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Does it cover points and miles?

Yes. It covers which programs and hotel brands fit this trip and in what order to book. It does not quote card offers.

Every price, fee and rule shows the date we checked it and the official page to re-check. Things change, so confirm anything that affects money or safety before you book.

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Expedition Ships: Galápagos, Alaska & Antarctica

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Things change. On 2026-10-10 we tried to read Lindblad's official pages and the Galápagos government site, but the requests were rate-limited, so nothing in this guide is stamped as verified on that date. Where we write "typically" or "last we checked," treat it as a lead, and confirm the number on the official page we name. Always confirm fares, fees, packages, itineraries and policies with Lindblad or your booking agent, and in the line's app, before you sail.

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Promise: know what a Lindblad–National Geographic voyage actually is, what it will cost you beyond the fare, and how to use points for the parts of the trip points do well.
Typical sailing length: about 7 to 11 nights for Galápagos and Alaska, and longer for Antarctica and extended itineraries. Confirm the day count on the itinerary page.
Best months and regions: Galápagos is a year-round destination with two main seasons (a warmer, calmer-water season and a cooler, drier season). Alaska is typically summer. Antarctica is the southern summer, roughly November through March. Baja whale-watching is typically winter into early spring. Confirm exact windows on expeditions.com.

Your trip budget worksheet

Prices change daily, so we don't quote them. Fill this in from the official fare pages.

Your trip budget worksheet
Item	Your amount
Budget band: Fare ($
from the voyage page) + flights ($
) + insurance ($
) + Galápagos fees if applicable ($
) + hotels ($
) + gratuities ($
) + extras ($

Best for: curious, active, wildlife-and-landscape travelers who value access and learning, and who are comfortable paying a premium.

At a glance

Small ships, typically under about 150 guests. Intimate, not flashy.
Excursions are the point, and are typically included.
Flights are not typically included.
Polar and Galápagos voyages are the hardest to book late.
Fee items that catch people: Galápagos park and transit fees, travel insurance, pre-voyage hotel nights, gratuities and bar tabs.
Points: best used for flights and pre/post hotels. Portals can book some cruises at cash-redemption rates.
Your priority list: pick the region first, then the ship, then the cabin, then the date.
Before you book: read the current terms page for deposit and cancellation windows. We could not verify them.