In the news release, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results, issued 26-Feb-2026 by Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the conference call time is 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on February 26, 2026 rather than 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The complete, corrected release follows:
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
2025 Delivered the Strongest Adjusted EBITDA Performance in Company History
Highlights:
— Total revenues increased 20% to $771.0 million
— Net loss available to stockholders decreased $1.2 million to $34.6 million; including a $23.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt
— Adjusted EBITDA increased 38% to $126.2 million
— Net Yield per Available Guest Night increased 14% to $1,335 and Occupancy was 88%
— Refinanced long-term debt with $675.0 million of 7.00% senior secured notes, extending debt maturity to 2030, and increased the amount available under our revolving credit facility to $60.0 million
— On February 3, 2026, all outstanding Preferred Stock was converted into 9.0 million shares of Common Stock
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 fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, said “In 2025, we delivered the strongest performance in our company’s history — record guest satisfaction, record yield of $1,335, and record Adjusted EBITDA $126.2 million — while strengthening our balance sheet position. These milestones reflect the power of our mission, the strength of our brand, and the incredible dedication of our team. We’re even better positioned to add to our fleet and portfolio of land experience brands.”
FULL YEAR RESULTS
Tour Revenues
Full year tour revenues of $771.0 million increased $126.3 million, or 20%, as compared to a year ago. The increase was driven by a $72.3 million increase at the Lindblad segment and a $54.0 million increase at the Land Experiences segment.
Lindblad segment tour revenues of $495.6 million increased $72.3 million, or 17%, compared to a year ago. The increase was driven by a 2% increase in available guest nights, and a 14% increase in net yield per available guest night to $1,335 due to higher pricing and higher occupancy, 88% in 2025 as compared to 78% a year ago.
Land Experiences tour revenues of $275.4 million increased $54.0 million, or 24%, compared to a year ago primarily due to an increase in guests traveled and higher pricing.
Net Income
Net loss available to stockholders for the full year was $34.6 million, $0.63 per diluted share, as compared with a net loss available to stockholders of $35.8 million, $0.67 per diluted share, in 2024. The $1.2 million decrease primarily reflects improved operating results, partially offset a $23.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt, $13.9 million higher commissions and royalties due to higher revenues and $3.6 million higher stock-based compensation expense.
Adjusted EBITDA
Full year Adjusted EBITDA of $126.2 million increased $35.0 million as compared to 2024 driven by a $20.4 million increase at the Lindblad segment and a $14.6 million increase at the Land Experiences segment.
Lindblad segment Adjusted EBITDA of $79.8 million increased $20.4 million as compared to 2024, primarily due to increased tour revenues, partially offset by increased marketing spend to drive long-term growth initiatives and increased royalties associated with the expanded National Geographic agreement.
Land Experiences segment Adjusted EBITDA of $46.5 million increased $14.6 million as compared to 2024, due to increased tour revenues, including a full year of results of Thomson Group, partially offset by higher operating and personnel costs related to additional departures, and higher marketing spend to drive future growth.
FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
Tour Revenues
Fourth quarter tour revenues of $183.2 million increased $34.6 million, or 23%, as compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was driven by a $25.2 million increase at the Lindblad segment and a $9.3 million increase at the Land Experiences segment.
Lindblad segment tour revenues of $115.9 million increased $25.2 million, or 28%, compared to the fourth quarter a year ago. The increase was driven by an 11% increase in net yield per available guest night to $1,279 due to higher pricing and an increase in occupancy, 87% in 2025 as compared to 78% in the fourth quarter a year ago.
Land Experiences tour revenues of $67.2 million increased $9.3 million, or 16%, compared to the fourth quarter a year ago primarily due to an increase in guests traveled and higher pricing.
Net Income
Net loss available to stockholders for the fourth quarter was $24.8 million, $0.45 per diluted share, as compared with net loss available to stockholders of $26.2 million, $0.48 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024. The $1.4 million decrease primarily reflects improved operating results and $3.5 million lower stock-based compensation expense, partially offset by $3.0 million higher depreciation and amortization expense driven by capital expenditures on vessels, and reorganizational costs.
Adjusted EBITDA
Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $14.2 million increased $0.7 million as compared to the same period in 2024 driven by a $2.5 million increase at the Land Experiences segment, partially offset by a $1.8 million decrease at the Lindblad segment.
Lindblad segment Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 million decreased $1.8 million as compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to higher operating costs related to additional voyages, increased drydock costs due to timing as compared to prior year, increased royalties associated with the expanded National Geographic agreement and marketing spend to drive long-term growth initiatives, partially offset by increased tour revenues.
