Expedition Team

Set sail with the best in the business

Experience the fellowship of a top expedition team

Each wild corner of the planet Lindblad Expeditions sails to offers different and unique experiences, so each voyage sails with a different and unique team. Every team member is a top pro in their field or under the mentorship of one. They are personable, and most have been exploring the region you’re sailing to for decades. The team composition changes not only to suit the type of exploration taking place, but also to offer a multitude of personalities and backgrounds, so you can choose who you’d like to explore with each day.

Deep institutional knowledge

Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them.

You’ll find that going to the planet’s wildest places tends to attract some of the most interesting people. Passion and enthusiasm are endemic, and guests often comment how the staff seems just as excited as they are over a pod of killer whales hunting for seals on the ice floes or the antics of a pair of polar bear cubs with their mother. The expedition team members are active participants in the traveler’s experience, not just passive lecturers, and they are always willing to engage, to continue the conversation over a drink in the lounge, or dinner, or on the Bridge. 

Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition specialists who guide Lindblad Expeditions.

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Expertise

Our expertise is fueled by diverse experiences across expedition, storytelling, and academic backgrounds.

Captain icon Captain

Meet the experienced sailors and ice masters on the bridge

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Expedition Leader icon Expedition Leader

Meet the veteran leaders who orchestrate your expedition experience

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Naturalist icon Naturalist

Meet the experts with deep knowledge of the natural world you’ll explore

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Undersea Specialist icon Undersea Specialist

Dive in and discover the vibrant undersea

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Photo Instructor

Meet the top photographers who will help you get the shots of a lifetime

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Cultural Specialist icon Cultural Specialist

Scholars and local experts offer insight into cultures we explore

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Historian icon Historian

Meet the academics and experts who bring history to life

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