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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Expands Operations In Core Galápagos Market With Addition Of Two New Vessels

The first of the two new ships is a 48-guest configuration and features two unique dining venues and 24 outward-facing cabins, including 13 balcony suites. Later this month, bookings will open for sale and the names of the two ships will be revealed (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - May 2024)Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., recognized global leader of adventure travel and the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, today announced that it has added two purpose-built Galápagos expedition vessels to join the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet. (more…)



Live From Ecuador: Cruising in a Country in a Crisis?

International Galapagos Tour Operators Association - IGTOA (Logo))I’d been vaguely aware of the political problems currently plaguing Ecuador. But it was only when my flight from London landed in Miami on Tuesday afternoon and I switched on my phone to a flurry of worried WhatsApp messages from friends and family that I discovered just how much the situation had escalated. (more…)

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Galapagos Island Cruises Trending Big For 2023

The Galapagos Islands (Graphicmaps.com - WorldAtlas)Everyone wants to go to the Galapagos Islands, the 19-island archipelago and one of the most unique locations in the world. While this destination has always been popular—a true bucket-list for most travelers—covid has taught people not to put things off. So what used to be an in-the-future vacation is being booked now. (more…)

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Lindblad Expeditions-national Geographic Offically Names Newest Vessel, “National Geographic Islander II”. Angela Flaim Together With Lindblad Expeditions Founder Sven Lindblad, Name 26-Suite Ship in the Galápagos Islands

Nat Geo Islander II Christening Ceremony | Galápagos Islands | Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions officially named their next generation, all-suite “National Geographic Islander II” this week in the awe-inspiring Galápagos Islands. (more…)





Celebrity Cruises Announces 2024 Sailings To The Galapagos Islands, Offering Guests An Up-close Look At Exquisite Nature And Wildlife On A Once-in-a-lifetime Adventure

Celebrity Flora (Courtesy Shipyard De Hoop)Celebrity Cruises® announced its 2024 sailings to the awe-inspiring Galapagos Islands, featuring breathtaking itineraries that offer guests opportunities to explore the destination’s unspoiled natural beauty and adventure. (more…)

Commemorating A Historic Milestone In The Galápagos. Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso Signs A Decree To Conserve More Than 23,000 Square Miles Of Ocean Around The Galápagos Islands And Beyond

Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso Signs A Decree To Conserve More Than 23,000 Square Miles Of Ocean Around The Galápagos Islands And Beyond

The decades-long effort to protect the Galapagos Islands realized an important milestone on January 14, 2022 when Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso signed a decree to conserve more than 23,000 square miles of ocean around the Galápagos Islands and beyond. (more…)