LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC., 10-K filed on 2/28/2025
Annual Report
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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 24, 2025
Jun. 29, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Central Index Key 0001512499    
Entity Registrant Name LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC.    
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Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
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Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024    
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
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Entity File Number 001-35898    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-4749725    
Entity Address, Address Line One 96 Morton Street, 9th Floor    
Entity Address, City or Town New York    
Entity Address, State or Province NY    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10014    
City Area Code 212    
Local Phone Number 261-9000    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share    
Trading Symbol LIND    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
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Entity Public Float     $ 259,200,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   54,586,397  
Auditor Firm ID 42    
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP    
Auditor Location Hartford, Connecticut    
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 183,941 $ 156,845
Restricted cash 32,202 30,499
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 62,290 57,158
Total current assets 278,433 244,502
Property and equipment, net 518,390 526,002
Goodwill 59,031 42,017
Intangibles, net 15,923 9,412
Other long-term assets 5,128 9,364
Total assets 876,905 831,297
Current Liabilities:    
Unearned passenger revenues 318,666 252,199
Accrued expenses 58,054 48,901
Accounts payable 13,860 16,154
Lease liabilities - current 1,845 1,923
Long-term debt - current 29 47
Total current liabilities 392,454 319,224
Long-term debt, less current portion 625,425 621,778
Deferred tax liabilities 3,537 2,118
Other long-term liabilities 1,024 1,943
Total liabilities 1,022,440 945,063
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 29,424 37,784
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 107,579 111,298
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, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 0 0
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 54,507,977 and 53,390,082 issued, 54,376,154 and 53,332,150 outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 6 5
Additional paid-in capital 109,473 97,139
Accumulated deficit (362,881) (322,208)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 288 0
Total stockholder’s deficit (253,114) (225,064)
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ deficit 876,905 831,297
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]    
Current Liabilities:    
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock, 165,000 shares authorized; 62,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively $ 78,155 $ 73,514
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 62,000 62,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 62,000 62,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 200,000,000 200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 54,507,977 53,390,082
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 54,376,154 53,332,150
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]    
Temporary equity, shares authorized (in shares) 165,000 165,000
Temporary equity, shares issued (in shares) 62,000 62,000
Temporary equity, shares outstanding (in shares) 62,000 62,000
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Tour revenues $ 644,727 $ 569,543 $ 421,500
Operating expenses:      
Cost of tours 343,673 322,376 283,217
General and administrative 139,921 118,431 96,291
Selling and marketing 87,018 71,426 60,996
Depreciation and amortization 52,562 46,711 44,042
Total operating expenses 623,174 558,944 484,546
Operating income (loss) 21,553 10,599 (63,046)
Other (expense) income:      
Interest expense, net (45,738) (45,014) (37,495)
(Loss) gain on foreign currency (1,065) 751 (1,236)
Other income (expense) 159 (4,066) (307)
Total other expense (46,644) (48,329) (39,038)
(Loss) income before income taxes (25,091) (37,730) (102,084)
Income tax expense 3,104 3,146 6,076
Net loss (28,195) (40,876) (108,160)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 2,984 4,734 3,221
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (31,179) (45,610) (111,381)
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend 4,641 4,373 4,671
Net loss available to stockholders $ (35,820) $ (49,983) $ (116,052)
Weighted average shares outstanding      
Basic (in shares) 53,817,462 53,256,513 52,018,987
Diluted (in shares) 53,817,462 53,256,513 52,018,987
Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.67) $ (0.94) $ (2.23)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.67) $ (0.94) $ (2.23)
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Net loss $ (28,195) $ (40,876) $ (108,160)
Other comprehensive income:      
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments 288 0 0
Reclassification adjustment, net of tax 0 0 634
Total other comprehensive income 288 0 634
Total comprehensive loss (27,907) (40,876) (107,526)
Less: comprehensive income attributive to non-controlling interest 2,984 4,734 3,221
Comprehensive loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. $ (30,891) $ (45,610) $ (110,747)
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 50,800,786        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 5 $ 58,485 $ (136,439) $ (634) $ (78,583)
Stock-based compensation $ 0 6,992 0 0 6,992
Net activity related to equity compensation plans (in shares) 267,090        
Net activity related to equity compensation plans $ 0 (1,056) 0 0 (1,056)
Issuance of stock for conversion of preferred stock (in shares) 2,109,561        
Issuance of stock for conversion of preferred stock $ 0 19,429 0 0 19,429
Other comprehensive income (loss), net 0 0 0 634 634
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 0 0 (14,039) 0 (14,039)
Series A preferred stock dividend     (4,671)   (4,671)
Net income (loss) attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc $ 0 0 (111,381) 0 (111,381)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 53,177,437        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 5 83,850 (266,530) 0 (182,675)
Stock-based compensation $ 0 13,886 0 0 13,886
Net activity related to equity compensation plans (in shares) 212,645        
Net activity related to equity compensation plans $ 0 (597) 0 0 (597)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net         0
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 0 0 (5,695) 0 (5,695)
Series A preferred stock dividend 0 0 (4,373) 0 (4,373)
Net income (loss) attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc $ 0 0 (45,610) 0 (45,610)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 53,390,082        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 5 97,139 (322,208) 0 (225,064)
Stock-based compensation $ 0 9,833 0 0 9,833
Net activity related to equity compensation plans (in shares) 435,302        
Net activity related to equity compensation plans $ 1 (1,575) 0 0 (1,574)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net 0 0 0 288 288
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 0 (1,924) (4,853) 0 (6,777)
Series A preferred stock dividend 0 0 (4,641) 0 (4,641)
Net income (loss) attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc $ 0 0 (31,179) 0 (31,179)
Issuance of stock for acquisition (in shares) 682,593        
Issuance of stock for acquisition $ 0 6,000 0 0 6,000
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 54,507,977        
Balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 6 $ 109,473 $ (362,881) $ 288 $ (253,114)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash Flows From Operating Activities      
Net loss $ (28,195) $ (40,876) $ (108,160)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 52,562 46,711 44,042
Amortization of deferred financing costs and other, net 3,699 3,368 2,669
Amortization of right-to-use lease assets 893 811 608
Stock-based compensation 9,833 13,886 6,992
Deferred income taxes 2,052 2,719 5,481
Loss (gain) on foreign currency 1,065 (751) 1,236
Write-off of unamortized issuance costs related to debt refinancing 0 3,860 9,004
Changes in operating assets and liabilities      
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,238) (3,454) (19,695)
Unearned passenger revenues 52,966 7,098 32,503
Other long-term assets (2,037) (1,871) 2,556
Other long-term liabilities 0 0 689
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,750 (5,210) 20,530
Operating lease liabilities (995) (850) (658)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 92,355 25,441 (2,203)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities      
Purchases of property and equipment (33,520) (29,963) (38,205)
Acquisition (net of cash acquired) (10,559) 0 0
Sale of securities 0 15,163 (15,000)
Proceeds from loan principal repayment 0 0 3,610
Net cash used in investing activities (44,079) (14,800) (49,595)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities      
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest (16,721) 0 0
Proceeds from long-term debt 0 275,000 360,000
Repayments of long-term debt (49) (205,704) (352,941)
Payment of deferred financing costs (21) (7,489) (10,874)
Repurchase under stock-based compensation plans and related tax impacts (2,974) (1,128) (1,056)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (19,765) 60,679 (4,871)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 288 0 0
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 28,799 71,320 (56,669)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 187,344 116,024 172,693
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 216,143 187,344 116,024
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Interest 49,423 43,695 25,815
Income taxes 319 711 309
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Non-cash preferred stock dividend 4,641 4,373 4,671
Shares issued in connection with acquisition 6,000 0 0
Additional paid-in capital exercise proceeds of option shares 145 0 0
Additional paid-in capital exchange proceeds used for option shares $ (145) $ 0 $ 0
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Insider Trading Arrangements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
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Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount 330,629
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name Alex P. Schultz
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title Director
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]

Risk Management and Strategy

 

We have integrated processes in place to manage information technology vulnerabilities, including technological tools and applications, and controls. Two step and multi-factor authentication is required for both internal and external access. Anti-virus and malware endpoint protection software is used on all Company and non-Company information systems workstations and laptops, as well as email filtering protection. We also subscribe to a Managed Threat Response service that proactively monitors all systems. System event logs are produced and reviewed, with all exceptions and anomalies of actions affecting or relevant to information security identified and investigated. The Security Operations Center from Sophos manages this service which reviews, identifies, and investigates threats in coordination with our internal teams.

 

Software updates and configuration changes applied to information resources are tested prior to widespread implementation and are implemented in accordance with our change control policy. All information resources are scanned on a regular basis to identify missing updates. Missing software updates are evaluated and updates that pose an unacceptable risk to us are implemented and installed to the relevant information resources. Penetration testing and vulnerability scans of the internal network, external network, and hosted applications is conducted at scheduled intervals and after any significant changes to the information system environment. Any exploitable vulnerabilities found during a penetration test are remediated and the systems re-tested to verify vulnerabilities are resolved. Evidence of compromised or exploited information resource found during vulnerability scanning is reported to the Information Security Committee.

 

Third-Party Engagement

 

To maintain the highest standards of cybersecurity, we actively engage with specialized third-party assessors. This engagement is crucial for an unbiased evaluation of our cybersecurity posture and for gaining insights into industry best practices. The following outlines our general approach in engaging these external entities:

 

Selection of Qualified Assessors: We select third-party assessors based on their expertise, industry reputation, and alignment with our cybersecurity needs. Preference is given to assessors with proven track records in identifying and mitigating complex cybersecurity risks in similar industries.

 

Scope of Assessment: The assessment process is comprehensive, covering all critical aspects of our cybersecurity infrastructure. This includes evaluations of our network security, data protection measures, incident response capabilities, and employee cybersecurity awareness. The assessors are also tasked with identifying potential vulnerabilities in our systems and processes.

 

Regular and Ad-hoc Assessments: Assessments are conducted on a regular basis to ensure continuous monitoring of our cybersecurity health. Additionally, ad-hoc assessments may be conducted in response to significant changes in our IT infrastructure or emerging cybersecurity threats.

 

Assessment Methodology: The third-party assessors employ a range of methodologies, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits. These methodologies are aligned with industry standards and best practices to ensure a thorough and effective evaluation.

 

Collaboration and Transparency: We maintain an open line of communication with our assessors throughout the evaluation process. This collaboration allows for a clear understanding of their findings and recommendations. Transparency in this process is key to effectively addressing any identified vulnerabilities.

 

Action on Findings: Upon receiving the assessment reports, we promptly act on the findings. This includes addressing identified vulnerabilities, implementing recommended security measures, and continuously updating our cybersecurity strategies.

 

Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Feedback from these assessments is integral to our continuous improvement process. We regularly update our cybersecurity policies and practices based on the insights gained from these assessments to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

 

In today’s interconnected business environment, reliance on third-party service providers is inevitable. However, this reliance introduces additional cybersecurity risks that must be effectively managed. Our approach to identifying and mitigating these risks involves several key steps:

 

 Risk Assessment and Due Diligence: Prior to engaging with any third-party service provider, we conduct a comprehensive risk assessment. This assessment evaluates the provider's cybersecurity policies, data management practices, and compliance with industry standards. We also assess their history of cybersecurity incidents and responses to understand their resilience and reliability.
   
 Contractual Safeguards and Compliance Requirements: To ensure robust cybersecurity, our contracts with third-party providers include specific clauses that mandate adherence to our security policies and standards. These contractual obligations cover data protection, incident reporting, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Regular compliance audits are conducted to ensure these standards are continuously met.
   
 Incident Response and Communication: In the event of a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party provider, we have a well-defined incident response plan. This plan outlines the steps for quick and effective action, including communication strategies to manage the impact on stakeholders. We require our third-party providers to promptly notify us of any breaches or potential security threats.
   
 Review and Continuous Improvement: Our processes for managing third-party cybersecurity risks are regularly reviewed and updated. This ensures that we adapt to new threats and integrate best practices into our risk management framework.

 

Through these measures, we strive to mitigate the cybersecurity risks associated with third-party service providers, ensuring the resilience and security of our operations and data.

Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] We have integrated processes in place to manage information technology vulnerabilities, including technological tools and applications, and controls. Two step and multi-factor authentication is required for both internal and external access. Anti-virus and malware endpoint protection software is used on all Company and non-Company information systems workstations and laptops, as well as email filtering protection. We also subscribe to a Managed Threat Response service that proactively monitors all systems. System event logs are produced and reviewed, with all exceptions and anomalies of actions affecting or relevant to information security identified and investigated. The Security Operations Center from Sophos manages this service which reviews, identifies, and investigates threats in coordination with our internal teams.
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Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
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Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Text Block] In today’s interconnected business environment, reliance on third-party service providers is inevitable. However, this reliance introduces additional cybersecurity risks that must be effectively managed. Our approach to identifying and mitigating these risks involves several key steps: ? Risk Assessment and Due Diligence: Prior to engaging with any third-party service provider, we conduct a comprehensive risk assessment. This assessment evaluates the provider's cybersecurity policies, data management practices, and compliance with industry standards. We also assess their history of cybersecurity incidents and responses to understand their resilience and reliability. ? Contractual Safeguards and Compliance Requirements: To ensure robust cybersecurity, our contracts with third-party providers include specific clauses that mandate adherence to our security policies and standards. These contractual obligations cover data protection, incident reporting, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Regular compliance audits are conducted to ensure these standards are continuously met. ? Incident Response and Communication: In the event of a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party provider, we have a well-defined incident response plan. This plan outlines the steps for quick and effective action, including communication strategies to manage the impact on stakeholders. We require our third-party providers to promptly notify us of any breaches or potential security threats. ? Review and Continuous Improvement: Our processes for managing third-party cybersecurity risks are regularly reviewed and updated. This ensures that we adapt to new threats and integrate best practices into our risk management framework. Through these measures, we strive to mitigate the cybersecurity risks associated with third-party service providers, ensuring the resilience and security of our operations and data.
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]

We recognize that our business information is a critical asset and as such our ability to manage, control, and protect this asset will have a direct and significant impact on our future success. Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) recognizes the critical importance of maintaining the trust and confidence of our customers, clients, business partners and employees. The Audit Committee of the Board is actively involved in oversight of our risk management program, and cybersecurity represents an important component of our overall approach to enterprise risk management (“ERM”). Our cybersecurity policies, standards, processes, and practices are fully integrated into our ERM program and are based on recognized frameworks established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the International Organization for Standardization and other applicable industry standards. In general, we seek to address cybersecurity risks through a comprehensive, cross-functional approach that is focused on preserving the confidentiality, security and availability of the information that we collect and store by identifying, preventing and mitigating cybersecurity threats and effectively responding to cybersecurity incidents when they occur.

 

Governance

 

We have an Information Security Committee, which is comprised of our Vice President of Information Technology (“VPIT”) and our network administrators. The Information Security Committee works collaboratively across the Company to implement a program designed to protect our information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly respond to any cybersecurity incidents in accordance with our incident response and recovery policies. To facilitate the success of our cybersecurity risk management program, multidisciplinary teams throughout the Company are deployed to address cybersecurity threats and to respond to cybersecurity incidents. Through ongoing communications with these teams, the Information Security Committee monitors the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time and report such threats and incidents to the Risk Management Committee when appropriate.

 

The Information Security Committee is assisted by a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (the “vCISO”) which is a contracted third-party security irm whose responsibilities include the formulation, review and recommendation of information security policies, ensuring compliance with applicable information security requirements, assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the information security policies and coordinate the implementation of information security controls, identifying and recommending how to handle an instance of non-compliance, providing clear direction and visible management support for information security initiatives, promoting information security education, training, and awareness throughout the Company, and initiating plans and programs to maintain information security awareness, educating the team and staff on ongoing legal, regulatory and compliance changes as well as industry news and trends, and reporting annually, in coordination with the vCISO, to Executive Management on the effectiveness of our information security program, including progress of remedial actions.

