Lindblad Galapagos ship officially blessed
Lindblad Expeditions celebrated the newest addition to its fleet, National Geographic Islander ll in Salinas, Ecuador with an official blessing .
It was witnessed by Ecuador’s Minister of Tourism, Niels Olsen, along with industry colleagues and local partners.
The 26-suite expedition vessel will make her inaugural Galápagos voyage on August 19, 2022, with year-round expeditions .
“Lindblad Expeditions is a great example of how to use tourism as a vehicle for conservation and development ,” said Minister Olsen.
“This ship is a world class expedition vessel designed for active exploration. We are so ready to head to the Galápagos Islands and could not be more excited,” said Ana Esteves, Vice President of Hotel Operations.
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