Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. Reports 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results
Third Quarter 2025 Highlights:
NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Natalya Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our latest quarter is a testament to our great team and disciplined focus on strategic priorities and unforgettable guest experiences. Both our land and marine segments grew strongly with overall corporate revenue up 17% and a new record level of adjusted EBITDA while achieving highest ever measured guest satisfaction scores. Finally, the excellent work done to strengthen our balance sheet positions us for durable and profitable growth well into 2030."
THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
Tour Revenues
Third quarter tour revenues of $240.2 million increased $34.2 million, or 17%, as compared to the same period in 2024. The increase was driven by a $16.3 million increase at the Lindblad segment and a $17.9 million increase at the Land Experiences segment.
Lindblad segment tour revenues of $137.6 million increased $16.3 million, or 13%, compared to the third quarter a year ago primarily due to a 9% increase in net yield per available guest night to $1,314 driven by higher pricing and an increase in occupancy to 88% from 82% in the third quarter a year ago.
Land Experiences tour revenues of $102.6 million increased $17.9 million, or 21%, compared to the third quarter a year ago primarily due to operating additional trips and higher pricing.
Net Income
Net loss available to stockholders for the third quarter was $49 thousand, $0.00 per diluted share, as compared with net income available to stockholders of $21.3 million, $0.36 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024. The $21.4 million decrease primarily reflects $23.5 million in debt refinancing expenses and a $4.2 million decrease in the income tax benefit recorded during the quarter, partially offset by improved operating results, including a $1.8 million benefit related to employee retention tax credits received.
Adjusted EBITDA
Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $57.3 million increased $11.4 million as compared to the same period in 2024 driven by a $6.5 million increase at the Lindblad segment and $4.9 million at the Land Experiences segment.
Lindblad segment Adjusted EBITDA of $32.8 million increased $6.5 million as compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to increased tour revenues and employee retention tax credits, partially offset by higher royalties and commission expense related to the increased revenues and royalty rates per the National Geographic agreement.
Land Experiences segment Adjusted EBITDA of $24.5 million increased $4.9 million as compared to the same period in 2024, primarily 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 September 30,
For the nine months ended September 30,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Change
%
2025
2024
Change
%
Tour revenues:
Lindblad
$
137,561
$
121,268
$
16,293
13
%
$
379,714
$
332,624
$
47,090
14
%
Land Experiences
102,611
84,737
17,874
21
%
208,124
163,494
44,630
27
%
Total tour revenues
$
240,172
$
206,005
$
34,167
17
%
$
587,838
$
496,118
$
91,720
18
%
Operating income:
Lindblad
$
13,236
$
11,680
$
1,556
13
%
$
19,553
$
10,092
$
9,461
94
%
Land Experiences
22,734
17,801
4,933
28
%
31,440
19,032
12,408
65
%
Operating income
$
35,970
$
29,481
$
6,489
22
%
$
50,993
$
29,124
$
21,869
75
%
Adjusted EBITDA:
Lindblad
$
32,773
$
26,238
$
6,535
25
%
$
75,422
$
53,429
$
21,993
41
%
Land Experiences
24,490
19,574
4,916
25
%
36,666
24,373
12,293
50
%
Total adjusted EBITDA
$
57,263
$
45,812
$
11,451
25
%
$
112,088
$
77,802
$
34,286
44
%
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
The Company's cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $290.1 million as of September 30, 2025, as compared with $216.1 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase primarily reflects $97.1 million in cash from operations due primarily to increased bookings for future travel, which was partially offset by $36.8 million in cash used in purchasing property and equipment.
During the third quarter, the Company completed a refinancing of its long-term debt through the issuance of new Senior Secured Notes due 2030, bearing interest at a rate of 7.00%. The refinancing extended the Company's weighted average debt maturity profile by several years and reduced its blended borrowing rate by approximately 75 basis points compared to the prior structure, which included 2027 Notes at 6.75% and 2028 Notes at 9.00%.
