National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Announces Record-Breaking Year For Traveler-Supported Global Impact
Today (April 20, 2026), in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions released the 2025/2026 Traveler Impact Report, highlighting a record-breaking year of global impact made possible by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund (LEX-NG Fund). (more…)
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Last week, Lindblad Expeditions’ CEO Natalya Leahy joined industry leaders during an exclusive panel at Seatrade Cruise Global to discuss expedition cruising, sharing insights on what lies ahead for adventure travel, and the transformative power of exploration.
Today (Jan. 23, 2026) marks the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in expedition travel. Sixty years ago today, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travelers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s most remote regions to curious explorers and forever reshaping how people experience the planet. 


Updated Program Offered on Select Departures in Alaska, Antarctica, Baja California, Iceland and the Galápagos.
In a deeply symbolic ceremony rooted in community, purpose, and pride, the two newest National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions ships in the Galápagos fleet were officially named today—National Geographic Delfina and National Geographic Gemini.
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is on a mission to reframe river cruising in the way only the global leader and pioneer of modern expedition cruising could with the launch of its first-ever European river expeditions.
Lindblad Expeditions is proud to announce the completion of its latest Artisan Fund training program in the Galápagos in collaboration with Indian wildlife artist Niharika Rajput just in time for World Artisan Day. 
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., a global leader of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, today announced two key executive appointments: Natalya Leahy will join as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Jan. 1, 2025, and Rick Goldberg has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Dec. 31, 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. 
Today, Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society proudly announce the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort, which consists of 35 educators aligned with both companies’ commitment to shaping the next generation of planetary stewards. 




