Transform the Arctic into an open-air classroom. Explore National Geographic Global Explorers programs, family Zodiac landings, and multi-generational suites in Svalbard and Greenland.
Taking children or grandchildren to the Arctic is one of the most enriching educational gifts imaginable. Standing before active calving glaciers, watching polar bear cubs navigate pack ice, and engaging directly with glaciologists and marine biologists fosters an unforgettable appreciation for our planet.
Lindblad Expeditions partners with National Geographic to offer the National Geographic Global Explorers program:
Lock in unadvertised Signature perks, shipboard credits, and $0 agency fees.
Request Custom Proposal & PerksGeneral cruise knowledge does not translate to high-latitude polar navigation. Our senior advisors have sailed the pack ice of Svalbard, navigated the narrow fjords of Greenland, and completed rigorous operator-specific polar academy credentials.
Quark Polar Pro | Lindblad Expedition Specialist
Johnnie has spent weeks sailing through the sea ice of 80° North and the remote eastern fjords of Greenland. She specializes in small-ship Zodiac operations, helicopter heli-hiking logistics, and matching adventure photographers with top naturalist guides.
Ponant & Silversea Academy | CLIA ECC
Aimee focuses on ultra-luxury polar voyages aboard Le Commandant Charcot and Silver Endeavour. Her clients enjoy private butler service, Michelin-inspired gastronomy by Alain Ducasse, and guaranteed Signature shipboard credits.
HX Hurtigruten Specialist | ASTA VTA
With firsthand transit experience across the Canadian High Arctic and the Northwest Passage, Karen advises guests on charter flight connections, medical evacuation insurance riders, and hybrid-electric expedition ships.
Speak directly with an accredited Arctic expedition advisor holding top certifications across Quark, Lindblad, HX, Ponant, and Silversea.