Family Voyages

Immersive small-ship exploration for all generations

Unforgettable Family Expeditions

Discover the wonders of the world together on a transformative small-ship adventure. A voyage with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is a wonderful fit for all families—whether you are parents traveling with grade-schoolers or grandparents bringing the entire brood on a multigenerational celebration. With activities that combine learning and fun and a team of dynamic experts leading the way, every day is full of discoveries that awaken new passions no matter your age.

The newest addition to the Galápagos fleet, National Geographic Delfina, will sail the archipelago year round and is perfectly sized for a group of family and friends. Learn more below.

In this episode of Expedition Spotlight, Founder and CEO Sven Lindblad shares more about his family's past legacy while looking to the future as he visits the National Geographic Gemini and National Geographic Delfina, two new additions to the Galápagos fleet which set sail in 2025.

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A stress-free, seamless travel experience

Let us handle the details of your trip including arranging flights and transfers to your destination. Once on board your comfortable home at sea, you’ll enjoy choice and flexibility for the whole family, with multiple options daily to ensure fun for all. As long as your young ones have an adult in tow, you can split up so that everyone gets to do what interests them most. Meals are informal and easy, with generous breakfast and lunch options that will tempt even the pickiest palates, and dinner menus that suit a range of tastes.

Kids and teens 18 and under can also participate in our exclusive National Geographic Global Explorers program, offered in Alaska, Galápagos, Baja California, on Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, and our new itineraries, Quest for the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage, and Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage. Read more about this exclusive, hands-on program.

New for 2024 and 2025: Iceland with the Family

Iceland is the ideal destination for adventurous families, and we are delighted to announce that we will continue to offer the National Geographic Expeditions Adventurers program in 2025 and 2026, after its successful launch in 2024. Join National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions on a summer departure of Fire and Ice: An 8-Day Sail Around Iceland, A Circumnavigation of Iceland, or Wild Iceland Escape and your kids and teens will learn to explore the island’s abundant geological wonders like scientists along with our Certified Field Educators.

What to Expect: Expedition Cruising for Families

There’s a world of discovery in store for your family on an expedition. Each day is full of invigorating activities for all ages and abilities led by a group of experts. In our “What to Expect” series, we answer your top questions about expedition cruising for families.

7 Inspiring Activities for Young Explorers in Galápagos

Through our exclusive National Geographic Global Explorers program, kids and teens have their own unique learning opportunities in the magical archipelago of the Galápagos Islands.

5 Awesome Alaska Activities for Kids & Teens

Learn about the awe-inspiring, educational activities kids and teens can enjoy as they explore Alaska in our exclusive, hands-on National Geographic Global Explorers program.

7 Amazing Activities for Kids in Antarctica

Although it can be overlooked as a family travel destination, Antarctica offers endless snowy—and unforgettable—fun. Here are some of the activities in store for kids and teens on an Antarctica expedition.

Exploring from Pole to Pole: On the Road with the Bucket List Family

Last summer the Gee Family joined National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions on a voyage to Arctic Svalbard, where they experienced bucket list-worthy moments. Before they headed out on another polar adventure with us—this time to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands—Jessica spoke with us about what it’s like to travel as a family and how to find “joy in the journey.”

*Terms and Conditions

BRINGING THE KIDS: We believe sharing an expedition with children is a life-enhancing experience. Take $500 off for each child under the age of 18 on any departure. Not applicable on extensions or airfare. Call for details.