About
About Lindblad Expeditions / National Geographic
When Lars-Eric Lindblad set out with the first groups of expedition travelers in the late 1950’s, he was following his passion to discover unknown places and to share the unique cultural and environmental aspects of these places with others. These first adventure travel expeditions led many to define him as the father of “eco-tourism.”
Sven-Olof Lindblad, Lars’ son, traveled extensively with his father, learning early on the joy and wonder of exploring the pristine corners of the globe. In 1979, Sven Lindblad founded Special Expeditions as a division of Lindblad Travel, enabling the company to further its mission of offering innovative and educational travel expeditions that were primarily marine focused. Today the company is focused on finding creative ways to explore the places already “discovered.” Their growing fleet of small expedition ships, Zodiacs, sea kayaks, onboard Naturalists and underwater cameras are all examples of how Lindblad continually strives to help open the eyes of our guests when it comes to truly exploring. They do this because they believe the more their guests connect with these incredible places, the more they will become a force for preserving and protecting them.
Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic joined forces in 2004 to further inspire the world through expedition travel. Their collaboration in exploration, research, technology and conservation provides extraordinary travel experiences and disseminates geographical travel knowledge around the globe.
Lindblad Expeditions is proud to have been the first in the Galapagos Islands. That’s over 40 years of experience with their Galapagos cruises in the Land of Darwin. And thanks to our long history of expedition cruises in the Galapagos Islands, you’ll do so much more than observe this precious ecosystem. You’ll interact with it. Grab a snorkel. Hop in a kayak. And discover up close the wonders that make the Galapagos Islands one of the world’s most unparalleled adventure travel destinations.
About Sunstone Tours & Cruises
For over 20 years, Sunstone Tours & Cruises has been specializing in small ship cruise adventures for discerning travelers. During this time, their clients have experienced personal, individualized service. There is no one trip for everyone; we find the right travel experience for you.
We specialize in small ships; small ships is all we do, and we like to think we do it well. Any travel agent can book a cruise. Sunstone Tours & Cruises has the experience and expertise in what we sell. We’ve been on the ships and know the destinations. Because great travel experiences often have a profound and enriching effect on our lives, planning and purchasing them is far too important to be left to chance. By offering expert travel planning and personal experience, we offer you a complete travel solution. Small ships are not inexpensive and you want to do it right the first time. Work with someone who has been there and done that.
Our small ship cruises website is the portal to small ship adventure travel and deals. Our blog offers news, stories, information and deals related to the small ship adventure experience.
Linda Androlia CTA, MCC, and owner of Sunstone Tours & Cruises has been in the travel business since 1989. Linda has atained the specialty of LEXpert with Lindblad Expeditions. She has been on each ship and has experienced the sailings.