Land Experiences segment Adjusted EBITDA of $9.8 million increased $2.5 million as compared to the same period in 2024, due to increased tour revenues, partially offset by increased operating and personnel costs and higher marketing spend to drive future growth.
For the three months ended December 31, For the years ended December 31,
(In thousands) 2025 2024 Change % 2025 2024 Change %
Tour revenues:
Lindblad $
115,928 $
90,683 $
25,245 28 $
495,642 $
423,306 $
72,336 17
% %
Land Experiences 67,253 57,926 9,327 16 275,377 221,421 53,956 24
% %
Total tour revenues $
183,181 $
148,609 $
34,572 23 $
771,019 $
644,727 $
126,292 20
% %
Operating income (loss):
Lindblad $
(12,498) $
(13,018) $
520 4 $
7,055 $
(2,928) $
9,983 341
% %
Land Experiences 6,992 5,448 1,544 28 38,432 24,481 13,951 57
% %
Total operating (loss) income $
(5,506) $
(7,570) $
2,064 (27) $
45,487 $
21,553 $
23,934 111
% %
Adjusted EBITDA:
Lindblad $
4,354 $
6,149 $
(1,795) (29) $
79,775 $
59,400 $
20,375 34
% %
Land Experiences 9,797 7,281 2,516 35 46,463 31,832 14,631 46
% %
Total adjusted EBITDA $
14,151 $
13,430 $
721 5 $
126,238 $
91,232 $
35,006 38
% %
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $289.7 million as of December 31, 2025, as compared with $216.1 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase primarily reflects $111.6 million in cash from operations due primarily to increased bookings for future travel and timing of operating expense payments, and $29.6 million in cash from financing activities primarily related to the $26.8 million in net cash provided by the refinancing of our long-term debt, partially offset by $67.3 million in cash used by investing activities primarily for vessel capital expenditure improvements and for acquisitions.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a total debt position of $675.0 million and was in compliance with all of its applicable debt covenants.
Preferred Shares
On January 20, 2026, the Company issued a Notice of Conversion to each holder of the Preferred Stock, providing that the Company intended to exercise its right, pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Designations of the Preferred Stock, to effect a mandatory conversion (the “Mandatory Conversion”) of all the shares of Preferred Stock. The Company established the effective date of the Mandatory Conversion as February 3, 2026, at which time, all 62,000 outstanding shares of Preferred Stock were converted into approximately 9.0 million shares of Common Stock, in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations.
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
The Company’s current expectations for the full year 2026 are as follows:
— Tour revenues of $800 – $850 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 February 23, 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 February 23, 2026, there were 65.3 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.
Conference Call Information
The Company has scheduled a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on February 26, 2026, to discuss the earnings of the Company. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (United States), 1-646-307-1963 (International).
The Access Code is 5396422. A replay of the call 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, ship- and land-based journeys on all seven continents through its six pioneering brands. In collaboration with National Geographic,?Lindblad Expeditions?operates and sells ship-based voyages under the?National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions?co-brand, allowing guests to explore remote destinations alongside scientists and naturalists, embodying Lindblad’s belief that it isn’t only what travelers see, but how they see it that matters. 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 travel experiences. Driven by a mission to improve the relationship between people and the planet and a decades-long commitment to explore responsibly, the Company connects curious travelers with transformative experiences in some of the planet’s most inspiring places.
To learn more about Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., its growing portfolio of brands, 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, pandemics 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 on our planned growth, including our ability to successfully close merger and acquisition transactions and integrate 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; (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
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
As of December 31,
2025 2024
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $
256,692 $
183,941
Restricted cash 33,043 32,202
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 78,145 62,290
Total current assets 367,880 278,433
Property and equipment, net 522,123 518,390
Goodwill 60,609 59,031
Intangibles, net 16,599 15,923
Other long-term assets 12,747 5,128
Total assets $
979,958 $
876,905
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Unearned passenger revenues $
361,481 $
318,666
Accrued expenses 76,732 58,054
Accounts payable 22,227 13,860
Lease liabilities - current portion 1,151 1,845
Long-term debt - current portion 3 29
Total current liabilities 461,594 392,454
Long-term debt, less current portion 662,671 625,425
Deferred tax liabilities 2,224 3,537
Other long-term liabilities 6,968 1,024
Total liabilities 1,133,457 1,022,440
Commitments and contingencies
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, 165,000 shares authorized; 62,000 shares 83,079 78,155
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 47,948 29,424
131,027 107,579
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 and December 31, 2024, respectively
