Photos: Lindblad Expeditions' Newest Expedition Vessel, The National Geographic Explorer, Sets Sail

State of the Art Expedition Vessel Travels Through Arctic Waters With Its First Guests NEW YORK, Aug. 18 NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Lindblad Expeditions (LEX), the NY-based expedition travel pioneer that works in partnership with the National Geographic Society to inspire people to explore and care about the planet, recently launched the seventh ship in its fleet -- the National Geographic Explorer. This ice-class polar expedition vessel, which holds 148 guests in 81 outside facing cabins, is the best-equipped expedition ship in the world. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080818/NYM017 ) To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/expeditions/34529/ With state of the art tools and technology for the ultimate experience in exploring life above and below the sea, the National Geographic... [read full story]