The whale watching was amazing but we only went out 2 hours a day? We came to see whales, I expected to go out morning and afternoon. We were on a boat which was brought back 30 minutes earlier than the others. Why? ...

Sail Date February 2020

prileyrn

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Misleading

National Geographic Sea Lion

South America

I chose this cruise because I have traveled with NG/Lindblad before and wanted to see Costa Rica with this group of naturalists etc. The timing was right for my daughter and I to travel together. we were looking ...

Sail Date December 2019

michaelhfox

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

National Geographic/Lindblad Alaska cruise

National Geographic Sea Lion

Alaska

National Geographic/Lindblad put together an amazing cruise of the Inside Passage of Alaska from Sitka to Juneau. The logistics were well done, and the pre-cruise tour of Sitka was very good, especially the Raptor ...

Sail Date August 2019

Susan Y

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Outstanding!

National Geographic Sea Lion

Alaska

The opportunity to see Alaska's natural beauty and wildlife up close is what distinguishes Lindblad/Nat Geo cruises from all others. The naturalists, with their extensive knowledge about Alaskan fauna, flora, and ...

Sail Date August 2018

muddy mutt

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Wildly Wonderful

National Geographic Sea Lion

Alaska

We heard nothing but great reviews from people we know who have cruised with Linblad National Geographic. Now we will add to them! We found the Sea Lion ship just the right size (60 guests) with plenty of space ...

Sail Date July 2018

maddogmarti

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Disappointing

National Geographic Sea Lion

Mexican Riviera

We've been on 3 Nat Geo/Lindblad (NGL) trips and this was by far the most disappointing. This was recommended to us from many who were on the Epic Galapagos trip as a "must". So we were looking forward to this. ...

Sail Date February 2018

RMcH

4 Reviews Written

10 Helpful Votes

Beautiful Baja!

National Geographic Sea Lion

Mexican Riviera

We chose this cruise because we had heard about it from many previous guests on this trip and because we really wanted to see whales in Baja. After taking this trip, we now understand why people love it and why they ...

Sail Date March 2018

Jim Olsen01

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Unmatched Interactions with Whales

National Geographic Sea Lion

Mexican Riviera

Chosen for great opportunities to see and interact with whales, Lindblad / National Geographic Naturalists to explain what we saw and National Geographic Photographic consultants to learn more about my hobby. The ...

Sail Date February 2018

ledaebel

3 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

A Lewis and Clark Journey. Great time for the active adults.

National Geographic Sea Lion

Pacific Coastal

A lovely casual cruise for active adults. I did see some people who preferred the museums and other less active activities. Food was good but not French cuisine. You could ask for something not on the menu ...

Sail Date October 2017

grnzbra

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Fantastic For What It Is

National Geographic Sea Lion

Alaska

This is not your big boat cruise. I've been on those and the whole reason for the choice of this ship rather than the 2800 passenger ship that was also in those waters with us is to become intimate with the flora ...

Sail Date June 2016

LILI120

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Well organized with professional Expedition Team

National Geographic Sea Lion

Panama Canal & Central America

We took the expedition entitled: Panama to Costa Rica + Monteverde, Arenal Volcano & Tortuguero including a cruise of 7 nights + a Land Excursion of 7 nights. The Sea Lion ship is nice and well equipped with very ...

Sail Date December 2016

Jim Kleewein

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

The difference between good and great is the natural history staff

National Geographic Sea Lion

Panama Canal & Central America

This was our 4th trip on a Lindblad/National Geographic ship, and the 4th great experience we've had with them. Our journey started with a 3 day shore extension to the cloud forest in Costa Rica with a Lindblad ...

Sail Date December 2016

mbenz7

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

The Best Cruise

National Geographic Sea Lion

Alaska

This is a Small Ship 62 People. When National Geographic and Linblad team up is is superb. The ship is outfitted very well and the entire team, the naturalists, photographers, sea life divers were informative, fun ...

Sail Date May 2016

Sybil123

1 Review Written

21 Helpful Votes

WORST TRIP WE'VE EVER HAD - Not Recommended at all 89449925

National Geographic Sea Lion

Panama Canal & Central America

We have traveled all over the world and decided to take a quiet small Lindblad/Nat. Geo cruise for health reasons. We chose the Panama Canal and Costa Rica. IT WAS BY FAR THE WORST TRIP WE'VE EVER HAD. The ...

Sail Date January 2016

yj56

1 Review Written

7 Helpful Votes

Trip of a lifetime

National Geographic Sea Lion

Alaska

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about this trip. It was like being in a luxury resort for a week, except the scenery came to you. We spent most of our time on deck or off the shop on outings. We were off ...

Sail Date August 2015

SpineMD

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Excellent Small Ship Cruise in SE Alaska

National Geographic Sea Lion

Alaska

We did the seven night cruise on the National Geographic Sea Bird Explorer. This cruise goes from Juneau through to Sitka and in between visiting out of the way locations in SE Alaska. In my mind this is far ...

Sail Date June 2015

ekjay

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Cruise and Tour the Channel Islands

National Geographic Sea Lion

Pacific Coastal

We chose this trip because we always wanted to see the Channel Islands as they are a National Park. This cruise was a great way to see several of the islands. ( Just to let you know, you need to add Channel Islands ...

Sail Date October 2018