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 55,421,384 and 6 6
54,507,977 issued, 55,323,495 and 54,376,154 outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and
December 31, 2024, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 126,873 109,473
Accumulated deficit (411,405) (362,881)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 288
Total stockholder's deficit (284,526) (253,114)
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' deficit $
979,958 $
876,905
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
For the three months ended For the years ended
December 31, December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
Tour revenues $
183,181 $
148,609 $
771,019 $
644,727
Operating expenses:
Cost of tours 109,407 85,391 418,018 362,581
General and administrative 31,363 34,937 129,976 121,013
Selling and marketing 29,994 20,976 114,716 87,018
Depreciation and amortization 17,923 14,875 62,822 52,562
Total operating expenses 188,687 156,179 725,532 623,174
Operating (loss) income (5,506) (7,570) 45,487 21,553
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense, net (10,728) (11,598) (45,231) (45,738)
Gain (loss) on foreign currency 95 (1,017) 1,077 (1,065)
Other (expense) income (725) 150 409 159
Loss on extinguishment of debt (23,492)
Total other expense (11,358) (12,465) (67,237) (46,644)
Loss before income taxes (16,864) (20,035) (21,750) (25,091)
Income tax expense 5,978 5,154 2,475 3,104
Net loss (22,842) (25,189) (24,225) (28,195)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 713 (141) 5,496 2,984
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc (23,555) (25,048) (29,721) (31,179)
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend 1,259 1,187 4,926 4,641
Net loss available to stockholders $
(24,814) $
(26,235) $
(34,647) $
(35,820)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 55,303,371 54,368,520 54,970,812 53,817,462
Diluted 55,303,371 54,368,520 54,970,812 53,817,462
Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders:
Basic $
(0.45) $
(0.48) $
(0.63) $
(0.67)
Diluted $
(0.45) $
(0.48) $
(0.63) $
(0.67)
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
For the years ended December
31,
2025 2024
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net loss $
(24,225) $
(28,195)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 62,822 52,562
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other, net 3,329 3,699
Amortization of right-to-use lease assets 1,734 893
Stock-based compensation 13,461 9,833
Deferred income taxes (1,262) 2,052
Loss (gain) on foreign currency (1,077) 1,065
Write-off of unamortized issuance costs related to debt refinancing 7,111
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (11,386) (1,238)
Unearned passenger revenues 39,516 52,966
Other long-term assets (1,787) (2,037)
Other long-term liabilities (462)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 25,475 1,750
Operating lease liabilities (1,666) (995)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 111,583 92,355
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment (47,745) (33,520)
Acquisition (net of cash acquired) (19,522) (10,559)
Net cash used in investing activities (67,267) (44,079)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from long-term debt 675,000
Repayments of long-term debt (635,036) (49)
Payment of deferred financing costs (13,194) (21)
Proceeds from exercise of options 4,259 0
Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans, related tax impacts and noncontrolling (1,465) (2,974)
interest distributions
Additional acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest (16,721)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities 29,564 (19,765)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (288) 288
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 73,592 28,799
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 216,143 187,344
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $
289,735 $
216,143
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplemental Financial Schedules
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA -
Consolidated
For the three months
ended For the years ended
December 31, December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
Net loss $
(22,842) $
(25,189) $
(24,225) $
(28,195)
Interest expense, net 10,728 11,598 45,231 45,738
Income tax expense 5,978 5,154 2,475 3,104
Depreciation and amortization 17,923 14,875 62,822 52,562
(Gain) loss on foreign currency (95) 1,017 (1,077) 1,065
Other expense (income) 725 (150) 716 (159)
Stock-based compensation (1,028) 2,470 13,461 9,833
Debt extinguishment 23,492
Legal settlement 1,028 3,000 1,028 3,000
Transaction-related costs 24 655 897 3,913
Reorganization costs 1,710 2,543 371
Acquisition gain (1,125)
Adjusted EBITDA $
14,151 $
13,430 $
126,238 $
91,232
Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA -
Lindblad Segment
For the three months
ended For the years ended
December 31, December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
Operating (loss) income $
(12,498) $
(13,019) $
7,055 $
(2,928)
Depreciation and amortization 16,219 13,441 56,891 48,433
Stock-based compensation (1,073) 2,647 13,113 9,656
Legal settlement 3,000 3,000
Transaction-related costs (4) 80 173 868
Reorganization costs 1,710 2,543 371
Adjusted EBITDA $
4,354 $
6,149 $
79,775 $
59,400
Reconciliation of Operating (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA -
Land Experiences Segment
For the three months
ended For the years ended
December 31, December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
Operating income $
6,992 $
5,449 $
38,432 $
24,481
Depreciation and amortization 1,704 1,434 5,931 4,129
Transaction-related costs 28 575 724 3,045
Stock-based compensation 45 (177) 348 177
