THE public float of Lindblad Expeditions (CW 11 Mar) is set to give the pioneering expedition cruise company “strategic opportunities to acquire or partner with other operators”. Jeremy Lindblad, who’s been running the group’s Australian operations since it acquired Orion Expedition Cruises, told CW this week the Lindblad business produces...
THE public float of Lindblad
Expeditions (CW 11 Mar) is set
to give the pioneering expedition
cruise company “strategic
opportunities to acquire or
partner with other operators”.
Jeremy Lindblad, who’s been
running the group’s Australian
operations since it acquired
Orion Expedition Cruises, told CW
this week the Lindblad business
produces significantly higher
yields than anyone in the industry
– which is good news for the
firm’s trade partners too.
It means that Lindblad can
devote huge resources into
its product – such as the
development of new European
itineraries for National Geographic Orion, which is
heading away from Australian
waters after its upcoming
Kimberley season wraps up in
Aug this year.
Lindblad told CW that four
people have been working full
time on the European program
– a massive investment which
will ensure the 22-week season
offers a unique perspective and
continues the company’s tradition
of unique, memorable and
meaningful cruising.
He didn’t rule out a future
return to the Kimberley for
Lindblad, but said at the moment
guest feedback indicated strong
demand from Australians for the
Lindblad product in Europe.
The 2016 European program for
National Geographic Orion is now
on sale – see au.expeditions.com.
