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Lindblad Expeditions is a leader in global expedition travel, offering immersive, educational journeys that span all seven continents through its six pioneering brands, leading travelers to the farthest reaches of the...

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Premium luxury expedition cruise operator with strong demand recovery, record occupancy, and strategic scale-up positioning for...

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Industry Cruise Lines
4 named competitors
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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Overview

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Lindblad Expeditions is a leader in global expedition travel, offering immersive, educational journeys that span all seven continents through its six pioneering brands, leading travelers to the farthest reaches of the world with an expansive portfolio of ship- and land-based expeditions. In collaboration with National Geographic, Lindblad operates the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand, which offers ship-based voyages with state-of-the-art exploration tools.

Strategic Profile

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In Q1 2026, the company achieved record 93% occupancy (highest in company history), revenue of $208.0 million (+16% YoY), and Adjusted EBITDA of $34.8 million (+16% YoY). The company is strategically investing in fleet maintenance, marketing, and an expanded Disney partnership, while the Land Experiences segment is scaling through recent acquisitions that diversify revenue and reduce seasonal volatility.

Competitive Landscape

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Lindblad operates in the small-ship adventure cruise segment focused on experiential tourism, often partnering with National Geographic and targeting high-end travelers. The company competes with other luxury cruise operators and adventure travel providers, differentiated by premium positioning, expedition expertise, and the National Geographic brand partnership. Land-based offerings expand the competitive set into broader experiential travel.

Industry Context

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. operates in Cruise Lines.

Key facts

Headquarters: New York, US · Revenue: $208.0M (Q1 2026) · Market cap: $1.21B

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  • (January 2026) Mandatory conversion of preferred stock completed, strengthening balance sheet and reducing financing costs
  • (May 2026) Record Q1 occupancy at 93% with 16% revenue and EBITDA growth signals strong demand recovery in experiential luxury travel
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Recent developments

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  • January 2026Completed mandatory conversion of $14.25M Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into ~9.0M common shares
  • May 2026Reported Q1 2026 results with record 93% occupancy, $208.0M revenue (+16% YoY), and $34.8M Adjusted EBITDA (+16% YoY)
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Disney Cruise LineLarge-scale cruise operator with family and adventure segments→SeabournUltra-luxury small-ship cruise operator→PonantFrench luxury expedition cruise operator→Expedition CruisesPolar and remote destination expedition cruise specialist→

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What does Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. do?+
Lindblad Expeditions is a leader in global expedition travel, offering immersive, educational journeys that span all seven continents through its six pioneering brands, leading travelers to the farthest reaches of the...
What is Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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Named competitors include Disney Cruise Line, Seabourn, Ponant, Expedition Cruises. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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