Legal settlement 1,028 1,028
Adjusted EBITDA $
9,797 $
7,281 $
46,463 $
31,832
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplemental Financial Schedules
(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights,
Gross Yield, Net Yield and guest metrics)
(unaudited)
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities For the years ended December
31,
2025 2024
Net cash provided by operating activities $
111,583 $
92,355
Less: purchases of property and equipment (47,745) (33,520)
Free Cash Flow $
63,838 $
58,835
For the three months ended For the years ended
December 31, December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
Available Guest Nights 76,290 69,040 328,617 323,691
Guest Nights Sold 66,515 53,959 287,830 253,941
Occupancy 87 78 88 78
% % % %
Maximum Guests 9,960 8,463 42,866 38,964
Number of Guests 8,828 6,794 37,993 31,489
Voyages 128 95 561 475
Calculation of Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night For the three months ended For the years ended
December 31, December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
Guest ticket revenues $
96,545 $
77,328 $
428,349 $
373,055
Other tour revenue 19,383 13,355 67,293 50,251
Tour Revenues 115,928 90,683 495,642 423,306
Less: Commissions (5,172) (3,367) (20,521) (17,157)
Less: Other tour expenses (13,180) (7,889) (36,276) (27,306)
Net Yield $
97,576 $
79,427 $
438,845 $
378,843
Available Guest Nights 76,290 69,040 328,617 323,691
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night $
1,520 $
1,313 $
1,508 $
1,308
Net Yield per Available Guest Night 1,279 1,150 1,335 1,170
For the three months ended For the years ended
December 31, December 31,
(In thousands) 2025 2024 2025 2024
Operating income (loss) $
(12,498) $
(13,019) $
7,055 $
(2,928)
Cost of tours 71,587 52,769 258,679 230,075
General and administrative 17,973 22,368 83,731 79,995
Selling and marketing 22,647 15,124 89,286 67,731
Depreciation and amortization 16,219 13,441 56,891 48,433
Less: Commissions (5,172) (3,367) (20,521) (17,157)
Less: Other tour expenses (13,180) (7,889) (36,276) (27,306)
Net Yield $
97,576 $
79,427 $
438,845 $
378,843
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplemental Financial Schedules
(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights,
Gross and Net Cruise cost Per Available Guest Night and guest metrics)
(unaudited)
Calculation of Gross Cruise Cost and Net Cruise Cost Lindblad Segment For the three months
ended For the years ended
December 31, December 31,
2025 2024 2025 2024
Cost of tours $
71,587 $
52,769 $
258,679 $
230,075
Plus: Selling and marketing 22,647 15,124 89,286 67,731
Plus: General and administrative 17,973 22,367 83,731 79,995
Gross Cruise Cost 112,207 90,260 431,696 377,801
Less: Commissions (5,172) (3,367) (20,521) (17,157)
Less: Other tour expenses (13,180) (7,889) (36,276) (27,306)
Net Cruise Cost 93,855 79,004 374,899 333,338
Less: Fuel Expense (6,277) (6,753) (24,032) (26,648)
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel 87,578 72,251 350,867 306,690
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation 1,073 (2,647) (13,113) (9,656)
Legal settlement (3,000)
Transaction-related costs 4 (80) (173) (868)
Reorganization costs (1,710) (2,543) (371)
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel $
86,945 $
66,524 $
335,038 $
292,795
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost $
93,222 $
73,277 $
359,070 $
319,443
Available Guest Nights 76,290 69,040 328,617 323,691
Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night $
1,471 $
1,307 $
1,314 $
1,167
Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night 1,230 1,144 1,141 1,030
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night 1,148 1,047 1,068 947
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night 1,140 964 1,020 905
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night 1,222 1,061 1,093 987
Reconciliation of 2026
Adjusted EBITDA guidance:
(in millions)
Full Year 2026
(Loss) income before income taxes $
(6) to $
14
Depreciation and amortization 77 to 75
Interest expense, net 43 to 41
Stock-based compensation 11 to 8
Other 5 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 net income (loss) excluding depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, other income (expense), income tax (expense) benefit, (gain) loss on foreign currency, (gain) loss on transfer of assets, reorganization costs, and other supplemental adjustments. Other supplemental adjustments include certain non-operating items such as stock-based compensation, 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 as it reflects certain operating drivers of the business, such as sales growth, operating costs, selling and administrative expense, and other operating income and expense. We believe Adjusted EBITDA helps provide a more complete understanding of the underlying operating results and trends and an enhanced overall understanding of our financial performance and prospects for the future. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of liquidity or cash flows from operations or a measure comparable to net income as it does not take into account certain requirements, such as unearned passenger revenues, capital expenditures and related depreciation, principal and interest payments, and tax payments. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other companies within the industry.
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, reorganization costs 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. We also record the number of guest nights available on our limited land programs in this definition.
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 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.
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