 

Our VPIT and vCISO provide frequent reporting and updates to our executive management and provides a full report to the Audit Committee of the Board on the cybersecurity audit and its cybersecurity roadmap for improvements and new infrastructure implementations annually, or more frequently if the need arises.

 

Our vCISO has employees and consultants that have served in various roles in information technology and information security for over 25 years, including serving as the Chief Information Security Officer of two large public companies. Our VPIT holds several information technology licenses and certificates and has served in various roles in information technology for over 25 years, including experience managing risks arising from cybersecurity threats.

 

The Information Security Committee oversees our ERM process, including the management of risks arising from cybersecurity threats. The Audit Committee of the Board receives regular presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks from the Information Security Committee, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to our peers and third parties. The Audit Committee of the Board and the Risk Management Committee also receive prompt and timely information regarding any cybersecurity incident that meets established reporting thresholds, as well as ongoing updates regarding any such incident until it has been addressed. 

Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] We have an Information Security Committee, which is comprised of our Vice President of Information Technology (“VPIT”) and our network administrators. The Information Security Committee works collaboratively across the Company to implement a program designed to protect our information systems from cybersecurity threats and to promptly respond to any cybersecurity incidents in accordance with our incident response and recovery policies. To facilitate the success of our cybersecurity risk management program, multidisciplinary teams throughout the Company are deployed to address cybersecurity threats and to respond to cybersecurity incidents. Through ongoing communications with these teams, the Information Security Committee monitors the prevention, detection, mitigation and remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents in real time and report such threats and incidents to the Risk Management Committee when appropriate.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Information Security Committee is assisted by a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (the “vCISO”) which is a contracted third-party security irm whose responsibilities include the formulation, review and recommendation of information security policies, ensuring compliance with applicable information security requirements, assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the information security policies and coordinate the implementation of information security controls, identifying and recommending how to handle an instance of non-compliance, providing clear direction and visible management support for information security initiatives, promoting information security education, training, and awareness throughout the Company, and initiating plans and programs to maintain information security awareness, educating the team and staff on ongoing legal, regulatory and compliance changes as well as industry news and trends, and reporting annually, in coordination with the vCISO, to Executive Management on the effectiveness of our information security program, including progress of remedial actions.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block] Our VPIT and vCISO provide frequent reporting and updates to our executive management and provides a full report to the Audit Committee of the Board on the cybersecurity audit and its cybersecurity roadmap for improvements and new infrastructure implementations annually, or more frequently if the need arises.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our vCISO has employees and consultants that have served in various roles in information technology and information security for over 25 years, including serving as the Chief Information Security Officer of two large public companies. Our VPIT holds several information technology licenses and certificates and has served in various roles in information technology for over 25 years, including experience managing risks arising from cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The Information Security Committee oversees our ERM process, including the management of risks arising from cybersecurity threats. The Audit Committee of the Board receives regular presentations and reports on cybersecurity risks from the Information Security Committee, which address a wide range of topics including recent developments, evolving standards, vulnerability assessments, third-party and independent reviews, the threat environment, technological trends and information security considerations arising with respect to our peers and third parties. The Audit Committee of the Board and the Risk Management Committee also receive prompt and timely information regarding any cybersecurity incident that meets established reporting thresholds, as well as ongoing updates regarding any such incident until it has been addressed.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Note 1 - Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

NOTE 1 BUSINESS

 

Organization

 

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries’ (the “Company” or “Lindblad”) mission is offering life-enhancing adventures around the world and pioneering innovative ways to allow its guests to connect with exotic and remote places.

 

The Company operates the following reportable business segments:

 

Lindblad Segment. The Lindblad segment currently operates a fleet of 12 owned expedition ships and seven seasonal charter vessels, and primarily provides ship-based expeditions aboard customized, nimble and intimately-scaled vessels that are able to venture where larger cruise ships cannot, thus allowing Lindblad to offer up-close experiences in the planet’s wild and remote places and capitals of culture. Each expedition ship is fully equipped with state-of-the-art tools for in-depth exploration and the majority of expeditions involve travel to remote places with limited infrastructure and ports, such as Antarctica and the Arctic, or places that are best accessed by a ship, such as the Galápagos Islands, Alaska, Baja California’s Sea of Cortez and Panama, and foster active engagement by guests. The Company has an agreement with National Geographic Partners, LLC (“National Geographic”), which provides for lecturers and National Geographic experts, including photographers, writers, marine biologists, naturalists, field researchers and film crews, to join many of the Company’s expeditions.

 

Land Experiences Segment. The Land Experiences segment includes the five primarily land-based brands, Natural Habitat, Inc. (“Natural Habitat”), Off the Beaten Path, LLC (“Off the Beaten Path”), DuVine Cycling + Adventure Company (“DuVine”), Classic Journeys, LLC (“Classic Journeys”), and Thomson Group, comprised of Wineland-Thomson Adventures, LLC (“Thomson Family Adventures”), Thomson Safaris Ltd (“Thomson Safaris”), Nature Discovery Ltd (“Nature Discovery”), and the Ngorongoro lodge and farm under the Ngorongoro Safari Lodge Ltd (“Gibb’s Farm”).

 

Natural Habitat offers over 100 different expedition itineraries in more than 45 countries spanning all seven continents, with eco-conscious expeditions and nature-focused, small-group tours that include polar bear tours in Churchill, Canada, Alaskan grizzly bear adventures, small-group Galápagos Islands tours and African safaris. Natural Habitat has partnered with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”) to offer conservation travel, which is sustainable travel that contributes to the protection of nature and wildlife. 

 

Off the Beaten Path offers active small-group adventures, led by local, experienced guides, with distinct focus on wildlife, hiking national parks and culture. Off the Beaten Path offerings include insider national park experiences in the Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, and Alaska, as well as unique trips across Central and South America, Oceania, Europe and Africa. 

 

DuVine offers intimate group cycling and adventure tours around the world with local cycling experts as guides, immersive in local cultural, cuisine and high-quality accommodations. International cycling tours include the exotic Costa Rican rainforests, the rocky coasts of Ireland and the vineyards of Spain while cycling adventures in the United States include cycling beneath the California redwoods, pedaling through Vermont farmland and wine tastings in the world-class vineyards of Napa and Sonoma.

 

Classic Journeys offers highly curated active small-group and private custom journeys centered around cinematic walks led by expert local guides in over 50 countries around the world. These walking tours are highlighted by expert local guides, luxury boutique accommodations, and handcrafted itineraries that immerse guests into the history and culture of the places they are exploring and the people who live there.

 

Thomson Group, comprised of Wineland-Thomson Adventures, LLC and Thomson Safaris Ltd (together “Thomson Safaris”), Nature Discovery Ltd (“Nature Discovery”), and the Ngorongoro lodge and farm under the Ngorongoro Safari Lodge Ltd (“Gibb’s Farm”), offers socially responsible and positively impactful light-treading Tanzanian safaris, industry-leading Kilimanjaro treks, global custom and private tours, family travel experiences, and operates the historic award-winning Gibb’s Farm, an 80-acre sanctuary and high-end lodge located near the Ngorongoro Crater.

 

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Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. The consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). 

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities as well as revenues and expenses and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from such estimates. Management estimates include determining the estimated lives of long-lived and intangible assets, the valuation of stock-based compensation awards, future travel certificate breakage, annual goodwill impairment assessment, and the recovery of deferred tax assets. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period that they are determined to be necessary.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues are measured based on consideration specified in the Company’s contracts with guests and are recognized as the related performance obligations are satisfied. The majority of the Company’s revenues are derived from guest ticket contracts which are reported as tour revenues. The Company’s primary performance obligation under these contracts is to provide an expedition, trip or tour, and may include pre- and post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, land-based expeditions and air transportation to and from the ships or the trip or tour beginning or end point. Upon satisfaction of the Company’s primary performance obligation, revenue is recognized over the duration of each expedition, trip or tour.

 

Tour revenues also include revenues from the sale of goods and services onboard the Company’s ships, cancellation fees and trip insurance. Revenues from the sale of goods and services rendered onboard are recognized upon purchase. Guest cancellation fees are recognized as tour revenues at the time of the cancellation. The Company records a liability for estimated trip insurance claims based on the Company’s claims history. Proceeds received from trip insurance premiums in excess of this liability are recorded as revenue in the period in which they are received.

 

The Company sources its guest bookings through a combination of direct selling and various agency networks and alliances. The following table disaggregates tour revenues by the sales channel it was derived from:

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 

Lindblad Segment

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Guest ticket revenue:

            

Direct (a)

 $254,725  $226,151  $154,345 

Agencies

  92,809   90,185   66,298 

Affinity

  25,520   29,535   19,949 

Guest ticket revenue

  373,054   345,871   240,592 

Other tour revenue

  50,252   51,539   37,857 

Tour revenues

 $423,306  $397,410  $278,449 
             
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

Land Experiences Segment

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Guest ticket revenue:

            

Direct

 $184,420  $143,837  $115,309 

Agencies

  22,385   17,129   17,713 

Affinity

  3,741   3,134   3,100 

Guest ticket revenue

  210,546   164,100   136,122 

Other tour revenue

  10,875   8,033   6,929 

Tour revenues

 $221,421  $172,133  $143,051 

 

(a)

Under the brand license agreement between the Company and National Geographic, effective  January 1, 2024, National Geographic no longer receives commissions on sales bookings through the former National Geographic sales channel as the co-selling arrangement operates as direct sales through the Company’s booking system. For the years ended  December 31, 2023 and 2022, the National Geographic sales channel accounted for $68.7 million and $59.0 million, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated guest ticket revenue. In the table above, 2023 and 2022 guest ticket revenues derived through the previous National Geographic sales channel have been classified as direct sales to conform to current period’s presentation.

 

Customer Deposits and Contract Liabilities

 

The Company’s guests remit deposits in advance of tour embarkation. Guest deposits consist of guest ticket revenues as well as revenues from the sale of pre- and post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, land-based expeditions and certain air transportation. Guest deposits represent unearned revenues and are reported as unearned passenger revenues when received and are subsequently recognized as tour revenue over the duration of the expedition. The Company does not consider guest deposits to be a contract liability until the guest no longer has the right, resulting from the passage of time, to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund. In conjunction with the previous suspension or rescheduling of expeditions, guests were previously provided an option of either a refund or future travel certificates, which in some instances the value of the future travel certificate exceeded the original cash deposit. The value of future travel certificates in excess of cash received is being recognized as a discount to tour revenues at the time the related expedition occurs and includes an estimate of breakage based on historical behavior of the customer and/or time to expiration of the certificate. As of December 31, 2024, the value of future travel certificates n not significant. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company has recorded $318.7 million and $252.2 million, related to unearned passenger revenue, respectively.

 

The change in contract liabilities within unearned passenger revenues are as follows:

  

Contract Liabilities

 

(In thousands)

    

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 $93,906 

Recognized in tour revenues during the period

  (618,823)

Additional contract liabilities in period

  715,198 

Balance as of December 31, 2024

 $190,281 

 

Cost of Tours

 

Cost of tours represents the direct costs associated with revenues during expeditions, trips and tours, including costs of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, land-based expeditions, air and other transportation expenses and costs of goods and services rendered onboard, payroll and related expenses for shipboard, guides and expedition personnel, food costs for guests and crew, fuel and related costs and other expenses such as land costs, port costs, repairs and maintenance, equipment expense, drydock, ship insurance and charter hire expenses.

 

General and Administrative Expense

 

General and administrative expenses represent the costs of the Company’s administrative functions, and includes salaries and related benefits, professional fees and occupancy costs, shore-side vessel support, credit card commissions, and reservations functions.

 

Selling and Marketing Expense

 

Selling and marketing expenses include commissions, royalties and a broad range of advertising and marketing expenses. These include advertising costs of direct mail, email, digital media, traditional media, travel agencies and brand websites, as well as costs associated with website development and maintenance, social media and corporate sponsorship costs. Advertising is charged to expense as incurred. Advertising expenses totaled $39.4 million, $33.2 million and $31.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The largest component of advertising expense for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was online advertising, which totaled $19.9 million, $17.3 million and $14.7 million, respectively.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less, as well as deposits in financial institutions, to be cash and cash equivalents. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the balance sheet that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statement of cash flows:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands)

       

Cash and cash equivalents

 $183,941  $156,845  $87,177 

Restricted cash

  32,202   30,499   28,847 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented in the statement of cash flows

 $216,143  $187,344  $116,024 

 

Concentration of Currency Risk

 

The Company maintains cash in several financial institutions in the U.S. and other countries which, at times, may exceed the federally insured limits. Accounts held in the U.S. are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to certain limits. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s cash held in financial institutions outside of the U.S. amounted to $7.4 million and $5.8 million, respectively.

 

Restricted Cash 

 

The amounts held in restricted cash represent principally funds required to be held by certain vendors and regulatory agencies and are classified as restricted cash since such amounts cannot be used by the Company until the restrictions are removed by those vendors and regulatory agencies. These amounts are principally held in certificates of deposit and interest income is recognized when earned. 

 

In order to operate guest tour expedition vessels from U.S. ports, the Company is required to either post a performance bond with the Federal Maritime Commission or escrow all unearned guest deposits plus an additional 10% in restricted accounts, up to a maximum of $32 million. To satisfy this requirement, the Company entered into an agreement with a financial institution to escrow the required amounts.

 

Restricted cash consist of the following:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

        

Credit card processor reserves

 $12,750  $20,250 

Federal Maritime Commission and other escrow

  18,101   8,958 

Certificates of deposit and other restricted deposits

  1,351   1,291 

Total restricted cash

 $32,202  $30,499 

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

 

The Company records prepaid expenses and other current assets at cost and expenses them in the period the services are provided or the goods are delivered. Marine operating supplies and inventories are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and consist primarily of fuel, provisions, gift shop merchandise and other items for resale, other supplies used in the operation of marine expeditions. Fuel, provisions and other supplies are recorded at cost while items for sale are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and their cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

       

Prepaid tour expenses

 $28,585  $26,123 

Other

  33,705   31,035 

Total prepaid expenses and other current assets

 $62,290  $57,158 

Property and Equipment, net

 

Property and equipment is recorded at cost, and the cost of improvements that extend the useful life of property and equipment is capitalized when incurred. These capitalized costs may include structural costs, equipment, fixtures, floor, and wall coverings. Property and equipment, net is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:

 

  

Years

 

Vessels and vessel improvements

 15to25 
Buildings and building improvements 3to40 

Furniture & equipment

  5  

Computer hardware and software

 5to10 

Leasehold improvements, including expedition sites and port facilities

 

Shorter of lease term or related asset life

 

 

The ship-based tour and expedition industry is very capital intensive. As of December 31, 2024, the Company owned and operated ten expedition vessels, and acquired two additional vessels during January 2025. The Company has a capital program for the improvement of its vessels and for asset replacements in order to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations; comply with, or exceed, all relevant legal and statutory requirements related to health, environment, safety, security and sustainability; and gain strategic benefits or provide newer improved product innovations to its guests. 

 

Vessel improvement costs that add value to the Company’s vessels, such as those discussed above, are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the improvements, or the vessel’s estimated remaining useful life, while costs of repairs and maintenance, including minor improvement costs and drydock expenses, are charged to expense as incurred and included in cost of tours. Drydock costs primarily represent planned maintenance activities that are incurred when a vessel is taken out of service. For U.S. flagged ships, the statutory requirement traditionally is an annual docking and U.S. Coast Guard inspections, normally conducted in drydock. Internationally flagged ships have scheduled dockings approximately every 12 months, for a period of up to three to six weeks.

 

Goodwill

 

The Company tests for impairment annually as of September 30, or more frequently if warranted. The Company assesses qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying amount. The Company completed the annual impairment test as of September 30, 2024, noting no indication of goodwill impairment. See Note 5—Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further details on the Company’s goodwill.

 

Intangible Assets, net

 

Intangible assets include tradenames, customer lists and operating rights. Tradenames are words, symbols, or other devices used in trade or business to indicate the source of products and to distinguish it from other products and are registered with government agencies and are protected legally by continuous use in commerce. Customer lists are established relationships with existing customers that resulted in repeat purchases and customer loyalty. Based on the Company’s analysis, amortization of the tradenames and customer lists were computed using the estimated useful lives of 15 and 5 years, respectively. See Note 5—Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further information on the Company’s intangible assets.

