Recent Posts Tagged With 'lindblad expeditions'

• Letter from Sven-Olof Lindblad

  Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 07:04 in antarctica, buzz aldrin, antarctic cruises, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, antarctic expedition, antarctic cruise

  Below is a letter from Sven-Olof Lindblad concerning the January 7, 2010 Antarctica departure aboard National Geographic Explorer featuring reknown astronaut Buzz Aldrin. For more information on this very limited offering, visit the Antarctica –...

• Cruise Report: California Wine Country

  Posted on Friday October 23rd, 2009 at 09:00 in napa valley, wine country, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, wine country cruises

  This morning’s fog drifted serenely over the Sonoma Marshes. Fishermen cruised by slowly admiring our ship, National Geographic Sea Lion. Following breakfast we made our way to the town of Oxbow to visit their market. There we were enamored by the ...

• Darwin’s Galapagos Still Drawing Nature Enthusiasts

  Posted on Thursday September 24th, 2009 at 09:00 in darwin, galapagos, national geographic, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, darwin's galapagos

  Discover one-of-a-kind wildlife in a spectacular setting like a select few have chosen to do, aboard an expedition ship, led by some of the world’s most knowledgeable and authoritative guides and expedition leaders. View Galapagos video… ...

• Neil Armstrong to Explore Antarctica

  Posted on Tuesday July 21st, 2009 at 05:35 in antarctica, national geographic, neil armstrong, national geographic explorer, antarctic cruises, antarctica cruises, antarctica expeditions, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, antarctic expedition, cruises to the antarctic, anarctic

  To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, it has been announced that former astronaut Neil Armstrong will be on board the National Geographic Explorer in November as it sets off on an epic, 26-night journey to the white contine...

• A Cure for the Monday Morning Blues

  Posted on Monday July 20th, 2009 at 12:39 in alaska, kayaking, national geographic, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, national geographic sea bird

  onday mornings back in the office can be , well, a bit hectic. I can’t tell you how calming it was to open reports from the ships yesterday morning and find this tranquil scene of kayakers near Chitchagof Island in Alaska. It was sent in last Sunda...

• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

  Posted on Saturday July 11th, 2009 at 02:03 in travel and leisure, travel and leisure magazine, travel + leisure, lindblad expeditions, travel + leisure magazine, lindblad, international expeditions

  Travel + Leisure Magazine just announced its 2009 World’s Best Awards. And a couple of our small ship companies made the list. Under the category of top 20 tour operators and safari outfitters, two small ship cruise companies were noted. Intern...

• Baja Mexico Whale Calf Encounter

  Posted on Tuesday June 30th, 2009 at 11:00 in national geographic, whale watching, baja mexico, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, mexico (baja), baja mexico cruises, baja california cruises

  View Baja Mexico Small Ship Adventure Cruise Itineraries… Posted in Lindblad, Mexico (Baja) Tagged: baja california cruises, baja mexico, baja mexico cruises, Lindblad, lindblad expeditions, National Geographic, whale watching ...

• A Whale Watch was the Start of a Life’s Work

  Posted on Thursday June 25th, 2009 at 10:00 in whale watching, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, whatch watch

  Stephanie Martin went for a walk with Jimmy Carter on the Arctic tundra. Carter, she says, is the smartest man she’s ever met. But then came the moment when Martin had to tell the former president that he really shouldn’t do what he wanted to do....

• Among the Wild Tortoises of the Galapagos

  Posted on Monday June 22nd, 2009 at 13:00 in galapagos, national geographic, galapagos islands, tortoise, tortoises, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, galapagos islands cruise, the galapagos islands, the galapagos, galapagos tortoises

  View our Galapagos small ship adventure cruise itineraries… Posted in Galapagos, Lindblad Tagged: Galapagos, galapagos islands, galapagos islands cruise, galapagos tortoises, Lindblad, lindblad expeditions, National Geographic, the galapagos, t...

• Alaska’s Natural Wonders Aboard a Small Ship

  Posted on Wednesday June 17th, 2009 at 10:00 in alaska, national geographic, alaska cruises, lindblad expeditions, alaskan cruises, lindblad, 2009 alaska cruises, alaska small ship cruise

  View similar Alaska Small Ship Adventure Cruise Itineraries… Posted in Alaska, Lindblad Tagged: 2009 alaska cruises, Alaska, alaska cruises, alaska small ship cruise, alaskan cruises, Lindblad, lindblad expeditions, National Geographic ...

