Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has resumed operations in Antarctica for the 2021/22 season – marking the company’s return to service to the White Continent since the pandemic.

Lindblad Expeditions has accepted delivery of National Geographic Resolution from Ulstein Verft, marking the official completion of the line’s second polar new build. The vessel is now ready to set off for her inaugural polar voyage on 17 November 2021 to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands.

A christening ceremony for Lindblad-Expeditions’ first purpose-built expedition ship in 50 years was held in Reykjavik, Iceland ahead of the vessel’s inaugural sailing last week. National Geographic Endurance was the first-ever ship to be christened in Reykjavik Harbour.

Lindblad Expeditions’ inaugural voyage on its polar expedition ship, National Geographic Endurance, will commence from 21 July 2021 out of Reykjavik, Iceland.

Some 40 travel advisors from Perth and surrounds rolled up for a showcase of all things Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Lindblad Expeditions held last Wednesday [2 June 2021] at Crown Perth.

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is preparing to ramp up its presence in Alaska for the 2021 summer, introducing the National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion to its existing operations later this month.

Shipbuilder Ulstein has announced that the sea trials for the next Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic ship were successfully carried out last weekend.

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has introduced a new  itinerary through Panama & Colombia, offering four departures in 2020. Exploring the Caribbean Coast, the eight-day expedition that will navigate the South American coast, from Cartagena to Panama City, to explore the region’s astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures.

Lindblad Expeditions is taking its ecotourism efforts to the next level, announcing it will become a carbon neutral company this year. The company’s investments will effectively offset 100% of emissions from its 8 Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic ships and five leased vessels, all land-based operations, employee travel, offices in New York and Seattle and other measurable emissions.

A new range of short-duration “action-packed” voyages have been unveiled by Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic targeting time-poor travellers.

On Tuesday 12 March 2019, Adventure World Travel celebrated its 40th anniversary, hosting a dinner for the brand’s VIP 70 travel advisors at Sydney’s The Mint, a historical and inspirational venue in line with the celebration.