National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Unveils 2028/29 Deployment

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has released details of its 2028/29 deployment, including new and expanded itineraries across Antarctica, the Arctic, Alaska, Europe, and the South Pacific. Among the new options is the expedition cruise line’s return to French Polynesia.

“The future of expedition travel is no longer defined solely by where travelers go — but how they travel, when they travel, and who guides them there,” said Trey Byus, chief expedition officer, Lindblad Expeditions. “Our upcoming deployment reflects that idea with longer voyages, expanded access, and deeper exploration across our guests’ favorite destinations, led by the people who know them best.”

Lindblad’s Return to French Polynesia

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions returns to French Polynesia with new seven- and 14-day itineraries featuring voyages that connect Easter Island, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, Makatea (the only uplifted coral atoll in the region), and the Tuamotus. Select departures sail with Tua Pittman, one of fewer than 10 living Pwo navigators, who guides traditional wayfinding across this remote island chain.

Southeast Alaska

Also new is a longer Southeast Alaska itinerary with a new roundtrip voyage from Vancouver onboard the Greg Mortimer. There are also longer voyages aboard National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture. Guests land on the Inian Islands, where most operators can only observe from offshore, and explore the Tongass by foot and kayak. Select voyages also include on-board Alaska Whale Foundation researchers, enabling guests to actively contribute and understand ongoing field science rather than simply observe it.

Antarctica and the Arctic

New holiday departures allow guests to celebrate the season in Antarctica, with expanded Cruise/Fly options and the Southern Ocean Odyssey combining Patagonia, the Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica in a single voyage. Longer itineraries regularly cross the Antarctic Circle.

The Arctic season introduces more departures and extended routes, including voyages that spend more than five days on Baffin Island and a 10-night circumnavigation of Iceland, a new peak season voyage around the full island.

Other highlights include a Celtic music-focused itinerary to Britain and the Irish Isles, Arctic voyages exploring Svalbard and the Canadian Arctic, and European river cruises where guests will have the opportunity to meet Holocaust survivors and hear their stories in Amsterdam and enjoy private after-hours visits to Melk Abbey and Clam Castle.