INTRODUCING NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORERS-IN-TRAINING: AN IMMERSIVE KIDS & TEENS PROGRAMME PREMIERING ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC-LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is proud to announce the update and continued expansion of its acclaimed youth engagement programme — formerly known as National Geographic Global Explorers — under a new name: National Geographic Explorers-in-Training.

First developed and launched in 2017 in conjunction with National Geographic Education, the programme has helped thousands of young travellers ignite their passion for exploration, conservation and storytelling through hands-on experiences aboard National Geographic- Lindblad Expeditions voyages. With its new name, National Geographic Explorers-in-Training will continue that legacy while offering experiences designed to fully immerse youth travellers in the science, culture, and conservation stories of the regions they visit.

“We are committed to delivering exceptional enrichment to every guest at every age,” said Natalya Leahy, CEO, Lindblad Expeditions. “We see more and more multigenerational families travelling with us every year, and our expanded National Geographic Explorers-in-Training programme is designed to be an engaging educational experience for our young explorers. It is not your standard ‘kids club,’ it is a highly acclaimed, age-appropriate expedition programme for young travellers - and this new name better reflects its essence and our mission.”

Led by a Certified Field Educator and supported by expert staff - including National Geographic Photography Experts, undersea specialists, and naturalists – participants engage in hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity and environmental stewardship. Each young traveller receives a region-specific field notebook to fill with discoveries during activities such as In The Field: Spot It! Clues, storytelling challenges, onboard experiments, and games. At the expedition’s end, each participant earns a commemorative patch and certificate celebrating their achievements.

From learning to drive a Zodiac boat to collecting plankton and logging wildlife sightings in a personal field notebook, every activity is designed to help young travellers see and do more. The National Geographic Explorers-in-Training programme is offered on several specially selected, family-friendly itineraries in Alaska, Antarctica, Baja California, Iceland and the Galápagos, including:

• Exploring Galápagos (7-8 days): Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II and the newly-launched National Geographic Gemini, young travellers will explore the islands that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution, collect plankton for microscopic study, observe sea lions while snorkelling, and hike across black-sand beaches and lush highlands.

• Alaska's Inside Passage (8 days): Sailing from Juneau to Sitka on National Geographic Venture and National Geographic Quest, curious young travellers will explore majestic fjords, come face to face with glaciers, and kayak along the coast in search of marine life while learning about whale behaviour and watching for breaching humpbacks and orcas.

• Baja California: Among the Great Whales (8 days): Aboard National Geographic Venture, families will explore Baja California’s vibrant coastlines and in search of dolphins, sea lions and as many as five different varieties of whales.

• Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage (8-10 days):   By flying over the Drake Passage, young travellers maximise time exploring the White Continent aboard National Geographic Explorer or National Geographic Orion. Programme participants can join scavenger hunts for wildlife, venture into icy channels and explore alongside expert naturalists.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is also offering savings of 50% for children and young adults aged 22 and under at the time of sailing on selected 2025 Galápagos departures when booked by 31stAugust 2025. This offer is exclusive to the UK market.

To learn more about the revitalised National Geographic Explorers-in-Training programme and explore departures, visit https://uk.expeditions.com/plan/family/national-geographic-explorers-in-training. More information about National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions can be found online atwww.expeditions.co.uk, by calling 0800 021 3189 or emailing sales@expeditions.co.uk