About Lindblad Expeditions
Originally called Lindblad Travel, the organisation was founded in 1958 by Lars-Eric Lindblad to fill a lack in adventurous cruising. A noted environmentalist, Lars-Eric was the first to bring civilians to some of the most exotic parts of the world including Antarctica, Galápagos, Easter Island, the Amazon, the Seychelles, China, and Bhutan—all with the focus of creating experiences that foster an understanding and appreciation of the most remote and pristine places on the globe. These legendary pioneering adventures led him to be defined as the father of "eco-tourism".
Lars' son Sven joined the company and founded Special Expeditions as a division of Lindblad Travel in 1979.
Today with offices in New York City and Seattle, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic operates its own fleet of five expedition ships and several seasonal charters offering life-changing adventures on all seven continents. Sven Lindblad and his team continue to pioneer innovative ways to connect with the places already “discovered”—the first to introduce kayaking to the Arctic, Antarctica, and Galápagos; the only one to offer kayaking on the Upper Amazon; the first to reveal the wonders below the ocean with an unmatched undersea program; the first to offer an unparalleled photography initiative with a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor on each expedition.
In 2004, Lindblad Expeditions embarked on one of the travel industry’s most important partnerships when it joined forces with National Geographic to further inspire the world through expedition travel.
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Why Choose Lindblad Expeditions
Not only does Lindblad offer a wide selection of expeditions, they also provide video chronicler, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, as well as undersea specialists and divemasters on the majority of their cruises. These professionals are here to teach passengers about the destinations visited and the environmental issues these might be dealing with. Their National Geographic certification is a proof that they are knowledgeable and seek to both teach passengers and positively impact the environment.
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Not only does Lindblad offer a wide selection of expeditions, they also provide video chronicler, National Geographic photographer, Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, as well as undersea specialists and divemasters on the majority of their cruises. These professionals are here to teach passengers about the destinations visited and the environmental issues these might be dealing with. Their National Geographic certification is a proof that they are knowledgeable and seek to both teach passengers and positively impact the environment.