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.
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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View the official Connect deck plans from Lindblad Expeditions →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
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| CategoryMain Deck staterooms; codes C201-C212, C214-C229, C231 and C233. Convertible with adjoining staterooms into a suite configuration. Upper Deck staterooms; codes C301-C312, C314-C329, C331 and C333. Convertible with adjoining staterooms into a suite configuration. Booking categories: C1, C2. | Balcony | 60 | 210 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| CategoryMain Deck suites created by combining adjoining staterooms; codes S201-S212, S214, S215 and S217. Upper Deck suites created by combining adjoining staterooms; codes S301-S312, S314, S315 and S317. Booking categories: S1, S2. | Suite | 30 | 420 sq ft | 2, 3 |
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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.
The operator’s ship material does not specify a formal dress code for Connect. The onboard layout and dining information describe a contemporary river-ship setting rather than formal evening venues.
Meals indicated in the itinerary are included, along with hors d’oeuvres, snacks, premium coffees and teas, nonalcoholic beverages and filtered water. Spirits are specifically listed as excluded for Connect, while premium drinks may carry an additional charge.
Yes. Lindblad’s current reservation terms list crew gratuities as included for Connect.
Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is available on Connect for email, messaging and social media. Enhanced and premium plans for higher-bandwidth activities are available for purchase.
The reviewed operator material does not publish ship-specific accessible-cabin or accessibility details for Connect.
No dedicated kids facility is named in the ship material. Lindblad states that children are welcome on its voyages, but family suitability depends on the itinerary and the child’s interests.
