Military and Veteran Discounts on National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Cruises

The National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions military discount is 5% off the cruise fare on every voyage — Galápagos, Antarctica, Alaska, the Arctic, Baja California, Europe and beyond, across the entire expedition fleet. Lindblad Expeditions does not offer a military rate of its own, so Military Cruise Deals provides it, and it comes off after Lindblad’s current promotions. Active duty, retirees, veterans, military spouses, and friends and family in other cabins all qualify.

Updated October 2026 by Mitch Bank, owner of Military Cruise Deals — booking military and veteran cruises since 2001.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions with a Military / Veteran Discount at a Glance

Discount amount 5% off the cruise fare
Applies to Every National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyage — from 7-day Galápagos and 8-day Alaska expeditions to 22-day Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands voyages
Blackout dates None
Stacks with Lindblad promotions Yes — taken off the best available rate, including the current up-to-$2,000 per person air credit on select 2027 and 2028 voyages
Who qualifies Active duty, retired, veterans, military spouses — plus friends and family in any cabin
Proof required to book None at time of booking
Already booked with Lindblad? Transfer the booking to us — same ship, same cabin, same rate, lower price
Fleet Small expedition ships carrying 16 to about 150 guests — ice-class polar ships, Galápagos yachts, river ships and a tall ship
Book by phone 866-964-5482

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How Much Is the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Military Discount?

Our discount is 5% off the cruise fare on every National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyage — no exceptions, no blackout sailings.

Because Lindblad expeditions include so much — excursions, expert guides, meals and drinks — 5% adds up fast.

Lindblad expedition Typical fare per guest Your 5% discount Savings for two
8-day Baja California (Sea of Cortez) ~$5,200 ~$260 ~$520
8-day Alaska’s Inside Passage ~$6,000 ~$300 ~$600
7 to 8-day Galápagos ~$6,400 ~$320 ~$640
8-day Arctic: Iceland’s Westfjords to East Greenland ~$7,400 ~$370 ~$740
10 to 12-day Antarctica Direct ~$12,250 ~$610 ~$1,220
16-day Quest for the Antarctic Circle ~$19,700 ~$985 ~$1,970

Fares are Lindblad’s published “starting from” prices per person, double occupancy, as of October 2026. Larger cabins and suites save even more.

And it comes off after Lindblad’s own promotions are applied — not instead of them.

Does National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Offer a Military or Veteran Discount?

Lindblad Expeditions does not publish a standing military or veteran discount of its own.

What Lindblad does run is a rotating set of promotions — air credits on select voyages, reduced solo supplements, back-to-back savings, and family, group and milestone offers.

Our 5% National Geographic-Lindblad military discount applies on top of them. You get Lindblad’s best available rate, then our discount comes off that.

Who Qualifies for the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Military Discount?

  • Active military — all U.S. and Canadian branches
  • Retired military — 20+ years of service, or medically retired
  • Veterans — Honorable Discharge with 2+ years of service, or 6 months in an active war zone
  • Military spouses — including spouses of deployed or deceased service members
  • Everyone in the cabin receives the rate

Who Qualifies for Our Military and Veteran Discount on All National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Cruises?

Everyone listed above, AND all friends and family traveling with them, EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN THE SAME CABIN.

Today’s Special Offers on National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions

Up to $2,000 Per Person in Air Credits on Select 2027 and 2028 Voyages

  • Up to $2,000 per person in air credits on select 2027 and 2028 expeditions to Antarctica, the Arctic, Europe, Japan and the South Pacific.
  • Book by November 4, 2026.
  • For new bookings on select departures — and combinable with our 5% military and veteran discount.

Solo Traveler Savings — reduced single supplements, starting from just 25% above the per-person fare, on a rotating selection of departures and cabin categories.

Back-to-Back Savings — save 10% on the voyage fare when you book consecutive expeditions aboard one of Lindblad’s expedition ships.

Celebrate Life’s Milestones — travel with a group of eight or more to celebrate a milestone and receive 5% off voyage fares, a custom group photo and a $150 shipboard credit for the lead guest.

Also available: Family Offers, Suite Amenities, and savings for groups.

