Private Charters

Chartering with Lindblad Expeditions allows you to have an exclusive, ship-based expedition travel program led by our team of expert naturalists. Our thoughtfully planned itineraries take you to 40+ destinations around the world.

An exclusive Lindblad Charter offers you the opportunity to build an affinity with your constituents and a chance to extend your brand. Whether you plan to host a board meeting, refresh an existing incentive program, or organize a 'Friends & Family' reunion, a Lindblad charter is the perfect opportunity to create an undeniable bond with your group, and an experience that will last a lifetime!

Our charters vary by destination and ship and generally include:

• All accommodations aboard ship and in hotels, as per itinerary
• Round-trip transfers from the airport/ship, for guests booked on the group flight
• All meals and non-alcoholic beverages onboard ship
• Services of Lindblad’s Expedition Team: 
  • Expedition Leader
  • Naturalist staff and expert guides 
  • Wellness Coordinator 
  • Ship physician (on most ships)
  • Video Chronicler
• Services of a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor
• All shore excursions and activities during the voyage
• Use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits (where applicable)
• Use of kayaks and Zodiac landing equipment
• An extensive Undersea program including presentations incorporating onboard video microscopes, hydrophones and under water cameras, and an undersea dive specialist on some itineraries
• Port charges, taxes and service charges
• Gratuities to local guides 
• Presentation and meeting capabilities include state-of-the-art equipment such as flat-screen TVs, DVD and video players, microphones
• A designated Charter Coordinator to assist with all pre-voyage and shipboard arrangements
• All pre-tour and final documents available  either as an online option directly to your guests, or for the Charterer to distribute
• Complimentary online Post-Voyage Portfolio link (a comprehensive post-voyage link to photos, bios, daily overview of the voyage, etc.)

Each charter varies by destination and ship, but generally excludes:

• Airfare
• Alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities to ship crew
• Items of a personal nature (such as laundry, email and spa services)
• Passport, visa or immigration expenses
• Travel insurance
• Custom voyage DVDs 

We are happy to discuss ideas with you for customizing your charter expedition. We’ve organized a range of special opportunities for our charterer’s guests. Some additional options that can be built into the charter rate to enhance the voyage for your travelers include:  

• Airfare
• Alcoholic beverage package
• Gratuities to the ship’s crew 
• Onboard internet cards
• Wellness spa certificates
• A voyage DVD produced by our professional onboard Video Chronicler
• Pre-departure or post-voyage books or gifts. 

Full ship charter rates are quoted net, non-commissionable and are available in writing upon request.

Some organizations sell cabin space on their charter while others use the Charter for a corporate/board meeting or "Friends & Family" reunion and then invite participants aboard. If you are planning to produce a brochure or other marketing materials, you can access images, deck plans, and other marketing support to help you market your charter on this website. We can also help guide you through pricing based on your needs or recommend cabin allocations for invited guests.

Once your Charter Contract is final, you will receive a sample reservation form and our Manifest templates that will need to be completed. Our Charter Coordinator will guide you through the process and deadlines.

Please download our Manifest templates and guidelines from Charter Voyage Planning.

Airfare is generally not included in the charter rate, however we have a full-service air department that can arrange air for your guests (there is a $50 handling fee per person).

If Lindblad handles airfare for your charter, the Guest Manifest must be submitted no later than five months prior to departure as air arrangements cannot be made without this important document.

Charterer Manages:

Lindblad provides Pre-departure documents to the charterer via email, and Final Documents by mail. The Charterer is responsible for distributing all documents to their guests.

Online Option:

If you choose, your travelers can receive Pre-departure documents via an individual online login. Final Documents are mailed to the Charterer to distribute.

Online documents will alleviate the need for your team to manage both the Guest and Flight Manifests. Please see full details under Charter Voyage Planning.

To explore charter opportunities for your organization, please contact:

Karen Kuttner-Dimitry

Vice President of Affinity & Charter Sales

800-783-6656 ext. 1030 or direct, 212-261-9030

[email protected]