Updated: Sale now extended through Sept 29, 2023!
Lindblad expeditions on National Geographic ships are offering a rare opportunity to save 25% on all expedition cruises which depart between now and the end of the year. As the leader in expedition travel, National Geographic with Lindblad expedition rarely offers any big blanket sale. Yet, in an effort to fill their ships, they are offering 25% off close in sailings. Also, don’t forget I also have 30% off all cabin categories on select sailings to Antarctica in 2023.
25% off National Geographic Cruise
End the year with a new perspective. Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic will allow you to choose from an array of transformative expeditions in remote wild places all across our planet. Availability is limited but if you book a 2023 expedition now, you will be rewarded your spontaneity with 25% off any Category 1 cabin. You must book before September 29, 2023 and space is extremely limited. The world is on sale. The sale covers Antarctica, the Amazon, Galapagos, and even the Mediterranean.
Contact me via Scott & Thomas Travel to secure your booking today.
My first Lindblad trip was on the National Geographic Orion in the South Pacific and then more recently I visited Svalbard on the National Geographic Endurance. I’ve experienced other expeditions, and I can say with 100% honestly, no one does small ship expeditions better than Lindblad!
Amazon River Cruises
Explore the amazing plant and animal life in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest via the Delfin II. The small ship only has 14 suites for 28 people. Choose to travel before October for the dry season or later in the year when it’s wetter and river levels rise. The Delfin II offers among the best amazon river cruise options. Explore the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve in small groups on this Amazon cruise. Also consider add-on options to Machu Picchu.
| Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II | Original Price | Sale Price | Savings |
| Sept 2 – Sept 11, 2023 | $7,930 | $5,947 | $1,983 |
| Sept 16 – Sept 25, 2023 | $8,090 | $6,067 | $2,023 |
| Sept 23 – Oct 2 | $7,930 | $5,947 | $1,983 |
| Sept 30- Oct 9 | $7,930 | $5,947 | $1,983 |
| Nov 4 – Nov 20 | $8,230 | $6,172 | $2,058 |
| Nov 11 – Nov 20 | $7,930 | $5,947 | $1,983 |
| Dec 9 – Dec 18 | $7,930 | $5,947 | $1,983 |
| Dec 16 – Dec 25 | $7,930 | $5,947 | $1,983 |
Galapagos Cruises
All Lindblad expedition options to Galapagos are on sale. The best deals are the 10 day options on the expedition ship National Geographic Endeavor II. The small cruise ship holds just 96 guests and offers the best naturalist guides throughout the national park. Galapagos expeditions start from just $5,995 per person! The cruise itinerary through the Galapagos archipelago via small boats will ensure you see tons of marine life including the marine iguana, sea lions, the giant tortoises and more.
Visit the Galapagos any time between now and Dec 5, 2023 for the best deals.
| Galápagos aboard National Geographic Endeavour II | Original Price | Sale Price | Savings |
| Aug 25 – Sept 3 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Sept 1 – Sept 10 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Sept 8 – Sept 17 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Sept 15 – Sept 24 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Sept 22 – Oct 1 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Sept 29 – Oct 8 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Oct 6 – Oct 15 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Oct 13 – Oct 22 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Oct 20 – Oct 29 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Nov 3 – Nov 12 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Nov 10 – Nov 19 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Nov 17 – Nov 26 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
| Nov 24 – Dec 3 | $7,940 | $5,995 | $1,985 |
The National Geographic Islander II sailings are also on sail. This smaller ship offers just 48 guests a luxurious experience across 8 days in Ecuador. There are also add-on options to Machu Picchu. Save over $2,000 on these departures starting around $8,000. Please contact me for more information and dates.
Antarctica Sale
Seeing penguins on the White Continent seems to be on everyone’s bucket list. The 7th continent is a hot spot right now with ever growing opportunities to explore the Antarctica Peninsula and Weddell Sea. You can save 30% on all rooms when you depart on Dec 11 sailing on the National Geographic Resolution from Santiago, Chile or choose the early departure on Nov 18 on the National Geographic Endurance from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Both options offer the same 30% off exclusive discount only available via my travel agency and my readers. Category 3 and above are balcony suites where as Category 1 and 2 have huge windows, but no balcony. There are also solo traveler options.
If these dates do not work for you, do not worry as National Geographic is offering 25% off the newly refurbished National Geographic Explorer. Enjoy expeditions on this beautiful polar class vessel from just $11,880 per person. A savings of $3,960! Choose from 14 day departures on Nov 27 on Dec 7, 2023 for the lowest prices. Or check out some of the longer options which include expeditions to South Georgia or the Ross Sea.
Other sailings on the nearly brand new National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution are also possible with category 1 rooms starting at $12,960. There are several options in November and December including 14 day departures on Nov 18, Nov 28, Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 11, Dec 17, Dec 18, Dec 21. Contact us to book today or for more information.
Egypt Nile Cruise
If sailing the Nile river on a luxury Nile River Cruise is on your radar, now is your opportunity to explore Cairo and see the Pyramids and Sphinx complex in Giza. Visit the Egyptian Museum and then sail between the cities of Luxor and Aswan or vice versa. Explore the valley of the kings, Karnak temples, Luxor temples, Kom Ombo, and even visit a Nubian village. The temples complex along the river are truly amazing and among the top vacations and river cruises I have ever done. Sail with National Geographic and take in all the views from the sun deck and balconies of the beautiful Oberoi Philae with just 22 suites and 44 guests.
Save over $3,000 per person on sailings in 2023!
| Passage Through Egypt aboard Oberoi Philae | Original Price | Sale Price | Savings |
| Sept 22 – Oct 5 | $12,340 | $9,255 | $3,085 |
| Oct 6 – oct 18 | $12,580 | $9,435 | $3,145 |
| Oct 20 – Nov 1 | $12,340 | $9,255 | $3,085 |
| Nov 3 – Nov 15 | $12,580 | $9,435 | $3,145 |
| Nov 17 – Nov 29 | $12,580 | $9,435 | $3,145 |
| Dec 1- Dec 13 | $12,340 | $9,255 | $3,085 |
Other Lindblad Expedition Sales
The world is on sale with Lindblad expeditions. There are options to visit Alaska by small ship or explore the Pacific Coast with Lindblad Expeditions before the end of the year. Experience Baja Mexico, Iceland, or explore the remote arctic in Svalbard or the massive icebergs in Greenland.
Alaska Expeditions are some of the most economical and start at just $3,600 per person. These Alaska cruises are some of the best options for families looking for an intro to expedition. Explore Tracey Arm Fjord and the beautiful Inian Islands over 6 days. Get close to nature and Kayak or paddleboard along the rugged coastlines of Chichagof Island, home to one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world!
Or explore Japan, The south Pacific, Costa Rica and more. Explore Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, or take the same journey across Melanesia that I did last Christmas and save $4,000 per person! Lindblad has some of the most amazing expeditions around the world and they are ALL on sale. Plus, for world of Hyatt members, you can earn World of Hyatt Points even when booking via Scott & Thomas Travel. Enjoy exclusive amenities and savings when you book via Scott and Thomas.
Lindblad Expeditions is the world’s top expedition company. No one else can take you around the world to the most remote places with the backing of National Geographic. If you want to visit where the 99% never go, now is your opportunity. See the world differently and book your expedition today!
