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Item 2 — Management's Discussion and Analysis
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. · 10-Q · Q2 FY2026 · Period ended Jun 30, 2026
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The following discussion and analysis addresses material changes in the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the periods presented. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”), as well as the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 26, 2026 (the “2025 Annual Report”). Unless the context otherwise requires, “the Company,” “Lindblad,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “ours” refer to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in this Form 10-Q about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, prospects, financial condition, assumptions or future events or performance are not historical facts and are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “outlook” and similar words. You should read the statements that contain these types of words carefully. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. There may be events in the future that we are not able to predict accurately or over which we have no control. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
● adverse general economic and/or geopolitical factors that negatively impact the ability or desire of people to travel;
● loss of business due to competition;
● unscheduled disruptions in our business due to travel restrictions, weather events, mechanical failures, crew or guest illness such as a gastrointestinal virus, pandemics, geopolitical issues or other events;
● increases in fuel prices, changes in fuel consumed and availability of fuel supply in the geographies in which we operate or in general;
● the loss of key employees, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs;
● the impact of delays or cost overruns with respect to anticipated or unanticipated drydock, maintenance, modifications or other required construction related to any of our vessels;
● management of our growth and our ability to execute our planned growth, including our ability to successfully integrate any future acquisitions;
● our ability to maintain our relationships with National Geographic and/or World Wildlife Fund;
● compliance with new and existing laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and travel advisories and restrictions;
● our substantial indebtedness and our ability to remain in compliance with the financial and/or operating covenants in such arrangements;
● the impact of material litigation, enforcement actions, claims, fines or penalties on our business;
● the impact of severe or unusual weather conditions, including climate change, on our business;
● adverse publicity regarding the travel and cruise industry in general, the safety of travel, or passenger and crew illnesses such as a gastrointestinal virus or other health issues;
● the result of future financing efforts; and
● those risks discussed in our 2025 Annual Report.
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We urge you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or uncertainties after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Business Overview
We provide expedition cruising and land-based adventure travel fostering a spirit of exploration and discovery, using itineraries featuring up-close encounters with wildlife and nature, history and culture, and promote guest empowerment, human connections and interactivity. Our mission is to offer life-enhancing adventures around the world and pioneer innovative ways to allow our guests to connect with exotic and remote places.
We currently operate a fleet of 12 owned expedition ships and 10 seasonal charter vessels (with several other vessels contracted for future expeditions) under the Lindblad brand. Each expedition ship is fully equipped with state-of-the-art tools for in-depth exploration, and the majority of our expeditions involve travel to remote places, such as voyages to Alaska, the Arctic, Antarctic, the Galápagos Islands, Baja’s Sea of Cortez, the South Pacific, Costa Rica and Panama. We have a longstanding relationship with the National Geographic Society (“National Geographic”) dating back to 2004, which is based on a shared interest in exploration, research, technology and conservation. This relationship, which extends through 2040, includes a co-selling, co-marketing and global branding arrangement whereby our owned vessels carry the National Geographic name, and National Geographic sells our expeditions through its internal travel division. We collaborate with National Geographic on voyage planning to enhance the guest experience by having National Geographic experts, including photographers, writers, marine biologists, naturalists, field researchers and film crews, join our expeditions. Guests have the ability to interact with these experts through lectures, excursions, dining and other experiences throughout their voyage.
We also operate land-based adventure travel experiences around the globe, with unique itineraries designed to offer intimate encounters with nature and the planet’s remarkable destinations including the animals and people who live there.
Natural Habitat, Inc. (“Natural Habitat”) provides eco-conscious expeditions and nature-focused, small-group experiences that include polar bear tours in Churchill, Canada, Alaskan grizzly bear adventures, small-group Galápagos Islands tours and African safaris. Natural Habitat has partnered with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”) to offer conservation travel, which is sustainable travel that contributes to the protection of nature and wildlife.
Off the Beaten Path, LLC (“Off the Beaten Path”) provides small group travel, led by local, experienced guides, with distinct focus on wildlife, hiking national parks and culture. Off the Beaten Path offerings include insider national park experiences in the Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, and Alaska, as well as unique trips across Central and South America, Oceania, Europe and Africa.
