Baja California: Among the Great Whales
8 DAYS | FROM $6,450pp
2027–2028 Jan.–Mar.
National Geographic Venture
Visit expeditions.com/bajawhales for itinerary details, extension and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Board local pangas for up-close encounters with gray whale mother-calf pairs and search for humpbacks, blue whales and more aboard a small ship.
• Snorkel amidst the vibrant sea life and pristine coral reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, a conservation success story.
• Hike desert isles, including Espíritu Santo Archipelago National Park, and witness the variety of flora and fauna thriving in this region.
• Conditions permitting, swim with playful sea lions at Los Islotes.
• Spot myriad bird species, including diving pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds and brown and blue-footed boobies.
• Add a one-night pre-voyage extension in Loreto and visit the historic San Javier Mission.
Guests observe a gray whale in a birthing lagoon.
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MEXICO
Los Islotes
Isla San Carlos Cabo Pulmo
Loreto Gulf of California BAJA CALIFORNIA
Boca de Soledad
Isla Espiritu Santo Bahía Concepcion
Baja California Holiday: A Living Sea and Desert Isles
8 DAYS | FROM $3,736pp
2 026 Dec. | 2027 Jan., Nov., Dec. | 2028 Jan. National Geographic Venture
Visit expeditions.com/wildislands for itinerary details and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend your holiday season in search of large pods of dolphins, blue and humpback whales and other marine mammals.
• Explore the sculpted desert shoreline by kayak, hike uninhabited beaches and snorkel among colorful fish and acrobatic sea lions.
• Take in the stunning hues of a Baja California sunset at a festive, holidaythemed celebration.
• Visit the island of San Pedro Mártir to witness crowds of lounging sea lions and expanses of sea where huge pods of dolphins gather.
• Visit the old mining town of Santa Rosalía, with its wooden homes and historic steel church designed by Gustave Eiffel.
MEXICO BAJACALIFORNIA
Gulf of California
Isla San Esteban
Isla San Marcos Bahía Loreto Loreto
Isla San José Los Islotes Pacific Ocean
Bottlenose dolphins, Isla San Marcos.
Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico’s Gulf of California
11 DAYS | FROM $8,100pp
2027 Mar., Apr. | 2028 Mar.
National Geographic Venture
Visit expeditions.com/bajadiscovery for itinerary details, extension and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Immerse yourself in striking desert landscapes, pristine coastal waters and extraordinary biodiversity.
• Embark on regular marine safaris in search of whale sharks, dolphins, sea lions and as many as six different whale species.
• Explore the lesser-visited Midriff Islands, including Isla Rasa, where half a million nesting sea birds occupy a 150-acre island.
• Visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites and snorkel in the crystalline waters of protected marine reserves.
• Enjoy a rare opportunity to see and photograph one of the strangest plants on Earth: the otherworldly Boojum tree.
• Extend your expedition with a three-day cultural experience in La Paz and San José del Cabo.
Hiking on Isla San Jose.
MEXICO
Loreto
Bahía Concepción
Santa Rosalía
Bahía de los Ángeles
Isla Rasa Isla San Pedro Mártir Bahía Loreto
Isla San Esteban
Los Islotes
Cabo Pulmo
Isla Espiritu
Santo
Isla San José
La Paz Gulf of California
Channel Islands National Park to Baja California
13 DAYS | FROM $7,097 pp
2026–2027 Nov.
National Geographic Venture
Visit expeditions.com/latolapaz for itinerary details, current rates and more
HIGHLIGHTS
• Follow the migration of birds and humpback whales on an epic journey from Los Angeles to Loreto.
• Discover one of the nation’s best-kept secrets: Channel Islands National Park.
• Go behind the scenes and enjoy a private lunch at a boutique vineyard in the Valle de Guadalupe.
• Explore Islas de San Benito, home to thousands of breeding elephant seals.
• Roam the ever-shifting sand dunes of Isla Magdalena, harboring a variety of wintering and resident bird species.
• Snorkel in Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, a hard coral reef with over 220 species of fish.
MEXICO BAJA CALIFORNIA
Bahía Magdalena
San José del Cabo Los Islotes
Loreto
Islas San Benito
Bahía de San Quintín
Valle de Guadalupe Los Angeles
Channel Islands National Park
Cabo Pulmo
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Humpback whale, Baja California.
Exploring British Columbia and the San Juan Islands
8 DAYS | FROM $3,561pp 2026–2027 Oct.
National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest
Visit expeditions.com/sanjuan for itinerary details and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Kayak, hike and explore aboard Zodiacs along the wildlife-rich coasts of Desolation Sound and the Gulf Islands.
