National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Ships

Aqua Blu

Aqua Blu is the first ever long-range ocean explorer yacht permanently based in East Indonesia. With a grand naval pedigree and the ability to cover vast distances in a short time frame, she is perfectly poised to navigate the region’s expansive seas and provide access to some of the world’s best dive and snorkel sites in the legendary Coral Triangle.

Charaidew II

The Charaidew II exemplifies luxury river cruising in India, combining modern comfort with traditional Assamese elegance. Its extra-shallow draft and low profile enable access to the less-traveled reaches of the Brahmaputra River, a sacred waterway rich in wildlife and dotted with unique, rarely visited communities. Offering an intimate and immersive experience, the vessel serves as the perfect base for exploring one of India’s most captivating regions.

Connect

Constructed in 2025, Connect is a brand-new, state-of-the-art European river ship joining the growing collection of bespoke charter vessels next year. With cutting-edge technology, luxurious amenities and wrap-around picture windows, this sleek 120-guest ship is uniquely designed to sail through the heart of storied destinations in Germany, France, The Netherlands and beyond. Sustainability and regional connection are at her core, creating a refined and meaningful experience that elevates every journey.

Delfin II

Delfin II is a stately riverboat, recently built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon at the headwaters of this mighty river—and doing so in modern tropical style. Delfin II comfortably accommodates 28 guests in 10 suites and four master suites. At 120 feet, she is perfectly sized to sail along the upper Amazon River. Her top deck offers an open-air observation lounge with a bar and comfy chairs ideal for relaxing at the day’s end and watching the jungle scenery glide past. The top deck’s air-conditioned presentation room at the stern with large picture windows on three sides is where photo talks and daily Recaps are held. With board games, computer stations, and comfortable seating with a contemporary flair, this room is also perfect for relaxing.

Evolve

Constructed in 2026, Evolve is a brand-new, state-of-the-art European river ship joining the growing collection of bespoke charter vessels. With cutting-edge technology, luxurious amenities and wrap-around picture windows, this sleek 120-guest ship is uniquely designed to sail through the heart of storied destinations along the Danube, including Germany, Austria, the Slovak Republic and beyond. Sustainability and regional connection are at her core, creating a refined and meaningful experience that elevates every journey.    

Greg Mortimer

Launched in 2019, the Greg Mortimer is a cutting-edge expedition vessel purpose-built to explore the polar regions—and it brings that same spirit of adventure to Alaska’s glacial waters. The ship's signature inverted X-Bow™ delivers exceptional stability in dynamic seas, while its intimate 154-guest capacity fosters a personal onboard experience. From hydraulic viewing platforms that extend over the water for extraordinary wildlife encounters, to rapid-deploy Zodiac platforms that offer swift access to nature—every detail is designed to deepen your connection to Alaska's untamed landscapes.

Jahan

To sail along the Mekong River is to experience two fascinating countries and discover how life is led along its banks. There is no better way to travel in comfort and grand style than aboard The Jahan. She has large, gracious staterooms and luxurious touches.

Lord of the Glens

Life aboard Lord of the Glens feels like a cross between relaxing in a stately country manor and taking a voyage aboard a private yacht with friends. It is the perfect way to explore the Scottish countryside. She is paneled in polished wood, with teak decks, offering gourmet cuisine, and exceptional personal service. Lord of the Glens accommodates 48 guests in 26 outside cabins. At 150 feet, she is uniquely sized to fit through the network of locks and canals that cut through the heart of the Scottish highlands—the Caledonian Canal, which connects the North Sea to the Atlantic. And, she can also navigate the coastline and venture to the islands of the Inner Hebrides, making her the only vessel that can cut across the country and explore islands in the Atlantic in such grand style.

NG Delfina

NG Endeavour II

Born in the cold waters of Patagonia, National Geographic Endeavour II was built for heavy seas. Now, permanently stationed in Galápagos, she comfortably sails the Equator.

NG Endurance

National Geographic Endurance is a next-generation expedition ship, purpose-built for polar navigation. A fully stabilized, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Code PC5 (Category A) vessel, it is designed to navigate polar passages year-round, and safely explore unchartered waters, while providing exceptional comfort. Its patented X-BOW® is key to its design; its powerful wave-slicing action provides an extremely smooth ride in even adverse conditions, and even reduces spray on deck, for superior observation. She carries a full suite of expedition tools and offers a variety of experience-enhancing amenities.

NG Explorer

National Geographic Explorer is the world’s ultimate expedition ship. Her design and equipment is the result of almost 200 years of collective expedition experience. Originally built for service along Norway’s coast as part of the famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, her excellent maneuverability and just-right size made her a natural choice for addition to the fleet. Drawing on nearly 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise, the cruise completely redesigned and rebuilt her. Explorer is uniquely equipped with an ice-strengthened hull and advanced navigation equipment for polar expeditions; a roster of tools for exploration; and a well-appointed interior with vast expanses of glass for an unprecedented connection to the regions that explores. She provides a peerless expedition cruise trip.

NG Gemini

The newly christened National Geographic Gemini joins the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Galápagos fleet, carrying on a legacy of small-ship expedition cruising. Built in the same shipyard as National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Gemini is a highly maneuverable, shallow-draft expedition ship, purpose-built to explore remote areas with ease.

