Connect is a 120-guest Lindblad Expeditions river cruise ship, in service since 2025. This page lists 11 upcoming departures across 4 itineraries, day by day and port by port.
Transcend Connect is a purpose-built European river ship designed for full-vessel group charters and operated by Lindblad Expeditions. The 120-guest vessel has 60 staterooms that can convert into larger two-room suites, with wraparound windows, two full bathrooms in suite configuration, and a contemporary layout focused on shared experiences. Onboard spaces include a two-story Forum, restaurant and bistro, lounge, fitness areas, sauna, and outdoor grill and bar. Its design emphasizes flexible group programming, regional connection, and lower-impact operating technology.
The 135-meter ship is purpose-built for charter groups, with five-style shared venues centered on presentations, events, dining, and socializing. Its Forum is a two-story amphitheater, while the top deck provides fitness areas, a lounge, grill, and bar.
A main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in single seating, complemented by a bistro, outdoor grill, and bar venues.
The two-story Forum supports presentations, concerts, movie nights, and other group programming. Musical performances and onboard talks are also part of the planned experience.
The ship has 60 staterooms of approximately 210 square feet, each convertible into a roughly 420-square-foot two-room suite with a living room and two full bathrooms. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, smart-glass spa showers, and generous storage.
Wellness facilities include a dedicated multi-level area, fitness zones, and a sauna with a floor-to-ceiling window. Bicycles are available for independent shore exploration.
The vessel incorporates hybrid and other energy-efficiency technologies, sustainability-focused construction materials, food-waste reduction measures, and environmentally friendlier bath and bedding products.
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Holland and Belgium: Medieval History and Scenic Waterways
Holland and Belgium: Medieval History and Scenic Waterways
Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights
Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
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| Apr 11, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | Holland and Belgium: Medieval History and Scenic Waterways | 7 | Book → | |
| Apr 18, 2027 | Apr 25, 2027 | Holland and Belgium: Medieval History and Scenic Waterways | 7 | Book → | |
| Apr 25, 2027 | May 2, 2027 | Holland and Belgium: Medieval History and Scenic Waterways | 7 | Book → | |
| Jun 6, 2027 | Jun 13, 2027 | Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights | 7 | Book → | |
| Jun 13, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights | 7 | Book → | |
| Jun 27, 2027 | Jul 4, 2027 | Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights | 7 | Book → | |
| Jul 4, 2027 | Jul 11, 2027 | Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights | 7 | Book → | |
| Jul 25, 2027 | Aug 1, 2027 | Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights | 7 | Book → | |
| Aug 1, 2027 | Aug 8, 2027 | Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights | 7 | Book → | |
| Aug 8, 2027 | Aug 15, 2027 | Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights | 7 | Book → | |
| Sep 12, 2027 | Sep 19, 2027 | Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights | 7 | Book → |
Connect carries about 120 guests with roughly 54 crew.
Connect entered service in 2025.