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Company (“DuVine”) provides intimate cycling adventures and travel experiences, led by expert guides, with a focus on connecting with local character and culture, including high-quality local cuisine and accommodations. International cycling tours include the exotic Costa Rican rainforests, the rocky coasts of Ireland and the vineyards of Spain, while cycling adventures in the United States include cycling beneath the California redwoods, pedaling through Vermont farmland and wine tastings in the world-class vineyards of Napa and Sonoma.
Classic Journeys, LLC (“Classic Journeys”) offers highly curated active small-group and private custom journeys centered around cinematic walks led by expert local guides in over 50 countries around the world. These walking tours are highlighted by luxury boutique accommodations, and handcrafted itineraries that immerse guests into the history and culture of the places they are exploring and the people who live there.
Thomson Group, consisting of Wineland-Thomson Adventures, LLC (“Thomson Safaris”), Nature Discovery Ltd (“Nature Discovery”), Thomson Safaris Ltd (“Thomson Safaris Tanzania”), and Ngorongoro Safari Lodge Ltd (“Gibb’s Farm”), provides socially responsible and positively impactful light-treading adventures in East Africa. They specialize in immersive safaris featuring an exclusive system of camps and expert local wildlife guides, high-end treks to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa, and offer luxurious stays at the award-winning Gibb’s Farm, an 80-acre sanctuary located near the Ngorongoro Crater. The Thomson Group has more than 45 years of experience providing travel experiences in East Africa and maintains a focus on environmental and social responsibility.
We operate two segments consisting of (i) the Lindblad segment, which consists of the operations of our Lindblad brand, and (ii) the Land Experiences segment, consisting of our Natural Habitat, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine, Classic Journeys brands and the Thomson Group.
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2026 Highlights
During February 2026, we caused the mandatory conversion of all outstanding Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, par value of $0.0001 (“Preferred Stock”) into common stock, saving $88.0 million if we were required to repurchase all of the Preferred Stock at maturity.
During February 2026, we signed an agreement with Earthwatch Institute (“Earthwatch”), where Natural Habitat will market, sell and operate Earthwatch branded tours where guests can join scientists studying such topics as climate effects on wildlife and geography, conservation, biodiversity and archaeology.
During March 2026, we increased our ownership of Natural Habitat by 5% to 95.1% for $16.6 million, as Mr. Bressler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Natural Habitat, exercised a portion of his put option.
During April 2026, we increased our ownership of Classic Journeys by 9.9% to 90.1% for $3.2 million, as Mr. and Mrs. Piegza, President and Vice President, respectively, of Classic Journeys, exercised a portion of their put option.
The discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition are organized as follows:
● a description of certain line items and operational and financial metrics we utilize to assist us in managing our business;
● results and a comparable discussion of our consolidated and segment results of operations;
● a discussion of our liquidity and capital resources, including future capital and contractual commitments and potential funding sources; and
● a review of our critical accounting policies.
Financial Presentation
Description of Certain Line Items
Tour revenues
Tour revenues consist of the following:
● Guest ticket revenues recognized from the sale of guest tickets; and
● Other tour revenues from the sale of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, air transportation to and from the ships and excursions, goods and services rendered onboard that are not included in guest ticket prices, trip insurance, and cancellation fees.
Cost of tours
Cost of tours includes the following:
● Direct costs associated with revenues, including cost of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, and land-based expeditions, air and other transportation expenses, and cost of goods and services rendered onboard;
● Payroll costs and related expenses for shipboard and expedition personnel;
● Food costs for guests and crew, including complimentary food and beverage amenities for guests;
● Fuel costs and related costs of delivery, storage and safe disposal of waste; and
● Other tour expenses, such as land costs, port costs, repairs and maintenance, equipment expense, drydock, ship insurance, charter hire costs and credit card fees.
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Selling and marketing
Selling and marketing expenses include commissions, royalties and a broad range of advertising and promotional expenses.
General and administrative
General and administrative expenses include the cost of shoreside vessel support, reservations and other administrative functions, including salaries and related benefits, professional fees and rent.
Operational and Financial Metrics
We use a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA, Net Yields, Occupancy and Net Cruise Costs, to enable us to analyze our performance and financial condition. We utilize these financial measures to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are the most relevant measures of performance. Some of these measures are commonly used in the cruise and tourism industry to evaluate performance. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide expanded insight to assess revenue and cost performance, in addition to the standard GAAP-based financial measures. There are no specific rules or regulations for determining non-GAAP measures, and as such, they may not be comparable to measures used by other companies within the industry.
