National Geographic Endurance

The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat offering unprecedented access to polar regions

Overview

The first new polar build in Lindblad’s 50-year history, National Geographic Endurance is named to honor explorer Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Transantarctic Expedition.

A fully-stabilized vessel of the highest ice class (PC5 Category A), she will enable adventurous guests to go where few have or can. National Geographic Endurance’s most striking exterior feature is her distinctive profile, the patented X-Bow®, a game-changing design that guarantees the smoothest, most comfortable ride in all kinds of conditions; and since it eliminates bow impact, a quieter ride, as well.

An equally impressive feature may well be her capacity: she carries just 138 guests, a commitment to expedition excellence over scale. Scandinavian-inflected, luxuriously appointed, her inviting interiors would be a destination in themselves. Because she is a Lindblad expedition ship, however, her attention is focused on the world outside—with acres of window glass to keep you connected to the stunning views beyond the pane, and a fleet of expedition tools to get you out exploring.

Built specifically for Arctic and Antarctica expeditions, this nimble ship delivers bucket-list travel perfectly with state-of-the-art technology.

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All cabins are outward-facing and feature large windows. All are equipped with climate control, an expedition command center—including tablets, multiple electrical and USB outlets, a TV, barometer, a National Geographic Atlas, and more—a mini refrigerator, small safe, and robes. Bathrooms are outfitted with a rain shower and directional showerhead, botanically inspired products, and a hair dryer. Enjoy luxury linens and pillows, as well as complimentary insulated water bottles.

I just spent the night in an igloo in Antarctica — here’s how you can, too

The Points Guy correspondent Gene Sloan spent a cozy night in one of the geodesic glass igloos perched atop the observation deck on National Geographic Resolution—an experience available to all guests aboard National Geographic Resolution and National Geographic Endurance on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Change: a Permanent Polar Art Exhibit

National Geographic Endurance houses the world’s first permanent ship-based installation of drawings, paintings, video, photography, and sculpture, curated by artist Zaria Forman. The installation features a wide range of artists dedicated to examining and expressing responses to vulnerable polar geographies—to give guests the richest polar experience possible.

ABC News Live from Antarctica

In November 2021, ABC News correspondent Amy Robach reported directly from Antarctica aboard the brand-new National Geographic Endurance, which features the first-ever polar newsroom. Segments aired on Good Morning America, GMA3: What You Need to Know, and ABC World News Tonight with David Muir as part of a month-long climate change series on ABC News spanning seven continents.

Dispatches from the Inaugural Celebration

On July 22, 2021, in Reykjavik, Iceland, a jubilant Lindblad Expeditions team welcomed the first-ever guests aboard National Geographic Endurance and celebrated with time-honored ship-christening traditions. Here’s a taste of what it felt like to be there.

Our good luck charm

On March 17, 2018, Lindblad Expeditions celebrated the keel laying of the National Geographic Endurance, the first major milestone in the construction of a new vessel. As tradition also holds, a coin is welded to the keel to safeguard the ship. Iconic Lindblad naturalist Tom Ritchie explains more about the history and lore of the coin ceremony.

Built for Adventure

Track National Geographic Endurance's journey from drawing board to a dock in Reykjavik.

Europe

Arctic

Europe & British Isles

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

10 days

Jun
Jul
Aug

From

$18,400

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Arctic

Europe & British Isles

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

10 days

Jun
Jul
Aug

From

$18,400

Top Highlights

Circumnavigate the Island of Fire and Ice, from its wealth of wildlife and striking geological formations, to its cultural history steeped in saga and exploration history
Explore a variety of landscapes across the island from lava fields, seismic faults, geothermal springs, and thundering waterfalls
Hike up mountain trails, kayak in protected fjords, bike through remote villages, or take a Zodiac cruise around a seabird colony

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Antarctica

Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands

Duration

24 days

Jan
Feb
Oct
Nov

From

$28,304

Prices are per person

Highlights

Antarctica

Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands

Duration

24 days

Jan
Feb
Oct
Nov

From

$28,304

Top Highlights

Explore three distinct regions and benefit from our 50-plus years of experience here
Scan the skies for bird species and keep an eye on the sea for fin whales, southern right whales, and blue whales
Trace the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fateful journey in 1914 aboard Endurance, and toast his gravesite in South Georgia

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Patagonia

Best of Chilean Patagonia: Fjords, Glaciers, and Torres Del Paine

Duration

16 days

Mar
Oct

From

$22,828

Prices are per person

Highlights

Patagonia

Best of Chilean Patagonia: Fjords, Glaciers, and Torres Del Paine

Duration

16 days

Mar
Oct

From

$22,828

Top Highlights

Venture inland to explore the wildlife-rich, iconic landscapes of Torres del Paine, Patagonia’s jewel, with either the Tierra Patagonia Hotel or the Explora Patagonia Hotel as your base camp
With special permission, explore wild, rugged Isla de los Estados (Staten Island), located at the extreme end of South America and largely off limits to travelers since 1923
Transit the legendary Beagle Channel and look out for shearwater, petrels, albatrosses, and more

