Expedition Cruises

Traveling with polar experts aboard a state-of-the-art small expedition ship, encounter prolific wildlife and colossal icebergs in the matchless wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Experience the wild grandeur of the White Continent in a more expedient way. Save travel time by flying directly from South America, or cruise the Drake Passage one way, then bypass it on the way back on a two-hour flight.

A comprehensive voyage to the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and historic South Georgia, where a million-plus king penguins reign—plus the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula!

Just 600 miles from the North Pole, the remote island of Svalbard offers one of the best opportunities to see polar bears in their natural habitat, on the sea ice.

Explore the nooks and crannies of Norway's fjord-carved coast and continue to High Arctic Svalbard, home to polar bears and abundant northern wildlife.

Sail around the whole of Iceland, with adventures ashore and inland to witness the full scale of geological forces at work, and spend two days exploring the icebound Arctic wilderness of Greenland's rarely visited east coast.

Discover the maze of islands, bays and fjords that comprise the Salish Sea, the world's best place to see orcas—and look for seals, otters, bald eagles and more!

Enjoy magical close encounters with enormous gray whales in the warm waters of the Baja Peninsula, which are their winter breeding and nursery grounds.

Explore tropical rainforests, wander pristine beaches, snorkel over colorful reefs, and cruise the legendary Panama Canal on this small-ship nature adventure.

A small-ship voyage through the narrow channels and fjords of Southeast Alaska's storied Inside Passage—meet wildlife up close in the company of top naturalists.

From our nimble ship base, uncover the wonders of this entrancing archipelago by Zodiac, kayak, standup paddleboard, undersea camera, snorkeling and on foot

Explore the unique habitats of the Galapagos, encounter its legendary wildlife, and enjoy active pursuits from hiking and snorkeling to paddleboarding on this expedition ship adventure

Experience the Galapagos aboard National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions' most intimate vessel in its island fleet, a luxury motorsailing catamaran for just 16 guests.