The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. You should read this discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto also included within.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined by us as, net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, income tax expense or benefit, foreign currency gains or losses and other certain non-operating items. Other non-operating items excluded, include such items as stock-based compensation, reorganization costs, executive severance costs, debt refinancing costs, acquisition-related expenses and other non-recurring charges. We believe Adjusted EBITDA, when considered along with other performance measures, is a useful measure to evaluate operating performance and trends. We believe this measure provides additional insight into underlying operating results by excluding items that may not be indicative of ongoing performance. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures such as net income or cash flows from operations. Our definition and use of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The following metrics apply to our Lindblad segment:
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost represents Net Cruise Cost adjusted for non-GAAP other supplemental adjustments which include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, and acquisition-related expenses.
Available Guest Nights is a measurement of capacity and represents double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin) multiplied by the number of cruise days for the period.
Gross Cruise Cost represents the sum of cost of tours plus, selling and marketing expenses, and general and administrative expenses.
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night represents tour revenues divided by Available Guest Nights.
Guest Nights Sold represents the number of guests carried for the period multiplied by the number of nights sailed within the period.
Maximum Guests is a measure of capacity and represents the maximum number of guests in a period and is based on double occupancy per cabin (except single occupancy for a single capacity cabin).
Net Cruise Cost represents Gross Cruise Cost excluding commissions and certain other direct costs of guest ticket revenues and other tour revenues.
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel represents Net Cruise Cost excluding fuel costs.
Net Yield represents tour revenues less insurance proceeds, commissions and direct costs of other tour revenues.
Net Yield per Available Guest Night represents Net Yield divided by Available Guest Nights.
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Number of Guests represents the number of guests who travel with us in a period.
Occupancy is calculated by dividing Guest Nights Sold by Available Guest Nights.
Voyages represent the number of ship expeditions completed during the period.
The following metrics apply to our Land Experiences segment:
Guests represents the number of guests who travel with us in a period.
Departures represent the number of trips, tours, treks and safaris completed during the period.
Foreign Currency Translation
The U.S. dollar, and Tanzanian and Kenyan shilling are the functional currencies in our foreign operations and re-measurement adjustments and gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recorded as foreign exchange gains or losses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Seasonality
Traditionally, our Lindblad brand tour revenues are mildly seasonal, historically larger in the first and third quarters. The seasonality of our operating results fluctuates due to our vessels being taken out of service for scheduled maintenance or drydocking, which is typically during nonpeak demand periods, generally in the second and fourth quarters. Our drydock schedules are subject to cost and timing differences from year-to-year due to the availability of shipyards for certain work, drydock locations based on ship itineraries, operating conditions experienced especially in the polar regions and the applicable regulations of class societies in the maritime industry, which require more extensive reviews periodically. Drydocking impacts operating results by reducing tour revenues and increasing cost of tours. Our Natural Habitat, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine, Classic Journeys brands and Thomson Group are seasonal businesses, with the majority of Natural Habitat’s tour revenue recorded in the third and fourth quarters from its summer season departures and polar bear tours, the majority of Off the Beaten Path and DuVine’s revenues are recorded during the second and third quarters from their spring and summer season departures, and the majority of Thomson Group’s revenues being recorded during the third quarter from the height of their safari season tours, while Classic Journeys’ revenue is somewhat less seasonal with the majority of revenues recorded during their second, third and fourth quarters.
Results of Operations — Consolidated
Our consolidated results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 are set forth below. Percentages that are not meaningful to the change are noted as NM in the table.
