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Lindblad Expeditions introduce the exciting new National Geographic Venture with two new and unique itineraries to California. These inaugural voyages explore the Pacific coast, before Venture begins her season in Baja, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The first inaugural voyage, COASTAL CALIFORNIA BY SEA, departs from San Francisco on December 2nd 2018. Joined by Sven Lindblad, CEO […]
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Good news for sun-loving adventure junkies … expedition cruising doesn’t have to be cold! Despite the growing popularity of cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica, the stunning north-west of Australia is emerging as a hot spot in more ways than one. As well as the reliable sunshine and high temperatures, Kimberley is also a remote […]
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Wave Season – the time of year when most cruises are booked and cruise lines offer tempting incentives, runs traditionally from January to March. Although not necessarily the cheapest time to buy a cruise, the combination of enticing perks and plenty of choice appeals to many people dreaming of their next holiday. The key to […]
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Lindblad Expeditions are offering flights direct to or from The Falkland Islands on two select voyages on National Geographic’s Explorer later this year, removing a full day at sea. Guests can enjoy the extra time either on the life-changing Antarctic Peninsula or in South Georgia, depending on which trip they have chosen. A one way direct flight […]
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Following on from our feature on Iceland we pick our top cruises to the Land of Fire and Ice. Windstar: Around Iceland – Reykjavik to Reykjavik Windstar, the niche provider of yacht-style ultra-luxurious cruises, takes the graceful Star Legend to Iceland on a circumnavigational tour of this magical place. With the cruise line’s ethos firmly rooted in […]
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The 49th state is the largest in the U.S. and one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations. Alaska is a true wilderness; vast, isolated, rugged and ‘it will change your life forever’ beautiful. The scale is beyond epic with towering mountains, expansive glaciers, wide flowing rivers, abundant wildlife, lush rainforest and active volcanos. For such a […]
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In March 2018, Lindblad Expedition’s National Geographic Orion sets sail for French Polynesia and the South Pacific on exciting new itineraries. The purpose built expedition vessel plans visits to Fiji, the Cook Islands and Easter Island – amongst other exciting destinations. Highlights include: the Pitcairn Islands, identified as one of most unspoiled reef systems in […]
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Lindblad, the award-winning expedition cruise line, bring their masterfully re-designed, compact, expertly equipped and staffed, adventure-focused, mind-expanding National Geographic Endeavour II to the Galápagos this season. The newly refurbished ship cuts a confident path through these Pacific waters, mixing the grit of true exploration with comfort and class. The maiden voyage, a 17-Day Epic Galápagos Photography […]
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The Caribbean is the stalwart of cruise destinations, enduringly popular year upon year. Tropical heat, dry days and sunny skies entice crowds of tourists, especially in winter months when the weather is practically guaranteed. The topography of the Caribbean is tailor-made for cruising, with islands so perfectly spaced to allow ships an idyllic new port every morning. The region is […]
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Asia is an intriguing land of paradox; a blend of old and new, wealth and poverty, noise and silence. Ultra-modern cities, spiked with towering glassy skyscrapers, are populated by millions and alive with technology. In contrast, in the countryside, ancient temples stand beside tea plantations and rice fields in a place where tradition and […]
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Antarctica, The White Continent, is widely regarded as the ultimate cruise destination, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that captivates and inspires those who make the journey there. Calving glaciers, glassy sapphire icebergs, penguin colonies, leopard seals and whales await the adventurous travellers who traverse the turbulent Drakes Passage in anticipation of reaching this stunning place. Following in the footsteps of iconic […]
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TCS, the Grand Dame of private jet tours, has been whisking globetrotters around the world for twenty-five years. As well as offering their own imaginative itineraries, TCS also partners with first-rate companies like Four Seasons, SeaDream Yacht Club and National Geographic to create once-in-a-lifetime curated tours. A fleet of adapted Boeing 757’s is on […]
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