Lindblad has purchased two purpose-built Galápagos expedition ships, which will join the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet in the first quarter of 2025 and ramp up the company’s responsible cruising program in the region.
Acquired from Celebrity Cruises, the former Celebrity Xpedition vessel and eight-cabin former Celebrity Xploration catamaran will be renamed in late June 2024 when bookings open.
Both ships will undergo multi-million-dollar refurbishment from January 2025 to feature the brand’s signature adventurous spirit and extreme comfort.
Lindblad currently operates two vessels in the region – the 96-guest National Geographic Endeavour II and the 48-guest National Geographic Islander II – and the newly added 48-guest and 16-guest ships will double the size of its Galápagos fleet.
The fleet expansion builds on the brand’s positive impact in the Galápagos, offering more opportunities for conservation, education, economic impact and access.
Lindblad Expeditions Founder & CEO Sven-Olof Lindblad said: “We recognise and appreciate the immense privilege our company has to operate and grow our expedition cruise offerings in the Galápagos Islands.”
“By sourcing well-appointed vessels and onboarding the most experienced crew and staff who meet our exacting standards of responsible exploration, we’re able to transport guests from around the world to the iconic archipelago and help them understand the importance of protecting and preserving its wonders and wildlife.”
Lindblad Expeditions has been the 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.
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