• Visit Alert Bay, one of the oldest First Nations village sites in British Columbia, and participate in culture-sharing with the Kwakwaka’wakw people.
• Explore the San Juan Islands and learn about local orca populations from a researcher at the Center for Whale Research.
• In lovely Victoria, tour private gardens, take a bike ride and enjoy a private evening event at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
• Search for marine mammals, including humpbacks, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea lions and more from the bow of a small ship.
Gulf Islands, British Columbia.
Alaska’s Inside Passage, Endicott Arm and Prince Rupert
8 DAYS | FROM $6,190pp 2027 May–Sep.
Greg Mortimer
Visit expeditions.com/akprincerupert for itinerary details and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Venture to remote corners of this wild frontier to hike temperate rainforests, paddle hidden coves and cruise by Zodiac to the face of a massive glacier.
• Seek out the icons of Alaska: humpback whales, grizzly bears, bald eagles and much more.
• Discover the living heritage of Prince Rupert during visits to a longhouse-style museum and a restored cannery that echoes the region’s seafaring past.
• Embrace the adventurous spirit of Haines, where mountains meet the sea and days unfold through cycling, rafting, hiking or casting a fly for salmon.
• Witness the Inian Islands and Icy Strait, teeming with sea lions and seabirds drawn to the nutrient-rich currents.
EXPLORE MORE
Extend your expedition to explore Denali National Park.
A pair of orcas.
ALASKA
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Inian Islands
Lynn Canal Haines
Endicott Arm Prince Rupert Vancouver
Sitka Frederick Sound Pacific Ocean Glacier Bay National Park
Alaska’s Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier
8 DAYS | FROM $6,190pp
2027 May–Sep.
Greg Mortimer
Visit expeditions.com/hubbard for itinerary details and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Navigate spectacular icebergs—and watch for new ones calving—as you explore the face of the six-mile-wide Hubbard Glacier by Zodiac.
• Discover little-known coves and inlets of the Inside Passage by kayak, and seek out a host of wildlife, from brown bears and moose to several species of whale.
• Kayak along sheer cliffs and forested backwaters in Misty Fjords National Monument.
• Explore the wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.
• Soak in the midnight sun from the Greg Mortimer’s top-deck hot tubs— perched at the ship’s highest point with 360-degree views of Alaska’s dramatic wilderness unfolding around you.
EXPLORE MORE
Extend your expedition to explore Denali National Park
Hubbard Glacier.
Alaska’s Inside Passage
8 DAYS | FROM $5,527pp
2027 May–Sep.
National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Venture
Visit expeditions.com/alaskawilderness for itinerary details, extension and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike through lush forests and muskegs, kayak into secluded inlets and cruise by Zodiac among electric-blue icebergs.
• Encounter iconic Alaska wildlife, such as humpback whales, bears, otters and bald eagles.
• Witness calving glaciers and search for puffins and mountain goats on a full-day exploration of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.*
• Meet representatives from the Alaska Whale Foundation (schedules permitting) and learn how you can contribute to their research throughout your voyage.
• Discover Alaska’s seldom-seen, vibrant marine life, revealed by an undersea specialist.
• Explore the wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.
* The National Park Service, Department of Interior authorizes Lindblad Expeditions as a Concessioner to provide Tour Vessel Services within Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.
EXPLORE MORE
Extend your expedition to explore Denali National Park
A pod of humpback whales bubble-net feeding in Southeast Alaska.
Endicott Arm
Voyage to Alaska, the Great Bear Rainforest and San Juan Islands
14 DAYS | FROM $8,580pp 2026–2027 Sep. National Geographic Venture
Visit expeditions.com/AKgreatbear for itinerary details, extensions and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Take kayaks and Zodiacs deep into verdant fjords and to wildlife-rich shores in search of bears, golden eagles, river otters and more.
• Journey into the most pristine forests in the region, inaccessible by road and managed by First Nations people.
• Cruise the eastern coast of Princess Royal Island in search of the elusive spirit bear, a rare but thrilling sighting.
• Hike the San Juan Islands, and cruise nearby waters in British Columbia where orcas gather annually to hunt within the isles’ inlets and bays.
• Explore at water level in Endicott Arm for an up-close view of calving glaciers, towering forests and harbor seals afloat on iridescent icebergs.
• Explore the wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.
Kayakers paddle the San Juan Islands.
