Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy effective MAY 1, 2023, aboard National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Islander II, Delfin II, the Jahan, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, Sea Cloud, and Sea CLOUD II:

For expeditions with deposits made prior to May 1, 2023, and departures through December 31, 2023:

Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start	Per Person Cancellation Fee
120 or more days	$350*
119–90 days	Advance payment cost
89–60 days	25% of trip cost***
59-45 days	50% of trip cost***
44-0 days	100% of trip cost***

 

Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start	Per Person Cancellation Fee
120 or more days	No penalty: Advance Payment will be credited toward your next expedition**
119-90 days	50% of trip cost***
89-0 days	100% of trip cost***

 

*$350 USD will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, and which only may be applied towards final payment on any future booking.

**Advance payments will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, and which may only be applied towards final payment on any future booking.

***Trip cost is total price paid including extensions, charter airfare, and other additional services.

Cancellation policy effective May 1, 2023, aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution:

For expeditions with deposits made prior to May 1, 2023, and departures through March 31, 2024:

Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start	Per Person Cancellation Fee
180 or more days	$750*
179–120 days	Advance payment cost
119-90 days	25% of trip cost***
89-60 days	50% of trip cost***
59-0 days	100% of trip cost***

For departures starting May 1, 2023, on expeditions with deposits made May 1, 2023, onward:

Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start	Per Person Cancellation Fee
120 or more days	No penalty: Advance Payment will be credited toward your next expedition**
119-90 days	50% of trip cost***
89-0 days	100% of trip cost***

 

*$750 USD will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, and which only may be applied towards final payment on any future booking.

**Advance payments will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, and which may only be applied towards final payment on any future booking.

***Trip cost is total price paid including extensions, charter airfare and other additional services.

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Group Cancellation Terms for 8 or more guests  

For Groups departures on expeditions with deposits made prior to May 1, 2023, and departing through December 31, 2023, aboard National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Islander II, Delfin II, The Jahan, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, Sea Cloud, and Sea Cloud II  and for Groups departures on expeditions with deposits made prior to May 1, 2023, and departing  through March 31, 2024, aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution: 

Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start	Per Person Cancellation Fee
180 or more days	Advance payment cost
179–120 days	25% of trip cost***
119-90 days	50% of trip cost***
89-0 days	100% of trip cost***

 

For Groups departures with deposits made after May 1, 2023, and departures starting May 1, 2023: aboard National Geographic Venture, National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Islander II, Delfin II, The Jahan, Lord of the Glens, Oberoi Philae, and Sea Cloud and for Groups departures starting April 1, 2024, aboard National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Endurance, and National Geographic Resolution:

Number of Days Prior to Expedition Start	Per Person Cancellation Fee
120 or more days	No penalty: Advance Payment will be credited toward your next expedition**
119-90 days	50% of trip cost***
89-0 days	100% of trip cost***

 

**Advance payments will be credited in the form of a Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificate, valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation, and which may only be applied towards final payment on any future booking.

***Trip cost is total price paid including extensions, airfare and other additional services.

 

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Additional Information

This cancellation policy applies to expeditions, extensions (with the exception of the Denali National Park extension) and all other additional services. The effective date of a cancellation will be the date on which your cancellation notice is received. Note: Airline cancellation policies vary by carrier and type of fare used to issue your ticket.

Any revisions you make within the cancellation penalty period, such as departure date or choice of voyage, are subject to cancellation fees.

Cancellation policy for certain longer voyages and holiday departures may vary due to high demand for these voyages. Also, please review our  Terms and Conditions. We stress the importance of purchasing a travel protection plan to protect yourself from fees in the event you need to cancel your reservation. 

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