A National Geographic-Lindblad expedition is a wonderful fit for families—from parents traveling with grade-schoolers to grandparents bringing the entire crew on a multigenerational celebration. With activities that combine learning and fun and a team of dynamic experts leading the way, every day is full of discoveries that awaken new passions no matter your age.
Unforgettable Family Expeditions
Immersive exploration for every generation
What to Expect: Expedition Cruising for Families
✓ Choice & flexibility
They offer excursions for every pace and skill level, ensuring a fun and fulfilling experience for the whole family. Kids are welcome to join any of their expert-led activities—from snorkeling to kayaking and more—and travelers can gravitate toward the naturalist guides who share their interests.
✓ Ease & convenience
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions makes travel planning effortless for busy families. From booking flights and transfers to ensuring smooth arrivals and departures, they've got every detail covered. Want to arrive early or stay a little longer? They’ll also arrange pre- and post-expedition accommodations to fit your plans perfectly.
✓ Comfortable accommodations
Their ships provide a comfortable and inviting basecamp, with a range of accommodations perfectly fit for families. Unpack once and immerse yourself in an enriching onboard experience. Chat with the captain about navigation, examine sea creatures with an undersea specialist and more. Meals are informal, with delicious options that tempt even the pickiest palates.
✓ Expert photographers
A National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions certified photo instructor joins every voyage to assist family members with everything from camera settings to composition, whether they're using smartphones or a DSLRs. These pros help send travelers home with photos that capture the spirit of their expedition—and they can even take family portraits.
✓ Exclusive program for kids and teens
The National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program fosters the next generation of global stewards through fun activities in fascinating places—from Alaska to Iceland, the Galápagos and beyond. Certified field educators help children connect with nature in a deeper way, sending them home with a newfound passion for the planet that lasts a lifetime (available on select departures).
"I deeply believe that fostering positive interactions between youth and nature is the way to motivate future citizens in awareness and passion for stewardship."
KIMBERLY BALDWIN, CERTIFIED FIELD EDUCATOR AND NATURALIST
National Geographic Explorers-in-Training
Nurture their passion for exploration
This exclusive program teaches young travelers to embrace the mindset of a National Geographic Explorer—to discover the world like a scientist and tell the story of their surroundings.
✓ National Geographic certified field educators: Certified field educators are experts at using the wild as a natural classroom.
✓ Connecting with nature: Kids will get up close to natural wonders and wildlife on a range of immersive excursions, from snorkeling with sea lions to identifying whale flukes from the ship's bow.
✓ Learning to be a storyteller: Using photos, video, music, writing and more, kids and teens will be encouraged to use their creativity to tell stories about the unique things they’ll do and see along the way.
✓ Developing observation skills: Daily activities prompt kids to take in their surroundings and record notable sightings in their field notebooks.
Featured Family Expeditions
Exploring Galápagos
Experience the Galápagos aboard our comfortable and nimble expedition ships, well-equipped for up-close exploration. Zodiac cruise to pristine beaches, kayak or paddleboard along volcanic shores and encounter incredible creatures on land and under the sea. Galápagos wildlife is legendary for its lack of fear, and you can readily observe species like blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, giant tortoises and many others in their natural habitats.
Ships: National Geographic Endeavour II and National Geographic Gemini
Ships: National Geographic Endeavour II and National Geographic Gemini
Alaska's Inside Passage
Do more than just see Alaska—be an active participant in all that it has to offer. Voyage into majestic fjords, come face to face with glaciers, and kayak along the coast in search of marine life. Learn about whale behavior and watch for breaching and spy-hopping humpbacks and orcas. Enjoy a full day immersed in the beauty of Glacier Bay National Park with insights from a Tlingit cultural interpreter.
Ships: National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture
Ships: National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture
Voyage to Antarctica
Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, where endless white mountains roll to the horizon and massive glaciers churn icebergs into the sea. Travel with a diverse team of experts aboard one of our four state-of-the-art expedition ships. Watch for whales off the bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; and hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility. Choose an active agenda or surrender to the pleasures of relaxing downtime and shipboard camaraderie. Plus, get top shots with the help of a National Geographic photographer.
Ships: National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution
Ships: National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution
Galápagos by Catamaran, An Intimate Voyage
Encounter Galápagos wildlife up close—and explore the undersea realm, too—on an exclusive catamaran with 16 guests and two veteran expedition staff to guide you over a full week in the islands. See and do more with two veteran naturalists, including a National Geographic certified photo instructor.
Ship: National Geographic Delfina
Ship: National Geographic Delfina
Baja California: Among the Great Whales
Explore Baja California’s pristine coastlines and living sea in search of dolphins, sea lions, and as many as five different varieties of whales. Board local pangas and enter sheltered lagoons for up-close encounters with California gray whale mothers and their newborn calves. Witness an undersea wonderland, serene desert isles and the most beautiful sunsets on Earth. Hike through towering cacti and up striking desert canyons, or take a slow photo stroll along the shore. Every day is different and rewarding, with opportunities to indulge in active or relaxing pursuits.
Ship: National Geographic Venture
Ship: National Geographic Venture
Fire and Ice: An 8-Day Sail Around Iceland
Sail around Iceland on an 8-day expedition that reveals its famed natural wonders. Hike or bike to explore remote waterfalls, secluded valleys, dramatic fjords, black-sand beaches and forest-filled canyons. Spot an abundance of seabirds, from Atlantic puffins to Arctic terns, and and cruise into an otherworldly glacier lagoon. Along the way, meet locals who will share Icelandic traditions as well as a glimpse into daily life, both past and present, on this subarctic island.
Ship: National Geographic Explorer
Ship: National Geographic Explorer
The Most Exhilarating Discoveries are the Ones You Make Together
An expedition is smart, meaningful fun for all ages and every kind of family. With a variety of enriching, hands-on experiences each day, expeditions strike the perfect balance: plenty of opportunities to explore together, and the freedom to follow your own interests, then reunite and swap stories amid a warm and welcoming onboard community.
With over 50 years of expedition expertise, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has fine-tuned every aspect of the experience to ensure your journey is seamless, rewarding and truly unforgettable.
SVEN LINDBLAD
Founder, Lindblad Expeditions
"Expedition travel, with its mix of new daily sights, wildlife, undersea wonders and activities for every age and fitness level, is the ideal way to unite old and young in shared experiences they will both find exhilarating."
Expeditions for Families
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