Epic Alaska and British Columbia
15 DAYS | FROM $11,143pp
2027 May–Sep.
Greg Mortimer
Visit expeditions.com/epicAKBC for itinerary details and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Navigate amid spectacular icebergs at the six-mile-wide Hubbard Glacier, and cruise Endicott Arm fjord, where massive ice sheets calve into glassy waters.
• Venture into temperate rainforests, paddle hidden coves and hike beneath soaring peaks in untamed wilderness areas, such as Misty Fjords National Monument.
• Discover the living heritage of Prince Rupert during visits to a longhouse-style museum and a restored cannery that echoes the region’s seafaring past.
• Seek out humpback whales, brown bears, Steller sea lions, bald eagles and more in nutrient-rich waters across Southeast Alaska and British Columbia.
• Explore wild and remote corners of Southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.
• Soak in the midnight sun from the Greg Mortimer’s observation deck or topdeck hot tubs, with 360-degree views of the region’s dramatic wilderness.
EXPLORE MORE
Extend your expedition to explore
Brown bear cubs Southeast Alaska.
Denali National Park
A humpback whale breaches.
Treasures of the Inside Passage
13–14 DAYS | FROM $7,200pp
2 026 Sep. | 2027 Apr., May, Oct.
National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest Visit expeditions.com/treasures for itinerary details and current rates
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike the forests and shorelines of Alaska, British Columbia and the San Juan Islands and cruise remote inlets and bays in search of wildlife.
• Sail into Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve and spend a full day discovering the grand scale of its mountains, fjords and active glaciers (14-day departures only).*
• Visit Alert Bay, one of the oldest First Nations village sites in British Columbia, and participate in culture-sharing with the Kwakwaka’wakw people.
• In Misty Fjords National Monument, Zodiac cruise along sheer, glacially carved cliffs and forested backwaters.
• Search for marine mammals, including humpbacks, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea lions and more from the bow of a small ship.
• Explore the wild and remote areas of Southeast Alaska by special use permit with the Tongass National Forest.
* The National Park Service, Department of Interior authorizes Lindblad Expeditions as a Concessioner to provide Tour Vessel Services within Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.
Note: This itinerary has multiple routes. See website for details.
ALASKA EXTENSION
EXPLORE THE HEART OF ALASKA
Extend your experience in Denali National Park & Preserve, venturing into the heart of Alaska's wild backcountry alongside local experts with in-depth knowledge of the region's epic landscapes and diverse wildlife.
DENALI NATIONAL PARK
PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE | 7 DAYS | FROM $10,900pp
Venture inland to Denali National Park & Preserve aboard first-class*, glass-dome railcars on the Alaska Railroad, and settle into the Grande Denali Lodge, a prime basecamp near the park entrance. Spot wildlife on a tour of the tundra, raft the Nenana River and meet the sled dogs of champion musher Jeff King. You may also opt for a scenic flightseeing excursion around Denali’s soaring peak. Your adventure concludes in Anchorage with a visit to the Alaska Native Heritage Museum.
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE:
This extension is available on most Alaska itineraries. Visit expeditions.com/alaska for details.
BAJA CALIFORNIA EXTENSIONS
LORETO
PRE-VOYAGE | 2 DAYS | FROM $950pp
Discover the charming seaside town of Loreto, Mexico, the first colonial settlement in Baja California. Take time to relax before your expedition, and set out to explore at your own pace, wandering the cobblestone streets of the historic center, with its cafés, pottery shops and historic mission.
BAJA CALIFORNIA CULTURE AND CUISINE
PRE- OR POST-VOYAGE | 3 DAYS | FROM $1,640pp
On visits to some of Baja California’s most vibrant cities and towns, explore the sustainable food scene while sampling traditional dishes derived from fresh seafood and the desert’s surprising bounty. Witness the merging of old and new artistic traditions as you peruse museums, galleries, street murals and more.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND SPECIAL OFFERS
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Book between June 10 and August 18, 2026 and receive 50% off deposit at the time of booking on voyages departing October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 if booked outside of final payment. Remaining deposit balance is due at the time of final payment. Standard cancellation policy applies. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer valid for new bookings, subject to availability and offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice, not applicable on airfare or extensions, and may not be combined with other offers. Call for details.
ONGOING PROMOTIONS
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Combining Offers: Certain offers may be combinable for up to two savings opportunities except where noted otherwise. For example, travel with a group of eight or more on back-to-back voyages and take advantage of both savings.