 

The Company operates two vessels year-round in the Galápagos National Park in Ecuador, the National Geographic Endeavour II with 96 berths and the National Geographic Islander II with 48 berths. In order to operate these vessels within the park, the Company is required to have in its possession cupos (licenses) sufficient to cover the total available berths on each vessel. The cupos expire in 2042, and have a renewable 20-year term, subject to early termination by the Ecuadorean Province of Galápagos government for non-compliance with the terms of the contract and applicable law regulations.

 

Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, any event or circumstance that indicates that the fair value or the Company’s intangible assets might be below its carrying amount, the assessment of possible impairment of the Company’s intangible assets will be based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of its asset, which is determined by using the asset’s estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If these estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recognized for the excess, if any, of the asset’s carrying value over its estimated fair value. If a quantitative assessment is needed, judgement is required in estimating the future cash flows and fair values of its tradenames, customer lists and operating rights. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company determined that there were no triggering events regarding its intangible assets.

 

Long-Lived Asset Impairment Assessment

 

The Company reviews its long-lived assets, principally its vessels, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be fully recoverable. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of its asset, which is determined by using the asset’s estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If these estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recognized for the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its estimated fair value. If a quantitative assessment is needed, judgment is required in estimating the future cash flows and fair values of its vessels. As of and for the years December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company determined that there were no triggering events regarding its long-lived assets.

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

The Company records accounts payable and accrued expenses for the cost of such items when the service is provided or when the related product is delivered. 

 

Leases

 

The Company leases office and warehousing space with lease terms ranging from one to ten years, computer hardware and software and office equipment with lease terms ranging from three to six years and land for safari base camps with terms ranging from 12 to 95 years.

 

At the inception of a lease, the Company recognizes right-of-use lease assets and related lease liabilities measured as the present value of future lease payments. The Company’s right-of-use lease assets are recorded in other long-term assets and the Company’s long-term lease liabilities are recorded in other long-term liabilities. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Company reviewed its contracts with vendors, determining that its right-to-use lease assets consisted primarily of office space and land operating leases. In determining the right-to-use lease assets and related lease liabilities, the Company did not recognize any lease extension options and elected to exclude leases with terms of 12-months or less. Short-term leases are accounted for monthly over the lease term.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows:

 

 

Level 1

Quoted market prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at measurement date.

   
 

Level 2

Quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies.

   
 

Level 3

Significant unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities that cannot be corroborated by market data. Fair value is determined by the reporting entity’s own assumptions utilizing the best information available and includes situations where there is little market activity for the investment.

 

Level 3 financial liabilities consist of obligations for which there is no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. Changes in fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded as appropriate.

 

The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company did not have any material derivative instruments. 

 

Currency Risk. The Company uses currency exchange contracts to manage its exposure to changes in currency exchange rates associated with certain of its non-U.S. dollar denominated receivables and payables. The Company primarily hedges a portion of its current-year currency exposure to several currencies, which normally include, but are not limited to, the Canadian and New Zealand dollars, the euro and the British pound sterling. The fluctuations in the value of these forward contracts largely offset the impact of changes in the value of the underlying risk they economically hedge. The Company also uses foreign exchange forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, from time-to-time as necessary, to manage its exposure to foreign denominated contracts. 

 

By entering into derivative instrument contracts, the Company exposes itself, from time to time, to counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is in an asset position, the counterparty has a liability to the Company, which creates credit risk for the Company. The Company continues to monitor counterparty credit risk as part of its ongoing derivative assessments.

 

The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities consist principally of currency exchange contracts, which are carried at fair value based on significant observable inputs (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives entered into by the Company are typically executed over-the-counter and are valued using quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities when available or internal valuation techniques, when quoted market prices are not readily available. The valuation technique and inputs depend on the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying exposure. The Company principally uses discounted cash flows along with fair value models that primarily use market observable inputs. These models take into account a variety of factors including, where applicable, maturity, currency exchange rates, interest rate yield curves and counterparty credit risks.

 

The Company records derivatives on a gross basis in other long-term assets and/or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in value of the derivative depends on whether or not the transaction has been designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. Derivatives that are not designated for hedge accounting are measured and reported at fair value through earnings.

 

The Company, from time-to-time, applies hedge accounting to foreign exchange rate and interest rate derivatives entered into for risk management purposes. To qualify for hedge accounting, a derivative must be highly effective at reducing the risk associated with the exposure being hedged. In addition, key aspects of achieving hedge accounting are documentation of hedging strategy and hedge effectiveness at the hedge inception and substantiating hedge effectiveness on an ongoing basis. A derivative must be highly effective in accomplishing the hedge objective of offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item for the risk being hedged. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated in a hedge relationship and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged transaction affects earnings. The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship. This documentation includes linking cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific forecasted transactions. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative instruments that are used are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged items.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company is subject to income taxes in both the U.S. and the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which it recognizes deferred income taxes for the tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities, as well as for tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recoverable or settled. The Company provides a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based upon the weight of available evidence, the Company does not believe it is “more-likely-than-not” that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company will continue to evaluate the deferred tax asset valuation allowance balances in all of its foreign and U.S. companies to determine the appropriate level of valuation allowances.

 

The Company regularly assesses the potential outcome of current and future examinations in each of the taxing jurisdictions when determining the adequacy of the provision for income taxes. The Company has only recorded financial statement benefits for tax positions which it believes are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained.

 

The Company is subject to tax audits in all jurisdictions for which it files tax returns. Tax audits by their very nature are often complex and can require several years to complete. Currently, there are no U.S. federal, state or foreign jurisdiction tax audits pending. The Company’s corporate U.S. federal and state tax returns for the current year and four prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities and the Company’s foreign tax returns for the current year and five prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities.

Other Long-Term Assets

 

Other long-term assets include the Company’s right-to-use lease assets, deferred tax assets and long-term prepaid value-added taxes. The Company expects to earn tax credits over time that will reduce the value-added taxes and has applied for such tax credits with the Ecuadorian tax authorities. 

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred financing costs relate to the issuance costs of debt liabilities and are a direct deduction from the debt carrying amount. Deferred financing costs are amortized over the life of the debt or loan agreement through interest expense, net. See Note 6—Long-term Debt.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The functional currencies of the Company’s operating entities are the U.S. dollar and Tanzanian shilling, and the remeasurement adjustments and gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recorded as foreign exchange gains or losses. Adjustments resulting from translating the foreign currency into U.S. dollars are recorded in other comprehensive income.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation awards issued to employees, non-employee directors or other service providers are recorded at their fair value on the date of grant and amortized over the service period of the award. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of the equity instrument issued, within general and administrative expenses.

 

Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock 

 

The Company’s Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”) is accounted for as a temporary equity instrument. The redemption or conversion of the Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s common stock is not solely controlled by the Company. At the six-year anniversary of the issuance, the holders have the right to require the Company to repurchase their Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock is convertible into the Company’s common stock (i) any time at the holder’s election, (ii) at the six-year anniversary of the issuance of those shares not redeemed at the request of the holder, or (iii) by the Company under certain circumstances. See Note 12—Stockholders’ Equity.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements 

 

During  November 2023, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07 ― Segment Reporting (Topic 280) — Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are intended to improve and enhance disclosures about reportable segments’ significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after  December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after  December 15, 2024. The Company adopted this guidance  January 1, 2024 for its annual reporting, as required, and for its interim reporting will adopt  January 1, 2025, as required. These amendments require the Company to disclose, among others, the name of its Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and are included within each reported measure of segment operating results. See Note 14—Segment Information for disclosures related to ASU 2023-07.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

 

During December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09 ― Income Taxes (Topic 740)Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company will adopt this guidance January 1, 2025 for its annual reporting, as required. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. 

 

During  November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03 ― Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) — Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The amendments in this ASU are intended to improve the disclosures about a public business entity’s expenses and address requests from investors for more detailed information about the types of expenses in commonly presented expense captions. This ASU may be applied either (i) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date or (ii) retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2027, as required, and is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. 

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Earnings per common share is computed using the two-class method related to its Preferred Stock. Under the two-class method, undistributed earnings available to stockholders for the period are allocated on a pro rata basis to the common stockholders and to the holders of convertible preferred shares based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and number of shares that could be issued upon conversion of the Preferred Stock. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the dilutive incremental common shares associated with restricted stock awards, shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, using the treasury stock method, and the potential common shares that could be issued from conversion of the Preferred Stock, using the if-converted method. When a net loss occurs, potential common shares have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share and such shares are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred a net loss from operations, therefore potential common shares were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation. For the year ended December 31, 2024, 0.8 million restricted shares, 2.4 million options and 8.4 million common shares issuable upon the conversion of the Preferred Stock were excluded. For the year ended December 31, 2023, 0.8 million restricted shares, 0.2 million options and 8.0 million common shares issuable upon the conversion of the Preferred Stock were excluded. For the year ended December 31, 2022, 0.7 million restricted shares, 1.5 million options and 7.4 million common shares issuable upon the conversion of the Preferred Stock were excluded. 

 

For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company calculated earnings per share as follows:

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

            

Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

 $(31,179) $(45,610) $(111,381)

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend

  4,641   4,373   4,671 

Undistributed income (loss) available to stockholders

 $(35,820) $(49,983) $(116,052)
             

Weighted average shares outstanding:

            

Total weighted average shares outstanding, basic

  53,817,462   53,256,513   52,018,987 

Total weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

  53,817,462   53,256,513   52,018,987 
             

Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders:

            

Basic

 $(0.67) $(0.94) $(2.23)

Diluted

 $(0.67) $(0.94) $(2.23)

 

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12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 4 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

Property and equipment, net are as follows:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

(In thousands)

        

Vessels and improvements

 $799,652  $776,622 

Furniture and equipment

  59,132   42,055 

Land

  729   - 

Buildings and improvements

  2,435   - 

Leasehold improvements

  1,425   1,424 

Total property and equipment, gross

  863,373   820,101 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

  (344,983)  (294,099)

Property and equipment, net

 $518,390  $526,002 

 

Total depreciation expense of the Company’s property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $50.5 million, $44.9 million and $41.0 million, respectively.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company had $33.5 million in capital expenditures, which primarily includes vessel improvement projects. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company had $30.0 million in capital expenditures, which primarily includes vessel improvement projects and digital investments. 

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Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 5 GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The Company's goodwill relates to the acquisition of its Land Experiences Segment subsidiaries, see Note 9—Acquisitions. The following is a rollforward of the Company’s goodwill:

 

(In thousands)

 

Land Experiences Segment

 

Balance as of December 31, 2021

 $42,017 

Activity

  - 

Balance as of December 31, 2022

  42,017 

Activity

  - 

Balance as of December 31, 2023

  42,017 

Acquisitions (a)

  16,957 

Foreign exchange translation

  57 

Balance as of December 31, 2024

 $59,031 
 (a)Increase to goodwill relates to the 2024 acquisition of Thomson Group. For additional information, see Note 9—Acquisition. 

 

The Company’s intangible assets consist of finite lived assets related to the acquisition of its Land Experiences Segment subsidiaries and the value of its cupos operating rights. Total amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, was $2.1 million, $1.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

 

The carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of intangibles, net are as follows:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

(In thousands)

 

Gross Carrying Amount (a)

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Net Carrying Amount

  

Weighted Average Useful Life Remaining (years)

  

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Net Carrying Amount

 

Tradenames

 $14,939  $(2,911) $12,028   12.1  $7,069  $(2,222) $4,847 

Customer Lists

  6,907   (4,517)  2,390   1.7   6,182   (3,209)  2,973 

Operating rights

  6,529   (5,024)  1,505   17.2   6,529   (4,937)  1,592 

Total intangibles, net

 $28,375  $(12,452) $15,923   11.0  $19,780  $(10,368) $9,412 
 (a)Increase to the gross carrying amounts of intangibles relate to the 2024 acquisition of Thomson Group. For additional information, see Note 9—Acquisition. 

 

Future expected amortization expense related to these intangibles are as follows:

 

Year

 

Amount

 
  

(In thousands)

 

2025

 $2,465 

2026

  1,708 

2027

  1,229 

2028

  1,229 

2029

  1,178 

Thereafter

  8,114 
  $15,923 

 

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Note 6 - Long-term Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 6 LONG-TERM DEBT

 

6.75% Notes

 

On  February 4, 2022, the Company issued $360.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior secured notes due 2027 (the “6.75% Notes”) in a private offering. The 6.75% Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per year, accruing from  February 4, 2022, and interest on the 6.75% Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on  February 15 and  August 15 of each year. The 6.75% Notes will mature on  February 15, 2027, subject to earlier repurchase or redemption. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to prepay in full all outstanding borrowings under its prior credit agreement, including the term facility, Main Street Expanded Loan Facility, and former revolving credit facility, pay any related premiums and terminate in full its prior credit agreement and the commitments thereunder. The Company incurred $10.9 million in financing fees related to the 6.75% Notes, recorded as deferred financing costs as part of long-term debt. The 6.75% Notes are senior secured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by the Company and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”) and secured by first-priority pari passu liens, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on substantially all the assets of the Company and the Guarantors. The 6.75% Notes  may be redeemed by the Company, at set redemption prices and premiums, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. 

 

Revolving Credit Facility 

 

On  February 4, 2022, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which provides for an aggregate principal amount of commitments of $45.0 million, maturing  February 2027, including a letter of credit sub-facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $5.0 million. The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company and the Guarantors and are secured by first-priority pari passu liens, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on substantially all the assets of the Company and the Guarantors. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, if any, will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, an adjusted Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus a spread or a base rate plus a spread. The Company is required to pay a 0.5% quarterly commitment fee on undrawn amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had no borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility. 

 

9.00% Notes

 

On  May 2, 2023, the Company issued $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.00% senior secured notes due 2028 (the “9.00% Notes”) in a private offering. The 9.00% Notes bear interest at a rate of 9.00% per year, and interest is payable semiannually in arrears on  May 15 and  November 15 of each year. The 9.00% Notes will mature on  May 15, 2028, subject to earlier repurchase or redemption. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to prepay in full all outstanding borrowings under its prior senior secured credit agreements, to pay any related premiums and to terminate in full its prior senior secured credit agreements and the commitments thereunder. The 9.00% Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed (i) on a senior secured basis by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (collectively, the “Secured Guarantors”) and secured by a first-priority lien, subject to permitted liens and certain exceptions, on the equity and substantially all the assets of the Secured Guarantors, and (ii) on a senior unsecured basis by certain other subsidiaries of the Company. The 9.00% Notes  may be redeemed by the Company, at set redemption prices and premiums, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. 

 

Covenants

 

The 6.75% Notes, 9.00% Notes and Revolving Credit Facility contain covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to incur certain additional indebtedness and make certain dividend payments, distributions, investments and other restricted payments. These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the 6.75% Notes, 9.00% Notes and Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the covenants currently in effect. 

 

Other

 

The Company’s DuVine subsidiary has a EUR 0.1 million State Assistance Loan related to the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, for the purpose of employment preservation. This loan matures  August 2025, with monthly payments, and bears an annual interest rate of 0.53%.

 

Long-Term Debt Outstanding

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, long-term debt and other borrowing arrangements consisted of:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

 

Principal

  

Deferred Financing Costs, net

  

Balance

  

Principal

  

Deferred Financing Costs, net

  

Balance

 

6.75% Notes

 $360,000  $(4,576) $355,424  $360,000  $(6,771) $353,229 

9.00% Notes

  275,000   (4,999)  270,001   275,000   (6,481)  268,519 

Other

  29   -   29   77   -   77 

Total long-term debt

  635,029   (9,575)  625,454   635,077   (13,252)  621,825 

Less current portion

  (29)  -   (29)  (47)  -   (47)

Total long-term debt, non-current

 $635,000  $(9,575) $625,425  $635,030  $(13,252) $621,778 

 

Future minimum principal payments of long-term debt are as follows: 

 

Year

 

Amount

 
  

(In thousands)

 

2025

 $29 

2026

  - 

2027

  360,000 

2028

  275,000 

2029

  - 

Thereafter

  - 
  $635,029 

 

For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded deferred financing costs of $7.5 million and $10.9 million, respectively, in long-term debt, amortizing the costs over the term of the financing using the straight-line method. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, deferred financing costs charged to interest expense were $3.7 million, $3.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively.

