Arctic Cruises – Silverseas and Lindblad – National Geographic
The Arctic’s rugged natural environment, be it ice sculptures or spectacular terrain housing polar bears, walruses and seals, has beckoned travelers for generations. Don’t worry about the temperatures: warm, soothing amenities await you back on the ship. With a wide range of activities and naturalists on board, you’ll see everything the Arctic has to offer.
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Lindblad Expedition Cruises
Lindblad is a pioneering expedition travel company providing voyages in Galapagos, Antarctica, California, Alaska, the Arctic and beyond. The company works in partnership with the National Geographic Society to inspire people to explore and care about the planet by providing innovative marine programs and by promoting conservation and sustainable tourism around the world.
Lindblad has consistently been recognized for their environmental stewardship. They have also been named #1 Small-Ship Cruise Line (Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Value Awards 2006); “The Best Ships in the World” and "The Best Itineraries (Conde Nast Traveler 2006).
National Geographic Explorer
Destinations: Antarctica, Arctic, Europe & Baltic
Features:
The ship that 40 years of expedition experience built – debuted in August 2008. The newest addition to the fleet, it is designed for 21st-century exploration offering guests an environment of adventure, comfort and informality.
A state-of-the-art 1A ice-class expedition ship, National Geographic Explorer accommodates 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate remote passages, and carries the most innovative tools for exploring from polar to tropical regions and the undersea.
Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard four intimate vessels, Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, and Silver Whisper, all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II, the company’s itineraries encompass all seven continents.
Silversea has been voted “World’s Best” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times).
Prince Albert II
Destinations: Arctic, Antarctica, Latin America
Features:
Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Prince Albert II, a purpose-built expedition ship unlike any other. Designed specifically for navigating waters in some of the world’s most remote destinations, including both of earth’s polar regions, the 6,072-ton vessel boasts a strengthened hull with a Lloyd’s Register ice-class notation (1A) for passenger ships. With eight Zodiac boats, her 132 privileged guests can visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations. Experience the thrill of a true expedition aboard Prince Albert II. Venture deep into regions where other vessels cannot go whilst enjoying a privileged lifestyle that is simply second-to-none.
Onboard, savour a convivial cosmopolitan ambience and many special amenities usually found only on larger ships, including a spacious Library with an Internet Café, boutique shopping, a full-service spa, beauty salon, fitness centre, sauna, live evening entertainment and two top-deck whirlpools. The Prince Albert II even features The Humidor, where connoisseurs can enjoy the finest cigars and cognacs  a diversion offered by no other expedition ship.
