Awards

These examples demonstrate both our commitment to environmental stewardship as well as tourism innovation - working with our guests to both preserve and enhance the regions where we travel. We know from decades of experience that engaging local partners and international NGOs, together with our guests, offers real solutions and hope for future generations.

Some of our recent awards include:

2009

Climate Champion Award bestowed upon Sven Lindblad by Cool Air-Clean Planet.

2009

Best Adventure Cruise from Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Award

2009
Travel + Leisure's "World's Best For Families" Award for "Small-Ship Cruise Lines"

2009

Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" Award for "Small-Ship Cruise Lines" and "Tour Operators"

2009
ForbesTraveler.com’s “Best Adventure Cruise”

2009

Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List"

2008

National Wildlife Federation Honors Lindblad Expeditions For Conservation Leadership with its Conservation Achievement Award for Corporate Achievement

2008
Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" Award for "Small-Ship Cruise Lines" and "Tour Operators"

2008

The municipality of Puerto Ayora, the largest city in Galápagos, grants an award to Sven Lindblad for his commitment to the preservation and conservation of the Galapagos archipelago and his commitment to the local community.

2007
Tourism for Tomorrow "Global Tourism Business Award"

2006

Medal of Commandeur de L'Ordre Civil et Militaire Adolphe de Nassau presented to Sven Lindblad by HRH Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg for his years of conservation leadership in the Galapagos.

2006

Newly discovered endemic species of moth, Undulambia lindbladi, named in honor of Sven Lindblad's dedication to Galapagos conservation.

2006
Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Value" Award: #1 in Cruise Lines; #2 in Tour Operators

2000-2006
Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" Award for "Small-Ship Cruise Lines" and "Tour Operators"

2006

Conde Nast Traveler: Truth in Travel - "The Best Crew/Service: Small Ships";
"The Best Itineraries: Small Ships"

2005-2006
Condé Nast Traveler "Gold List"

1997-2002

Condé Nast Traveler "Gold List"

1996-2006
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award

2002
Condé Nast Traveler Ecotourism Award

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