National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Announce 2027-2028 Deployments

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced the first of its 2027–28 deployment openings, offering guests the opportunity to explore some of the most awe-inspiring destinations on the planet aboard a fleet of mission-built expedition ships.

The 2027–28 season features voyages across seven continents, designed to connect travellers with wildlife, wild places and local communities in ways that are authentic, enriching, and respectful.

The partnership pairs Lindblad Expeditions’ pioneering heritage with National Geographic’s exploration expertise and voyages are guided by veteran expedition leaders, naturalists, historians, scientists and National Geographic Experts who illuminate the wonders of the natural world at every opportunity.

“Our 2027-28 deployment reflects everything our guests value about travelling with us: extraordinary access, thoughtful pacing, and a deep respect for the environments and cultures we visit,” said Trey Byus, Chief Expedition Officer, Lindblad Expeditions. 

Highlights of the 2027-28 season include:

• National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ return to the Oceania region after two years with the relaunch of several immersive itineraries on board the luxuriously appointed National Geographic Resolution. Itineraries include the 11-day Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands, and a return to Easter Island after four years with the 18-day Easter Island To Tahiti: Tales of The Pacific.
  
  
• More opportunities to explore Alaska‘s vast frontier of snow-capped mountains, breathtaking fjords, and extraordinary wildlife with the addition of more departures of guest-favourite itineraries. In 2027-28, the brand will launch additional departures of its popular eight-day Alaska’s Inside Passage, 11-day Voyage to the Great Bear Rainforest, and 14- and 15-day Treasures of the Inside Passage itineraries aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture.
  
  
• The continuation of popular itineraries exploring Japan’s riveting history, culture, and landscapes — from the storied castle towns of the Edo period to the elegant shrines and merchant districts of the Meiji era to the poignant sites of World War II — with added departures of the 16-day Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture itinerary.
  
  
• A range of immersive itineraries in Europe and the Mediterranean designed to reframe the traditional European cruising experience through the lens of an explorer at every corner of the continent — from the blossoming hydrangea fields on the optimized eight-day Islands of the Azores: Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards to the sun-soaked beaches of the Dalmatian Coast on the eight-day Ancient Mediterranean: Exploring Greece, Croatia and Albania.
  
  
• More options to explore the iconic islands of the Galápagos archipelago aboard a fleet of four unique, purpose-built vessels, including the newly acquired 16-guest catamaran National Geographic Delfina and the 48-guest National Geographic Gemini, plus National Geographic Endeavour II and the ultra-luxury super-yacht National Geographic Islander II.