INCLUSIVE PRICING
• Hotels and excursions as indicated in the itinerary, with premium excursions available for purchase on select voyages
• Airport transfers for flights arriving and departing within recommended window, as indicated in the itinerary
• All meals as indicated in the itinerary, plus hors d’oeuvres and 24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, nonalcoholic beverages and filtered water
• Selection of exploration tools curated to your destination
• Presentations on your destination by expedition staff and expert guest speakers
• The services of a medical professional where applicable
• Morning stretch classes and 24-hour access to exercise equipment where available
Celebrate Life’s Milestones: Celebrate a milestone with a group of eight or more and enjoy a special amenity package that includes: 5% savings on cabin fares, custom group photo, a total of $150 shipboard credits for the group and other special gifts. $150 shipboard credit is allocated to the lead guest on the booking. Milestone celebration to be communicated at time of booking. Not applicable on airfare or extensions. Deposit, final payments and cancellation policies for group travel vary from regular policies.
• 24-hour access to lounges, observation decks, library stocked with regionally relevant literature and other shared spaces
• Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
• Park and site entrance fees, special access permits and port taxes
• Complimentary parka or jacket on select polar voyages
Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Spirits: Your bar tab is included on all departures. Premium brands available for purchase.
Optional Enhancements: Your voyage includes a comprehensive set of services and amenities designed to deliver exceptional value throughout your travels. To further personalize your experience, optional, feebased enhancements are available. These may include onboard culinary offerings, such as curated wine pairings; premium
excursions, such as cooking classes or hands-on workshops; wellness services and packages; and other add-ons. Optional enhancements vary by ship and itinerary and are subject to availability.
Complimentary Wi-Fi: Wireless internet is offered across the expedition fleet through Speedcast and Starlink. Enjoy a complimentary basic Wi-Fi plan that accommodates email, messaging and social media apps. Upgrades are also available:
• Enhanced Wi-Fi plan: accommodates web browsing, video conferencing and other functions that require increased bandwidth. Available for $25 per day or $150 for the entire voyage.
• Premium Wi-Fi plan: accommodates most internet needs, including video streaming and uploading and sending large files. Available for $50 per day or $300 for the entire voyage.
RESERVATION INFORMATION
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Pricing: For best pricing book early. Prices quoted in this brochure are per person based on double occupancy in USD and based on select departures. Prices quoted are valid at the time of printing, June 15, 2026, are subject to change and availability at time of booking and are not guaranteed until required deposit is made. Visit expeditions.com or call for all pricing.
Pricing Includes: All accommodations aboard ship or in hotels per itinerary; all meals as indicated in the itinerary, both aboard and onshore; beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits (premium brands available for purchase) aboard; excursions and airport transfers to and from flights arriving and departing within recommended window, as indicated in the itinerary; exploration tools such as snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, Zodiacs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (where applicable); guidance and company of leading expedition staff; presentations by expedition staff and expert guest speakers; complimentary reusable water bottle; onboard physician consultations (where available); 24-hour access to exercise equipment (where applicable); 24-hour access to lounges, observation decks, library, and other shared spaces; basic Wi-Fi (where applicable)*; park and site entrance fees, special access permits, and port taxes. Unused services or items included in our programs are non-refundable.
Pricing and promotions may vary for reservations booked through affinity or charter organizations. Check your affinity or charter organization for complete pricing and promotional information.
*Basic Wi-Fi plan aboard the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet, with services provided by Starlink.
Not Included: Airfare (except flights when indicated as included and/or as required); charter airfare (where applicable, except when indicated as included and/or as required); pre- and post-expedition extensions (except flights when indicated as included); additional hotel nights; premium cocktails and spirits; private transfers (except when indicated as included); crew gratuities; additional costs associated with medical services outside onboard physician consultation (where applicable); enhanced and premium Wi-Fi plans aboard expedition fleet; laundry, spa treatments, and phone services; travel protection plans; passport, visa and immigration fees. For select voyages, completing a medical evaluation form with VIKAND is required. If you utilize your physician, VIKAND’s processing fee for your documentation will be added to your National GeographicLindblad Expeditions invoice. If you utilize VIKAND’s physicians, an additional charge will be due and payable directly to VIKAND.
Certain items not typically included may be included on specific departures in accordance with special promotional offers. Confirmation of such promotional items is reflected on reservation invoices.
Itinerary Modifications: Itinerary routing may vary and stops may be subject to modification and/or permitting. Visit website itinerary pages for details and exceptions.
Airfare: For all programs, airfare is an additional cost unless indicated as included. Sample airfares are subject to change. National GeographicLindblad Expeditions will gladly assist in making your air arrangements for a $50 per person service fee.
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