What to Expect | Lindblad Expeditions

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On a Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic voyage, you can count on unforgettable experiences discovering the most unique destinations in the world, from witnessing Antarctica’s epic ice art, to snorkeling with sea lions in the Gulf of California. Knowing what's in store is essential in savoring the most of your time on board and on shore. In our What to Expect series, we answer top expedition-related questions to give you better insight into what lies ahead—whether that’s traveling solo, cruising in a Zodiac, or crossing the Drake Passage.

Explorers in a Zodiac come ashore in Alaska

What to Expect: An Essential Guide to Expedition Cruising

Discover what makes an expedition cruise a fantastic way to travel: hands-on exploration off the beaten track and world-class comfort on board.

Guests hiking Cascade Creek Trail, Thomas Bay, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska, USA

What to Expect: Active Exploration on Expedition

Our expeditions bring travelers to wild and remote places, but what does exploration look like once you’ve arrived? We answer top questions about our exploration philosophy.

What to Expect: Traveling Solo on Expedition

If setting out solo to a far-flung place like Antarctica or the Galápagos seems intimating, an expedition might be your answer. Here, we share what it’s like to experience our voyages as a solo traveler.

What to Expect: Expedition Cruising for Families

Our expeditions are designed for everyone to explore the world, whether you are 8 or 80 years old. We answer top questions about expedition cruising for families.

What to Expect: Zodiac Cruising

Zodiac boats are integral to our expeditions—allowing us to reach rugged shores, explore hidden inlets, greet penguin colonies, and navigate ice floes with ease. We share everything you need to know about these trusty vessels.

A man jumps into the polar waters on a Lindblad-National Geographic expedition

What to Expect: Taking the Polar Plunge

Plunging into the frigid ocean is a badge of honor for many polar travelers. Learn more about this highly anticipated event aboard our ships.

What to Expect: Drift Snorkeling in French Polynesia

Discover how this thrilling snorkeling experience propels you farther and faster, revealing a vast underwater expanse teeming with marine life.

What to Expect: Observing the Aurora Borealis

Learn more about what's in store during a magical encounter with this technicolor phenomenon of the northern skies.

What to Expect: Crossing the Panama Canal

We answer all of your questions about the profound experience of crossing the famed Panama Canal— one of seven modern wonders of the world.

What to Expect: Sailing the Northwest Passage

Prepare for your voyage over the top of the world—a harsh and rugged, but astonishingly majestic landscape seared with the history of a centuries-old quest.

What to Expect: Expedition Travel

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Essential Reads

What to Expect: An Essential Guide to Expedition Cruising

What to Expect: Active Exploration on Expedition

What to Expect: Traveling Solo on Expedition

What to Expect: Expedition Cruising for Families

Expedition Activities

What to Expect: Zodiac Cruising

What to Expect: Taking the Polar Plunge

What to Expect: Drift Snorkeling in French Polynesia

Expedition Experiences

What to Expect: Observing the Aurora Borealis

What to Expect: Crossing the Panama Canal

What to Expect: Sailing the Northwest Passage

A Truly Transformative Travel Experience

Get Inspired By Photos, Videos, Webinars, Stories, And Exclusive Offers.

Essential Reads

What to Expect: An Essential Guide to Expedition Cruising

What to Expect: Active Exploration on Expedition

What to Expect: Traveling Solo on Expedition

What to Expect: Expedition Cruising for Families

Expedition Activities

What to Expect: Zodiac Cruising

What to Expect: Taking the Polar Plunge

What to Expect: Drift Snorkeling in French Polynesia

Expedition Experiences

What to Expect: Observing the Aurora Borealis

What to Expect: Crossing the Panama Canal

What to Expect: Sailing the Northwest Passage

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Antarctica

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Baja California

Galápagos

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