Pacific Northwest Expeditions
Ancient rainforests blanket the Pacific Northwest, unfurling amid a maze of sparkling inlets and coves where porpoises leap and orca fins flash. Sail these misty seas aboard our nimble fleet, or voyage inland along iconic rivers that wind through soaring rock canyons and verdant valleys laced with vineyards. Kayak, hike, and Zodiac cruise along wildlife-rich coasts like Desolation Sound and the Gulf Islands in British Columbia. Or, delve into the sustainable food and wine movements that thrive in the Pacific Northwest during a culinary journey along the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Presented in collaboration with Food & Wine magazine, this voyage takes you straight to the source of the region’s wild bounty.
“Exploring the Pacific Northwest reveals great natural beauty, and yet it features modern incredible feats of human engineering—an imposing system of locks and large-span bridges. To explore it by ship offers a chance to marvel at both.”
Why National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
Our Trips in the Pacific Northwest
Our Ships in the Pacific Northwest
National Geographic Venture
- Guests
- 100
- Cabins
- 50
American-flagged, she is ideal for discovering domestic waters. Her design innovations were informed by 50+ years of expedition expertise to ensure extraordinary discoveries.
National Geographic Sea Bird
- Guests
- 62
- Cabins
- 31
National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.
National Geographic Sea Lion
- Guests
- 62
- Cabins
- 31
National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.
Our Team in the Pacific Northwest
Every member of our team—from our naturalists and photographers to our expedition leaders—is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. Many are veteran guides who have worked with us for decades, chosen for their extensive knowledge of subjects like the culinary arts, wildlife biology, and First Nations history. Exploring in small groups, you’ll hear different perspectives each day of your voyage, and because there are no assigned groups you can gravitate toward the experts who share your interests and inspire your curiosity.
Our knowledgeable and passionate expedition team is complemented by our dedicated hotel team who strives to ensure that your time on board is as comfortable and rewarding as your time on shore.
Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Pacific Northwest
Palouse River, Washington
Travelers explore the cliffs and rolling hills of the Palouse River by Zodiac, led by our veteran expedition team.
Photograph: David Vargas
Latest Video
In Good Company - Food, Wine & History with Ray Isle
- Nov 2023
In 2024, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic and Food & Wine are collaborating to deliver an immersive small-ship journey along the Columbia and Snake Rivers, a fertile region known for its exceptional culinary scene. Ray Isle, Food & Wine's Executive Wine Editor, has handpicked more than 40 local wines for guests to taste throughout the voyage. He will also join the inaugural departure on March 31, 2024. In this episode of In Good Company, Isle shares more about his wine selections and how great wine is a “way to travel the world in a glass.
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Wild Pacific Coast 2023-24