Lindblad Expeditions is heading to the South Pacific (with FREE drinks and airfare!)
National Geographic Orion is a year-round expedition ship that has seen some of the most remote places in the world, from Iceland to Antarctica... and now it is taking guests to the glistening landscapes of French Polynesia, Oceania in adventurous, luxurious Nat Geo style.
The most important thing to know is that if you book any of the below 2018 Spring and Summer itineraries to the South Pacific with Lindblad Expeditions aboard National Geographic Orion, your roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles is free! Plus, if you book two or more itineraries, you'll save 10% off each voyage. Lastly (and this is just awesome), they will cover your onboard bar tab, including tips for the crew!
Now all you need to do is decide which itinerary you love the most.
Lindblad Expeditions: Azure Seas from Tahiti to the Marquesas
Remote and enigmatic, the Marquesas are islands that belong to the past. Some of them virtually untouched since the era of European exploration, their isolation has given way to a proud people whose unique Marquesan dialect is a direct link to the ancient Polynesian language of Maohi.
17 days • 102 Guests • Expedition in: Jun / Aug 2018 • From $15,680 to $33,440
Current Promotion:
Book by December 31, 2017 to enjoy free round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles to Papeete!
Lindblad Expeditions: Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific
Following in the wake of early Polynesian navigators, this voyage takes you to the farthest reaches of Oceania. From remote and enigmatic Easter Island, to the historically significant Pitcairn Islands through the “low islands” of the Tuamotu Archipelago to Tahiti, you’ll visit islands that are virtually inaccessible and untouched. The voyage begins in one of the most isolated landfalls of Polynesia: Easter Island. Walk the length of untouched tropical beaches, meet the descendants of of H.M.S. Bounty mutineers, and drift dive or snorkel through an atoll pass.
20 days • 102 Guests • Mar / Aug 2018 • From $17,990 to $37,990
Current Promotion:
Book by December 31, 2017 to enjoy free round-trip airfare from Los Angeles to Santiago!
Lindblad Expeditions: Epic Polynesia: Cook Islands to Fiji
Embark on a sweeping adventure to the western reaches of Polynesia and explore from the verdant crags of Tahiti to the vibrant reefs of Fiji—plus tropical islands and reefs that few others will ever see. Immerse yourself in Aitutaki’s warm turquoise waters, and experience genuine Polynesian welcomes throughout Samoa.
17 days • 102 Guests • May 2018 • From $15,680 to $33,440
Current Promotion:
Book by December 31, 2017 to enjoy free round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles to Papeete!
Lindblad Expeditions: French Polynesia: Beyond the Postcard
Venture to the heart of Polynesian culture and wildness on this highly immersive expedition where options abound. Choose to kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or take a bike ride for independent exploration and to connect with these people and islands on a personal level. Explore the historic ceremonial site, called a marae, on Raiatea where Polynesian seafarers would begin their bold expeditions sailing into the unknown—expeditions that would eventually lead to populating Hawaii and New Zealand.
10 days • 102 Guests • Apr / Jun / Jul / Aug 2018 • From $7,690 to $16,840
Current Promotion:
Book by December 31, 2017 to enjoy free round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles to Papeete!
Lindblad Expeditions: Isles, Atolls, and Pristine Corals: Southern Line Islands
Discover that the idealized notion of tropical paradise is alive and well—as are some of the world’s best dive and snorkel sites—on an expedition from Rangiroa’s sparkling lagoon to the verdant peaks of Tahiti’s neighbor, Moorea. This compact voyage maximizes your time in some of the most vibrant undersea sites in the world. Plus, there’s time to stroll pristine beaches, kayak peaceful coves, and experience true Polynesian hospitality. Dive or snorkel in the Southern Line Islands and see diverse coral, clouds of tropical fish, and healthy predator populations. It is one of the healthiest reef systems in the world and a rare place virtually unmarred by the touch of humans, which is why it was identified by the National Geographic Pristine Seas project as one of the few places researchers can study to see how reefs and undersea ecosystems looked before humans
10 days • 102 Guests • Apr / May / Jun / Aug 2018 • From $7,690 to $16,840
Current Promotion:
Book by December 31, 2017 to enjoy free round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles to Papeete!
Get in touch with one of our super helpful, super smart travel planners to start getting the details together for this unforgettable adventure.
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*Savings is applicable to back-to-back or non-consecutive voyages. This savings is available on voyage fare only, and is not valid on airfares or extensions.