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A Message from Sven Lindblad
Sven Linblad, President and Founder of Lindblad Expeditions, is currently aboard the National Geographic Explorer in Antarctica with the Climate Reality Project. He asked that we forward the following text to you so you can follow this unique journey: The West Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most rapidly warming places on Earth. Even though
[Read More]USA River Cruises Photo Contest Winners!
We are pleased to finally announce the winners of our photo contest! As stated previously, the prizes are $300 for top prize, $200 for second and $100 for third prize! Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone who entered! 1st Place: Cara English Catrett 2nd Place: Steve Goldstein 3rd Place: Paula Bell All
[Read More]USA River Cruises Photo Contest!
Update: Due the amount of requests from many of our clients who are currently on one of our small ship cruises, the contest deadline has been extended to November 1st. Thanks to everyone who has submitted their photos so far! Original Post: Attention Past Passengers! Submit your favorite cruise photos for a chance to win
[Read More]Lindblad and the WAVE Awards!
“Lindblad Expeditions has been honored with a TravelAge West 2011 Editor’s Pick Award in the category of Best Cruise Line for Expedition Cruising , as part of their WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards. We are very proud to be in such great company! Now, it’s your turn to select the best of the
[Read More]American Cruise Lines is Making a Great Ship Even Better!
In order to further enhance our passengers’ onboard experience, Queen of the West will be undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. Work is scheduled to begin immediately after the last cruise of the season in November, and completed before next season’s first departure in April 2011. These renovations will include: All new furniture in the passenger
[Read More]Your Safety – Another Reason to Travel Within the U.S.
Via U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Consular Affairs October 03, 2010 Europe The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for terrorist attacks in Europe. Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks. European governments have taken action to guard against a terrorist attack and some have spoken
[Read More]USA River Cruises voted Finalist…
USA River Cruises voted Finalist for Best Luxury Small Ship Cruise by Luxury Travel & Style Magazine.
[Read More]Congratulations to Cruise West!
Congratulations to Cruise West for being voted “Best Cruise Line-Small Ship” for 5th consecutive time “For the fifth consecutive time, Cruise West captures Recommend’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Cruise Line in the Small Ship category. Such a record of recognition doesn’t happen by thinking small. In fact, the vision of the company and its
[Read More]Ted Koppel on April 19th Voyage of the British and Irish Isles
BREAKING NEWS: TRAVEL WITH TED KOPPEL, RENOWNED NEWS BROADCASTER, ON THE APRIL 29, 2010 VOYAGE OF THE BRITISH AND IRISH ISLES See Cruise Details “History. Culture & Unexpected Wildness. Unlike the majority of our expeditions which are wildness-oriented, this adventure through England, Ireland and Scotland—while taking us to wild and beautiful islands like Staffa and Orkney—adds culture and history to
[Read More]Mikhail Gorbachev and Lech Walesa on Baltic Seas Cruises
REAKING NEWS: FORMER PRESIDENTS MIKHAIL GORBACHEV OF RUSSIA & LECH WALESA OF POLAND WILL MEET WITH GUESTS ON AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER BALTIC SEAS CRUISES. See Cruise Details Unique Opportunities: “In St. Petersburg, we’ve arranged for a presentation by a towering 20th-century figure, Mikhail Gorbachev. Former President of the Soviet Union and Nobel Laureate, he’ll be a fascinating window into Russia. In Gdansk, you’ll meet
[Read More]Buzz Aldrin on Jan. 7th Antarctica Voyage
BREAKING NEWS: EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH LEGENDARY ASTRONAUT AND ROCKET HERO BUZZ ALDRIN ON JAN. 7, 2010 EXPEDITION The Antarctic is as far from the familiar as you can get without vertical lift off — and now you can explore the most spacious region of the planet with a space legend: NASA Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Celebrate
[Read More]Canadian Sailing Cruise Reviews
Canadian Sailing Expeditions featured in JFCD Magazine Tiffany Jarva describes her experience aboard the Caledonia Anchored in the St. Lawrence River, I am clipped to the fore mast of the Caledonia; a 245-foot square-rigged barquentine. This is my first tall-ship climbing experience. I debate stepping over to the highest yard. After some coaching from sun
[Read More]Safari Explorer Named As Top Choice by Travel + Leisure
#1 ALASKA Safari Explorer is featured in Travel + Leisure Magazine “50 Reasons to Love the U.S.A. Now” as Alaska’s Choice! – July, 2008 “Because our largest state still has secrets to reveal. And the best way to explore its remote spots and hidden inlets is on a small ship, such as American Safari’s new
[Read More]The Lure of Lewis and Clark — A River Boating Adventure
By Bill Thomas Summer 2008 issue of the San Clemente Journal Sidebars: The Expedition | The Columbia Queen, Personal Notes Our Trip In June 2008, my wife, Diane, and I enjoyed a weeklong riverboat tour of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The main stage event was Lewis and Clark’s extraordinary expedition, lasting from 1803 to
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