 

In 2023, the Company repaid its prior senior secured credit agreements (the “First Export Credit Agreement” and the “Second Export Credit Agreement”), with the proceeds of the 9.00% Notes and $3.9 million of related deferred financing costs were written-off to other expense.

 

In 2022, the Company repaid its prior credit agreement, including the term facility, Main Street Loan and revolving credit facility, with the proceeds from its 6.75% Notes, and $9.0 million of related deferred financing costs were written-off to other expense.

 

Letters of Credit

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had $1.2 million in letters of credit outstanding with financial institutions. The annual fee for letters of credit is 1.0% of the outstanding balance. The letters of credit are secured by a certificate of deposit maintained at the financial institutions and that mature in November 2025. See Note 10—Commitments and Contingencies for more information. 

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Note 7 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block]

NOTE 7 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses and unearned passenger revenue approximate fair value, due to the short-term nature of these instruments. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, other than derivative instruments and investments in securities, the Company had no other assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt to be $644.3 million as of December 31, 2024, based on the terms of the agreements and comparable market data. 

 

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Note 8 - Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 8 INCOME TAXES 

 

The Company provides for income taxes based on the Federal and state statutory rates on taxable income. U.S. and foreign components of income before incomes taxes are presented below:

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Domestic

 $7,093  $(11,630) $(21,403)

Foreign

  (32,184)  (26,100)  (80,681)

Total

 $(25,091) $(37,730) $(102,084)

 

The income tax expense (benefit) is comprised of the following:

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Current

            

Federal

 $316  $-  $- 

State

  52   218   244 

Foreign — Other

  984   209   392 

Total current

  1,352   427   636 

Deferred

            

Federal

  842   1,492   5,709 

State

  298   625   218 

Foreign — Other

  612   602   (487)

Total deferred

  1,752   2,719   5,440 

Income tax expense

 $3,104  $3,146  $6,076 

 

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax (benefit) expense to the Company’s effective income tax provision is as follows:

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Tax provision at statutory rate – federal

  21.0%  21.0%  21.0%

Tax provision at effective state and local rates

  (1.4%)  (2.1%)  (0.3%)

Foreign tax rate differential

  (32.7%)  (17.1%)  (16.6%)

Executive compensation

  (4.8%)  (5.0%)  0.0%

Valuation allowance

  6.8%  (5.9%)  (9.4%)

Other

  (1.3%)  0.8%  (0.7%)

Total effective income tax rate

  (12.4%)  (8.3%)  (6.0%)

 

The Company, through its subsidiaries and affiliated entities in the U.S., the Cayman Islands, Ecuador and Tanzania are subject to US Federal, US state, Ecuadorian Federal and Tanzanian Federal income taxes. The Cayman Islands do not impose federal or local income taxes. The movement in the effective tax rate related to the foreign tax rate differential is driven by a change in the jurisdictional mix of the foreign earnings and smaller consolidated pre-tax losses in 2024.

 

Deferred tax (liabilities) assets, net, are comprised of the following:

 

  

As of December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

 

Deferred tax assets:

        

Net operating loss carryforward

 $21,564  $26,086 

Disallowed interest carryforward

  18,256   15,286 

Other

  1,209   2,020 

Valuation allowance

  (23,362)  (24,726)

Total net deferred assets

  17,667   18,666 

Deferred tax liabilities:

        

Property and equipment

  (19,111)  (18,542)

Other

  (1,160)  (676)

Total net deferred liabilities

  (20,271)  (19,218)

Deferred tax (liabilities) assets

 $(2,604) $(552)

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet based on tax jurisdictions. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company has recorded deferred tax assets of $0.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively, within other long-term assets, and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, a deferred tax liability of $3.5 million and $2.1 million, respectively.

 

The Company recognizes valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the likelihood of realization, management considers: (i) future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences; (ii) future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards; (iii) taxable income in prior carryback year(s) if carryback is permitted under applicable tax law; and (iv) tax planning strategies.

 

The Company has deferred tax assets related to U.S. federal loss carryforwards of $81.2 million as of December 31, 2024, with an indefinite carryforward period. The timing and manner in which the Company will utilize the net operating loss carryforwards in any year, or in total, may be limited in the future as a result of changes in the Company’s ownership and any limitations imposed by the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. 

 

As a result of the transition to the territorial tax regime effectuated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in 2017, any potential dividends from the Company’s foreign subsidiaries would no longer be subject to Federal tax in the United States. The Company continue to assert its prior position regarding the repatriation of historical foreign earnings from its Ecuadorian subsidiaries. The Company currently has no intention to remit any additional undistributed earnings of its Ecuadorian subsidiaries in a taxable manner. The Company no longer remains permanently reinvested in the earnings of its Cayman subsidiary. No taxes have been accrued as a result of this change because no taxes are expected to be imposed by either the United States or the Cayman Islands upon such a remittance.

 

The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company establishes liabilities for tax-related uncertainties based on estimates of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes may be due. These liabilities are established when the Company believes that certain positions might be challenged despite its belief that its tax return positions are fully supportable. The Company adjusts these liabilities in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the outcome of a tax audit. The provision for income taxes includes the impact of changes to these liabilities.

 

As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had no unrecognized tax positions. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $1.4 million of unrecognized tax benefits. The Company has elected an accounting policy to classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, interest and penalties included in income tax expense related to unrecognized tax benefits and/or uncertain tax positions were insignificant.

 

The Company is subject to tax audits in all jurisdictions for which it files tax returns. Tax audits by their very nature are often complex and can require several years to complete. Currently, there are no U.S. federal, state or foreign jurisdiction tax audits pending. The Company’s corporate U.S. federal and state tax returns for the current year and the four prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities and the Company’s foreign tax returns for the current year and the five prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities.

 

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Note 9 - Acquisition
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 9 — ACQUISITION

 

On  July 31, 2024, the Company, through its land-based subsidiary Natural Habitat, acquired the Thomson Group to further expand its land-based experiential travel offerings and increase its addressable market. Thomson Group consists of three adventure travel brands, including Tanzania safari specialists Thomson Safaris, with more than 40 years of experience in the country, Gibb’s Farm lodge, an 80-acre sanctuary for the senses located near the Ngorongoro Crater, the operator of Kilimanjaro treks Nature Discovery, which has more than 30 years of experience, and Thomson Safaris Limited. The aggregate purchase price for the Thomson Group was $30.0 million, consisting of $24.0 million in cash and $6.0 million in Lindblad common stock, representing 682,593 shares. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company has the option to acquire Tanzania Conservation Limited. 

 

The acquisition was accounted for under purchase accounting and is included in the consolidated results from the acquisition date. Acquisition related costs were $2.7 million and are included in general and administrative expenses for the year ended  December 31, 2024. The Company recorded $8.6 million in intangible assets related to tradenames and customer relationships and $17.0 million in goodwill related to the acquisition. The fair value of the tradename assets was sensitive to judgment in the selection of appropriate royalty rate, discount rates and forecasts of the amount and timing of expected future cash flows. The forecast assumption is forward-looking and could be affected by future economic and market conditions.

 

Following are pro forma revenue and net loss available to stockholders for the years ended  December 31, 2024 and 2023, assuming the Company had completed the acquisition on  January 1, 2023: 

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

(In thousands)

        

Revenue

 $593,318  $471,060 

Net loss available to stockholders

  (46,458)  (17,140)

 

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Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest Contingent Arrangements

 

The Company has controlling interests in its Natural Habitat, Off the Beaten Path, DuVine and Classic Journeys consolidated subsidiaries. The noncontrolling interests are subject to put/call agreements. The agreements were established to provide formal exit opportunities for the minority interest holders and a path to 100% ownership for the Company. The put options, under certain conditions, enable the minority holders, but do not obligate them, to sell the remaining interests to the Company. The Company has call options which enable it, but does not obligate it, to acquire the remaining interests in the subsidiaries, subject to certain dates, expirations and similar redemption value purchase measurements as the put options.

 

Mr. Bressler, founder of Natural Habitat, retains a 9.9% noncontrolling interest in Natural Habitat, which is subject to a put/call arrangement, amended May 2020 and December 2022. Mr. Bressler exercised a first put option in April 2024, that enabled him to sell 9.95% interest in Natural Habitat to the Company, valued as of  December 31, 2023, for $15.2 million, increasing the Company’s ownership of Natural Habitat to 90.1%. Mr. Bressler has a second put option that under certain conditions, and subject to providing notice by January 31, 2026, that enables him, but does not obligate him, to sell his remaining interest in Natural Habitat to the Company, valued as of  December 31, 2025. The Company has a call option, but not an obligation, with an expiration of March 31, 2029, under which it can acquire Mr. Bressler’s remaining interest at a similar fair value measure as Mr. Bressler’s put option, subject to a call purchase price minimum. 

 

Mr. Lawrence, President of Off the Beaten Path, through a combination of his original minority interest and the profit interest units he received, retains a 19.9% noncontrolling interest in Off the Beaten Path, which is subject to a put/call arrangement. Mr. Lawrence has a put option, that under certain conditions and subject to providing notice by  October 31, 2025, that enables him, but does not obligate him, to sell his remaining interest in Off the Beaten Path to the Company, valued as of  December 31, 2025. The Company has a call option, but not an obligation, on or after  October 31, 2025, with an expiration of  December 31, 2030, under which it can acquire Mr. Lawrence’s remaining interest at a similar fair value measure as Mr. Lawrence’s put option.

 

Mr. Levine, founder of DuVine, retains a 25% noncontrolling interest in DuVine, which is subject to a put/call arrangement. During April 2024, the Company exercised a portion of its call option on DuVine, acquiring an additional 5% of the business and increasing its total ownership of DuVine to 75%, for $1.5 million. Mr. Levine has a put option, that under certain conditions and subject to providing notice by  January 31, 2026, that enables him, but does not obligate him, to sell his remaining interest in DuVine to the Company, valued as of  December 31, 2025. The Company has a first call option, expiring  December 31, 2025, to acquire an additional 10% of DuVine from Mr. Levine, and a second call option, but not an obligation, on or after  December 31, 2025, with an expiration of  December 31, 2030, under which it can acquire Mr. Levine’s remaining interest at a similar fair value measure as Mr. Levine’s put option, subject to a call purchase price minimum.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Piegza, founders of Classic Journeys, retain a 19.9% noncontrolling interest in Classic Journeys, which is subject to a put/call arrangement. Mr. and Mrs. Piegza have a put option that under certain conditions, and subject to providing notice by November 13, 2026, that enables them, but does not obligate them, to sell their remaining interest in Classic Journeys to the Company, valued as of the fiscal quarter prior to the put notice. The Company has a call option, but not an obligation, under which it can acquire Mr. and Mrs. Piegza’s remaining interest at a similar fair value measure as Mr. and Mrs. Piegza’s put option. 

 

Since the redemption of these noncontrolling interests is not solely in the Company’s control, the Company is required to record the redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of stockholders’ equity but after its total liabilities. In addition, if it is probable that the instrument will become redeemable, as such solely due to the passage of time, the redeemable noncontrollable interest should be adjusted to the redemption value via one of two measurement methods. The Company elected the income classification-excess adjustment and accretion method for recognizing changes in the redemption value of the put options. Under this methodology, a calculation of the present value of the redemption value is compared to the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest and the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is adjusted to the redemption value’s present value. Any adjustments to the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, up to the fair value of the noncontrolling interest, are classified to retained earnings. Adjustments in excess of the fair value of the noncontrolling interest, are treated as a decrease to net income available to common stockholders. The fair value of the put options was determined using a discounted cash flow model. The redemption values were adjusted to their present values using the Company’s weighted average cost of capital. 

 

The following is a rollforward of the redeemable noncontrolling interest:

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Beginning balance

 $37,784  $27,886  $10,626 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

  2,984   4,734   3,221 

Redemption value adjustment of put option

  4,853   5,695   14,039 

Distribution

  (1,400)  (531)  - 

Redemption of put and/or call options

  (14,797)  -   - 

Ending balance

 $29,424  $37,784  $27,886 

 

Lease Commitments 

 

The Company leases office space, land for safari base camps and equipment under long-term leases, which are classified as operating leases. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s remaining weighted average operating lease terms were approximately 18.7 years. A reconciliation of operating lease payments undiscounted cash flows to lease liabilities recognized as of December 31, 2024 is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

Operating Lease Payments

 

2025

 $1,845 

2026

  513 

2027

  409 

2028

  16 

2029

  16 

Thereafter

  654 

Present value discount (8% weighted average)

  (674)

Total

 $2,779 

 

Lease expense was $2.6 million, $2.7 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These amounts are recorded within general and administrative expenses.

 

Brand License Agreement National Geographic

 

The Company is party to a brand license agreement with National Geographic through 2040, which includes a co-selling and co-marketing arrangement through which National Geographic promotes the Company’s offerings in its marketing campaigns across web-based, email, print and other marketing platforms and distributes the Company’s expeditions through the Disney Signature Experiences platform and also allows the Company to use the National Geographic name and logo. In return for these rights, the Company is charged a royalty fee, which is included within selling and marketing expense. The fee is calculated based upon a percentage of substantially all ticket revenues, less travel agent commission, including the revenues received from cancellation fees and any revenues received from the sale of pre- and post-expedition extensions. Beginning in 2026, the agreement has minimum royalties that increase annually through the end of the agreement term, which based on current performance are expected to be exceeded. In 2023 and 2022, the Company operated under its former alliance and license agreement with National Geographic, where National Geographic sold the Company’s expeditions through its internal travel division in return for a commission fee and also allowed the Company to use the National Geographic name and logo in return for a royalty fee. Both the commission and royalty fees were recorded within selling and marketing expense. 

 

Charter Commitments

 

From time to time, the Company enters into agreements to charter vessels onto which it holds its tours and expeditions, and with third parties to provide chartered air service for guests and crew on certain of its expeditions. 

 

Future minimum payments on its charter agreements are as follows:

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

Amount

 

(In thousands)

    

2025

 $16,692 

2026

  11,567 

Total

 $28,259 

 

Other Commitments

 

The Company had an agreement for the acquisition of Torcatt Enterprises Limitada, a holding company that operates two vessels in the Galápagos Islands, for $17.0 million. The acquisition closed on January 9, 2025.

 

The Company participates, with other tour operators, in the Consumer Protection Insurance Plan sponsored by the United States Tour Operators Association (“USTOA”). The USTOA requires a $1.0 million performance bond, letter of credit or assigned certificate of deposit from its members to insure this plan. The Company has assigned a $1.0 million letter of credit to the USTOA to satisfy this requirement. This letter of credit will be used only if the Company becomes insolvent and cannot refund its customers’ deposits.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is involved in various claims, legal actions and regulatory proceedings arising from time to time in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after consulting legal counsel, there are no outstanding proceedings that are expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

v3.25.0.1
Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plan
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]

NOTE 11  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

 

The Company has a 401(k)-profit sharing plan and trust for its employees. The Company matched 30% in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, of employee contributions up to a per employee annual maximum of $2,400 for 2024, 2023 and 2022. The Company’s 401(k) plan contributions amounted to $0.9 million, $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and are recorded within general and administrative expenses.

v3.25.0.1
Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Equity [Text Block]

NOTE 12 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

 

Company Stock

 

The Company has 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, $0.0001 par value and 200,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, $0.0001 par value.