For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands) 2026 2025 Change % 2026 2025 Change %
Tour revenues $ 199,247 $ 167,945 $ 31,302 19 % $ 407,260 $ 347,666 $ 59,594 17 %
Cost of tours 102,612 91,391 11,221 12 % 209,355 184,239 25,116 14 %
General and administrative 34,169 31,083 3,086 10 % 66,216 63,805 2,411 4 %
Selling and marketing 32,024 26,390 5,634 21 % 67,960 54,632 13,328 24 %
Depreciation and amortization 18,488 14,674 3,814 26 % 36,161 29,969 6,192 21 %
Operating income $ 11,954 $ 4,407 $ 7,547 171 % $ 27,568 $ 15,021 $ 12,547 84 %
Net income (loss) $ (343 ) $ (6,968 ) $ 6,625 NM $ 5,708 $ (5,958 ) $ 11,666 NM
Undistributed income (loss) per share available to stockholders:
Basic $ (0.02 ) $ (0.18 ) $ 0.16 $ 0.07 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.25
Diluted $ (0.02 ) $ (0.18 ) $ 0.16 $ 0.07 $ (0.18 ) $ 0.25
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Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 — Consolidated
Tour Revenues
Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $31.3 million, or 19%, to $199.2 million, compared to $167.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Of the $31.3 million increase, $28.1 million was due to an 18% increase in guest nights sold at the Lindblad segment and a 13% increase in Land Experiences guests traveled, and $3.2 million of the increase was due to the change in mix of itineraries and trips and pricing.
Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $59.6 million, or 17%, to $407.3 million, compared to $347.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Of the $59.6 million increase, $45.9 million was due to a 15% increase in guest nights sold at the Lindblad segment and an 8% increase in Land Experiences guests traveled, and $13.7 million of the increase was due to the change in mix of itineraries and trips and pricing.
Cost of Tours
Total cost of tours for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $11.2 million, or 12%, to $102.6 million, compared to $91.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to additional voyages and trips, higher fuel cost and increased other operating costs.
Total cost of tours for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $25.1 million, or 14%, to $209.4 million, compared to $184.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to additional voyages and trips, and increased operating costs, including additional guest flights over the Drake Passage to Antarctica and higher fuel costs.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $3.1 million, or 10%, to $34.2 million, compared to $31.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily related to higher personnel costs, in part due to $3.4 million in employee retention tax credits received in the prior year, and strategic growth investments, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation expense.
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $2.4 million, or 4%, to $66.2 million, compared to $63.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily related to higher personnel costs, in part due to $3.4 million in employee retention tax credits received in the prior year, and strategic growth investments, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation expense.
Selling and Marketing
Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $5.6 million, or 21%, to $32.0 million, compared to $26.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to increased royalties associated with the final royalty rate step-up under the National Geographic agreement, higher commissions associated with increased revenues and increased marketing spend to support future growth.
Selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $13.3 million, or 24%, to $68.0 million, compared to $54.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to increased royalties associated with the final royalty rate step-up under the National Geographic agreement, higher commissions associated with increased revenues and increased marketing spend to support future growth.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $3.8 million, or 26%, to $18.5 million, compared to $14.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily related to depreciation of assets placed into service to support our vessel fleet and accelerated depreciation on the National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion related to their planned retirement.
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $6.2 million, or 21%, to $36.2 million, compared to $30.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily related to depreciation of assets placed into service to support our vessel fleet and accelerated depreciation on the National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion related to their planned retirement.
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Other Expense
Other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $10.9 million, compared to $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as $1.1 million in lower interest expense on our corporate debt facilities was offset by a loss on foreign exchange.
Other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $21.6 million, compared to $21.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as $2.1 million in lower interest expense on our corporate debt facilities was partially offset by a loss on foreign exchange.
Results of Operations — Segments
Selected information for our reportable segments is below. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Percentages that are not meaningful to the change are noted as NM in the table.
For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands) 2026 2025 Change % 2026 2025 Change %
Tour revenues:
Lindblad $ 129,232 $ 111,045 $ 18,187 16 % $ 281,721 $ 242,153 $ 39,568 16 %
Land Experiences 70,015 56,900 13,115 23 % 125,539 105,513 20,026 19 %
Total tour revenues $ 199,247 $ 167,945 $ 31,302 19 % $ 407,260 $ 347,666 $ 59,594 17 %
Operating income:
Lindblad $ 3,850 $ (2,070 ) $ 5,920 NM $ 14,415 $ 6,316 $ 8,099 128 %
Land Experiences 8,104 6,477 1,627 25 % 13,153 8,705 4,448 51 %
Operating income $ 11,954 $ 4,407 $ 7,547 171 % $ 27,568 $ 15,021 $ 12,547 84 %
Adjusted EBITDA:
Lindblad $ 22,460 $ 16,330 $ 6,130 38 % $ 50,405 $ 42,649 $ 7,756 18 %
Land Experiences 10,003 8,511 1,492 18 % 16,887 12,174 4,713 39 %
Total adjusted EBITDA $ 32,463 $ 24,841 $ 7,622 31 % $ 67,292 $ 54,823 $ 12,469 23 %
Guest Metrics — Lindblad Segment
The following table sets forth our Available Guest Nights, Guest Nights Sold, Occupancy, Maximum Guests, Number of Guests and Voyages:
For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
2026 2025 2026 2025
Available Guest Nights 91,185 81,515 171,346 156,840
Guest Nights Sold 82,922 70,198 157,644 137,172
Occupancy 91 % 86 % 92 % 87 %
Maximum Guests 12,561 11,393 23,924 20,997
Number of Guests 11,521 9,937 22,025 18,480
Voyages 162 153 318 274
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The following table shows the calculations of Gross and Net Yield. Gross Yield is calculated by dividing Tour Revenues by Available Guest Nights and Net Yield is calculated by dividing Net Revenue by Available Guest Nights:
Calculation of Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights, Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night) 2026 2025 2026 2025
Guest ticket revenues $ 113,364 $ 98,175 $ 237,548 $ 210,825
Other tour revenue 15,868 12,870 44,173 31,328
Tour revenues 129,232 111,045 281,721 242,153
Less: Commissions (4,958 ) (4,423 ) (10,990 ) (10,045 )
Less: Other tour expenses (6,261 ) (5,445 ) (21,963 ) (16,333 )
Net Yield $ 118,013 $ 101,177 $ 248,768 $ 215,775
Available Guest Nights 91,185 81,515 171,346 156,840
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night $ 1,417 $ 1,362 $ 1,644 $ 1,544
Net Yield per Available Guest Night 1,294 1,241 1,452 1,376
The following table reconciles operating income to our Net Yield Guest Metric for the Lindblad Segment:
For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025
Operating income (loss) $ 3,850 $ (2,070 ) $ 14,415 $ 6,316
Cost of tours 61,644 58,469 138,539 123,292
General and administrative 21,514 20,945 41,188 42,077
Selling and marketing 25,381 20,449 54,681 43,156
Depreciation and amortization 16,843 13,252 32,898 27,312
Less: Commissions (4,958 ) (4,423 ) (10,990 ) (10,045 )
Less: Other tour expenses (6,261 ) (5,445 ) (21,963 ) (16,333 )
Net Yield $ 118,013 $ 101,177 $ 248,768 $ 215,775
The following table shows the calculations of Gross and Net Cruise Costs:
Calculation of Gross and Net Cruise Cost For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights, Gross and Net Cruise Cost per Avail. Guest Night) 2026 2025 2026 2025
Cost of tours $ 61,644 $ 58,469 $ 138,539 $ 123,292
Plus: Selling and marketing 25,381 20,449 54,681 43,156
Plus: General and administrative 21,514 20,945 41,188 42,077
Gross Cruise Cost 108,539 99,863 234,408 208,525
Less: Commissions (4,958 ) (4,423 ) (10,990 ) (10,045 )
Less: Other tour expenses (6,261 ) (5,445 ) (21,963 ) (16,333 )
Net Cruise Cost 97,320 89,995 201,455 182,147
Less: Fuel Expense (6,911 ) (4,221 ) (14,896 ) (11,530 )
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel 90,409 85,774 186,559 170,617
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation (1,767 ) (5,135 ) (3,371 ) (8,862 )
Reorganization costs - - 279 -
Transaction-related costs - (13 ) - (159 )
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel $ 88,642 $ 80,626 $ 183,467 $ 161,596
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost $ 95,553 $ 84,847 $ 198,363 $ 173,126
Available Guest Nights 91,185 81,515 171,346 156,840
Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night $ 1,190 $ 1,225 $ 1,368 $ 1,330
Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night 1,067 1,104 1,176 1,161
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night 991 1,052 1,089 1,088
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night 972 989 1,071 1,030
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night 1,048 1,041 1,158 1,104
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Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 at the Lindblad Segment
Tour Revenues
Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $18.2 million, or 16%, to $129.2 million, compared to $111.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Of the $18.2 million increase, $19.8 million is related to an 18% increase in guest nights sold, partially offset by a $1.6 million decrease related to a 1% decrease in revenue per guest nights sold as compared to the prior year period. Net yield per available guest night increased 4% to $1,294 from $1,241 in 2025, reflecting a 5-percentage point increase in occupancy to 91% for 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $39.6 million, or 16%, to $281.7 million, compared to $242.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Of the $39.6 million increase, $36.6 million is related to a 15% increase in guest nights sold and $3.0 million is related to a 1% increase in revenue per guest nights sold as compared to the prior year period. Net yield per available guest night increased 6% to $1,452 from $1,376 in 2025, reflecting higher pricing and a 5-percentage point increase in occupancy to 92% for 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
Operating Income
Operating income was $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $5.9 million compared to a loss of $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to increased tour revenues during the period, partially offset by higher operating expenses. Operating expenses were impacted by (i) higher cost of tours associated with additional voyages and increased fuel costs; (ii) higher sales and marketing costs primarily due to increased royalties associated with the final royalty rate step-up under the National Geographic agreement and increased marketing spend to support future growth; and (iii) increased general and administrative costs primarily due to higher personnel costs, employee retention tax credits received in the prior year and strategic growth investments, partially offset by decreased stock-based compensation expense.
Operating income was $14.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $8.1 million compared to $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to increased tour revenues during the period, partially offset by higher operating expenses. Operating expenses were impacted by (i) higher cost of tours associated with additional voyages, the additional guest charter flights over the Drake Passage for certain Antarctica expeditions and higher fuel costs; (ii) higher sales and marketing costs primarily due to increased royalties associated with the final royalty rate step-up under the National Geographic agreement and increased marketing spend to support future growth; and (iii) increased general and administrative costs primarily due to higher personnel costs, employee retention tax credits received in the prior year, and strategic growth investments, partially offset by decreased stock-based compensation expense.
Comparison of Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 at the Land Experiences Segment
The following table shows number of guests and the number of tour departures in the Land Experiences Segment:
For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
2026 2025 2026 2025
Guests 6,784 5,978 11,215 10,387
Departures 832 788 1,357 1,287
Tour Revenues
Tour revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased $13.1 million, or 23%, to $70.0 million compared to $56.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Of the $13.1 million increase, $8.3 million is related to a 13% increase in the number of guests traveled and $4.8 million is related to an 8% increase in revenue per guest as compared to the prior year period due to changes in itineraries, destinations and pricing.
Tour revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased $20.0 million, or 19%, to $125.5 million compared to $105.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Of the $20.0 million increase, $10.7 million is related to a 10% increase in revenue per guest as compared to the prior year period due to changes in itineraries, destinations and pricing and $9.3 million of the increase was due to an 8% increase in the number of guests traveled.
Operating Income
Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $8.1 million compared to $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as the increase in tour revenue was partially offset by higher operating and personnel costs, in part due to employee retention tax credits received in the prior year, and higher marketing spend to drive future growth.
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Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $13.2 million compared to $8.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as the increase in tour revenue was partially offset by higher operating and personnel costs, in part due to employee retention tax credits received in the prior year, and higher marketing spend to drive future growth.
Adjusted EBITDA
The following table outlines the reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis and for each reportable segment. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA — Consolidated
Consolidated For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025
Net income (loss) $ (343 ) $ (6,968 ) $ 5,708 $ (5,958 )
Interest expense, net 10,494 11,617 21,073 23,247
Income tax provision (benefit) 1,439 547 213 (939 )
Depreciation and amortization 18,488 14,674 36,161 29,969
Loss (gain) on foreign currency 360 (759 ) 629 (1,300 )
Stock-based compensation 1,935 5,392 3,681 9,119
Transaction-related costs 86 368 161 714
Reorganization costs - - (279 ) -
Other expense (income) 4 (30 ) (55 ) (29 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ 32,463 $ 24,841 $ 67,292 $ 54,823
The following tables outline the reconciliation for each reportable segment from operating income to Adjusted EBITDA.
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA — Segments
Lindblad Segment For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025
Operating income (loss) $ 3,850 $ (2,070 ) $ 14,415 $ 6,316
Depreciation and amortization 16,843 13,252 32,898 27,312
Stock-based compensation 1,767 5,135 3,371 8,862
Reorganization costs - - (279 ) -
Transaction-related costs - 13 - 159
Adjusted EBITDA $ 22,460 $ 16,330 $ 50,405 $ 42,649
Land Experiences Segment For the three months ended June 30, For the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025
Operating income $ 8,104 $ 6,477 $ 13,153 $ 8,705
Depreciation and amortization 1,645 1,422 3,263 2,657
Stock-based compensation 168 257 310 257
Transaction-related costs 86 355 161 555
Adjusted EBITDA $ 10,003 $ 8,511 $ 16,887 $ 12,174
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2026, we had $318.9 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $46.0 million in restricted cash primarily related to deposits on future travel originating from U.S. ports and credit card reserves.
As of June 30, 2026, we had $675.0 million in long-term debt obligations, including the current portion of long-term debt. We believe that our cash on hand and expected future operating cash inflows as well as availability under our Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to fund operations, debt service requirements and necessary capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months.
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Sources and Uses of Cash for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
Net cash provided by operating activities was $108.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $77.6 million for the same period in 2025. The $30.9 million increase is primarily due to higher guest deposits for future bookings and improved operating results.
Net cash used in investing activities was $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $44.7 million used during the same period in 2025. 2026 included capital expenditures on our vessels, while 2025 included capital expenditures on our vessels and the acquisition of Torcatt Enterprises Limitada.
Net cash used in financing activities was $18.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2025. 2026 included $19.8 million for the additional 5% ownership of Natural Habitat and the additional 9.9% ownership of Classic Journeys related to the put of the redeemable noncontrolling interests and $4.6 million related to income tax withholdings for stock-based compensation, partially offset by $6.6 million for proceeds on the exercise of options, while 2025 included income tax withholdings for stock-based compensation.
Funding Sources
Debt Facilities
7.00% Notes
We have $675.0 million in senior secured notes outstanding (the “7.00% Notes”). The 7.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.00% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year and are due September 15, 2030, subject to earlier repurchase or redemption. Refer to Note 5 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further description of the 7.00% Notes.
Revolving Credit Facility
We have a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) in an aggregate amount of $60.0 million, maturing August 2030. As of June 30, 2026, we had no borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. Refer to Note 5 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further description of the Revolving Credit Facility.
Covenants
The 7.00% Notes and Revolving Credit Facility contain covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to incur certain additional indebtedness and make certain dividend payments, distributions, investments and other restricted payments. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the 7.00% Notes and Revolving Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2026, we were in compliance with the covenants currently in effect.
Equity
Preferred Stock
On February 3, 2026, we caused the mandatory conversion of all 62,000 outstanding shares of Preferred Stock into 9,018,763 shares of our Common Stock. We had the option to convert all, but not less than all, of the Preferred Stock into common stock if the volume-weighted average closing price (“VWAP”) of shares of common stock was at least 150% of the conversion price ($14.25) for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. This VWAP threshold was satisfied on January 16, 2026, and on January 20, 2026, we issued a Notice of Conversion to each holder of our Preferred Stock, providing notice to holders that we were exercising our right, pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations of the Preferred Stock, to effect a mandatory conversion of all of the shares of Preferred Stock on February 3, 2026.
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Funding Needs
We generally rely on a combination of cash flows provided by operations and the incurrence of additional debt to fund obligations. A vast majority of guest ticket receipts are collected in advance of the applicable expedition date. These advance passenger receipts remain a current liability until the expedition date, and the cash generated from these advance receipts is used interchangeably with cash on hand from other cash from operations. The cash received as advance receipts can be used to fund operating expenses for the applicable future expeditions or otherwise, pay down debt, make long-term investments or any other use of cash. Traditionally we run a working capital deficit due primarily to a large balance of unearned passenger revenues. As of June 30, 2026, we had a working capital deficit of $82.1 million, and as of December 31, 2025, we had a working capital deficit of $93.7 million.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. For a detailed discussion of our Critical Accounting Policies, please see our 2025 Annual Report, where we have discussed those policies and estimates that we believe are critical and require the use of complex judgment in their application. There have been no significant changes to our accounting policies from those disclosed in the 2025 Annual Report.