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Lindblad Expeditions Christens National Geographic Venture

Lindblad Expeditions-national Geographic Launches National Geographic Venture in San Francisco Bay

 

 

San Francisco, CA – December 4, 2018Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic officially launched the newest addition to their fleet, National Geographic Venture, at a dockside christening ceremony in San Francisco Bay on Friday, November 30, 2018.  The occasion marked a major milestone for the line, as only the second new build in the company’s history.    Following the ceremony, the ship embarked on a two-night VIP mini expedition that included travel agency partners, affinity/charter partners, media and other special guests.

 

Sven Lindblad, CEO of Lindblad Expeditions, presided over the christening ceremony, joined by Gary Knell, Chairman of National Geographic Partners, and the ship’s captain, Andrew Cook.   During the ceremony, Lindblad gave a special thank you to the ship’s crew lined up aboard the National Geographic Venture’s bow, “all of you, and the countless others involved, should feel a deep sense of pride and accomplishment.  You have all worked tirelessly to make this possible, and I thank you.”

 

“I am very, very, proud.  It is a great expedition ship.  It’s comfortable, nimble, and with massive amounts of glass, our guests will constantly be connected to the outside world.  We are delighted with the way she came out.”

 

“For fifteen years Lindblad and National Geographic have worked together taking travelers around the world to some of the most amazing places.  We could not be happier than we are seeing this beautiful new Venture head out to sea,” remarked Gary Knell.

 

Captain Cook expressed his excitement about the meticulous planning of the ship’s features. “What we have learned over time has provided us the best way to experience the environment. For me personally, this is as fine a ship as I could have asked for.”

 

Then Pamela Fingleton, 40-year Lindblad veteran and senior vice president, joined Sven on the bow for the traditional toast and breaking of the champagne bottle.

 

The 50-cabin coastal vessel is the second new build in the line’s history, and is sister ship to National Geographic Quest, launched in 2017.  Built entirely in the US, her design is based on 50 years of expedition experience and is the perfect base for exploring.   The lounge is a moving window on the world outside, the bow the perfect place for photography with a Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor.  The ship also features the B&H photo gear loaner program, where guests can try the latest lenses, camera bodies and binoculars aboard ship.

 

National Geographic Venture is now exploring the Pacific coast on two new and unique inaugural itineraries, giving guests a privileged perspective on the region—before she begins her seasons in Baja, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

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