2011 Holidays Aboard Small Ships

Many people settle down with family during the holidays to catch up, and reconnect with loved ones. For a small group, the holidays are a perfect time to explore and experience the world. Small ship cruises have been busy this holiday season, exploring diverse areas of our world, from the southern reaches of Antarctica and …

Free Air on Select Galapagos Cruises

Take advantage of FREE AIR on select 2011-2012 Lindblad Expeditions Galapagos cruises. Experience Galápagos panoramically: on a voyage linking island to island, awaking to fresh vistas and discoveries every day. You’ll experience it intimately: landing each day on a new island, getting up close to the astounding wildlife. And you’ll experience it holistically: the undersea …

Cruise Review: Galapagos aboard National Geographic Islander

Following is a Galapagos cruise review aboard the National Geographic Islander from January 2011. Just returned from our trip of a lifetime. We planed and planed and worked with Linda, and every inch exceeded our expectations. Due to storms we didn't want to have any issues with missing flights so we flew into Miami a …

Aboard the National Geographic Islander in Galapagos

Bartolomé and Santiago Islands A slight breeze welcomed us early in the morning as National Geographic Islander arrived at Bartolomé, a small but intense central island of Galápagos. This island is spectacular for its resemblance to our planet’s satellite; from which it has gotten its nickname: Moonscape Island. Any doubts our guests may have had …

Androlia named top agent for Lindblad Expeditions…..

Linda Androlia from Sunstone Tours is Lindblad Expeditions number 1 individual selling travel agent.  Here success comes from her expertise in small ship cruising -- and specifically Lindblad’s expeditions.  Because she specializes in small ships, she knows every detail of our itineraries, ships and staff – which she shares with her clients to ensure an …

Galapagos Cruise Report: Southern Isabela Island

From the National Geographic Islander in Galápagos September 2, 2010 Our morning started with an incredible view of the biggest volcanoes in the Galápagos. Once on land, we discovered the young lavas characteristic of the western side of the archipelago. Urbina Bay, the place we visited in the morning, was uplifted in 1954 – several …

Galapagos Cruise Report: Punta Vicente Roca & Fernandina Island

From the National Geographic Islander in Galápagos September 1, 2010 This day began with an extraordinary view of the huge volcanoes of Isabela Island in the distance. A great event took place; we had our official crossing of the Equator. Our junior explorers received signed certificates as proof that they became “shell backs” instead of …

Galapagos Cruise Report: Santa Cruz Island

From the National Geographic Islander in Galápagos August 31, 2010 The group accompanying us this week aboard National Geographic Islander, Caltech Alumni Association, was very enthusiastic about today’s exploration. We visited what could be considered one of the most successful restoration projects of an animal population in the world – the Galápagos giant tortoises. Professor …

Galapagos Cruise Report: Bartolomé and Santiago

From the National Geographic Islander in Galápagos August 30, 2010 We woke up this morning with a gorgeous sunrise at the island of Bartolomé. At 6:30 we started a heart-pumping walk to the summit of this small volcano. Once at the top we had a wonderful view of the famous Pinnacle Rock and its beautiful …

Galapagos Cruise Report: Floreana Island

From the National Geographic Islander in Galápagos August 27, 2010 The National Geographic Islander brought us to the southeast part of the archipelago at Floreana Island. This island is one of the oldest, and it is among the richest in human history as well. Being that it is so old, many species have adapted to …