Cruise Master adds Lindblad to expedition portfolio

Dubai-based cruise agency Cruise Master has expanded its expedition cruise portfolio through a partnership with Lindblad Expeditions.

 

Founded more than 50 years ago, Lindblad Expeditions operates expedition voyages to destinations including Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galápagos, Alaska and the South Pacific. The line also collaborates with National Geographic, with voyages featuring naturalists, scientists, historians and photographers.

 

Under its partnership with Cruise Master, Lindblad Expeditions will be promoted across the GCC travel trade sector, expanding its presence in the regional experiential cruise market.

 

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Ashok Kumar, Founder and Managing Director of Cruise Master, said the partnership reflects the growing regional demand for expedition cruising, particularly among seasoned travellers seeking authentic and immersive experiences.

 

“Lindblad Expeditions is one of the most respected names in the expedition space, and we are delighted to add them to the Cruise Master portfolio. Their commitment to exploration, education and authentic discovery aligns perfectly with the evolving preferences of today’s traveller,” he added. 

 

Cruise Master will support the rollout through travel agent training and marketing initiatives across the GCC. Existing partners within its expedition portfolio include Viking Cruises, Swan Hellenic, Silversea Expeditions and Atlas Ocean Voyages.

 

Established in 2007, Cruise Master represents more than 50 cruise lines across the luxury, river and expedition sectors. The group has focused on growing interest in experiential cruising across the GCC, including hosting the region’s first dedicated polar expedition cruise forum in Dubai in September 2025.

 

For more information, visit cruisemaster-me.com