This refinancing simplified the Company's capital structure and enhanced financial flexibility to support strategic growth initiatives across both its ship- and land-based operations.
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had a total debt position of $675.0 million and was in compliance with all of its applicable debt covenants. S&P Global also upgraded the Company's corporate credit rating during the quarter, citing the Company's strong operating performance and its forward-booked position.
2025 OUTLOOK
The Company's current expectations for the full year 2025 are as follows
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 November 4, 2025, 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 1144402. 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, 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 factors, including the impact of geopolitical, macroeconomic conditions, tariffs, changes in trade policies or capital markets volatility, that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence and negatively impact the ability or desire of people to travel; (ii) cancelling or rescheduling of voyages, the denial and/or unavailability of ports of call and other potential disruptions to our business and operations related to health pandemics, political or civil unrest, war, terrorism, or other similar events; (iii) increases in fuel prices, changes in fuels consumed and availability of fuel supply in the geographies in which we operate or in general; (iv) the loss of key employees, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard employees and increased labor costs; (v) 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; (vi) unscheduled disruptions in our business due to civil unrest, travel restrictions, weather events, mechanical failures, pandemics or other events; (vii) management of our growth and our ability to execute on our planned growth, including our ability to successfully 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) the impact of changes in tax policies and other governmental regulations in the geographies in which we operate; (xiv) adverse publicity regarding the travel and cruise industry in general; (xv) loss of business due to competition; (xvi) the inability to meet or achieve our sustainability related goals, aspirations, initiatives, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them; (xvii) the result of future financing efforts; and (xviii) 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 Sheet
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
As of
September 30,
2025
As of December
31, 2024
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
261,781
$
183,941
Restricted cash
28,343
32,202
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
73,664
62,290
Total current assets
363,788
278,433
Property and equipment, net
527,609
518,390
Goodwill
61,145
59,031
Intangibles, net
17,365
15,923
Other long-term assets
6,627
5,128
Total assets
$
976,534
$
876,905
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Unearned passenger revenues
$
362,276
$
318,666
Accrued expenses
54,848
58,054
Accounts payable
20,650
13,860
Lease liabilities - current
821
1,845
Long-term debt - current
10
29
Total current liabilities
438,605
392,454
Long-term debt, less current portion
663,443
625,425
Deferred tax liabilities
2,545
3,537
Other long-term liabilities
745
1,024
Total liabilities
1,105,338
1,022,440
Commitments and contingencies
-
-
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, 165,000 shares authorized; 62,000 shares
issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
81,821
78,155
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
45,968
29,424
127,789
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 September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
-
-
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 55,392,217 and
54,507,977 issued, 55,294,328 and 54,376,154 outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and
December 31, 2024, respectively
6
6
Additional paid-in capital
127,973
109,473
Accumulated deficit
(384,572)
(362,881)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
-
288
Total stockholder's deficit
(256,593)
(253,114)
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders' deficit
$
976,534
$
876,905
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
September 30,
For the nine months ended
September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Tour revenues
$
240,172
$
206,005
$
587,838
$
496,118
Operating expenses:
Cost of tours
124,373
109,786
308,611
277,191
General and administrative
34,808
29,002
98,613
86,074
Selling and marketing
30,091
25,003