• Cruise Report: From the Panorama in Greece

  Posted on Tuesday June 9th, 2009 at 10:00 in europe, greece, santorini, lindblad expeditions, greece islands, lindblad, greece islands cruise

  Santorini The beautiful villages of Fira and Oia on Santorini stand high on a cliff above the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. On the day of our visit, their narrow streets were full of tourists, visibly enjoying the unique magic that only Greece seems t...

• Lyons in Alaska

  Posted on Wednesday May 13th, 2009 at 08:02 in alaska, national geographic, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, alaska's inside passage, alaska small ship cruise

  Following our Twitter feed, we saw a great post from Lindblad Expeditions by Chief Officer (of the new National Geographic Explorer) Ben Lyons on his pleasure cruise to Alaska onboard the 62-guest National Geographic Sea Bird. His commentary has prov...

• Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Europe With Lindblad Expeditions

  Posted on Monday May 11th, 2009 at 13:00 in europe, national geographic, european cruises, lindblad expeditions, european river cruises, lindblad, europe river cruises

  National Geographic Experts. On every expedition, you’ll travel in the company of a National Geographic explorer, writer, photographer or historian. They will have an intimate relationship with Europe that will give your voyage unique perspective. ...

• Top 10 Reasons to Travel In the Wake of Lewis & Clark With Lindblad Expeditions

  Posted on Wednesday April 15th, 2009 at 10:00 in lewis and clark, national geographic, top 10 lists, columbia river, lindblad expeditions, lewis & clark, lindblad

  Experience Matters. Lindblad Expeditions (LEX) has been operating voyages along the Columbia and Snake rivers for more than 15 years, longer than any other company. Ships ideally suited for river navigation. Carrying just 62 guests and with a shallow...

• Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Egypt With Lindblad Expeditions

  Posted on Monday April 13th, 2009 at 23:56 in egypt, national geographic, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, egyptian cruises, egyptian river cruises

  River Travel in Small Groups: Although departures accommodate a maximum of 42 guests, each group of 21 guests is accompanied by an Egyptologist from the time you arrive in Cairo until you leave Egypt. The Spacious Elegant Ship: Triton, one of the mos...

• Forbes names Lindblad Expeditions the Best in Adventure Cruises

  Posted on Wednesday April 1st, 2009 at 14:00 in forbes, national geographic, national geographic expeditions, lindblad expeditions, adventure cruises, lindblad

  Forbestraveler.com just announced their picks for “The World’s Best Cruises Period.” And, they say… “…But in the end, Lindblad Expeditions steams ahead as having the best adventure cruises. This collection of small expedition ships trave...

• What is an expedition cruise?

  Posted on Tuesday March 31st, 2009 at 08:00 in expedition, lindblad expeditions, small ship cruising, expedition cruises, lindblad, small ship cruising (general), expedition cruise

  Thanks to Lindblad Expeditions and Peter Greenberg’s recent television series on cruising, we have a great, detailed explanation/illustration of the difference between standard cruises on large cruise ships and an expedition cruise aboard a sma...

• Getting Personal with the Wildlife of Baja Mexico

  Posted on Monday March 30th, 2009 at 15:00 in sea of cortez, humpback whales, sea lion, baja mexico, sea bird, lindblad expeditions, sea of cortes, lindblad, mexico (baja)

  Writer Tom Uhlenbrock recently wrote an article for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that nicely describes small ship voyages in Mexico’s Sea of Cortes along the Baja peninsula. The highlight of the article is the in depth description provided on wi...

• Win a Lindblad Galapagos Cruise with Jeopardy

  Posted on Monday March 30th, 2009 at 08:31 in galapagos, jeopardy, alex trebek, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, national geographic endeavour, jeopardy game show

  Starting today, March 30th, watch Jeopardy for the next month and you’ll have a chance to win an expedition cruise to the Galapagos Islands. Additionally, you’ll explore islands with Alex Trebek. In commemoration of Jeopardy’s 25th ...

• Cruise Report: Baja Mexico - Is it Real or Not?

  Posted on Thursday March 12th, 2009 at 13:35 in sea of cortez, dolphins, national geographic, sea lion, baja mexico, lindblad expeditions, sea of cortes, lindblad, mexico (baja), national geographic sea lion

  This snapshot was taken by member of the crew of the National Geographic Sea Lion while exploring in Baja Mexico. During this time, dolphins were seen jumping and surfing the wake of the ship for over a half hour. If you’ve never explored Baja ...

