National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled plans for an expanded 2027–2028 season, highlighting new and returning river cruise itineraries that will bring travelers closer to the world’s most breathtaking waterways.
The newly announced season includes journeys along rivers across Europe, the Amazon, India, and Scotland, deepening the company’s growing focus on intimate, exploration-driven travel. A centerpiece of the expansion will be the introduction of three new Christmas and holiday voyages exploring Europe’s famed Christmas markets. These festive sailings will be operated aboard the river ships Connect and Evolve, offering travelers a chance to experience the beauty and traditions of Europe’s winter season from the water for the first time.
Set to join the fleet in 2027, Evolve will extend the brand’s European river program into the colder months, providing a new way to explore destinations that sparkle with seasonal charm. Returning spring and summer itineraries will continue to highlight some of Europe’s most scenic waterways, combining cultural immersion with National Geographic’s signature approach to storytelling and exploration.
Beloved voyages in other regions are also set to return, including expeditions aboard Delfin II and Delfin III in the Peruvian Amazon, Charaidew II on India’s Brahmaputra River, and Lord of the Glens through Scotland’s Caledonian Canal.
As always, each sailing will feature National Geographic’s hallmark combination of Expert-led expeditions and immersive learning experiences, with veteran Expedition Leaders and Field Staff guiding travelers through local cultures, ecosystems, and histories.
With expanded destinations and the addition of new holiday voyages, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions continues to redefine river cruising, offering travelers meaningful ways to explore the world’s waterways through the lens of discovery and adventure.
If the idea of exploring the world’s great rivers with National Geographic Expeditions inspires you, let Dreams Unlimited Travel help plan your journey! The experienced agents can guide you through each 2027–2028 itinerary, from Europe’s festive Christmas sailings to Amazon and India adventures. Write to us at [email protected] today for a free, no-obligation quote and start planning your next unforgettable expedition.
