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Lindblad Expeditions helps turn vacationers into explorers. Small groups set sail on nimble expedition ships and voyage to unique destinations around the globe, going places cruise liners can't. A roster of celebrated expedition leaders and naturalists will guarantee every minute of every day is filled with excitement and discovery. Come aboard and experience a world of adventure travel you never knew existed.
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Our Story
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Founded by Sven-Olof Lindblad in 1979, Lindblad Expeditions (LEX) was originally established as a division of Lindblad Travel, which was launched in 1958. Over the years, LEX has earned a reputation for creating expeditions that are as eye-opening and inspiring as they are comfortable and fun. We take small groups to out-of-the-way places on nimble expedition ships that nose into ports and call on islands where cruise ships simply |
cannot go. Our distinguished roster of Expedition Leaders (EL) and naturalists are experts in their field with a passion for uncovering - and interpreting - the mysteries of nature and history. At Lindblad, we have faith that adventurous travelers long for an original experience that reveals a destination to them in a way that is unique unto itself. These are not scheduled tours, these are expeditions. Every one is different - every day is different.
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| Any discussion of our history must begin with Lars-Eric Lindblad, Sven's father, who pioneered expedition travel - or what many call "eco-tourism." In his autobiography, Passport to Anywhere, published ten years before his death in 1994, Lars-Eric writes, "I believe in freedom, creativity, and conversation. And…I believe that tourism is the handmaiden of them all…" Lars'company, Lindblad Travel, was a geographic trailblazer, introducing tourism in some of the |
 | most exotic parts of the globe including Antarctica, Bhutan, China, Easter Island and the Galapagos. Many of these places had no facilities for visitors in the late 1950's and early sixties, when Lindblad Travel was in its infancy. |
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"Countless times my father was told that something was impossible," recalls Sven, "only to prove that with ingenuity and determination it could be done after all." Indeed, the success of Lindblad Travel was based on Lars' ability to think and act ahead of his time, a trait that lives on in his son Sven, who grew up with a love for travel. Sven spent his twenties in East Africa, where he worked for wildlife film makers, studied elephants, and saw nature in its purest form, an experience that inspired him to carry on the unique style of travel his father had begun.
Today, Sven cultivates the Lindblad legacy by continuing to challenge the clichés of mass tourism. He maintains a belief that ship-based travel offers a unique way for inquisitive travelers to observe our world. While striking out in new directions such as Azores, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Franz Josef Land, Sven realizes the value in returning to the same regions year after year and getting to know them intimately, uncovering corners that even most local residents have never seen.
"We, too, can be pioneers," says Lindblad. "Not by opening up vast new geographic frontiers but rather, by finding more thoughtful ways to approach those already discovered." In revealing a selection of the world's wild places to inquisitive people, Lindblad hopes that those places will be better preserved for future generations. |
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Team of Lindblad Expeditions
A company comprised of an extraordinary team of dedicated individuals. From our naturalists to our chefs to our reservationists, each staff member at Lindblad shares the same principles of integrity, innovation, openness, and - above all - respect for the guests we serve and the world we explore.
Please Note: Lindblad Expeditions Cruise prices listed in this guide are published fares. Our fares are often substantially lower. Please contact us for up to the minute specials and pricing. We are a member of Virtuoso - Specialists in the Art of Travel. Described by Conde Nast Traveler as "a network of the finest agencies...a reliable indicator of experience, knowledge, and industry clout." We are recommended by the Discovery Travel Channel, the Today Show, Conde Nast Traveler, ESPN TV, Fine Living TV, and Neiman Marcus Awards Program . Note: The Lindblad Expeditions Cruise prices listed in this guide are published fares - we often have cruise specials at substantially lower rates. Please use our "Cruise Vacation Planner" and our agents will tell you about all available specials. Special fares published in this guide are accurate at time of publishing. Please check with our Virtuoso Lindblad Expeditions Cruise consultants for all the latest specials. During this time of price volatility in the travel and cruise industry, please be advised the pricing can fluctuate within the same day. All of our promotions are subject to change without notice. As a result, prices will not be guaranteed until booked.
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