These offers change frequently. contact us or call 866-964-5482 and we’ll tell you exactly which offers apply to the expedition you have in mind — and then take our 5% off on top.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Cruises To:

Click below to see today’s National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyages — your military and veteran discount is applied to every one:

  • All National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Cruises
  • Galápagos — 7 to 10-day expeditions aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, Islander II, Gemini and Delfina, year round (see our Galápagos cruise guide)
  • Antarctica — 9 to 22-day expeditions, including Antarctica Direct fly-the-Drake voyages and South Georgia and the Falklands, November–March
  • Alaska — 8 to 15-day Inside Passage expeditions on small ships that slip into fjords and coves the big ships can’t reach, April–October
  • The Arctic — Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Arctic Canada aboard the ice-class polar ships
  • Europe — the Mediterranean, Norway, the British Isles and Scotland, plus European river expeditions
  • Baja California — the Sea of Cortez, whales and desert islands, November–April
  • South America — Patagonia, the Chilean fjords and Peru
  • The Amazon — Upper Amazon river expeditions from Peru aboard Delfin II and Delfin III
  • U.S. and Canada rivers — the Columbia and Snake Rivers aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and Sea Lion
  • Asia — Japan, Indonesia aboard Aqua Blu, and the Mekong aboard The Jahan
  • The Caribbean and Central America — Costa Rica, the Panama Canal and the Caribbean under sail
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions military discount guests landing by Zodiac in Antarctica
Going ashore by Zodiac at Neko Harbor, Antarctica, with National Geographic Endurance at anchor.

Why Book Your National Geographic-Lindblad Expedition with Military Cruise Deals?

We’ve been booking military and veteran families on cruises for more than 25 years.

We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and have 900+ recent five-star reviews.

We are luxury and small-ship specialists — not a call center — and we can help you compare Lindblad with Silversea, Seabourn and the other expedition lines, then save you money on whichever you choose.

Your payment is processed directly by Lindblad Expeditions — we never hold your money as a middleman.

And if you’ve already booked directly with Lindblad, you can transfer that booking to us. Same ship, same cabin, same booking number, same rate. You just pay less.

🏅 Call us at 866-964-5482 and ask for Mitch, or contact us. Our 5% discount applies to every National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyage.

The Expedition Experience: Naturalists and National Geographic Experts

Blue-footed booby in the Galapagos Islands on a National Geographic-Lindblad expedition
A blue-footed booby in the Galápagos — Lindblad has been exploring the islands for decades.

Heading to the islands? Our Galápagos military cruise guide covers the wildlife, the best time to go, and how Lindblad compares with Celebrity and Silversea there.

For more than 20 years, National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions have worked together to take curious travelers to the planet’s wild places — more than 100 expeditions in over 70 countries, on all seven continents. Lindblad itself has more than 50 years of expedition experience.

This is not a port-to-port cruise. Every day is built around getting off the ship and into the place:

  • Expert expedition teams — veteran naturalists, cultural specialists and certified photo instructors on every voyage
  • National Geographic Experts — photographers, scientists, historians and storytellers join select expeditions for presentations and conversation
  • A National Geographic photographer on board National Geographic Endurance, Resolution, Explorer and Orion
  • Exploration tools — Zodiacs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, glass-bottom boats and snorkeling gear
  • Activities for every pace — from easy walks and Zodiac cruises to hikes, kayaking and snorkeling

The Ships

National Geographic Endurance expedition ship among the ice in Antarctica
National Geographic Endurance — an ice-class polar ship carrying 138 guests.

The National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet is the largest and most varied in expedition cruising — small ships, each built or chosen for the places it explores. None carries more than about 150 guests, so landings are quick and you’re never part of a crowd.

  • Polar ships — National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution (138 guests each), the most advanced ice-class expedition ships afloat, plus National Geographic Explorer (148 guests) for Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland and Iceland
  • Ocean expedition ships — National Geographic Orion (102 guests) for the South Pacific, the Mediterranean and Antarctica
  • Ships of the Americas — National Geographic Quest and National Geographic Venture (100 guests each) for Alaska, Baja California, the Pacific Northwest and Costa Rica
  • Galápagos — National Geographic Endeavour II (96 guests), Islander II and Gemini (48 guests each), and the 16-guest catamaran National Geographic Delfina
  • Rivers — National Geographic Sea Bird and Sea Lion (62 guests) on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Delfin II and Delfin III on the Amazon, The Jahan on the Mekong, Oberoi Philae and Sun Goddess on the Nile, Lord of the Glens in Scotland, and Connect and Evolve in Europe
  • Under sail and by yacht — the tall ship Sea Cloud II (88 guests) and the 28-guest explorer yacht Aqua Blu in Indonesia

Cabins and Suites

Cabin aboard the National Geographic Endurance expedition ship
A cabin aboard National Geographic Endurance.