• Whale watching in Baja California

  Posted on Wednesday March 11th, 2009 at 05:04 in sea of cortez, whales, national geographic, humpback whales, sea lion, baja california, grey whales, baja mexico, sea bird, national geographic expeditions, lindblad expeditions, sea of cortes

  Here’s a great article by Tom Uhlenbrock from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on the up-close interaction experienced on a small ship adventure cruise. Make sure to check out the video and picture slideshow while your at it. Whale watching in Baja ...

• Video Report from the Sea Voyager in Central America

  Posted on Wednesday March 11th, 2009 at 01:09 in Costa Rica, panama, Central America, national geographic, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, sea voyager

  /a> Lindblad Expeditions just posted a video report from the Sea Voyager, which is currently sailing in Central America. Read the report… View Central America Small Ship Cruise Itineraries… Posted in Central America, Lindblad Tagged: Cen...

• Family Cruise Adventures from Lindblad Expeditions

  Posted on Monday February 16th, 2009 at 11:45 in arctic, alaska, galapagos, family adventures, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, family cruises, family expeditions

  For a limited time, Lindblad Expeditions, in partnership with National Geographic, is offering a special offer for families. With 2 full-paying adults, bring a child for free & a second child for 50% off. This offer is available until March 31, ...

• Cruise Report: Whale Shark Encounter in the Galapagos

  Posted on Saturday February 14th, 2009 at 11:33 in whale shark, galapagos, national geographic, galapagos islands, close encounters, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, galapagos cruises, galapagos islands cruise, the galapagos islands

  Isabela Island & Fernandina, Galapagos Islands We rounded Pt. Albermarle at daybreak, and took a southwesterly course away from the rising sun towards Ecuador Volcano. We were rounding the “head of the sea horse,” which means sailing over th...

• National Geographic Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth

  Posted on Sunday January 25th, 2009 at 10:28 in news, national geographic, national geographic adventure, lindblad expeditions, lindblad, international expeditions, zegrahm expeditions, national geographic adventure magazine, best adventure travel companies, best adventure traveol companies on earth

  National Geographic Adventure Magazine has published it’s 2009 list of Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth. For the February issue and in the second in as many years, National Geographic Adventure Magazine surveyed adventure travel compani...

• Cruise Report: Central America

  Posted on Saturday January 24th, 2009 at 07:00 in Costa Rica, Central America, national geographic, lindblad expeditions, small ship cruising, lindblad, small ship cruise, adventure cruise, sea voyager

  From the Sea Voyager, January 7, 2009 Rio Esquinas & Casa Orquideas, Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica Bottlenose dolphin and Kayakers  Squirrel monkey This morning we woke up in Costa Rican waters off the shores of a port known as Golfito. Immigrati...

• Cruise Report: Galapagos Islands

  Posted on Tuesday January 20th, 2009 at 07:00 in galapagos, galapagos islands, lindblad expeditions, small ship cruising, lindblad, galapagos cruises, national geographic polaris

  From the National Geographic Polaris, January 6, 2009 Isabela & Fernandina Islands Marine iguana at Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island Early in the morning today, all our guests were very excited when they heard through the P.A. system that in ju...

• Cruise Report: Antarctica

  Posted on Monday January 19th, 2009 at 07:00 in antarctica, national geographic, antarctic, national geographic explorer, national geographic expeditions, antarctica expeditions, lindblad expeditions, small ship cruising, lindblad, south georgia islands

  From the National Geographic Explorer, January 5, 2009 Right Whale Bay & Salisbury Plain, South Georgia Islands Thousands of fur seal pups Well, it was bound to happen. While we slept, the weather finally turned on us. The seas were a bit rough, ...

• Cruise Report: Central America

  Posted on Wednesday January 14th, 2009 at 07:00 in panama, Central America, panama canal, lindblad expeditions, panama canal cruises, small ship cruising, lindblad, sea voyager

  From the Sea Voyager, January 4, 2009 Panama Canal & Barro Colorado Island Scarab beetle Last night we accomplished the first section of our crossing through the Panama Canal. The Sea Voyager, in less than two hours, reached from the Caribbean t...

• Cruise Report: Galapagos Islands

  Posted on Saturday January 10th, 2009 at 08:20 in kayaking, galapagos, national geographic, sea lions, galapagos islands, lindblad expeditions, small ship cruising, lindblad, national geographic polaris, cruise report

  From the National Geographic Polaris, January 4, 2009 Española Island Blue-Footed Bobby in “Pilates” training Today was a very special one; we had the opportunity to observe the last Waved albatross of the season sitting close to a cliff on Pun...