 

Preferred Stock

 

On August 31, 2020, the Company issued and sold 85,000 shares of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, par value of $0.0001, (“Preferred Stock”) for $1,000 per share for gross proceeds of $85.0 million. As of December 31, 2024, 62,000 shares of Preferred Stock are outstanding. The Preferred Stock has senior and preferential ranking to the Company’s common stock. The Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of 6.00% per annum, and for the first two years, the dividends were required to be paid-in-kind. After the second anniversary of the issuance date, the dividends may be paid-in-kind or be paid in cash at the Company’s option. During 2024, the Company has continued to pay dividends in-kind. The Preferred Stock is convertible at any time, at the holder’s election, into a number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the then-current accrued value by the conversion price of $9.50. The Company may, at its option, convert all, but not less than all, of the Preferred Stock into common stock if the closing price of shares of common stock is at least 150% of the conversion price for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. The number of shares of common stock received in such conversion shall be equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the then-current accrued value by the conversion price. At the six-year anniversary of the closing date, each investor has the right to require the Company to repurchase their Preferred Stock and any Preferred Stock not requested to be repurchased shall be converted into common shares of the Company equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the then-current accrued value by the conversion price. The Preferred Stock deferred issuance costs was $2.1 million as of December 31, 2024.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, 18,000 shares of Preferred Stock and related accumulated dividends were converted by the holders into 2,109,561 shares of the Company’s common stock. No shares of Preferred Stock were converted into shares during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded $4.6 million, $4.4 million and $4.6 million, respectively, in accrued dividends for Preferred Stock. As of December 31, 2024, the Preferred Stock could be converted at the option of the holders into 8.4 million shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

Stock Repurchase Plan

 

In 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $15.0 million increase to the Company’s existing stock and warrant repurchase plan (“Repurchase Plan”), to $35.0 million. This Repurchase Plan authorizes the Company to purchase from time to time the Company’s outstanding common stock and previously outstanding warrants. Any shares purchased are retired. The Repurchase Plan has no time deadline and will continue until otherwise modified or terminated at the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. The repurchases exclude shares repurchased to settle statutory employee tax withholding related to the vesting of stock awards. Since the Repurchase Plan inception, the Company has cumulatively repurchased 875,218 shares of common stock for $8.3 million and 6,011,926 warrants for $14.7 million, as of December 31, 2024. All repurchases were made using cash resources. The balance available for the Repurchase Plan as of December 31, 2024 was $12.0 million.

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Note 13 - Stock Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]

NOTE 13 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

During 2021, the Company’s compensation committee approved the 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which supersedes the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan, and authorizes restricted time and performance awards and stock options to key employees. The Company's stock-based compensation program is a long-term retention program that provides for the grant of options, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance-based restricted stock or units (“PSUs”) and/or market stock units (“MSUs”) to attract, retain and provide incentives for directors, officers and employees. The maximum number of shares reserved for the grant of awards under the plan is 4.7 million, with approximately 1.5 million shares available as of December 31, 2024. The Company settles stock-based awards with newly issued shares.

 

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

 

Restricted stock is shares of stock granted to an employee, non-employee director or other service providers for which sale is prohibited for a specified period of time. Restricted stock typically vests ratably over a one or three-year period following the date of grant. RSUs represent a promise to deliver shares to the employee, non-employee director or other service providers at a future date if certain vesting conditions are met. RSUs typically vest ratably over a three-year period following the date of grant. The Company does not deliver the shares associated with the RSUs to the employee, non-employee director or other service providers until the vesting conditions are met. The number of shares or units granted are determined based upon the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of the award.

 

Market Stock Units

 

MSUs represent a promise to deliver shares to the employee, non-employee director or other service providers at a future date if certain performance and vesting conditions are met. The MSUs are market-based equity incentive awards based on a performance-multiplier of change in the stock price of the Company’s common stock between the grant date and a determined closing price. Each MSU represents the right to receive one share of Company stock multiplied by a performance multiplier or, at the option of the Company, an amount of cash. The number of shares that will eventually be earned and vest may be more or less than the number of MSUs that are awarded, depending on the Company’s common stock price. Awards, if earned, will vest after a determined performance period and may be earned at a level ranging from 0%-150% of the number of MSUs granted, depending on performance. The number of units granted were determined based upon the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of the award.

 

The Company assessed the applicable metrics related to the MSU grants, estimating the fair value of employee MSU awards and the amount of stock compensation expense using the Monte-Carlo pricing model.

 

Performance Stock Units

 

PSUs represent a promise to deliver shares to the employee, non-employee director or other service providers at a future date if certain performance and vesting conditions are met. PSUs generally vest three years following the date of grant based on the attainment of performance- or market-based goals, all of which are subject to a service condition. The Company does not deliver the shares associated with the PSUs to the employee, non-employee director or other service providers until the performance and vesting conditions are met. 

 

The PSUs granted may be earned based on the Company's performance against metrics relating to annual Adjusted EBITDA and annual revenue. Awards, if earned, will vest after a three-year performance period and may be earned at a level ranging from 0%-200% of the number of PSUs granted, depending on performance. The number of units were determined based upon the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of the award. The Company assessed the applicable metrics related to the PSU grants, determined the blended probability of achieving the performance metrics and valued the awards based on the fair value at the date of grant with the amount of stock compensation expense determined based on the number of PSU’s expected to vest. 

 

Long-Term Incentive Compensation

 

See the following table for a summary of PSU, restricted stock, RSU and MSU activity.

 

  

Performance-based Stock Units

  

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

  

Market-based Stock Units

 
  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

 

Balance, December 31, 2023

  66,684  $9.56   657,207  $11.06   61,881  $17.48 

Granted

  70,378   9.33   553,156   8.74   -   - 

Vested and released

  -   -   (454,346)  10.55   (18,639)  18.90 

Forfeited

  (53,640)  9.45   (81,774)  10.34   (33,850)  17.36 

Balance, December 31, 2024

  83,422   9.44   674,243   9.60   9,392   15.08 

 

Stock Options

 

Stock options represent a right to buy a number of shares by the employee, non-employee director or other service providers at a future date, for a pre-set price, or exercise price, for a fixed period of time. Stock options generally vest over one to four years, with a term of ten years. Stock compensation expense related to options are recorded based on the fair value of stock option grants, amortized on a straight-line basis over the employee’s required service period. The Company estimated the fair value of employee stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company uses the simplified method for determining an option term under Black-Sholes as the Company issues options infrequently. The fair values of employee stock options granted under the 2021 plan were estimated using the following assumptions:

 

  

Stock Option Grants

 
  2024  

2023

  2022 

Exercise price

$7.40 - 8.44  $9.56  $12.64 - 14.36 

Dividend yield

 0.0%  0.00

%

  0.00

%

Expected volatility

 64.6 - 77.8%  64.6

%

  57.79

%

Risk-free interest rate

 3.63 - 4.48%  3.63

%

  2.75 - 3.15

%

Expected term in years

 5.0 - 6.25   6.25   6.25 

 

The following table is a summary of stock option activity:

 

  

Number of Options

  

Weighted Average Exercise Price

  

Weighted Average Contractual Live (Years)

  

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2023

  888,458  $10.55   7.7  $- 

Granted

  1,944,319   8.12         

Exercised

  (263,000)  9.50         

Forfeited

  (150,000)  9.56         

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2024

  2,419,777   8.77   9.0   7,910,071 

 

  

As of December 31, 2024

 
  

Number of Options

  

Weighted Average Exercise Price

  

Weighted Average Contractual Live (Years)

  

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

Options vested and/or expected to vest

  2,419,777  $8.77   9.0  $7,910,071 

Options exercisable

  1,594,548   8.76   9.1   5,162,571 

 

During the year ended 2024, 263,000 options with an intrinsic value of $0.3 million were exercised, and during the year ended 2022, 77,500 options with an intrinsic value of $0.3 million were exercised. No options were exercised during the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

Stock-based Compensation Expense

 

Stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $9.8 million, $13.9 million and $7.0 million, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses. The total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation plans for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $0.0 million. As of December 31, 2024, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense was $12.7 million. This amount is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.5 years. 

 

Mr. Bressler has an equity incentive opportunity to earn an award of options based on the financial performance of Natural Habitat, where if the final year equity value of Natural Habitat, as defined in Mr. Bressler's employment agreement, as amended, exceeds $25.0 million, effective as of December 31, 2025, Mr. Bressler would be granted options with a fair value equal to 10.1% of such excess, subject to certain conditions. Mr. Bressler exercised a one-time right to elect an early option award of 50% valued as of December 31, 2023, and as of result of the early exercise, during the three months ended  March 31, 2024, the Company granted 1.3 million options, with an exercise price of $8.44, to Mr. Bressler, and he retains the remaining amount of the equity incentive effective as of December 31, 2025. The options vested on the grant date and have a term of ten years. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company determined it was probable the performance condition would be met and therefore, recorded all expense related to it. The actual number of options granted will be determined by the calculated final year equity value of Natural Habitat and the Black-Scholes per share option value, factoring in the Company’s stock price on the date of the grant, its volatility and a discount rate. The performance condition related to the remaining equity incentive opportunity through  December 31, 2025 was also deemed probable in 2023 and is being expensed over Mr. Bressler’s service period. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, stock-based compensation expense related to this award was $3.2 million and $8.0 million, respectively. 

 

v3.25.0.1
Note 14 - Segment Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 14  SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company’s chief operating decision maker, or CODM, is Natalya Leahy, the Chief Executive Officer. The CODM assesses performance and allocates resources based upon the separate financial information from the Company’s operating segments. In identifying its reportable segments, the Company organized them around the nature of services provided and other relevant factors.

 

The Company is primarily an experiential travel operator with operations in two segments, Lindblad, which provides ship-based expeditions, and Land Experiences, which provides active, land-based trips, tours, treks and safari adventures. While both segments have similar characteristics, the two operating and reporting segments cannot be aggregated because they fail to meet the requirements for aggregation. The Company evaluates the performance of the business based largely on the results of its operating segments. The CODM and management review operating results monthly, and base operating decisions on the total results at a consolidated level, as well as at a segment level. The reports provided to the Board of Directors are at a consolidated level and also contain information regarding the separate results of both reportable segments.

 

The Company evaluates the performance of its business segments based largely on tour revenues and operating income, without allocating other income and expenses, net, income taxes and interest expense, net. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, reportable segment operating results were as follows:

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands)

            

Tour revenues:

            

Lindblad

 $423,306  $397,410  $278,449 

Land Experiences

  221,421   172,133   143,051 

Total tour revenues

 $644,727  $569,543  $421,500 

Operating income:

            

Lindblad

 $(2,928) $(8,692) $(77,871)

Land Experiences

  24,481   19,291   14,825 

Operating income (loss)

 $21,553  $10,599  $(63,046)

 

The following table presents the Lindblad segment expenses:

 

             
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Tour revenues

 $423,306  $397,410  $278,449 
             

Cost of tours

  217,408   222,413   201,255 

General and administrative

  92,662   83,004   67,564 

Selling and marketing

  67,731   57,334   46,226 

Depreciation and amortization

  48,433   43,351   41,275 

Operating loss

 $(2,928) $(8,692) $(77,871)

 

The following table presents the Land Experiences segment expenses:

 

             
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Tour revenues

 $221,421  $172,133  $143,051 
             

Cost of tours

  126,265   99,963   81,962 

General and administrative

  47,259   35,427   28,727 

Selling and marketing

  19,287   14,092   14,770 

Depreciation and amortization

  4,129   3,360   2,767 

Operating income

 $24,481  $19,291  $14,825 

 

Intercompany tour revenues between the Lindblad and Land Experiences segments are eliminated in consolidation and in the presentation above for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were $6.6 million, $7.9 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Lindblad segment had $30.0 million, $28.6 million and $34.3 million of capital expenditures, respectively, and the Land Experiences segment had $3.5 million, $2.6 million and $3.9 million of capital expenditures, respectively.

 

Depreciation and amortization expense is included in segment operating income as shown below: 

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands)

            

Depreciation and amortization:

            

Lindblad:

            

Depreciation

 $48,345  $43,263  $41,080 

Amortization

  88   88   195 

Land Experiences:

            

Depreciation

  2,131   1,641   946 

Amortization

  1,998   1,719   1,821 

Total depreciation and amortization

 $52,562  $46,711  $44,042 

 

The following table presents the Company’s total assets, intangibles, net and goodwill by segment:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

        

Total Assets:

        

Lindblad

 $667,799  $675,432 

Land Experiences

  209,106   155,865 

Total assets

 $876,905  $831,297 
         

Intangibles, net:

        

Lindblad

 $1,505  $1,592 

Land Experiences

  14,418   7,820 

Total intangibles, net

 $15,923  $9,412 
         

Goodwill:

        

Lindblad

 $-  $- 

Land Experiences

  59,031   42,017 

Total goodwill

 $59,031  $42,017 

 

v3.25.0.1
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions. The consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). 

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of certain assets and liabilities as well as revenues and expenses and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from such estimates. Management estimates include determining the estimated lives of long-lived and intangible assets, the valuation of stock-based compensation awards, future travel certificate breakage, annual goodwill impairment assessment, and the recovery of deferred tax assets. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period that they are determined to be necessary.

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues are measured based on consideration specified in the Company’s contracts with guests and are recognized as the related performance obligations are satisfied. The majority of the Company’s revenues are derived from guest ticket contracts which are reported as tour revenues. The Company’s primary performance obligation under these contracts is to provide an expedition, trip or tour, and may include pre- and post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, land-based expeditions and air transportation to and from the ships or the trip or tour beginning or end point. Upon satisfaction of the Company’s primary performance obligation, revenue is recognized over the duration of each expedition, trip or tour.

 

Tour revenues also include revenues from the sale of goods and services onboard the Company’s ships, cancellation fees and trip insurance. Revenues from the sale of goods and services rendered onboard are recognized upon purchase. Guest cancellation fees are recognized as tour revenues at the time of the cancellation. The Company records a liability for estimated trip insurance claims based on the Company’s claims history. Proceeds received from trip insurance premiums in excess of this liability are recorded as revenue in the period in which they are received.

 

The Company sources its guest bookings through a combination of direct selling and various agency networks and alliances. The following table disaggregates tour revenues by the sales channel it was derived from:

 

  

For the years ended December 31,

 

Lindblad Segment

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Guest ticket revenue:

            

Direct (a)

 $254,725  $226,151  $154,345 

Agencies

  92,809   90,185   66,298 

Affinity

  25,520   29,535   19,949 

Guest ticket revenue

  373,054   345,871   240,592 

Other tour revenue

  50,252   51,539   37,857 

Tour revenues

 $423,306  $397,410  $278,449 
             
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

Land Experiences Segment

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Guest ticket revenue:

            

Direct

 $184,420  $143,837  $115,309 

Agencies

  22,385   17,129   17,713 

Affinity

  3,741   3,134   3,100 

Guest ticket revenue

  210,546   164,100   136,122 

Other tour revenue

  10,875   8,033   6,929 

Tour revenues

 $221,421  $172,133  $143,051 

 

(a)

Under the brand license agreement between the Company and National Geographic, effective  January 1, 2024, National Geographic no longer receives commissions on sales bookings through the former National Geographic sales channel as the co-selling arrangement operates as direct sales through the Company’s booking system. For the years ended  December 31, 2023 and 2022, the National Geographic sales channel accounted for $68.7 million and $59.0 million, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated guest ticket revenue. In the table above, 2023 and 2022 guest ticket revenues derived through the previous National Geographic sales channel have been classified as direct sales to conform to current period’s presentation.

Customer Deposits and Contract Liabilities, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Customer Deposits and Contract Liabilities

 

The Company’s guests remit deposits in advance of tour embarkation. Guest deposits consist of guest ticket revenues as well as revenues from the sale of pre- and post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, land-based expeditions and certain air transportation. Guest deposits represent unearned revenues and are reported as unearned passenger revenues when received and are subsequently recognized as tour revenue over the duration of the expedition. The Company does not consider guest deposits to be a contract liability until the guest no longer has the right, resulting from the passage of time, to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund. In conjunction with the previous suspension or rescheduling of expeditions, guests were previously provided an option of either a refund or future travel certificates, which in some instances the value of the future travel certificate exceeded the original cash deposit. The value of future travel certificates in excess of cash received is being recognized as a discount to tour revenues at the time the related expedition occurs and includes an estimate of breakage based on historical behavior of the customer and/or time to expiration of the certificate. As of December 31, 2024, the value of future travel certificates n not significant. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company has recorded $318.7 million and $252.2 million, related to unearned passenger revenue, respectively.

