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Introducing National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions

Swoop’s partnership with Lindblad is rooted in a mutual enduring passion for all things polar. With almost 60 years of experience taking adventurous travellers south to Antarctica, you can count on Lindblad to make your expedition to the White Continent both seamless and extraordinary.

Why Lindblad? Why Swoop? Our Voyages

About National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions

Headquartered in New York
Sailed in Antarctica since 1966
Number of polar expedition ships: 4
Length of partnership with Swoop: Since 2022

Guests exploring by zodiac take photos of a leopard seal in Dallmann Bay

Spotting a leopard seal

What our customers think about Lindblad

First-rate expedition team, all very friendly and helpful, providing many great lectures. Our leader was beyond fantastic — he had great energy and never stopped pushing for us to have the best experiences possible, resulting in a lot of zodiac and landing activity.

Travelled: October 2025

Ronnie Lee Silverberg - USA

The ship was well kept, the staff were very accommodating, friendly and professional. You could tell that they were like a family.

Travelled: October 2025

Christine Sly-Prochnow - USA

10/10 - Professional and courteous crew/staff. Read the full review

Travelled: February 2025

Kathleen Thompson Dickinson - Chile

Overall a very impressive package. Both the staff and specialists were charming, coupled with a busy and interesting daily schedule.

Travelled: February 2025

Neil Robert Farquhar Donaldson - UK

Jason, the Nat Geo photographer, was the best! The staff did a good job.

Travelled: February 2025

Jeffrey Jacobs - USA

I was surprised to find most of the team were very highly qualified and enjoyed their talks. Read the full review

Travelled: December 2024

Raghu Venkataraman - USA

The expedition team are very professional. The brand is well known and respected, and rightly so. I'd go anywhere with them. The Captain and crew were fantastic, friendly, and professional. I enjoyed exploring the vessel and going up to the Bridge to see what I could learn.

Travelled: December 2024

Jacqueline Wigglesworth - UK

The expedition team were so nice & very knowledgeable.

Travelled: November 2024

Ileana Maria Cutie - USA

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What makes National Geographic-Lindblad special?

From the moment you're greeted by Lindblad's friendly team in South America, your voyage is truly all-inclusive. Meals, drinks and Starlink-enabled WIFI, along with flights and hotels where required by the itinerary, are provided on a complimentary basis
A 20-year partnership with National Geographic extends access to world-leading photo experts and instructors, along with complimentary gear rental onboard
With facilities such as saunas, fitness studios, libraries and, on select ships, infinity-edge hot tubs and glamping-style igloos, Lindblad’s vessels are ultra comfortable while maintaining an expeditionary atmosphere
The latest ships in the fleet, NG Resolution and NG Endurance, feature a cutting-edge X-Bow design and the latest maritime technology for smoother sailing in polar waters
On most departures, undersea specialists capture and share daily footage using a state-of-the-art undersea ROV camera, bringing the marine world to life during nightly recaps
Unlike most Antarctic cruises, where kayaking is charged as an extra, Lindblad includes a complimentary one-off kayaking session for all guests. Enjoy the rare chance to paddle in serene silence among the ice
As the most child-friendly travel company plying Antarctica’s waters, Lindblad hosts an immersive on-ship Explorers-in-Training programme to help younger guests engage deeply with nature
Just like at Swoop, sustainability is key for Lindblad. Their fleet has been free of single-use plastics since 2007, and they partner only with suppliers who share the same commitment

Swoop says

National Geographic-Lindblad has been at the forefront of Antarctic expedition cruising since 1966 – an unmatched pedigree. This long history of exploration is clearly reflected in our guests’ experiences. The Lindblad team goes above and beyond every time.

Cassia Jackson Antarctica Specialist

Facts about National Geographic-Lindblad

Lindblad pioneered Antarctic cruise travel, with founder Lars-Eric Lindblad taking the very first tourists to the White Continent in 1966
Through the Visiting Scientists Program, researchers and conservationists regularly join the company’s voyages to study everything from snow algae and microfibre pollution to whale populations in the Southern Ocean
Two of Lindblad's ships play host to floating art galleries – you can wander through the corridors and social spaces, taking in powerful exhibitions showcasing the immense beauty of the polar regions
Lindblad’s LEX-NG Fund has contributed more than $24 million to ocean-preserving projects since 2008. Plus, the company offsets 100% of its carbon emissions

National Geographic-Lindblad's ships

National Geographic Explorer

A class act from the pioneers of polar travel, the Explorer carries 148 guests in great comfort.

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National Geographic Endurance

With its cutting edge stabilising X-Bow design and ice-strengthened hull, this stylish European-built ship was specifically designed for polar expeditions.

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National Geographic Orion

This 102-passenger ship comfortably combines an adventurous spirit with modern onboard technology.

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National Geographic Resolution

This stylish European-built ship was specifically designed for polar expeditions. It's packed full of unique features to enhance your Antarctic experience.

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Swoop says

Over the past few years, many of the Swoop team have had boots-on-the-ground experience of National Geographic-Lindblad’s ship operations in Antarctica, giving us deep personal insights into how Lindblad’s ships differ from others heading south.