Life On Board | Lindblad Expeditions

Each ship in our fleet is a destination in its own right, featuring thoughtfully curated amenities and cultural experiences that connect you with the region you explore through culinary delights, performances by local musicians, soothing spa treatments, and more.

Our strong relationships with local experts, farmers and artisans help infuse an authentic sense of place into your onboard experiences while creating a more well-rounded story. No matter which ship carries you to your destination, we ensure that your time on board is equally rewarding as your time on shore.

Savor the Flavors of Your Destination

Sampling local cuisine is a highlight of the onboard experience, and we take great care to bring the culinary riches of each destination to the meals you enjoy on board. Our executive chefs design unique and innovative menus that feature modern takes on classic cuisine as well as essential dishes from the regions you visit, like paella in Spain or fresh udon in Japan.

We also forge relationships with local farmers, vintners, and other purveyors, so that you can enjoy immersive culinary experiences, both on board and onshore. In the Azores, pick fresh ingredients at a market guided by a local chef, or sample renowned wines in Bordeaux. On our expeditions to the Galápagos Islands and the Pacific Northwest, we have cultivated a sustainable farm-to-table dining program to incorporate the freshest ingredients into daily meals while supporting local agriculture and seafood industries.

Rejuvenate With Our Wellness Program

Dedicated wellness spaces aboard our vessels—including treatment rooms, saunas, fitness centers, and more—invite you to tap into the soothing rhythms of the ocean. You can greet the day with a sunrise yoga session led by your ship’s wellness specialist, get in a workout with stunning views of Antarctic icebergs, or unwind in the spa with a restorative deep tissue massage from our fully accredited massage therapists. Treatments are tailored to each guest and incorporate natural ingredients from the surrounding lands and waters.

Immersive Music Experiences

Ethnomusicologist Jacob Edgar curates musical experiences aboard our ships so that your time at sea is accompanied by melodies that are reminiscent of our ports of call. For select voyages, he arranges performances featuring local musicians whose songs bring the rich traditions of the surrounding regions to life. Enjoy a warm greeting by local singers and dancers as you sail into the South Pacific island of Wallis, dance to the beats of Guyana’s popular calypso music, or experience an impassioned choral ensemble in the echoing grand ruins of Visby, Sweden. Each experience taps you into the rhythms of the regions we explore, offering a unique window into the identity of the destination.

The Art of Expedition Travel

Ship interiors tell the stories of your destinations through local artwork and decor, infusing each vessel with an authentic sense of place. On voyages aboard National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution, you can walk through the corridors and shared spaces as you take in the first-ever ship-based exhibitions of visual and auditory works, created to express the fragile beauty of the polar regions.

Savor the Flavors of Your Destination

Rejuvenate With Our Wellness Program

Immersive Music Experiences

The Art of Expedition Travel

Meet the Fleet

National Geographic Resolution

National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic Islander II

National Geographic Venture

National Geographic Orion

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