 

The change in contract liabilities within unearned passenger revenues are as follows:

  

Contract Liabilities

 

(In thousands)

    

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 $93,906 

Recognized in tour revenues during the period

  (618,823)

Additional contract liabilities in period

  715,198 

Balance as of December 31, 2024

 $190,281 

 

Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]

Cost of Tours

 

Cost of tours represents the direct costs associated with revenues during expeditions, trips and tours, including costs of pre- or post-expedition excursions, hotel accommodations, land-based expeditions, air and other transportation expenses and costs of goods and services rendered onboard, payroll and related expenses for shipboard, guides and expedition personnel, food costs for guests and crew, fuel and related costs and other expenses such as land costs, port costs, repairs and maintenance, equipment expense, drydock, ship insurance and charter hire expenses.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]

General and Administrative Expense

 

General and administrative expenses represent the costs of the Company’s administrative functions, and includes salaries and related benefits, professional fees and occupancy costs, shore-side vessel support, credit card commissions, and reservations functions.

 

Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]

Selling and Marketing Expense

 

Selling and marketing expenses include commissions, royalties and a broad range of advertising and marketing expenses. These include advertising costs of direct mail, email, digital media, traditional media, travel agencies and brand websites, as well as costs associated with website development and maintenance, social media and corporate sponsorship costs. Advertising is charged to expense as incurred. Advertising expenses totaled $39.4 million, $33.2 million and $31.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The largest component of advertising expense for each of the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was online advertising, which totaled $19.9 million, $17.3 million and $14.7 million, respectively.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less, as well as deposits in financial institutions, to be cash and cash equivalents. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the balance sheet that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statement of cash flows:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands)

       

Cash and cash equivalents

 $183,941  $156,845  $87,177 

Restricted cash

  32,202   30,499   28,847 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented in the statement of cash flows

 $216,143  $187,344  $116,024 

 

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Concentration of Currency Risk

 

The Company maintains cash in several financial institutions in the U.S. and other countries which, at times, may exceed the federally insured limits. Accounts held in the U.S. are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to certain limits. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s cash held in financial institutions outside of the U.S. amounted to $7.4 million and $5.8 million, respectively.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Restricted Cash 

 

The amounts held in restricted cash represent principally funds required to be held by certain vendors and regulatory agencies and are classified as restricted cash since such amounts cannot be used by the Company until the restrictions are removed by those vendors and regulatory agencies. These amounts are principally held in certificates of deposit and interest income is recognized when earned. 

 

In order to operate guest tour expedition vessels from U.S. ports, the Company is required to either post a performance bond with the Federal Maritime Commission or escrow all unearned guest deposits plus an additional 10% in restricted accounts, up to a maximum of $32 million. To satisfy this requirement, the Company entered into an agreement with a financial institution to escrow the required amounts.

 

Restricted cash consist of the following:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

        

Credit card processor reserves

 $12,750  $20,250 

Federal Maritime Commission and other escrow

  18,101   8,958 

Certificates of deposit and other restricted deposits

  1,351   1,291 

Total restricted cash

 $32,202  $30,499 

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Policy Text Block]

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

 

The Company records prepaid expenses and other current assets at cost and expenses them in the period the services are provided or the goods are delivered. Marine operating supplies and inventories are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and consist primarily of fuel, provisions, gift shop merchandise and other items for resale, other supplies used in the operation of marine expeditions. Fuel, provisions and other supplies are recorded at cost while items for sale are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value and their cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:

 

  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

       

Prepaid tour expenses

 $28,585  $26,123 

Other

  33,705   31,035 

Total prepaid expenses and other current assets

 $62,290  $57,158 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property and Equipment, net

 

Property and equipment is recorded at cost, and the cost of improvements that extend the useful life of property and equipment is capitalized when incurred. These capitalized costs may include structural costs, equipment, fixtures, floor, and wall coverings. Property and equipment, net is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:

 

  

Years

 

Vessels and vessel improvements

 15to25 
Buildings and building improvements 3to40 

Furniture & equipment

  5  

Computer hardware and software

 5to10 

Leasehold improvements, including expedition sites and port facilities

 

Shorter of lease term or related asset life

 

 

The ship-based tour and expedition industry is very capital intensive. As of December 31, 2024, the Company owned and operated ten expedition vessels, and acquired two additional vessels during January 2025. The Company has a capital program for the improvement of its vessels and for asset replacements in order to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations; comply with, or exceed, all relevant legal and statutory requirements related to health, environment, safety, security and sustainability; and gain strategic benefits or provide newer improved product innovations to its guests. 

 

Vessel improvement costs that add value to the Company’s vessels, such as those discussed above, are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of the improvements, or the vessel’s estimated remaining useful life, while costs of repairs and maintenance, including minor improvement costs and drydock expenses, are charged to expense as incurred and included in cost of tours. Drydock costs primarily represent planned maintenance activities that are incurred when a vessel is taken out of service. For U.S. flagged ships, the statutory requirement traditionally is an annual docking and U.S. Coast Guard inspections, normally conducted in drydock. Internationally flagged ships have scheduled dockings approximately every 12 months, for a period of up to three to six weeks.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill

 

The Company tests for impairment annually as of September 30, or more frequently if warranted. The Company assesses qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying amount. The Company completed the annual impairment test as of September 30, 2024, noting no indication of goodwill impairment. See Note 5—Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further details on the Company’s goodwill.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Intangible Assets, net

 

Intangible assets include tradenames, customer lists and operating rights. Tradenames are words, symbols, or other devices used in trade or business to indicate the source of products and to distinguish it from other products and are registered with government agencies and are protected legally by continuous use in commerce. Customer lists are established relationships with existing customers that resulted in repeat purchases and customer loyalty. Based on the Company’s analysis, amortization of the tradenames and customer lists were computed using the estimated useful lives of 15 and 5 years, respectively. See Note 5—Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further information on the Company’s intangible assets.

 

The Company operates two vessels year-round in the Galápagos National Park in Ecuador, the National Geographic Endeavour II with 96 berths and the National Geographic Islander II with 48 berths. In order to operate these vessels within the park, the Company is required to have in its possession cupos (licenses) sufficient to cover the total available berths on each vessel. The cupos expire in 2042, and have a renewable 20-year term, subject to early termination by the Ecuadorean Province of Galápagos government for non-compliance with the terms of the contract and applicable law regulations.

 

Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, any event or circumstance that indicates that the fair value or the Company’s intangible assets might be below its carrying amount, the assessment of possible impairment of the Company’s intangible assets will be based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of its asset, which is determined by using the asset’s estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If these estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recognized for the excess, if any, of the asset’s carrying value over its estimated fair value. If a quantitative assessment is needed, judgement is required in estimating the future cash flows and fair values of its tradenames, customer lists and operating rights. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 the Company determined that there were no triggering events regarding its intangible assets.

 

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Long-Lived Asset Impairment Assessment

 

The Company reviews its long-lived assets, principally its vessels, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be fully recoverable. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of its asset, which is determined by using the asset’s estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If these estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recognized for the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its estimated fair value. If a quantitative assessment is needed, judgment is required in estimating the future cash flows and fair values of its vessels. As of and for the years December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company determined that there were no triggering events regarding its long-lived assets.

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Bock]

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

The Company records accounts payable and accrued expenses for the cost of such items when the service is provided or when the related product is delivered. 

 

Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]

Leases

 

The Company leases office and warehousing space with lease terms ranging from one to ten years, computer hardware and software and office equipment with lease terms ranging from three to six years and land for safari base camps with terms ranging from 12 to 95 years.

 

At the inception of a lease, the Company recognizes right-of-use lease assets and related lease liabilities measured as the present value of future lease payments. The Company’s right-of-use lease assets are recorded in other long-term assets and the Company’s long-term lease liabilities are recorded in other long-term liabilities. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Company reviewed its contracts with vendors, determining that its right-to-use lease assets consisted primarily of office space and land operating leases. In determining the right-to-use lease assets and related lease liabilities, the Company did not recognize any lease extension options and elected to exclude leases with terms of 12-months or less. Short-term leases are accounted for monthly over the lease term.

 

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value Measurements

 

Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows:

 

 

Level 1

Quoted market prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at measurement date.

   
 

Level 2

Quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies.

   
 

Level 3

Significant unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities that cannot be corroborated by market data. Fair value is determined by the reporting entity’s own assumptions utilizing the best information available and includes situations where there is little market activity for the investment.

 

Level 3 financial liabilities consist of obligations for which there is no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. Changes in fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded as appropriate.

 

The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company did not have any material derivative instruments. 

 

Currency Risk. The Company uses currency exchange contracts to manage its exposure to changes in currency exchange rates associated with certain of its non-U.S. dollar denominated receivables and payables. The Company primarily hedges a portion of its current-year currency exposure to several currencies, which normally include, but are not limited to, the Canadian and New Zealand dollars, the euro and the British pound sterling. The fluctuations in the value of these forward contracts largely offset the impact of changes in the value of the underlying risk they economically hedge. The Company also uses foreign exchange forward contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, from time-to-time as necessary, to manage its exposure to foreign denominated contracts. 

 

By entering into derivative instrument contracts, the Company exposes itself, from time to time, to counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is in an asset position, the counterparty has a liability to the Company, which creates credit risk for the Company. The Company continues to monitor counterparty credit risk as part of its ongoing derivative assessments.

 

The Company’s derivative assets and liabilities consist principally of currency exchange contracts, which are carried at fair value based on significant observable inputs (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives entered into by the Company are typically executed over-the-counter and are valued using quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities when available or internal valuation techniques, when quoted market prices are not readily available. The valuation technique and inputs depend on the type of derivative and the nature of the underlying exposure. The Company principally uses discounted cash flows along with fair value models that primarily use market observable inputs. These models take into account a variety of factors including, where applicable, maturity, currency exchange rates, interest rate yield curves and counterparty credit risks.

 

The Company records derivatives on a gross basis in other long-term assets and/or other liabilities. The accounting for changes in value of the derivative depends on whether or not the transaction has been designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. Derivatives that are not designated for hedge accounting are measured and reported at fair value through earnings.

 

The Company, from time-to-time, applies hedge accounting to foreign exchange rate and interest rate derivatives entered into for risk management purposes. To qualify for hedge accounting, a derivative must be highly effective at reducing the risk associated with the exposure being hedged. In addition, key aspects of achieving hedge accounting are documentation of hedging strategy and hedge effectiveness at the hedge inception and substantiating hedge effectiveness on an ongoing basis. A derivative must be highly effective in accomplishing the hedge objective of offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item for the risk being hedged. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated in a hedge relationship and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged transaction affects earnings. The Company formally documents the relationship between derivatives and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and the strategy for undertaking hedge transactions at the inception of the hedging relationship. This documentation includes linking cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet or to specific forecasted transactions. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative instruments that are used are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged items.

 

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes

 

The Company is subject to income taxes in both the U.S. and the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which it recognizes deferred income taxes for the tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities, as well as for tax loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recoverable or settled. The Company provides a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based upon the weight of available evidence, the Company does not believe it is “more-likely-than-not” that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company will continue to evaluate the deferred tax asset valuation allowance balances in all of its foreign and U.S. companies to determine the appropriate level of valuation allowances.

 

The Company regularly assesses the potential outcome of current and future examinations in each of the taxing jurisdictions when determining the adequacy of the provision for income taxes. The Company has only recorded financial statement benefits for tax positions which it believes are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained.

 

The Company is subject to tax audits in all jurisdictions for which it files tax returns. Tax audits by their very nature are often complex and can require several years to complete. Currently, there are no U.S. federal, state or foreign jurisdiction tax audits pending. The Company’s corporate U.S. federal and state tax returns for the current year and four prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities and the Company’s foreign tax returns for the current year and five prior years remain subject to examination by tax authorities.

Other Long-term Assets [Policy Text Block]

Other Long-Term Assets

 

Other long-term assets include the Company’s right-to-use lease assets, deferred tax assets and long-term prepaid value-added taxes. The Company expects to earn tax credits over time that will reduce the value-added taxes and has applied for such tax credits with the Ecuadorian tax authorities. 

 

Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred financing costs relate to the issuance costs of debt liabilities and are a direct deduction from the debt carrying amount. Deferred financing costs are amortized over the life of the debt or loan agreement through interest expense, net. See Note 6—Long-term Debt.

 

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The functional currencies of the Company’s operating entities are the U.S. dollar and Tanzanian shilling, and the remeasurement adjustments and gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recorded as foreign exchange gains or losses. Adjustments resulting from translating the foreign currency into U.S. dollars are recorded in other comprehensive income.

 

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation awards issued to employees, non-employee directors or other service providers are recorded at their fair value on the date of grant and amortized over the service period of the award. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of the equity instrument issued, within general and administrative expenses.

 

Stockholders' Equity Note, Redeemable Preferred Stock, Issue, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock 

 

The Company’s Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”) is accounted for as a temporary equity instrument. The redemption or conversion of the Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s common stock is not solely controlled by the Company. At the six-year anniversary of the issuance, the holders have the right to require the Company to repurchase their Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock is convertible into the Company’s common stock (i) any time at the holder’s election, (ii) at the six-year anniversary of the issuance of those shares not redeemed at the request of the holder, or (iii) by the Company under certain circumstances. See Note 12—Stockholders’ Equity.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements 

 

During  November 2023, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07 ― Segment Reporting (Topic 280) — Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are intended to improve and enhance disclosures about reportable segments’ significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after  December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after  December 15, 2024. The Company adopted this guidance  January 1, 2024 for its annual reporting, as required, and for its interim reporting will adopt  January 1, 2025, as required. These amendments require the Company to disclose, among others, the name of its Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) and significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and are included within each reported measure of segment operating results. See Note 14—Segment Information for disclosures related to ASU 2023-07.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

 

During December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09 ― Income Taxes (Topic 740)Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company will adopt this guidance January 1, 2025 for its annual reporting, as required. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. 

 

During  November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03 ― Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) — Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The amendments in this ASU are intended to improve the disclosures about a public business entity’s expenses and address requests from investors for more detailed information about the types of expenses in commonly presented expense captions. This ASU may be applied either (i) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date or (ii) retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2027, as required, and is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

Lindblad Segment

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Guest ticket revenue:

            

Direct (a)

 $254,725  $226,151  $154,345 

Agencies

  92,809   90,185   66,298 

Affinity

  25,520   29,535   19,949 

Guest ticket revenue

  373,054   345,871   240,592 

Other tour revenue

  50,252   51,539   37,857 

Tour revenues

 $423,306  $397,410  $278,449 
             
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

Land Experiences Segment

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Guest ticket revenue:

            

Direct

 $184,420  $143,837  $115,309 

Agencies

  22,385   17,129   17,713 

Affinity

  3,741   3,134   3,100 

Guest ticket revenue

  210,546   164,100   136,122 

Other tour revenue

  10,875   8,033   6,929 

Tour revenues

 $221,421  $172,133  $143,051 
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
  

Contract Liabilities

 

(In thousands)

    

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 $93,906 

Recognized in tour revenues during the period

  (618,823)

Additional contract liabilities in period

  715,198 

Balance as of December 31, 2024

 $190,281 
Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
  

As of December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands)

       

Cash and cash equivalents

 $183,941  $156,845  $87,177 

Restricted cash

  32,202   30,499   28,847 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented in the statement of cash flows

 $216,143  $187,344  $116,024 
Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]
  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

        

Credit card processor reserves

 $12,750  $20,250 

Federal Maritime Commission and other escrow

  18,101   8,958 

Certificates of deposit and other restricted deposits

  1,351   1,291 

Total restricted cash

 $32,202  $30,499 
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]
  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

       

Prepaid tour expenses

 $28,585  $26,123 

Other

  33,705   31,035 

Total prepaid expenses and other current assets

 $62,290  $57,158 
Schedule Of Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block]
  

Years

 

Vessels and vessel improvements

 15to25 
Buildings and building improvements 3to40 

Furniture & equipment

  5  

Computer hardware and software

 5to10 

Leasehold improvements, including expedition sites and port facilities

 

Shorter of lease term or related asset life

 
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Note 3 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

            

Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.

