Lindblad, National Geographic Add To Fleet

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced the inaugural voyages for the newest addition to their fleet, National Geographic Venture, sister ship of National Geographic Quest.

Slated for delivery in October, the 50-cabin coastal vessel is the second new build for the line, and has been designed with decades of expedition experience.

Following launch celebrations in San Francisco, National Geographic Venture will depart on two new itineraries that explore the Pacific coast before it begins its seasons in Baja, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

The first inaugural voyage, Coastal California By Sea, has National Geographic Venture joined by Sven Lindblad, CEO of Lindblad Expeditions.

Departing San Francisco on Dec. 2, the 5-night ‘left coast’ journey connects Northern and Southern California, from the Golden Gate to Santa Catalina Island.

Rates begin at $3,800 per person based on double occupancy.

The second inaugural voyage, From Southern California to Baja: Sailing The Pacific Coast, will depart Dec. 7.

Passengers will experience the Pacific coast as the Venture travels from Los Angeles to La Paz, Mexico on the 12-night adventure.

Rates begin at $9,120 per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.

Cruise on over to www.expeditions.com for more.