Lindblad Expeditions has added two purpose-built Galápagos expedition vessels to the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet.
While the names of the new vessels are yet to be announced, the first of the two new ships (formerly Celebrity Xpedition) features a 48-guest configuration as well as two unique dining venues and 24 outward-facing cabins, including 13 balcony suites. Even more intimate, the second vessel (formerly Celebrity Xploration) is a 16-guest, eight-cabin catamaran perfect for family vacations, affinity groups, and private charters.
The ships will undergo multi-million-dollar revitalisations. Once complete, the ships will embody the spirit of adventure and comfort and will celebrate the Company’s deep connection to the islands, Ecuador, and its people.
Lindblad Expeditions has been a global leader and pioneer of modern expedition cruising in the Galápagos since leading the first-ever non-scientific international civilian expedition to the region in 1967.
For years, the company has operated two ships in the region, the state-of-the-art 96-guest National Geographic Endeavour II and the 48-guest former mega-yacht turned expedition vessel National Geographic Islander II, and offers six immersive itineraries across more than 100 departures year-round. The addition of the newly added 48-guest and 16-guest ships will double the size of the Company’s Galápagos fleet.