Staff Favorites: Highlights from New Itineraries Sailing in 2026 and Beyond
Beginning in the 2026-2027 season, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is set to launch an array of once-in-a-lifetime expeditions to the far reaches of the globe. Each of these new voyages is packed with special experiences, including many adventures that have been in the works for years. You can sail on an in-depth exploration of Antarctica, search for polar bears at the edge of the Arctic ice cap, snorkel in the biodiverse waters of Baja California and more.
We recently asked members of the expedition development team which itineraries they’re most excited to reveal to guests in 2026 and beyond. Here are a few of their favorites.
An Epic Antarctica Voyage
On a Quest for the Antarctic Circle, spend nine days on the continent—several days longer than any of our other Antarctic voyages. With the extra time, your expedition team will attempt the pinnacle of expeditionary travel, pushing south into rarely visited waters.
Photo: Andrew Peacock
Discover French Acadian Culture
Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway & Canadian Maritimes journeys to Îles de la Madeleine, a cluster of wispy islands with miles of windswept dunes, grassy hills, and bright-red sandstone cliffs. Local experts guide you across this sculpted landscape, with stops in colorful fishing villages to learn about the rich traditions of French Acadian culture.
Seek Out the New King of the Arctic
On Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap, skirt fjord-carved coastlines, on the lookout for the region’s newly studied polar bear population. The bears are genetically distinct from others found in the Arctic and the Denmark Strait, and are thought to have adaptations to the area’s warming climate.
Meet Faroese Farmers and Seafarers
Drawing from Viking conquerors and myriad explorers, a unique culture has taken shape in the Faroe Islands throughout the centuries. On North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland & the Faroes, enjoy the special opportunity to visit picturesque Faroese villages to learn firsthand about rich local traditions, like sheep farming and chain dancing.
Dive Into the World’s Aquarium
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions' most encompassing journey through “the world’s aquarium” is found on Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico’s Gulf of California, crafted after years of careful exploration by veteran naturalists. Explore during the region’s richest season, when you might spy whale sharks, blue-footed boobies and up to six different species of whales.
Photo: Michael S. Nolan
The Ultimate Island-Hopping Adventure
Sail the Caribbean aboard the elegant hand-sailed ship Sea Cloud II on a pair of new itineraries: Antigua to the British Virgin Islands: Hidden Cays and Azure Seas and Sailing St. Lucia, Dominica and Beyond. Feel the thrill of traveling from one island to the next under billowing sail, and go ashore to explore vibrant villages, turquoise coves and thick rainforests.
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