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Europe

Arctic

Europe & British Isles

Iceland

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Duration

16 days

Jun

From

$20,062

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Arctic

Europe & British Isles

Iceland

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Duration

16 days

Jun

From

$20,062

Top Highlights

Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac
Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a prehistoric settlement in the Shetlands
Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly to their Viking heritage
Observe nesting seabirds amid the towering peaks of the Lofoten islands
Sail past the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroes to see cliff-nesting puffins, gannets, and northern fulmars

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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys & Inner Hebrides

Duration

10 days

Apr

From

$7,952

Prices are per person

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Europe & British Isles

New and Noteworthy

New Exploring Scotland’s Wild Isles: Shetlands, Orkneys & Inner Hebrides

Duration

10 days

Apr

From

$7,952

Top Highlights

Peer into the past in the prehistoric homes of Skara Brae in the Orkney Islands and Jarlshof in the Shetland Islands
Ride Zodiacs for a close-up view of the unique geometric basalt columns of Staffa, a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides
Join our naturalists on excursions and aboard the ship to watch for puffins, gannets, fulmars, razorbills, kittiwakes, and more
Venture to the Aberdeenshire countryside to learn about Scottish Highland traditions, including a visit to a Highland cattle farm or local whiskey distillery
Capture your best photos alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert
Extend your voyage: choose to explore Dublin’s rich history on a pre-voyage extension, and discover the Scottish Highlands on a post-voyage extension

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Arctic

Canada

Greenland

High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland

Duration

24 days

Aug

From

$47,143

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Arctic

Canada

Greenland

High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland

Duration

24 days

Aug

From

$47,143

Top Highlights

Venture into the dramatic high Arctic islands, up to the ice edge and learn dramatic stories of explorers and adventurers who sought this remarkable, icy frontier
Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Explore Ellesmere Island with binoculars at the ready to spot polar bears, walruses, ringed seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and the elusive narwhal

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Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Duration

12 days

Jul
Aug

From

$18,412

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Duration

12 days

Jul
Aug

From

$18,412

Top Highlights

Discover the wild west coast of Iceland with its incredible geology, quiet coves, and majestic waterfalls
Hike to a remote waterfall, explore the fjords by kayak, or enjoy a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning scenery in the Westfjords of Iceland
Explore the largest national park in the world—Northeast Greenland National Park—and search for polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and more

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Europe

Atlantic Isles

Europe & British Isles

New Islands of the Azores: Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards

Duration

10 days

Apr

From

$8,917

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Atlantic Isles

Europe & British Isles

New Islands of the Azores: Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards

Duration

10 days

Apr

From

$8,917

Top Highlights

Go whale-watching, follow scenic hiking trails, and learn of the volcanic history unique to the Azores
Discover the varied past and the stories of explorers, whalers, and conquerors who all had a part in weaving the tapestry of island history
Experience the commitment the locals have to sustainable growth and protecting the natural beauty and ecosystems of the archipelago

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Antarctica

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

Duration

14 days

Jan
Feb
Nov
Dec

From

$15,977

Prices are per person

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Antarctica

Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent

Duration

14 days

Jan
Feb
Nov
Dec

From

$15,977

Top Highlights

Explore the world’s last great wilderness in the company of a team of top naturalists celebrating Lindblad’s 50-plus years of expedition heritage
Hike on magnificent mountains; see huge glaciers; and watch for gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap penguins
Kayak in protected waters, paddling as penguins swim nearby

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Europe

Arctic

Land Of The Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration Of Arctic Svalbard

Duration

10 days

May
Jun

From

$15,204

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Highlights

Europe

Arctic

Land Of The Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration Of Arctic Svalbard

Duration

10 days

May
Jun

From

$15,204

Top Highlights

Search for polar bears and walrus alongside our veteran spotters
Explore under the midnight sun and take advantage of spectacular photo ops with tips from a National Geographic Photography Expert
Sail up to rock-wall rookeries teeming with thousands of birds, see pelagic birds from the ship’s rail when we’re underway, and Zodiac cruise near a cloud of feeding arctic terns

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Europe

Arctic

Europe & British Isles

Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Duration

17 days

May

From

$24,607

Prices are per person

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Europe

Arctic

Europe & British Isles

Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Duration

17 days

May

From

$24,607

Top Highlights

Sail into Norway's spectacular fjords and discover the pristine beauty of secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac
Explore the northern fjords and ice-carved narrows, standing on the ship's bow as the captain noses up to towering glaciers and waterfalls
Hike, walk, and kayak through stunning scenery and coastal fishing villages

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Europe

Arctic

Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Duration

13 days

Jun

From

$17,250

Prices are per person

Highlights

Europe

Arctic

Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Duration

13 days

Jun

From

$17,250

Top Highlights

Sail to the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard under the midnight sun in search of polar bears hunting along the pack ice
Zodiac cruise along the towering cliffs of Bear Island that rise straight from the sea and are home to tens of thousands of raucous seabirds
On Senja Island visit pristine Ånderdalen National Park to search for reindeer, elk, red foxes, and more
Explore the lovely fjords of Sørøya by Zodiac and kayak, and hike on shore

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