18/10/2026
Lindblad National Geographic “Venture”.
A few days ago we stepped off the Lindblad National Geographic Venture after a 7 nights cruise exploring British Columbia, Canada, and the San Juan Islands of Washington state, USA.
As you may know, we do quite a lot of cruising but this was our first adventure cruise. We were a little apprehensive as we were unsure of what to expect. Well, we LOVED IT!
The Venture accommodates a maximum of 100 passengers. On our voyage, there were just 79 guests. The expedition team and National Geographic staff consisted of the expedition and assistant expedition leader, naturalists, undersea soecialists, photo instructor and cultural specialists and historians. Additionally, a crew of 40 is responsible for the operation of the ship.
On our voyage, the youngest guest was 24, the oldest a couple in their late eighties. The guests were almost all from the USA. Everyone was well-travelled and genuinely curious about the world.
The ambience on-board was very relaxed. The food was delicious. All tables were shared which is not something we would usually do but meal times ended up being a highlight of our days. We had so many great conversations with our fellow diners!
Our cabin was spacious and well-appointed. Internet was included in the cruise fare and was adequate for me to be able to work but if you wanted to be able stream content, it was possible to pay extra for faster internet. Cabins do not have TVs but with the views we got from our panoramic windows, we didn’t miss it. Keys are only given upon request and we handed ours back on day 2 as nobody else was locking their cabin door.
Rooms are of course serviced daily and there is a turndown service at night.
All excursions and activities were included. There were always multiple options, catering to people’s interests and physical abilities.
When we were not off the ship, there were lectures on various subjects relevant to the area you we were cruising in.
All activities were scheduled so we could have lunch on board.
If you are thinking of an Adventure Cruise, please reach out to us.