In our pursuit of delivering the most enriching and exceptional voyages, we design our suite of inclusions to foster a complete expedition experience, providing everything you need to explore your destination to the fullest and eliminating the unnecessary. Click here for the full list.
Onboard Enrichment and Exploration
We provide a host of enriching onboard experiences to help you learn even more about the places you explore. All educational opportunities, including compelling lectures from our guest speakers and the kids programming in our National Geographic Global Explorers program, are complimentary.
Unlimited Activities and Excursions
Activities and excursions are always included in the price of your voyage, and you can take advantage of as many experiences as your itinerary and time allow. Snorkel multiple coral reefs in one day, paddle amid icebergs on an exclusive kayaking excursion, and capture incredible images with help from one of the world’s top photographers.
Ship-Based Amenities
Take full advantage of a variety of amenities and wellness opportunities, from saunas and glass-enclosed fitness studios, to libraries stocked with regional literature. Select ships in our fleet are outfitted with other state-of-the-art features, such as infinity hot tubs and geodesic igloos.
World-Class Dining Experiences
From the delectable hors d’oeuvres served at cocktail hour to gourmet, multi-course meals, our dining program is inclusive of every bite you have on board. Many ships have multiple culinary venues, from casual cafés to elegant sit-down restaurants, and our guests have access to a wide selection of snacks and beverages at any hour of the day.
Complimentary Beverages
Toast your voyage with unlimited complimentary beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits aboard any ship in the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet* and on board most of our chartered ships, including Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II, The Jahan, Delfin II, and Lord of the Glens.
*A selection of super premium wines and liquors is available for purchase.
Extras to Meet Your Every Need
When you join us on expedition, you will find we have considered your every need to create the most enjoyable and carefree experience possible—airport transfers and hotel accommodations as indicated in your itinerary, complimentary basic Wi-Fi, park permits, and just about anything else you can think of.
What's Included (and Not Included)
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Pricing Includes
- Excursions, hotels, and airport transfers, as indicated in the itinerary
- Selection of exploration tools curated to your destination, such as Zodiacs and glass-bottom boats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling equipment (including wetsuits, masks, and fins), and other state-of-the-art gear
- Guidance and company of our leading expedition staff
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary, both aboard and onshore. Meals are inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible.
- Hors d’oeuvres inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible
- 24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, non-alcoholic beverages, and filtered water
- Beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits aboard all ships, with the exception of Sun Goddess and Oberoi Philae. We are also pleased to offer a selection of super premium wines and liquors available for purchase.
- Beer and wine with meals aboard Oberoi Philae and Sun Goddess. Additional alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
- Crew gratuities aboard National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, Sun Goddess, and The Jahan.
- Laundry services aboard Oberoi Philae and Sun Goddess.
- Complimentary Starlink-enabled Wi-Fi internet is available to all guests aboard our Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet, enabling email, messaging, and social media. Enhanced and Premium internet packages are available for purchase, which may enable video chat, web browsing, and streaming (connectivity permitting).
- Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available to all guests aboard Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, Sun Goddess, and The Jahan (connectivity permitting).
- Presentations on your destination by expedition staff and expert guest speakers
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
- The services of a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or paramedic where available
- Morning stretch classes and 24-hour access to exercise equipment where available
- 24-hour access to lounges, observation decks, library stocked with regionally relevant literature, and other shared spaces
- Complimentary Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic parka or jacket on select Arctic and Antarctic voyages
- Assistance by the onboard National Geographic Photography Expert (National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Resolution) and Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor (all ships)
- Access to the OM System Photo Gear Locker with the latest gear to try out on loan (aboard our Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet)
- Park and site entrance fees, special access permits, and port taxes
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Pricing Does Not Include
- Airfare (except flights when indicated as included), pre- and post-expedition extensions, additional hotel nights, and private transfers (except when indicated as included)
- Travel protection plans and passport, visa, and immigration fees
- Laundry, spa treatments, scuba diving, and phone services (except when indicated as included)
- Enhanced and premium Wi-Fi plans, which may enable video chat, web browsing, and streaming (connectivity permitting)
- Crew gratuities aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Islander II, National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion, and Delfin II
Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable.