Exhibit 99.1

 

 

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Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Reports 2026

Second Quarter Financial Results

 

 

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights:

 

 

 

Total revenue increased 19% to $199.2 million

       
 

 

Net loss available to stockholders improved $8.3 million to $1.4 million

       
 

 

Adjusted EBITDA increased 31% to $32.5 million

       
 

 

Lindblad segment net yield per available guest night increased 4% to $1,294

       
 

 

Occupancy increased to 91% from 86%

 

 

NEW YORK, August 3, 2026 – Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the “Company” or “Lindblad”), a global provider of expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, said “Our second-quarter results once again demonstrate the strength of our strategy and the focused execution of our team. We achieved another record second-quarter net yield of $1,294 and 91% occupancy, our strongest second-quarter occupancy in a decade, while increasing capacity by 12%. Adjusted EBITDA increased 31%, and margins expanded despite higher fuel costs. These results reinforce our confidence in the company’s ability to deliver sustainable long-term growth and value creation.”

 

SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

 

Tour Revenues

 

Second quarter tour revenues of $199.2 million increased $31.3 million, or 19%, as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was driven by an $18.2 million increase at the Lindblad segment and a $13.1 million increase at the Land Experiences segment.

 

Lindblad segment tour revenues of $129.2 million increased $18.2 million, or 16%, compared to the second quarter a year ago primarily due to a 4% increase in net yield per available guest night to $1,294 driven by an increase in occupancy to 91% from 86% in the second quarter a year ago.

 

Land Experiences tour revenues of $70.0 million increased $13.1 million, or 23%, compared to the second quarter a year ago primarily due to operating additional trips and higher pricing. 

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss available to stockholders for the second quarter was $1.4 million, $0.02 per diluted share, as compared with a net loss available to stockholders of $9.7 million, $0.18 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. The $8.3 million decrease in net loss primarily reflects improved operating results, despite a $3.4 million benefit related to employee retention tax credits in the prior year, and the absence of a preferred stock dividend compared to the $1.2 million preferred stock dividend in the same period in 2025. 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $32.5 million increased $7.6 million as compared to the same period in 2025 driven by a $6.1 million increase at the Lindblad segment and $1.5 million at the Land Experiences segment.

 

Lindblad segment Adjusted EBITDA of $22.5 million increased $6.1 million as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to increased tour revenues, partially offset by higher cost of tours related to an increase in voyages and higher fuel costs, increased sales and marketing costs, primarily due to increased royalties associated with the final royalty rate step-up under the National Geographic agreement, higher marketing spend to drive long-term growth initiatives, and the benefit of employee retention tax credits received in prior year.

 

Land Experiences segment Adjusted EBITDA of $10.0 million increased $1.5 million as compared to the same period in 2025, due to increased tour revenues, partially offset by increased operating and personnel costs related to increased trips, higher marketing spend to drive future growth, and the benefit of employee retention tax credits received in prior year.

 

 

   

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 %


Balance Sheet and Liquidity

 

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $364.9 million as of June 30, 2026, as compared with $289.7 million as of December 31, 2025. The increase primarily reflects $108.5 million of net cash provided by operating activities, due primarily to increased bookings for future travel, which was partially offset by $14.9 million in cash used in purchasing property and equipment and $19.8 million used to acquire an additional 5% ownership of Natural Habitat and an additional 9.9% ownership of Classic Journeys.

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had a total debt position of $675.0 million and was in compliance with all of its applicable debt covenants.

 

2026 OUTLOOK 

 

The Company’s current expectations for the full year 2026 are as follows:

 

Tour revenues of $830 - $860 million

   

Adjusted EBITDA of $130 - $140 million

   

 

STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN

 

The Company currently has a $35.0 million stock repurchase plan in place. As of July 31, 2026, the Company had repurchased 875,218 shares and 6.0 million warrants under the plan for a total of $23.0 million and had $12.0 million remaining under the plan. As of July 27, 2026, there were 65.6 million shares common stock outstanding.

 

 

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

The Company uses a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Occupancy, Net Yields and Net Cruise Costs, to enable it to analyze its performance and financial condition. The Company utilizes these financial measures to manage its business on a day-to-day basis and believes 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. The Company believes 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. The definitions of non-GAAP financial measures along with a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information to GAAP are included in the supplemental financial schedules.

 

 

Audio Conference Webcast Information

 

The Company has scheduled an audio conference webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 3, 2026, to discuss the Company’s second quarter financial results. The webcast can be accessed at investors.expeditions.com, or at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/736341126. Dial-in numbers by country are available at https://help.events.q4inc.com/eahc/international-dial-in-numbers, meeting ID 736341126. 

 

To participate in the Q&A, use the analyst registration, https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/736341126?pwd=ezWQ4MYr, to receive a unique passcode.

 

A replay of the webcast will be available at the Company’s investor relations website, investors.expeditions.com.

 

 

About Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

 

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the “Company”) is a leader in global expedition travel, offering immersive, educational journeys that span all seven continents through its six pioneering brands. Driven by a passion for the planet and the belief that there is always more to be discovered, the Company leads travelers to the farthest reaches of the world with an expansive portfolio of ship- and land-based expeditions. In collaboration with National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions operates and sells the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-brand, which offers ship-based voyages that allow guests to explore remote destinations alongside scientists and naturalists, and with state-of-the-art exploration tools. In addition to its renowned modern expedition cruises, the Company’s award-winning land-based brands—Natural Habitat Adventures, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co., Classic Journeys, and Wineland-Thomson Adventures—provide extraordinary wildlife, cultural, and adventure-focused experiences. Together, these brands connect travelers with some of the planet’s most inspiring natural and cultural landscapes, fostering a deep appreciation for the world.

 

To learn more about Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., its growing portfolio of brands, and the Company’s commitment to responsible exploration, visit investors.expeditions.com.

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include the Company’s financial projections and may also generally be identified as such because the context of such statements will include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the Company’s financial guidance or future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those expected. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) adverse general economic and/or geopolitical factors that negatively impact the ability or desire of people to travel; (ii) loss of business due to competition; (iii) 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; (iv) increases in fuel prices, changes in fuel consumed and availability of fuel supply in the geographies in which we operate or in general; (v) the loss of key employees, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs; (vi) 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; (vii) management of our growth and our ability to execute our planned growth, including our ability to successfully integrate any future acquisitions; (viii) our ability to maintain our relationships with National Geographic and/or World Wildlife Fund; (ix) compliance with new and existing laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and travel advisories and restrictions; (x) our substantial indebtedness and our ability to remain in compliance with the financial and/or operating covenants in such arrangements; (xi) the impact of material litigation, enforcement actions, claims, fines or penalties on our business; (xii) the impact of severe or unusual weather conditions, including climate change, on our business; (xiii) adverse publicity regarding the travel and cruise industry in general, the safety of travel, or passenger and crew illnesses such as gastrointestinal virus or other health issues; (xiv) the result of future financing efforts; and (xv) those risks described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect the Company’s performance may be found in its filings with the SEC, which are available at http://www.sec.gov or at http://www.expeditions.com in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. 

 

 

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

   

As of June 30, 2026

   

As of December 31, 2025

 
   

(unaudited)

         

ASSETS

               

Current Assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 318,886     $ 256,692  

Restricted cash

    46,016       33,043  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    77,834       78,145  

Total current assets

    442,736       367,880  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    502,243       522,123  

Goodwill

    60,609       60,609  

Intangibles, net

    15,542       16,599  

Other long-term assets

    12,891       12,747  

Total assets

  $ 1,034,021     $ 979,958  
                 

LIABILITIES

               

Current Liabilities:

               

Unearned passenger revenues

  $ 439,858     $ 361,481  

Accrued expenses

    68,235       76,732  

Accounts payable

    15,043       22,227  

Lease liabilities - current portion

    1,693       1,151  

Long-term debt - current portion

    -       3  

Total current liabilities

    524,829       461,594  
                 

Long-term debt, less current portion

    663,871       662,671  

Deferred tax liabilities

    854       2,224  

Other long-term liabilities

    6,933       6,968  

Total liabilities

    1,196,487       1,133,457  
                 

Commitments and contingencies

               

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, 165,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026, 62,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025

    -       83,079  

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

    33,372       47,948  
      33,372       131,027  
                 

STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

               

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 62,000 Series A shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025

    -       -  

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 65,613,308 and 55,421,384 issued, 65,515,419 and 55,323,495 outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

    7       6  

Additional paid-in capital

    216,460       126,873  

Accumulated deficit

    (412,305 )     (411,405 )

Total stockholders’ deficit

    (195,838 )     (284,526 )

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ deficit

  $ 1,034,021     $ 979,958  

 

 

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

   

For the three months ended June 30,

   

For the six months ended June 30,

 
   

2026

   

2025

   

2026

   

2025

 
                                 

Tour revenues

  $ 199,247     $ 167,945     $ 407,260     $ 347,666  
                                 

Operating expenses:

                               

Cost of tours

    102,612       91,391       209,355       184,239  

General and administrative

    34,169       31,083       66,216       63,805  

Selling and marketing

    32,024       26,390       67,960       54,632  

Depreciation and amortization

    18,488       14,674       36,161       29,969  

Total operating expenses

    187,293       163,538       379,692       332,645  
                                 

Operating income

    11,954       4,407       27,568       15,021  
                                 

Other (expense) income:

                               

Interest expense, net

    (10,494 )     (11,617 )     (21,073 )     (23,247 )

(Loss) gain on foreign currency

    (360 )     759       (629 )     1,300  

Other (expense) income

    (4 )     30       55       29  

Total other expense

    (10,858 )     (10,828 )     (21,647 )     (21,918 )
                                 

Income (loss) before income taxes

    1,096       (6,421 )     5,921       (6,897 )

Income tax provision (benefit)

    1,439       547       213       (939 )
                                 

Net income (loss)

    (343 )     (6,968 )     5,708       (5,958 )

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

    1,063       1,550       614       1,400  

Net income (loss) attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

    (1,406 )     (8,518 )     5,094       (7,358 )

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend

    -       1,223       497       2,426  

Net income (loss) available to stockholders

  $ (1,406 )   $ (9,741 )   $ 4,597     $ (9,784 )
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    65,473,335       54,590,783       63,529,776       54,511,173  

Diluted

    65,473,335       54,590,783       64,354,788       54,511,173  
                                 

Undistributed income (loss) per share available to stockholders:

                               

Basic

  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.18 )   $ 0.07     $ (0.18 )

Diluted

  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.18 )   $ 0.07     $ (0.18 )

 

 

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

   

For the six months ended June 30,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

               

Net income (loss)

  $ 5,708     $ (5,958 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    36,161       29,969  

Amortization of deferred financing costs, net

    1,317       1,848  

Amortization of right-to-use lease assets

    1,477       869  

Stock-based compensation

    3,681       9,119  

Deferred income taxes

    (1,370 )     (1,135 )

Loss (gain) on foreign currency

    629       (1,300 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

               

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    311       (11,787 )

Unearned passenger revenues

    78,377       63,026  

Other long-term assets

    (389 )     (1,242 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    (16,309 )     (4,871 )

Operating lease liabilities

    (1,064 )     (924 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

    108,529       77,614  
                 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (14,885 )     (29,159 )

Acquisitions (net of cash acquired)

    -       (15,582 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (14,885 )     (44,741 )
                 

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

               

Repayments of long-term debt

    (3 )     (21 )

Payment of deferred financing costs

    (117 )     -  

Proceeds from exercise of options

    6,603       -  

Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans, related tax impacts

    (4,596 )     (1,380 )

Additional acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest

    (19,760 )     -  

Noncontrolling interest distributions

    (604 )     -  

Net cash used in financing activities

    (18,477 )     (1,401 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

    -       (288 )

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    75,167       31,184  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

    289,735       216,143  
                 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

  $ 364,902     $ 247,327  
                 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid during the period:

               

Interest

  $ 27,035     $ 24,730  

Income taxes

    2,360       1,253  

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

               

Non-cash preferred stock dividend

  $ 497     $ 2,426  

Non-cash recognition of new leases

    1,571       -  

Additional paid-in capital exercise proceeds of option shares

    (933 )     -  

Additional paid-in capital exchange proceeds used for option shares

    933       -  

 

 

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Financial Schedules

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

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  

 

Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA

 

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  

 

 

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Financial Schedules

(In thousands, except for Guest Metrics and per Available Guest Night metrics)

(unaudited)

 

Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

For the six months ended June 30,

 
   

2026

   

2025

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 108,529     $ 77,614  

Less: purchases of property and equipment

    (14,885 )     (29,159 )

Free Cash Flow

  $ 93,644     $ 48,455  

 

Guest Metrics Lindblad Segment

 

   

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  

 

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  

 

   

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  

 

 

 

LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Supplemental Financial Schedules

(In thousands, except for Guest Metrics and per Available Guest Night metrics)

(unaudited)

 

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  

 

Reconciliation of 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance:

 

(In millions)

 

Full Year 2026

 

Loss before income taxes

  $ (5 )     to     $ 14  

Depreciation and amortization

    77       to       75  

Interest expense, net

    43       to       41  

Stock-based compensation

    11       to       8  

Other

    4       to       2  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 130       to     $ 140  

 

A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is not provided because the Company cannot estimate or predict with reasonable certainty certain discrete tax items, which could significantly impact that financial measure. 

 

 

 

   Operational and Financial Metrics

 

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 the 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 available for sale 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.

 

Number of Guests represents the number of guests that 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.