84,722
66,042
Depreciation and amortization
14,930
12,733
44,899
37,687
Total operating expenses
204,202
176,524
536,845
466,994
Operating income
35,970
29,481
50,993
29,124
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense, net
(11,256)
(11,234)
(34,503)
(34,140)
(Loss) gain on foreign currency
(318)
203
982
(48)
Other income
1,105
1
1,134
9
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(23,492)
-
(23,492)
-
Total other expense
(33,961)
(11,030)
(55,879)
(34,179)
Income (loss) before income taxes
2,009
18,451
(4,886)
(5,055)
Income tax benefit
(2,564)
(6,747)
(3,503)
(2,050)
Net income (loss)
4,573
25,198
(1,383)
(3,005)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
3,383
2,683
4,783
3,125
Net income (loss) attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc
1,190
22,515
(6,166)
(6,130)
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend
1,239
1,168
3,667
3,455
Net (loss) income available to stockholders
$
(49)
$
21,347
$
(9,833)
$
(9,585)
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic
55,557,530
54,097,365
54,859,959
53,662,237
Diluted
55,557,530
62,591,165
54,859,959
53,662,237
Undistributed (loss) income per share available to stockholders:
Basic
$
(0.00)
$
0.39
$
(0.18)
$
(0.18)
Diluted
$
(0.00)
$
0.36
$
(0.18)
$
(0.18)
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
For the nine months ended
September 30,
2025
2024
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net loss
$
(1,383)
$
(3,005)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
44,899
37,687
Amortization of deferred financing costs, net
2,684
2,775
Amortization of right-to-use lease assets
1,254
705
Stock-based compensation
14,489
7,362
Deferred income taxes
(984)
(2,118)
(Gain) loss on foreign currency
(982)
48
Write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs due to debt extinguishment
7,111
-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(8,891)
(2,221)
Unearned passenger revenues
41,134
48,440
Other long-term assets
(1,023)
(519)
Other long-term liabilities
(1,010)
-
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
1,147
2,256
Operating lease liabilities
(1,304)
(735)
Net cash provided by operating activities
97,141
90,675
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment
(36,778)
(23,647)
Acquisitions (net of cash acquired)
(17,359)
(10,741)
Net cash used in investing activities
(54,137)
(34,388)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from long-term debt
675,010
-
Repayments of long-term debt
(635,029)
(78)
Payment of deferred financing costs
(11,777)
(21)
Additional acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest
-
(16,720)
Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans and related tax impacts
3,061
(2,237)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
31,265
(19,056)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(288)
-
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
73,981
37,231
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
216,143
187,344
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
290,124
$
224,575
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period:
Interest
$
43,875
$
36,994
Income taxes
2,239
-
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Shares issued in connection with acquisition
-
6,000
Non-cash preferred stock dividend
$
3,667
$
3,455
Additional paid-in capital exercise proceeds of option shares
358
117
Additional paid-in capital exchange proceeds used for option shares
(358)
(117)
LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplemental Financial Schedules
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Consolidated
Consolidated
For the three months ended
September 30,
For the nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net income (loss)
$
4,573
$
25,198
$
(1,383)
$
(3,005)
Interest expense, net
11,256
11,234
34,503
34,140
Income tax benefit
(2,564)
(6,747)
(3,503)
(2,050)
Depreciation and amortization
14,930
12,733
44,899
37,687
Loss (gain) loss on foreign currency
318
(203)
(982)
48
Stock-based compensation
5,370
2,529
14,489
7,362
Transaction-related costs
159
1,069
873
3,258
Other (income) expense
20
(1)
(9)
(9)
Debt extinguishment
23,492
-
23,492
-
Acquisition gain
(1,125)
-
(1,125)
-
Reorganization costs
834
-
834
371
Adjusted EBITDA
$
57,263
$
45,812
$
112,088
$
77,802
Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA
Lindblad Segment
For the three months ended
September 30,
For the nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Operating income
$
13,236
$
11,680
$
19,553
$
10,092
Depreciation and amortization
13,360
11,761
40,672
34,992
Stock-based compensation
5,325
2,352
14,186
7,185
Transaction-related costs
