Lindblad Expeditions operates a fleet of expedition ships in partnership with National Geographic, carrying curious travellers to remote destinations including Antarctica, the Galápagos, Alaska and the Arctic. The vessels are equipped with exploration technologies used to support voyages that serve nearly 25,000 guests a year. The company's technical work spans expedition ship technology, science and cultural expedition programming, and ecotourism practice.
Founded in 1979, the company builds on a longer lineage in expedition travel. Lars-Eric Lindblad, considered the father of ecotourism, led the first citizen expedition to Antarctica in 1966 and to the Galápagos in 1967; his son, Sven-Olof Lindblad, founded the present company to continue that legacy. The organisation has now spent over 50 years in expedition travel.
Voyages are led by expedition teams that include scientists, photographers and cultural experts, and are designed around discovery, knowledge-sharing and curiosity. The company reports award-winning guest service and expedition excellence, and operates across the cruise and maritime tourism, ecotourism and adventure travel sectors.
