river Ship
Nat. Geo - The Jahan
by National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions
Built in
2011
Capacity
48
By
National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions
Sail into the cultural heart of Southeast Asia aboard the privately chartered National Geographic The Jahan, an opulent river vessel reserved exclusively for Lindblad Expeditions guests. Purpose-built for exploration along the Mekong River, this 230-foot ship combines colonial-inspired elegance with modern luxury, offering an intimate and immersive experience through the vibrant landscapes of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Accommodating just 48 guests in 24 spacious staterooms and suites, The Jahan exudes old-world charm. Each suite features floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, private balconies, hand-painted murals, and finely crafted furnishings. En-suite bathrooms with rain showers, plush bedding, and personalized service ensure guests are comfortable and cared for throughout the journey. Deluxe and Signature Suites offer additional space and extra touches of refinement, including private Jacuzzis.
Onboard, guests can relax on the shaded sun deck, enjoy a swim in the pool, or gather in the observatory lounge for presentations and casual conversation. The elegant dining room serves a fusion of Southeast Asian and Western cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A full-service spa, gym, and steam room provide wellness options between daily excursions.
Led by Lindblad’s expert team of cultural specialists, historians, and a National Geographic-certified photo instructor, each day includes insightful shore visits to floating markets, Buddhist monasteries, traditional villages, and iconic temples such as Angkor Wat. The private charter experience ensures an unhurried pace, deeper engagement, and a cohesive group of fellow travelers.
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National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions is a leader in small-ship expedition travel, running expertly guided voyages to some of the most remote places on earth. Its expedition vessels are built for travellers who want authentic adventure, in-depth discovery, and close access to nature and wildlife. Destinations reach from Antarctica and the Arctic to the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon, and Alaska, and each voyage is planned to give real cultural and ecological context.
What sets National Geographic Lindblad apart is its commitment to exploration, science, and conservation. Every voyage carries onboard naturalists, marine biologists, historians, and National Geographic-certified photographers, so guests understand what they are seeing through expert guidance and hands-on time in the field. A Zodiac, the inflatable landing craft used to reach shore, opens up close encounters. On a single voyage you might cross a glacial fjord, snorkel near sea lions in the Galapagos, or watch the northern lights in the Arctic. Each one puts you in direct contact with the natural world.
Small group sizes keep the atmosphere intimate and let guests stay close to their surroundings. The onboard experience pairs comfort with learning, with scientific briefings, photography workshops, and regional cuisine. National Geographic Lindblad also backs sustainable travel, supporting conservation work, local communities, and research projects that help protect the fragile places it visits.
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With its record of scientific depth, cultural access, and conservation-driven travel, National Geographic Lindblad fits how we like to plan expeditions: educational, genuinely inspiring, and well run. We work directly with Lindblad to build itineraries around what each traveller wants to see and do.
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