18
445
177
789
Reorganization costs
834
-
834
371
Adjusted EBITDA
$
32,773
$
26,238
$
75,422
$
53,429
Land Experiences Segment
For the three months ended
September 30,
For the nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Operating income
$
22,734
$
17,801
$
31,440
$
19,032
Depreciation and amortization
1,570
972
4,227
2,695
Transaction-related costs
141
624
696
2,469
Stock-based compensation
45
177
303
177
Adjusted EBITDA
$
24,490
$
19,574
$
36,666
$
24,373
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 nine months ended
September 30,
2025
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
97,141
$
90,675
Less: purchases of property and equipment
(36,778)
(23,647)
Free Cash Flow
$
60,363
$
67,028
For the three months
ended September 30,
For the nine months ended September 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Available Guest Nights
95,487
91,293
252,327
254,651
Guest Nights Sold
84,143
74,845
221,315
199,982
Occupancy
88
%
82
%
88
%
79
%
Maximum Guests
11,909
11,225
32,906
30,501
Number of Guests
10,685
9,414
29,165
24,695
Voyages
159
137
433
380
Calculation of Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night
For the three months ended
September 30,
For the nine months ended September 30,
(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights, Gross and Net Yield per Available Guest Night)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Guest ticket revenues
$
120,979
$
109,140
$
331,804
$
295,727
Other tour revenue
16,582
12,128
47,910
36,897
Tour Revenues
137,561
121,268
379,714
332,624
Less: Commissions
(5,304)
(5,212)
(15,349)
(13,791)
Less: Other tour expenses
(6,762)
(6,060)
(23,095)
(19,417)
Net Yield
$
125,495
$
109,996
$
341,270
$
299,416
Available Guest Nights
95,487
91,293
252,327
254,651
Gross Yield per Available Guest Night
$
1,441
$
1,328
$
1,505
$
1,306
Net Yield per Available Guest Night
1,314
1,205
1,352
1,176
For the three months ended
September 30,
For the nine months ended September 30,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Operating income
$
13,236
$
11,680
$
19,553
$
10,092
Cost of tours
63,800
59,202
187,092
177,306
General and administrative
23,682
19,089
65,758
57,628
Selling and marketing
23,483
19,536
66,639
52,606
Depreciation and amortization
13,360
11,761
40,672
34,992
Less: Commissions
(5,304)
(5,212)
(15,349)
(13,791)
Less: Other tour expenses
(6,762)
(6,060)
(23,095)
(19,417)
Net Yield
$
125,495
$
109,996
$
341,270
$
299,416
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 and Net Cruise Cost
For the three months ended
September 30,
For the nine months ended
September 30,
(In thousands, except for Available Guest Nights, Gross and Net
Cruise Cost per Avail. Guest Night)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Cost of tours
$
63,800
$
59,202
$
187,092
$
177,306
Plus: Selling and marketing
23,483
19,536
66,639
52,606
Plus: General and administrative
23,682
19,089
65,758
57,628
Gross Cruise Cost
110,965
97,827
319,489
287,540
Less: Commissions
(5,304)
(5,212)
(15,349)
(13,791)
Less: Other tour expenses
(6,762)
(6,060)
(23,095)
(19,417)
Net Cruise Cost
98,899
86,555
281,045
254,332
Less: Fuel Expense
(6,224)
(5,460)
(17,755)
(19,895)
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel
92,675
81,095
263,290
234,437
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation
(5,325)
(2,352)
(14,186)
(7,185)
Transaction-related costs
(18)
(445)
(177)
(789)
Reorganization costs
(834)
-
(834)
(371)
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel
$
86,498
$
78,298
$
248,093
$
226,092
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost
$
92,722
$
83,758
$
265,848
$
245,987
Available Guest Nights
95,487
91,293
252,327
254,651
Gross Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night
$
1,162
$
1,072
$
1,266
$
1,129
Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night
1,036
948
1,114
999
Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night
971
888
1,043
921
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost Excluding Fuel per Available Guest Night
906
858
983
888
Adjusted Net Cruise Cost per Available Guest Night
971
917
1,054
966
Reconciliation of 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance:
(In millions)
Full Year 2025
Loss before income taxes
$
(29)
to
$
(19)
Depreciation and amortization
60
to
59
Interest expense, net
46
to
46
Stock-based compensation
19
to
17
Other
23
to
20
Adjusted EBITDA
$
119
to
$
123
A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA guidance 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 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.
SOURCE Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.