Cabins vary by ship, from comfortable outside cabins on the small coastal and river ships to larger cabins and suites on the newer polar ships.

  • Standard outside cabins — the best-value way aboard
  • Balcony cabins — on select ships, including National Geographic Gemini
  • Suites — with Suite Amenities such as complimentary laundry in the top categories
  • Solo cabins and reduced solo supplements — on select ships and departures

Dining and Drinks

Guests dining together aboard a National Geographic-Lindblad expedition ship
Meals are inspired by regional cuisine and shared with fellow explorers.

All meals are included, inspired by regional cuisine and made with locally sourced ingredients where possible — plus hors d’oeuvres and 24-hour snacks, premium coffees and teas.

Beer, wine, cocktails and spirits are included aboard most ships. (On Oberoi Philae and Sun Goddess, beer and wine are included with meals; on Connect and Evolve, beer and wine are included.) Premium brands are available for purchase.

What’s Included on Every National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Voyage

  • Shore excursions and hotels as listed in the itinerary
  • All meals, plus 24-hour snacks, premium coffees and teas
  • Beer, wine, cocktails and spirits aboard most ships
  • Zodiacs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, glass-bottom boats, and snorkeling gear including wetsuits
  • Expedition leaders, naturalists, certified photo instructors and onboard presentations
  • Park and site entrance fees, special access permits and port taxes
  • Airport transfers within the recommended arrival and departure window
  • Complimentary basic Wi-Fi via Starlink or Speedcast
  • Crew gratuities aboard Endurance, Resolution, Explorer, Orion and several other ships
  • A complimentary expedition parka or jacket on select Arctic and Antarctic voyages

Not included: airfare (unless stated), travel protection, premium wines and spirits, spa treatments, enhanced Wi-Fi, and crew gratuities aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, Islander II, Gemini, Delfina, Venture, Quest, Sea Bird and Sea Lion.

… and our 5% military and veteran discount applies on top of all of it.

Lindblad naturalist leading a Zodiac excursion in the Galapagos
Zodiac excursions led by expert naturalists are included.

Is National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Right for You?

Choose National Geographic-Lindblad if…

  • You care more about wildlife, wild places and learning than about nightlife and casinos
  • You want excursions, expert guides and drinks included in the fare
  • You want a small ship — Zodiac landings, kayaking and places the big ships can’t reach
  • You want the Galápagos, Antarctica or the Arctic with one of the most experienced expedition companies there is

Choose something else if…

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Military Discount FAQ

How much is the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions military discount?

5% off the cruise fare on every National Geographic-Lindblad expedition, with no blackout dates. It is applied after Lindblad’s own promotions, so it stacks with current offers like the up-to-$2,000 per person air credit on select 2027 and 2028 voyages.

Does Lindblad Expeditions have a military discount?

Not one of their own. Our 5% Military Cruise Deals discount is the military discount on National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, and it applies to every voyage across the fleet — from Galápagos and Alaska to Antarctica and the Arctic.

Can I combine the military discount with Lindblad’s special offers?

Yes. Lindblad’s offers generally can’t be combined with each other, but our 5% is our discount, not theirs — it comes off after their promotion is applied, so you keep the air credit or solo savings and get our discount too.

Do I need to show proof of service?

Not at the time of booking. Just let us know you are active duty, retired, a veteran, or a military spouse when you book.

Does the discount apply to friends and family in other cabins?

Yes. Everyone traveling with you gets the discount, even if they are not in your cabin.

Is a National Geographic-Lindblad expedition all-inclusive?

Very nearly. Your fare includes your cabin, meals, beer, wine and cocktails aboard most ships, shore excursions and expedition activities as listed in the itinerary, Zodiacs, kayaks and snorkel gear, park and site fees, port taxes, basic Wi-Fi, and airport transfers within the recommended window. Airfare, travel protection and premium wines and spirits are extra, and crew gratuities are included only on some ships.

How much does a National Geographic-Lindblad expedition cost?

Eight-day Baja California and Alaska expeditions start around $5,200 to $6,000 per person, Galápagos starts around $6,400, and Antarctica starts around $11,900 to $12,250 per person.

I already booked directly with Lindblad. Can I still get the discount?

Yes — transfer your booking to us. You keep the same ship, cabin, booking number and rate, and we add the military discount.

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