NG Islander

<span class="contentDescription">Exploring Gal&aacute;pagos aboard the 48-guest National Geographic Islander</span><span class="contentDescription">&nbsp;allows you to experience the islands on an up-close, personal scale. Originally built for service in the Caribbean, and then later used for expeditions in the Scottish Highlands, the twin-hulled&nbsp;</span><span class="contentDescription">Islander</span><span class="contentDescription">&nbsp;has been sailing year-round in the Gal&aacute;pagos since 2004 and is perfectly suited to these wild islands.</span><span class="contentDescription">&nbsp;A nimble, modern ship, she offers an intimate environment and a friendly, convivial community quickly forms on board. Yacht-scaled and trim, her mahogany and gleaming brass fittings create a gracious and welcoming environment. Designed for active exploration, she can visit areas larger vessels can&rsquo;t, and guests often compare Islander to being aboard a private yacht&mdash;one that&rsquo;s as smart as she is lovely and dedicated to discovery.&nbsp;</span>

NG Islander II

National Geographic Islander ll sails year-round in the Gal&aacute;pagos Islands and elevate the guest experience to an entirely new level. She is a gracious expedition vessel that feels like a private yacht. With only 26 staterooms and suites, and accommodating just 48 guests, she sails with a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio.

NG Orion

Featuring 53 cabins, the gracious and intimate National Geographic Orion takes travelers to little-known waters and isles in New Zealand, Australia, French Polynesia, the Pacific Islands, Asia, and the Mediterranean to experience each location&#39;s natural and cultural wonders up close. National Geographic Orion&#39;s elevated maneuverability allows for navigation of inshore waters, secluded bays, and sinuous rivers&ndash;practically anywhere accessible by sea.

NG Quest

Purpose-built to deliver the best possible expedition cruising experience, the National Geographic Quest recently wrapped up her inaugural voyages, spending the summer and early fall exploring the northern reaches of Alaska&#39;s Inside Passage and the remote islands and charming towns of the Pacific Northwest. With that noteworthy milestone under her belt, Quest will soon venture south to the tropical coasts of Costa Rica, Panama, and through the Canal to Belize. And as spring arrives she&#39;ll return north to make her maiden journey on the Columbia &amp; Snake Rivers. To build her cruise turned to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, the company that built the beloved National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion&mdash;vessels that, with regular maintenance schedule and recent refurbishment, have been operating successfully for decades. Proudly she was built entirely in the USA. Additionally, the Quest cruise ship achieves some other notable firsts. She is the first ship in the fleet voyaging in these geographies with step-out balconies (available in 22 of the 50 spacious cabins), plus 6 sets of connecting cabins perfect for families and groups; and a designated mudroom for expedition gear.

NG Resolution

National Geographic Resolution is a next-generation expedition ship, purpose-built for polar navigation. A twin to the first polar newbuild, National Geographic Endurance, she is a fully stabilized, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Class 5 (PC5) vessel, it is designed to navigate polar passages year-round, and safely explore uncharted waters, while providing exceptional comfort. Its patented X-BOW&reg; is key to its design; its powerful wave-slicing action provides an extremely smooth ride in even adverse conditions, and even reduces spray on deck, for superior observation. She carries a full suite of expedition tools and offers a variety of experience-enhancing amenities.

NG Sea Bird

<span class="contentDescription">&nbsp;</span><span class="contentDescription">National Geographic Sea Bird,</span><span class="contentDescription">&nbsp;like her twin ship&nbsp;</span><span class="contentDescription">National Geographic Sea Lion,</span><span class="contentDescription">&nbsp;is a tried and true expedition ship that plies the waters from Alaska, to the Columbia and Snake Rivers, To Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. She can venture into fast-moving channels where whales come to feed, transit a series of locks in the Pacific Northwest, nose up to waterfalls in secluded coves, and sail into protected anchorages in small bays perfect for snorkeling and kayaking. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>

NG Sea Lion

<span class="contentDescription">&nbsp;National Geographic Sea Bird</span><span class="contentDescription">, like her twin ship&nbsp;</span><span class="contentDescription">National Geographic Sea Lion</span><span class="contentDescription">, is a tried and true expedition ship that plies the waters from Alaska, to the Columbia and Snake Rivers, to Baja California and the Sea of Cortez and to Costa Rica and Panama. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. She can venture into fast-moving channels where whales come to feed, transit a series of locks in the Pacific Northwest, nose up to waterfalls in secluded coves, and sail into protected anchorages in small bays perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>

NG Venture

Following the build of National Geographic Quest at Nichols Brothers shipyard, her sister ship the 100-guest National Geographic Venture floated into the bay on Whidbey Island, becoming the 4th ship in the Lindblad fleet built at this storied PNW shipyard.

Oberoi Philae

Avoyage along the Nile is the centerpiece of your journey through Egypt. There are few, if any, ships that can match the elegance, ideal size, and graciousness of the Oberoi Philae. Originally built for 100 guests, it was remodeled and reconfigured to accommodate 44 in her peerless style.

Sea Cloud

Traveling aboard Sea Cloud, a historic four-masted barque, is an overall multisensory experience of the rarest kind&mdash;and this is true wherever you choose to explore. Sea Cloud in the Caribbean is idyllic because little competes with the sensual pleasure of the balmy air and the constant trade winds that invite everyone out on deck.

Sea Cloud II

Sea Cloud II is an alluring sailing vessel perfectly suited to travel the scenic shores of Italy and Croatia, exploring little-seen archipelagos and anchoring in small coves. A romantic tall ship with every modern comfort, Sea Cloud II combines the spaciousness and welcome amenities of a contemporary vessel with the grace and elegance of a square rigger.

Sun Goddess

A new addition to the Egypt offerings, the elegant Sun Goddess carries a maximum of only 60 guests in 30 spacious suites, providing an intimate and exceptionally comfortable experience on the world&rsquo;s longest river. Featuring a separate sitting area and a balcony, each suite is a relaxing and sophisticated environment to observe 5,000 years of history unfolding along the Nile&rsquo;s banks.