South America
Sliced in two by the mighty Andes and threaded by one of the planet’s mightiest rivers, South America teems with epic wilderness. For more than 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has sailed the continent from tip to tail, bringing guests to remote isles, lush jungles and soaring fjords that can only be reached by small ship. Actively explore the wildlife sanctuaries of the Galápagos, glide through the Amazon on an elegant riverboat or kayak and Zodiac cruise past glittering icebergs in Patagonia. This long history of responsibly exploring the region grants guests access to special experiences and highly restricted nature reserves that showcase wilderness at its most pristine.
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South America Expeditions
South America Expedition Ships
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National Geographic Endurance
GUESTS 138
CABINS 76
DECKS 6
The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat, offering unprecedented access to polar regions.
National Geographic Resolution
GUESTS 138
CABINS 76
DECKS 6
The second of two new polar builds, the National Geographic Resolution is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.
National Geographic Explorer
GUESTS 148
CABINS 81
DECKS 6
An authentic expedition ship, purpose-engineered for blue water and polar exploration
Delfin II
GUESTS 28
CABINS 14
DECKS 3
Sail the Amazon in tropical style and comfort with a small band of explorers
Delfin III
GUESTS 42
CABINS 21
DECKS 3
Explore in tropical style on this elegant 42-guest, all-suite river ship.
National Geographic Endeavour II
GUESTS 96
CABINS 52
DECKS 5
Purpose built to accommodate expedition-style travel, National Geographic Endeavour II is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for up-close and personal explorations.
National Geographic Islander II
GUESTS 48
CABINS 26
DECKS 5
With a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio, National Geographic Islander II is a gracious expedition vessel with the feeling of a private yacht.
National Geographic Gemini
GUESTS 48
CABINS 28
DECKS 4
National Geographic Gemini offers guests the choice of larger suites, cabins with balconies, and a mix of doubles, solos, and triples.
National Geographic Delfina
GUESTS 16
CABINS 8
DECKS 3
National Geographic Delfina is a luxury catamaran designed for cruising the Galápagos Islands in style and comfort.
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Upper Amazon, Peru
Guests explore the Amazon River by skiff.
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Galápagos Islands
A snorkeler observes a Pacific green sea turtle near San Cristobal Island in the Galápagos Islands.
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Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, located high in the Andes mountains in southern Peru, is an Incan fortress dating from the 15th century A.D.
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Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile
A hiker takes a photo in Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Chilean Patagonia.
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Galápagos Islands
Guests explore Buccaneer Cove by kayak at Santiago Island, Galápagos.
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Alberto de Agostini National Park, Chile
Guests explore the Garibaldi Glacier via Zodiac in Albert de Agostini National Park in the Cordillera Darwin mountain range.
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Valdés Peninsula, Argentina
A southern right whale breaches out of the water in Península Valdés, Patagonia, Argentina.
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Upper Amazon, Peru
Common polka-dot tree frog, El Dorado Caño, Upper Amazon River Basin.
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Galápagos Islands
A Blue-footed booby on San Cristobal Island, Galápagos.
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Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
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Expedition Spotlight - Discover Karukinka Natural Park and the Wonders of Chilean Patagonia
- Mar 2024
Within the protected borders of Patagonia's Karukinka Natural Park, you'll encounter breathtaking wildlife, thundering waterfalls, towering cliffs and old-growth forests. National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has fostered a unique relationship with the Wildlife Conservation Society, the park’s owner, and together are helping scientists carry out critical research on the region’s albatross and southern elephant seal populations. In this Expedition Spotlight, Expedition Leader Dan Olsen reveals what makes Karukinka so special and all the ways National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is striving to protect this awe-inspiring natural park.
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Exploring Iceland by Ship With National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Chloe Nunn
- Dec 2025
“Iceland’s landscapes, seascapes and communities are highly connected,” says National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Chloe Nunn. In this episode of Explore With National Geographic Experts, she traces the deep relationships between Iceland’s people and marine ecosystems—from the remarkable recovery of the herring industry to long-standing eiderdown harvesting traditions on Vigur island. Traveling by ship offers a rare vantage point, immersing you in the environments that define Iceland’s identity and giving you an unparalleled view of the evolving bond between its coastal cultures and the sea.
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