Lindblad Expeditions marked another major milestone as the hull of National Geographic Resolution, the line’s second polar new-build, arrived at Ulstein Shipyard in Ulsteinvik Norway last weekend, following the construction of the main hull steelwork at CRIST S.A. in Gydnia, Poland.

Lindblad Expeditions has just announced two new itineraries for travellers to explore Japan in 2021.

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

Lindblad Expeditions has become the first self-disinfecting fleet in the cruise industry. In keeping with its legacy of sustainability and protecting the places they explore, Lindblad Expeditions has revealed it is now implementing Premium Purity fleetwide, a cleaning system which creates a cleaner, healthier ship while drastically reducing the impact on the environment.

Cruisers are seeking far-flung, pristine destinations in 2020, driven by a desire for immersion in each location, according to global luxury travel network Virtuoso. The network recently unveiled its cruise trends for the year in time for ‘wave season,’ occurring January through March, when savvy travellers book voyages to benefit from special incentives.

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 Holdings, Inc and shipbuilder and designer Ulstein Group have celebrated the keel laying of Lindblad’s second polar new build at the Crist shipyard in Gdynia, Poland. The occasion also served as the official naming ceremony of the vessel.

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.

Travel Associates showcased the world of Luxury Cruising to valued clients last week at the Perth Convention Centre.

Lindblad Expeditions has signed an agreement with Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer Ulstein to build a new polar vessel, expanding the line’s National Geographic polar fleet to four ships.

Lindblad Expeditions is continuing its founding commitment to and well-earned reputation for trailblazing with a first-of-its-kind Farm-to-Table culinary program.