Nat Geo-Lindblad relaunches kids program as multigen travel rises

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The youth engagement initiative from National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, formerly known as National Geographic Global Explorers, has been relaunched as National Geographic Explorers-in-Training – with the change designed to better cater to a growing number of multigenerational families aboard its vessels.First introduced in 2017 in partnership with National Geographic Education, the program has provided thousands of young travellers with meaningful experiences aboard expedition voyages. Now, as National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, it will build upon this legacy by continuing to foster a spirit of exploration, environmental stewardship and cultural understanding.“We are committed to delivering exceptional enrichment to every guest at every age,” Lindblad Expeditions CEO Natalya Leahy said. “We see more and more multigenerational families traveling with us every year, and our expanded National Geographic Explorers-in-Training program 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 program for young travellers — and this new name better reflects its essence and our mission.”

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Led by a Certified Field Educator and supported by a team of specialists which includes National Geographic Photography Experts and naturalists, the program invites participants to dive into regional science, culture, and conservation stories through hands-on activities. Each young explorer receives a region-specific field notebook to document their journey, from wildlife observations and storytelling challenges to scientific experiments and educational games.At the end of each expedition, participants will receives a commemorative patch and certificate celebrating their achievements.The Explorers-in-Training program is available on several family-friendly itineraries, including: Exploring Galápagos: Snorkel with sea lions, study plankton, and hike volcanic landscapes; Alaska’s Inside Passage: Kayak near glaciers and watch for breaching humpbacks and orcas; Baja California: Among the Great Whales: Encounter dolphins, sea lions, and up to five whale species; and Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage: Maximize time exploring ice fields and wildlife on the White Continent.

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