March 30, 2021

National Geographic Quest. Lindblad Expeditions Photo

Small ship cruise company Lindblad Expeditions today announced plans to resume operations in June for the 2021 season in Alaska and Galapagos.

Sven Lindblad, CEO of Lindblad Expeditions in New York, reflected on the experiences of the past year and how “in times of collective stress and trauma we have always turned to nature to restore our spirit and believe in what Thoreau called the healing tonic of savagery. “

“Our in-house team has spent the last year examining every single aspect of our operation in order to be prepared to operate in the new normal,” said Lindblad health and safety experts and meeting with authorities in the regions we serve want to explore to make sure we are welcome and meet or exceed their expectations. We will also require all guests 16 and over to be vaccinated before traveling on board. ”

A full list of health and safety protocols is provided Here. The main components of the list include: two negative Covid-19 tests, daily guest temperature checks, and thorough hygiene protocols. From start to finish, the guests travel exclusively with their expedition group, all of whom have been tested equally.

When resuming the trip to AlaskaLindblad said it intends to go deep into the vastness of its straits and waterways, where bears, glaciers, eagles and whales will “only” accompany guests. The company will start the season with six- and eight-day itineraries on board its sister ships with 100 guests National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture, with the first departures from June 5th to 6th.

Likewise, the guests will enjoy the seclusion of the Galapagos Archipelago to visit volcanic islands inhabited by some of the world’s most charismatic wildlife on a 10 day itinerary aboard 96 guests National Geographic Endeavor ll. The first departure in Galapagos is scheduled for June 4th.

Guests return to an exciting expedition experience that they have come to know and love. You will search for wildlife, enjoy the wonders of nature and explore the legendary landscapes of the Alaska and Galapagos Archipelago under the guidance of our amazing expedition team.