Travelers planning a major expedition cruise in 2027 can receive up to $2,000 per person toward airfare with a new offer from National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.
The air credit applies to select 2027 expeditions booked between September 15 and November 4, 2026. To qualify, flights must be booked through the Lindblad Expeditions Air Department, making the promotion particularly relevant for travelers considering destinations that can require significant air travel, including Antarctica, Svalbard, Patagonia, Japan, Greenland and French Polynesia.
Eligible voyages span a wide range of expedition styles, from flying across the Drake Passage to reach Antarctica to searching for Arctic wildlife in Svalbard and exploring the fjords of Patagonia by Zodiac and kayak.
How the Lindblad Expeditions Air Credit Works
The promotion provides an air credit of up to $2,000 per person on qualifying 2027 expeditions.
Eligible bookings must be made from September 15 through November 4, 2026. The airfare itself must be booked through Lindblad Expeditions for the credit to apply.
Travelers can reserve their expedition online, but Lindblad says guests must call its Air Department to apply the credit to a Lindblad Expeditions-ticketed flight. Call Lindblad Air at 800-444-7739 to apply the credit.
The exact amount of the credit for an individual reservation is not specified in the announcement beyond the maximum of $2,000 per person, so travelers should confirm the applicable savings for their selected expedition and airfare before booking.
Antarctica Travelers Can Fly the Drake Passage
One of the eligible itineraries is Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage.
Instead of making the traditional ship crossing of the Drake Passage, guests fly approximately two hours to and from Antarctica. Once there, the expedition focuses on the continent’s ice landscapes, wildlife and conditions shaped by changing weather and sea ice.
The itinerary gives travelers interested in Antarctica another approach to reaching the continent while retaining the expedition experience after arrival.
Svalbard Expedition Focuses on Arctic Wildlife
Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife is another qualifying voyage.
The expedition explores the High Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, where guests can search for polar bears in their natural habitat.
Shore experiences can include hikes through landscapes containing whale bones along pebbled beaches and remains of historic trappers’ huts, combining wildlife viewing with traces of the region’s human history.
Japan Voyage Combines History, Art and Culture
Travelers interested in Asia can use the promotion on Coastal Japan: Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture.
The itinerary explores Japanese gardens, samurai castles and the art-focused island of Naoshima while connecting cultural experiences in Japan and Korea.
Highlights identified by Lindblad include Korea’s UNESCO-listed Gyeongju ruins and Kyoto’s living geisha traditions.
Greenland Expedition Continues to Newfoundland
Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland takes travelers along Western Greenland’s coastline before continuing toward Newfoundland.
The itinerary includes Sisimiut, where guests can experience the community’s cultural heritage, and Ilulissat in UNESCO-listed Disko Bay, known for its towering icebergs.
The voyage offers another Arctic option for travelers whose priority is dramatic landscapes and coastal communities rather than an expedition focused primarily on Svalbard wildlife.
French Polynesia Includes UNESCO-Protected Fakarava
Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands explores French Polynesia’s islands and atolls, including the Tuamotu Archipelago and Fakarava.
Lindblad highlights the region’s marine biodiversity and underwater environments, with Fakarava’s reefs and other habitats protected by UNESCO.
This itinerary provides a tropical alternative within the same air-credit promotion, shifting the expedition focus from polar environments to South Pacific islands and marine ecosystems.
Europe and Patagonia Are Also Included
Celtic Coasts and Iberian Shores travels from Edinburgh to Lisbon, combining medieval sites and maritime heritage with Brittany, Galicia, Cornwall and Porto.
Farther south, Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island explores the fjords, glaciers and coastline of Chilean Patagonia.
Guests can travel by Zodiac and kayak, hike ashore with naturalists and watch for wildlife including elephant seals, Magellanic penguins and Andean condors.
Expedition Teams Add Expertise Along the Way
Lindblad says its voyages are led by naturalists, cultural specialists and certified photo instructors who provide context for the wildlife, landscapes and communities encountered during each expedition.
Select departures also include National Geographic photographers and expedition experts.
Depending on the destination, photography opportunities can include Arctic landscapes and wildlife such as walruses, musk oxen and narwhals, while specialists help travelers better understand the regions they are exploring.
Bookings Must Be Made by November 4, 2026
The air-credit promotion is available for qualifying bookings made through November 4, 2026, and applies only when the airfare is ticketed through Lindblad Expeditions.
For travelers already considering one of the eligible 2027 voyages, the potential value is substantial: up to $2,000 per person toward the air travel required to reach destinations ranging from Antarctica and the Arctic to Japan, Patagonia and French Polynesia.
Because the announcement identifies the credit as being worth up to $2,000 rather than a guaranteed flat amount, travelers should verify the exact air credit and qualifying flight arrangements for their chosen expedition before completing the reservation.
Source: Lindblad Expeditions
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