Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions, founded in 1979, operates a purpose‑built fleet of seven ice‑strengthened expedition vessels totaling over 120,000 gross tons, delivering scientific‑focused itineraries in polar and remote regions. The fleet includes the 1,000‑passenger National Geographic Endurance (5,800 GT), National Geographic Explorer (5,350 GT) and National Geographic Islander (5,400 GT), each equipped with advanced navigation, satellite communications and onboard laboratories supporting over 200 scientists per voyage. Subsidiaries such as Lindblad Expeditions Norway manage additional vessels for Arctic cruising, maintaining a combined passenger capacity exceeding 2,500 and adhering to strict environmental standards under the International Maritime Organization guidelines and innovative safety protocols worldwide. References: Wikipedia↗ | Lindblad Fleet↗