National Geographic Expeditions
Lifelong Explorer Program

Introducing our new Lifelong Explorer program—a loyalty program developed to recognize and show our appreciation to our valued travelers. You've experienced what it's like to be on expedition with National Geographic—and you've come back to keep exploring with us. You'll automatically be enrolled in the program after you complete your third National Geographic Expedition. From then on, you'll receive savings on the expedition cost on all subsequent National Geographic Expeditions, plus many more benefits.

We look forward to welcoming you into the Lifelong Explorer family!


How do I qualify?

Once you travel on your third National Geographic Expedition, you'll automatically become a Lifelong Explorer. If you've already traveled with us three times and haven't heard from us yet, please complete this brief enrollment form so that we can sign you up for the program.

Or, you can become eligible by joining the National Geographic Grosvenor Council at the Geographer level. Click here to learn more about the Grosvenor Council.

From time to time, we may also make special promotional offers which will include the opportunity to become a Lifelong Explorer.


What are the benefits?

As a Lifelong Explorer, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

  • Savings on all future expeditions:
    • A 10% per person discount on any National Geographic/Lindblad Expedition small ship voyage
    • $500 per person savings off all other international National Geographic Expeditions
    • $250 per person savings off all other domestic National Geographic Expeditions
  • Advance notice on upcoming new trips
  • Invitations to special expeditions not available to the public
  • Invitations to select National Geographic events and lectures around the country
  • Special offers on upcoming expeditions
  • Special e-mail newsletters exclusively for Lifelong Explorers

How will my benefits be applied?

Once you are enrolled in the program, we will send you a member number. Every time you make a reservation, you can simply reference that number or, if you are making your reservation online, enter it into the online reservation form, and the discount will be applied to your final invoice.


General Terms

  • Your Lifelong Explorer membership is a household membership, so anyone living at your address is eligible for the discount on his or her trip.
  • The discounts are applicable for reservations made by Lifelong Explorer members on or after May 1, 2008.
  • The discount applies only to the Expedition Cost of the trip, and does not apply to the cost of extensions, optional excursions, airfare or any other costs not included in the Expedition Cost.
  • Special offers only available to Lifelong Explorer members can not be combined. For example, in instances where a special discount offer on a particular trip is made available to Lifelong Explorers, the Lifelong Explorer member can choose to apply whichever discount is greater.