November 2, 2026 — National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has released the second part of its 2028–29 lineup, adding new and expanded trips in the Galápagos, Peru, Costa Rica and Panama, the Amazon, Baja California and Egypt. The first part of the 2028–29 program came out in August.
The new trips
| Region | What’s offered | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| Galápagos | Eight itineraries of 7 to 17 days | National Geographic Endeavour II, Islander II, Gemini, Delfina |
| Peru + Galápagos | 2029 “Peru and Galápagos Escape” with Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu | TBA |
| Costa Rica & Panama | New 15-day “Epic Costa Rica and Panama”; expanded 8-day Guanacaste trip | TBA |
| Amazon | “Upper Amazon: A River Expedition,” Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, November 2028–October 2029 | Delfin II, Delfin III |
| Baja California | Gulf of California discovery trip; gray whale trip; festive-season holiday departure | National Geographic Quest (others TBA) |
| Egypt | “Passage Through Egypt,” Cairo to Abu Simbel | 44-guest Oberoi Philae |
Sailing dates, prices and the booking-open date were not published (TBA).
What it means for airline travelers
- Galápagos, Peru, Upper Amazon and Egypt trips reach remote areas that usually need a connecting flight. Build in an extra day on the way out.
- Galápagos and Amazon trips often have fixed group flights or transfers set by the operator. Ask early whether you can arrange your own air if you plan to fly non-rev.
- With departures as far out as 2029, there is time to plan around peak travel periods such as the holidays.
- No travel-industry or interline rates were mentioned.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — National Geographic-Lindblad Adds Latin America, Egypt for 2028-29
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