors and time to wander some of Europe’s most storied cities and coastal towns.
The Ultimate Island-Hopping Adventure
Sail the Caribbean aboard the elegant hand-sailed ship Sea Cloud II on a pair of new itineraries: Antigua to the British Virgin Islands: Hidden Cays and Azure Seas and Sailing St. Lucia, Dominica and Beyond. Feel the thrill of traveling from one island to the next under billowing sail, and go ashore to explore vibrant villages, turquoise coves and thick rainforests.