 $(31,179) $(45,610) $(111,381)

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend

  4,641   4,373   4,671 

Undistributed income (loss) available to stockholders

 $(35,820) $(49,983) $(116,052)
             

Weighted average shares outstanding:

            

Total weighted average shares outstanding, basic

  53,817,462   53,256,513   52,018,987 

Total weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

  53,817,462   53,256,513   52,018,987 
             

Undistributed loss per share available to stockholders:

            

Basic

 $(0.67) $(0.94) $(2.23)

Diluted

 $(0.67) $(0.94) $(2.23)
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Note 4 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
  

As of December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

(In thousands)

        

Vessels and improvements

 $799,652  $776,622 

Furniture and equipment

  59,132   42,055 

Land

  729   - 

Buildings and improvements

  2,435   - 

Leasehold improvements

  1,425   1,424 

Total property and equipment, gross

  863,373   820,101 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

  (344,983)  (294,099)

Property and equipment, net

 $518,390  $526,002 
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Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)

 

Land Experiences Segment

 

Balance as of December 31, 2021

 $42,017 

Activity

  - 

Balance as of December 31, 2022

  42,017 

Activity

  - 

Balance as of December 31, 2023

  42,017 

Acquisitions (a)

  16,957 

Foreign exchange translation

  57 

Balance as of December 31, 2024

 $59,031 
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
  

As of December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

(In thousands)

 

Gross Carrying Amount (a)

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Net Carrying Amount

  

Weighted Average Useful Life Remaining (years)

  

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Net Carrying Amount

 

Tradenames

 $14,939  $(2,911) $12,028   12.1  $7,069  $(2,222) $4,847 

Customer Lists

  6,907   (4,517)  2,390   1.7   6,182   (3,209)  2,973 

Operating rights

  6,529   (5,024)  1,505   17.2   6,529   (4,937)  1,592 

Total intangibles, net

 $28,375  $(12,452) $15,923   11.0  $19,780  $(10,368) $9,412 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

Year

 

Amount

 
  

(In thousands)

 

2025

 $2,465 

2026

  1,708 

2027

  1,229 

2028

  1,229 

2029

  1,178 

Thereafter

  8,114 
  $15,923 
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Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

 

Principal

  

Deferred Financing Costs, net

  

Balance

  

Principal

  

Deferred Financing Costs, net

  

Balance

 

6.75% Notes

 $360,000  $(4,576) $355,424  $360,000  $(6,771) $353,229 

9.00% Notes

  275,000   (4,999)  270,001   275,000   (6,481)  268,519 

Other

  29   -   29   77   -   77 

Total long-term debt

  635,029   (9,575)  625,454   635,077   (13,252)  621,825 

Less current portion

  (29)  -   (29)  (47)  -   (47)

Total long-term debt, non-current

 $635,000  $(9,575) $625,425  $635,030  $(13,252) $621,778 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]

Year

 

Amount

 
  

(In thousands)

 

2025

 $29 

2026

  - 

2027

  360,000 

2028

  275,000 

2029

  - 

Thereafter

  - 
  $635,029 
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Note 8 - Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Domestic

 $7,093  $(11,630) $(21,403)

Foreign

  (32,184)  (26,100)  (80,681)

Total

 $(25,091) $(37,730) $(102,084)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Current

            

Federal

 $316  $-  $- 

State

  52   218   244 

Foreign — Other

  984   209   392 

Total current

  1,352   427   636 

Deferred

            

Federal

  842   1,492   5,709 

State

  298   625   218 

Foreign — Other

  612   602   (487)

Total deferred

  1,752   2,719   5,440 

Income tax expense

 $3,104  $3,146  $6,076 
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Tax provision at statutory rate – federal

  21.0%  21.0%  21.0%

Tax provision at effective state and local rates

  (1.4%)  (2.1%)  (0.3%)

Foreign tax rate differential

  (32.7%)  (17.1%)  (16.6%)

Executive compensation

  (4.8%)  (5.0%)  0.0%

Valuation allowance

  6.8%  (5.9%)  (9.4%)

Other

  (1.3%)  0.8%  (0.7%)

Total effective income tax rate

  (12.4%)  (8.3%)  (6.0%)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
  

As of December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

 

Deferred tax assets:

        

Net operating loss carryforward

 $21,564  $26,086 

Disallowed interest carryforward

  18,256   15,286 

Other

  1,209   2,020 

Valuation allowance

  (23,362)  (24,726)

Total net deferred assets

  17,667   18,666 

Deferred tax liabilities:

        

Property and equipment

  (19,111)  (18,542)

Other

  (1,160)  (676)

Total net deferred liabilities

  (20,271)  (19,218)

Deferred tax (liabilities) assets

 $(2,604) $(552)
v3.25.0.1
Note 9 - Acquisition (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

(In thousands)

        

Revenue

 $593,318  $471,060 

Net loss available to stockholders

  (46,458)  (17,140)
v3.25.0.1
Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Beginning balance

 $37,784  $27,886  $10,626 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

  2,984   4,734   3,221 

Redemption value adjustment of put option

  4,853   5,695   14,039 

Distribution

  (1,400)  (531)  - 

Redemption of put and/or call options

  (14,797)  -   - 

Ending balance

 $29,424  $37,784  $27,886 
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]

(In thousands)

 

Operating Lease Payments

 

2025

 $1,845 

2026

  513 

2027

  409 

2028

  16 

2029

  16 

Thereafter

  654 

Present value discount (8% weighted average)

  (674)

Total

 $2,779 
Shcedule of Future Minimum Payments for Charter Commitments [Table Text Block]

For the years ended December 31,

 

Amount

 

(In thousands)

    

2025

 $16,692 

2026

  11,567 

Total

 $28,259 
v3.25.0.1
Note 13 - Stock Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Activity [Table Text Block]
  

Performance-based Stock Units

  

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

  

Market-based Stock Units

 
  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

  

Number of Shares

  

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

 

Balance, December 31, 2023

  66,684  $9.56   657,207  $11.06   61,881  $17.48 

Granted

  70,378   9.33   553,156   8.74   -   - 

Vested and released

  -   -   (454,346)  10.55   (18,639)  18.90 

Forfeited

  (53,640)  9.45   (81,774)  10.34   (33,850)  17.36 

Balance, December 31, 2024

  83,422   9.44   674,243   9.60   9,392   15.08 
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
  

Stock Option Grants

 
  2024  

2023

  2022 

Exercise price

$7.40 - 8.44  $9.56  $12.64 - 14.36 

Dividend yield

 0.0%  0.00

%

  0.00

%

Expected volatility

 64.6 - 77.8%  64.6

%

  57.79

%

Risk-free interest rate

 3.63 - 4.48%  3.63

%

  2.75 - 3.15

%

Expected term in years

 5.0 - 6.25   6.25   6.25 
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding and Exercisable [Table Text Block]
  

Number of Options

  

Weighted Average Exercise Price

  

Weighted Average Contractual Live (Years)

  

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2023

  888,458  $10.55   7.7  $- 

Granted

  1,944,319   8.12         

Exercised

  (263,000)  9.50         

Forfeited

  (150,000)  9.56         

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2024

  2,419,777   8.77   9.0   7,910,071 
  

As of December 31, 2024

 
  

Number of Options

  

Weighted Average Exercise Price

  

Weighted Average Contractual Live (Years)

  

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

Options vested and/or expected to vest

  2,419,777  $8.77   9.0  $7,910,071 

Options exercisable

  1,594,548   8.76   9.1   5,162,571 
v3.25.0.1
Note 14 - Segment Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands)

            

Tour revenues:

            

Lindblad

 $423,306  $397,410  $278,449 

Land Experiences

  221,421   172,133   143,051 

Total tour revenues

 $644,727  $569,543  $421,500 

Operating income:

            

Lindblad

 $(2,928) $(8,692) $(77,871)

Land Experiences

  24,481   19,291   14,825 

Operating income (loss)

 $21,553  $10,599  $(63,046)
             
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Tour revenues

 $423,306  $397,410  $278,449 
             

Cost of tours

  217,408   222,413   201,255 

General and administrative

  92,662   83,004   67,564 

Selling and marketing

  67,731   57,334   46,226 

Depreciation and amortization

  48,433   43,351   41,275 

Operating loss

 $(2,928) $(8,692) $(77,871)
             
  

For the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

Tour revenues

 $221,421  $172,133  $143,051 
             

Cost of tours

  126,265   99,963   81,962 

General and administrative

  47,259   35,427   28,727 

Selling and marketing

  19,287   14,092   14,770 

Depreciation and amortization

  4,129   3,360   2,767 

Operating income

 $24,481  $19,291  $14,825 
  

For the years ended December 31,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2022

 

(In thousands)

            

Depreciation and amortization:

            

Lindblad:

            

Depreciation

 $48,345  $43,263  $41,080 

Amortization

  88   88   195 

Land Experiences:

            

Depreciation

  2,131   1,641   946 

Amortization

  1,998   1,719   1,821 

Total depreciation and amortization

 $52,562  $46,711  $44,042 
  

As of December 31,

 
  2024  2023 

(In thousands)

        

Total Assets:

        

Lindblad

 $667,799  $675,432 

Land Experiences

  209,106   155,865 

Total assets

 $876,905  $831,297 
         

Intangibles, net:

        

Lindblad

 $1,505  $1,592 

Land Experiences

  14,418   7,820 

Total intangibles, net

 $15,923  $9,412 
         

Goodwill:

        

Lindblad

 $-  $- 

Land Experiences

  59,031   42,017 

Total goodwill

 $59,031  $42,017 
v3.25.0.1
Note 1 - Business (Details Textual)
Dec. 31, 2024
Number of Expedition Ships Operated 12
Number of Seasonal Charter Vessels Operated 7
v3.25.0.1
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current     $ 318,666 $ 252,199    
Advertising Expense     39,400 33,200 $ 31,600  
Foreign Financial Institutions, Actual Deposits     $ 7,400 5,800    
Required Escrow Deposit Amount, Maximum           $ 32,000
Number of Vessels Owned     10      
License Agreement, Term of Contract (Year) 20 years          
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)     $ 0 0    
Office Space, Lease [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year)     10 years      
Equipment Lease [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year)     6 years      
Equipment Lease [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year)     3 years      
Land for Safari Base Camps [Member] | Maximum [Member]            
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year)     95 years      
Land for Safari Base Camps [Member] | Minimum [Member]            
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year)     12 years      
Trade Names [Member]            
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)     15 years      
Customer Lists [Member]            
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)     5 years      
Subsequent Event [Member]            
Number of Vessels Acquired   2        
Online Advertising [Member]            
Advertising Expense     $ 19,900 17,300 14,700  
Sales Channel, Directly to Consumer [Member]            
Revenues       $ 68,700 $ 59,000  
v3.25.0.1
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Disaggregation of Revenues by Type (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lindblad Segment [Member]      
Revenues $ 423,306 $ 397,410 $ 278,449
Land-experience [Member]      
Revenues 221,421 172,133 143,051
Sales Channel, Directly to Consumer [Member]      
Revenues   68,700 59,000
Guest Ticket [Member] | Lindblad Segment [Member]      
Revenues 373,054 345,871 240,592
Guest Ticket [Member] | Land-experience [Member]      
Revenues 210,546 164,100 136,122
Guest Ticket [Member] | Sales Channel, Directly to Consumer [Member] | Lindblad Segment [Member]      
Revenues [1],[2] 254,725 226,151 154,345
Guest Ticket [Member] | Sales Channel, Directly to Consumer [Member] | Land-experience [Member]      
Revenues 184,420 143,837 115,309
Guest Ticket [Member] | Sales Channel, Agencies [Member] | Lindblad Segment [Member]      
Revenues 92,809 90,185 66,298
Guest Ticket [Member] | Sales Channel, Agencies [Member] | Land-experience [Member]      
Revenues 22,385 17,129 17,713
Guest Ticket [Member] | Sales Channel, Affinity [Member] | Lindblad Segment [Member]      
Revenues 25,520 29,535 19,949
Guest Ticket [Member] | Sales Channel, Affinity [Member] | Land-experience [Member]      
Revenues 3,741 3,134 3,100
Other Tour [Member] | Lindblad Segment [Member]      
Revenues 50,252 51,539 37,857
Other Tour [Member] | Land-experience [Member]      
Revenues $ 10,875 $ 8,033 $ 6,929
[1] Under the brand license agreement between the Company and National Geographic, effective January 1, 2024, National Geographic no longer receives commissions on sales bookings through the former National Geographic sales channel as the co-selling arrangement operates as direct sales through the Company’s booking system. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the National Geographic sales channel accounted for $68.7 million and $59.0 million, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated guest ticket revenue. In the table above, 2023 and 2022 guest ticket revenues derived through the previous National Geographic sales channel have been classified as direct sales to conform to current period’s presentation.
[2] Under the brand license agreement between the Company and National Geographic, effective January 1, 2024, National Geographic no longer receives commissions on sales bookings through the former National Geographic sales channel as the co-selling arrangement operates as direct sales through the Company’s booking system. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the National Geographic sales channel accounted for $18.6 million and $53.2 million, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated guest ticket revenue. In the table above, 2023 guest ticket revenues derived through the previous National Geographic sales channel have been classified as direct sales for comparison purposes.
v3.25.0.1
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Change in Contract Liabilities (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Balance $ 93,906
Recognized in tour revenues during the period (618,823)
Additional contract liabilities in period 715,198
Balance $ 190,281
v3.25.0.1
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents $ 183,941 $ 156,845 $ 87,177  
Restricted cash 32,202 30,499 28,847  
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented in the statement of cash flows $ 216,143 $ 187,344 $ 116,024 $ 172,693
v3.25.0.1
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Restricted Cash and Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Total restricted cash and marketable securities $ 32,202 $ 30,499 $ 28,847
Credit Card Processor Reserves [Member]      
Total restricted cash and marketable securities 12,750 20,250  
Federal Maritime Commission Escrow [Member]      
Total restricted cash and marketable securities 18,101 8,958  
Certificates of Deposit and Other Restricted Securities [Member]      
Total restricted cash and marketable securities $ 1,351 $ 1,291  
v3.25.0.1
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Prepaid tour expenses $ 28,585 $ 26,123
Other 33,705 31,035
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 62,290 $ 57,158
v3.25.0.1
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment, Net (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Vessels and Vessel Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) 15 years
Vessels and Vessel Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) 25 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) 3 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) 40 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (Year) 5 years
v3.25.0.1
Note 3 - Earnings Per Share (Details Textual) - shares
shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Restricted Stock [Member]      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares) 0.8 0.8 0.7
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares) 2.4 0.2 1.5
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares) 8.4 8.0 7.4
v3.25.0.1
Note 3 - Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Net loss attributable to Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. $ (31,179) $ (45,610) $ (111,381)
Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock dividend 4,641 4,373 4,671
Net loss available to stockholders $ (35,820) $ (49,983) $ (116,052)
Total weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in shares) 53,817,462 53,256,513 52,018,987
Total weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) 53,817,462 53,256,513 52,018,987
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.67) $ (0.94) $ (2.23)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.67) $ (0.94) $ (2.23)
v3.25.0.1
Note 4 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Depreciation $ 50,500 $ 44,900 $ 41,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment $ 33,520 $ 29,963 $ 38,205
v3.25.0.1
Note 4 - Property and Equipment, Net - Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property and equipment, gross $ 863,373 $ 820,101
Less: Accumulated depreciation (344,983) (294,099)
Property and equipment, net 518,390 526,002
Vessels and Vessel Improvements [Member]    
Property and equipment, gross 799,652 776,622
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]    
Property and equipment, gross 59,132 42,055
Land [Member]    
Property and equipment, gross 729 0
Building and Building Improvements [Member]    
Property and equipment, gross 2,435 0
Leasehold Improvements [Member]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,425 $ 1,424
v3.25.0.1
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 2.1 $ 1.8 $ 2.0
v3.25.0.1
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Balance $ 42,017
Balance 59,031
Land-experience [Member]  
Balance 42,017
Acquisitions (a) 16,957 [1]
Foreign exchange translation 57
Balance $ 59,031
[1] Increase to goodwill relates to the 2024 acquisition of Thomson Group. For additional information, see Note 9—Acquisition.
v3.25.0.1
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Intangibles, gross $ 28,375 $ 19,780
Intangibles, accumulated amortization (12,452) (10,368)
Intangibles, net $ 15,923 9,412
Intangible, weighted average useful life (Year) 11 years  
Trade Names [Member]    
Intangibles, gross $ 14,939 7,069
Intangibles, accumulated amortization (2,911) (2,222)
Intangibles, net $ 12,028 4,847
Intangible, weighted average useful life (Year) 12 years 1 month 6 days  
Customer Lists [Member]    
Intangibles, gross $ 6,907 6,182
Intangibles, accumulated amortization (4,517) (3,209)
Intangibles, net $ 2,390 2,973
Intangible, weighted average useful life (Year) 1 year 8 months 12 days  
Operating Rights [Member]    
Intangibles, gross $ 6,529 6,529
Intangibles, accumulated amortization (5,024) (4,937)
Intangibles, net $ 1,505 $ 1,592
Intangible, weighted average useful life (Year) 17 years 2 months 12 days  
v3.25.0.1
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
2025 $ 2,465  
2026 1,708  
2027 1,229  
2028 1,229  
2029 1,178  
Thereafter 8,114  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net $ 15,923 $ 9,412
v3.25.0.1
Note 6 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands, € in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 04, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
May 02, 2023
USD ($)
Payments of Financing Costs   $ 21 $ 7,489 $ 10,874    
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage   1.00%        
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross     7,500 10,900    
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs   $ 3,700 3,400 2,700    
Deferred Debt Issuance Cost, Writeoff   0 3,860 $ 9,004    
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount   $ 1,200 $ 1,200      
Senior Secured Notes [Member]            
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 360,000          
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 6.75%          
Payments of Financing Costs $ 10,900          
Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]            
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity $ 45,000          
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage 0.50%          
Credit Agreement [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]            
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity $ 5,000          
The 9.00% Note [Member]            
Debt Instrument, Face Amount           $ 275,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage           9.00%
State Assistance Loan [Member] | DuVine [Member]            
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | €         € 0.1  
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   0.53%     0.53%  
v3.25.0.1
Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Principal $ 635,029 $ 635,077
Deferred Financing Costs, Net (9,575) (13,252)
Balance 625,454 621,825
Principal, Current (29) (47)
Deferred Financing Costs, Net, Current 0 0
Balance, Current (29) (47)
Principal, Non-current 635,000 635,030
Deferred Financing Costs, Net, Non-current (9,575) (13,252)
Balance, Non-current 625,425 621,778
The 6.75% Note [Member]    
Principal 360,000 360,000
Deferred Financing Costs, Net (4,576) (6,771)
Balance 355,424 353,229
The 9.00% Note [Member]    
Principal 275,000 275,000
Deferred Financing Costs, Net (4,999) (6,481)
Balance 270,001 268,519
Other Debt [Member]    
Principal 29 77
Deferred Financing Costs, Net 0 0
Balance $ 29 $ 77
v3.25.0.1
Note 6 - Long-term Debt - Future Minimum Principal Payments of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
2025 $ 29  
2026 0  
2027 360,000  
2028 275,000  
2029 0  
Thereafter, long-term debt 0  
Long-Term Debt, Gross $ 635,029 $ 635,077
v3.25.0.1
Note 7 - Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value $ 644.3
v3.25.0.1
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance $ 17,667 $ 18,666  
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net 2,604 552  
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic 81,200    
Unrecognized Tax Benefits 0 0 $ 1,400
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]      
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance 900 1,600  
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]      
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net $ 3,500 $ 2,100  
v3.25.0.1
Note 8 - Income Taxes - U.S. and Foreign Components of Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Domestic $ 7,093 $ (11,630) $ (21,403)
Foreign (32,184) (26,100) (80,681)
(Loss) income before income taxes $ (25,091) $ (37,730) $ (102,084)
v3.25.0.1
Note 8 - Income Taxes - Income Tax Provisions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Federal $ 316 $ 0 $ 0
State 52 218 244
Foreign — Other 984 209 392
Total current 1,352 427 636
Federal 842 1,492 5,709
State 298 625 218
Foreign — Other 612 602 (487)
Total deferred 1,752 2,719 5,440
Income tax expense $ 3,104 $ 3,146 $ 6,076
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Note 8 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Tax provision at statutory rate – federal 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
Tax provision at effective state and local rates (1.40%) (2.10%) (0.30%)
Foreign tax rate differential (32.70%) (17.10%) (16.60%)
Executive compensation (4.80%) (5.00%) 0.00%
Valuation allowance 6.80% (5.90%) (9.40%)
Other (1.30%) 0.80% (0.70%)
Total effective income tax rate (12.40%) (8.30%) (6.00%)
v3.25.0.1
Note 8 - Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Net operating loss carryforward $ 21,564 $ 26,086
Disallowed interest carryforward 18,256 15,286
Other 1,209 2,020
Valuation allowance (23,362) (24,726)
Total net deferred assets 17,667 18,666
Property and equipment (19,111) (18,542)
Other (1,160) (676)
Total net deferred liabilities (20,271) (19,218)
Deferred tax (liabilities) assets $ (2,604) $ (552)
v3.25.0.1
Note 9 - Acquisition (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Goodwill   $ 59,031 $ 42,017
Wineland - Thomson Adventures [Member]      
Business Acquisition, Number of Brands Included in Acquisition 3    
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred $ 30,000    
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross 24,000    
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable $ 6,000    
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in shares) | shares 682,593    
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs   2,700  
Goodwill   17,000  
Wineland - Thomson Adventures [Member] | Tradenames and Customer Relationships [Member]      
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill   $ 8,600  
v3.25.0.1
Note 9 - Acquisition - Schedule of Pro Forma Revenue and Net Loss (Details) - Wineland - Thomson Adventures [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue $ 593,318 $ 471,060
Net loss available to stockholders $ (46,458) $ (17,140)
v3.25.0.1
Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2025
Apr. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Year)     18 years 8 months 12 days    
Operating Lease, Expense     $ 2.6 $ 2.7 $ 2.3
United States Tour Operators Association [Member] | Letter of Credit for Insurance [Member]          
Other Commitment Required     1.0    
Other Commitment     $ 1.0    
Torcatt Enterprises Limitada [Member] | Forecast [Member]          
Business Combination, Price of Acquisition, Expected $ 17.0        
DuVine [Member]          
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates   $ 1.5      
Minority Interest Ownership, Call Option for Additional Ownership, Percent     10.00%    
Mr. Bressler [Member]          
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner     9.90%    
Natural Habitat, Inc [Member]          
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Additional Ownership Acquired   9.95%      
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates   $ 15.2      
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent   90.10%      
Mr. Lawrence, President of Off the Beaten Path [Member]          
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner     19.90%    
DuVine [Member]          
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner     25.00%    
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Additional Ownership Acquired   5.00%      
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent   75.00%      
Classic Journeys, LLC [Member]          
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner     19.90%    
v3.25.0.1
Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies - Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Balance $ 37,784 $ 27,886 $ 10,626
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 2,984 4,734 3,221
Redemption value adjustment of put option 4,853 5,695 14,039
Distribution (1,400) (531) 0
Redemption of put and/or call options (14,797) 0 0
Balance $ 29,424 $ 37,784 $ 27,886
v3.25.0.1
Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies - Operating Lease Payment (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
2025 $ 1,845
2026 513
2027 409
2028 16
2029 16
Thereafter 654
Present value discount (8% weighted average) (674)
Total $ 2,779
v3.25.0.1
Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies - Operating Lease Payment (Details) (Parentheticals)
Dec. 31, 2024
Weighted average discount rate 8.00%
v3.25.0.1
Note 10 - Commitments and Contingencies - Charter Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
2025 $ 16,692
2026 11,567
Total $ 28,259
v3.25.0.1
Note 11 - Employee Benefit Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match 30.00%    
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Amount $ 2,400    
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount $ 900,000 $ 700,000 $ 600,000
v3.25.0.1
Note 12 - Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended 97 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2022
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)   1,000,000 1,000,000     1,000,000  
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)   $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001     $ 0.0001  
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)   200,000,000 200,000,000     200,000,000  
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)   $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001     $ 0.0001  
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   62,000 62,000     62,000  
Stock and Warrant Repurchase Plan [Member]              
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount         $ 15.0    
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount         $ 35.0    
Warrants Repurchased During Period (in shares)   6,011,926          
Warrants Repurchased During Period, Value   $ 14.7          
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount   $ 12.0       $ 12.0  
Stock and Warrant Repurchase Plan [Member] | Common Stock [Member]              
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares (in shares)           875,218  
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value           $ 8.3  
Conversion From Preferred Stock to Common Stock [Member]              
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares)       18,000      
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares)   0 0 2,109,561      
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]              
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued (in shares)   62,000 62,000     62,000  
Deferred Offering Costs   $ 2.1       $ 2.1  
Dividends Payable   $ 4.6 $ 4.4 $ 4.6   $ 4.6  
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in shares)   8,400,000       8,400,000  
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] | Private Placement [Member]              
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued (in shares) 85,000            
Temporary Equity, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)             $ 0.0001
Shares Issued, Price Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 1,000            
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock $ 85.0            
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage 6.00%            
Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Price (in dollars per share) $ 9.5            
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]              
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   62,000       62,000  
v3.25.0.1
Note 13 - Stock Based Compensation (Details Textual)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in shares) | shares   263,000 0 77,500
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised   $ 300   $ 300
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit   0 $ 0 0
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Compensation Not yet Recognized   $ 12,700    
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)   1 year 6 months    
Natural Habitat, Inc [Member] | Mr. Bressler [Member]        
Equity Incentive Opportunity, Floor Value   $ 25,000    
Stock Options, Excess of Fair Value, Percent   10.10%    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Percentage of Award Elected to Receive Early   50.00%    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares) | shares 1,300,000      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 8.44      
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Allocated Share-Based Compensation Expense   $ 3,200 8,000  
General and Administrative Expense [Member]        
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense   $ 9,800 $ 13,900 $ 7,000
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Natural Habitat, Inc [Member] | Mr. Bressler [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year) 10 years      
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares) | shares   4,700,000    
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in shares) | shares   1,500,000    
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   1 year    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Number of Installments   3    
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Earn out Percentage   0.00%    
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Earn out Percentage   150.00%    
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   1 year    
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period (Year)   4 years    
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]        
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Expiration Period (Year)   10 years    
The 2020 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Minimum [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Earn out Percentage   0.00%    
The 2020 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Maximum [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Earn out Percentage   200.00%    
v3.25.0.1
Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of PSU, Restricted Share and RSU Activity (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Performance Shares [Member]    
Balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 9.44 $ 9.56
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 9.33  
Vested and released, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 0  
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 9.45  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]    
Balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 9.6 11.06
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 8.74  
Vested and released, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 10.55  
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 10.34  
Market Stock Units [Member]    
Balance, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 15.08 $ 17.48
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 0  
Vested and released, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) 18.9  
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 17.36  
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]    
Balance (in shares) 66,684  
Granted (in shares) 70,378  
Vested and released (in shares) 0  
Forfeited (in shares) (53,640)  
Balance (in shares) 83,422  
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]    
Balance (in shares) 657,207  
Granted (in shares) 553,156  
Vested and released (in shares) (454,346)  
Forfeited (in shares) (81,774)  
Balance (in shares) 674,243  
2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] | Market Stock Units [Member]    
Balance (in shares) 61,881  
Granted (in shares) 0  
Vested and released (in shares) (18,639)  
Forfeited (in shares) (33,850)  
Balance (in shares) 9,392  
v3.25.0.1
Note 13 - Share-based Compensation - Summary of Significant Assumptions for Share-based Compensation Awards (Details) - Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Exercise price (in dollars per share)   $ 9.56  
Dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Expected volatility   64.60% 57.79%
Risk-free interest rate   3.63%  
Expected term in years (Year)   6 years 3 months 6 years 3 months
Minimum [Member]      
Exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 7.4   $ 12.64
Expected volatility 64.60%    
Risk-free interest rate 3.63%   2.75%
Expected term in years (Year) 5 years    
Maximum [Member]      
Exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 8.44   $ 14.36
Expected volatility 77.80%    
Risk-free interest rate 4.48%   3.15%
Expected term in years (Year) 6 years 3 months    
v3.25.0.1
Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Exercised, shares (in shares) (263,000) 0 (77,500)
Lindblad Plan and 2015 Plan [Member]      
Options outstanding, shares (in shares) 888,458    
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 10.55    
Options outstanding, weighted average contractual ife (Year) 9 years 7 years 8 months 12 days  
Granted, shares (in shares) 1,944,319    
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 8.12    
Exercised, shares (in shares) (263,000)    
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 9.5    
Forfeited, shares (in shares) (150,000)    
Forfeited, weighted average exercise period (in dollars per share) $ 9.56    
Options outstanding, shares (in shares) 2,419,777 888,458  
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 8.77 $ 10.55  
Options vested and/or expected to vest, number of options (in shares) 2,419,777    
Options vested and/or expected to vest, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 8.77    
Options vested and/or expected to vest, weighted average contractual life (Year) 9 years    
Options vested and/or expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value $ 7,910,071    
Options exercisable, number of options (in shares) 1,594,548    
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) $ 8.76    
Options exercisable, weighted average contractual life (Year) 9 years 1 month 6 days    
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value $ 5,162,571    
v3.25.0.1
Note 14 - Segment Information (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Number of Operating Segments 2    
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax $ 644,727 $ 569,543 $ 421,500
Lindblad Segment [Member]      
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 30,000 28,600 34,300
Land-experience [Member]      
Segment, Expenditure, Addition to Long-Lived Assets 3,500 2,600 3,900
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]      
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax $ 6,600 $ 7,900 $ 6,000
v3.25.0.1
Note 14 - Segment Information - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Tour revenues $ 644,727 $ 569,543 $ 421,500  
Operating (loss) income 21,553 10,599 (63,046)  
Cost of tours 343,673 322,376 283,217  
General and administrative 139,921 118,431 96,291  
Selling and marketing 87,018 71,426 60,996  
Depreciation and amortization 52,562 46,711 44,042  
Depreciation 50,500 44,900 41,000  
Total Assets 876,905 831,297    
Total intangibles, net 15,923 9,412    
Total goodwill 59,031 42,017    
Operating Segments [Member]        
Tour revenues 644,727 569,543 421,500  
Operating (loss) income 21,553 10,599 (63,046)  
Lindblad Segment [Member]        
Depreciation 48,345 43,263 41,080  
Amortization 88 88 195  
Total Assets 667,799 675,432    
Total intangibles, net 1,505 1,592    
Total goodwill 0 0    
Lindblad Segment [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Tour revenues 423,306 397,410 278,449  
Operating (loss) income (2,928) (8,692) (77,871)  
Cost of tours 217,408 222,413 201,255  
General and administrative 92,662 83,004 67,564  
Selling and marketing 67,731 57,334 46,226  
Depreciation and amortization 48,433 43,351 41,275  
Land-experience [Member]        
Depreciation 2,131 1,641 946  
Amortization 1,998 1,719 1,821  
Total Assets 209,106 155,865    
Total intangibles, net 14,418 7,820    
Total goodwill 59,031 42,017 42,017 $ 42,017
Land-experience [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]        
Tour revenues 221,421 172,133 143,051  
Operating (loss) income 24,481 19,291 14,825  
Cost of tours 126,265 99,963 81,962  
General and administrative 47,259 35,427 28,727  
Selling and marketing 19,287 14,092 14,770  
Depreciation and amortization $ 4,129 $ 3,360 $ 2,767