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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN CORE GALÁPAGOS MARKET WITH ADDITION OF TWO NEW VESSELS
Bookings to Open Later this Month, with Two Newly Added Purpose-Built Ships to Set Sail in Early 2025 Lindblad Expeditions is the Longest-Standing
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[{"type":"text","content":"Bookings to Open Later this Month, with Two Newly Added Purpose-Built Ships to Set Sail in Early 2025\nLindblad Expeditions is the Longest-Standing International Operator in the Galápagos, Since Pioneering Expedition Cruising in the Region Together with Legendary Ecuadorian Eduardo Proaño in 1967\nNEW YORK, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIND; the \"Company\" or \"Lindblad Expeditions\"), recognized global leader of adventure travel and the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, today announced that it has added two purpose-built Galápagos expedition vessels to join the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"We recognize and appreciate the immense privilege our Company has to operate and grow our expedition cruise offerings in the Galápagos Islands,\" said Sven-Olof Lindblad, Founder and CEO of Lindblad Expeditions. \"By sourcing well-appointed vessels and onboarding the most experienced crew and staff who meet our exacting standards of responsible exploration, we're able to transport guests from around the world to the iconic archipelago and help them understand the importance of protecting and preserving its wonders and wildlife, as a consequence of their personal experience.\"\nHe continued: \"When my father, Lars-Eric Lindblad, led the first international citizen expedition to the Galápagos nearly 60 years ago, I don't think he ever could have dreamed it would serve as the foundation for ecotourism in the archipelago and would be the catalyst for meaningful, positively impactful connections. We look forward to not only bringing more Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic guests to the islands with the growth of our fleet, but also to having a greater positive social impact supporting conservation, education and the creation of livelihoods.\"\nLater this month, bookings will open for sale and the names of the two ships will be revealed. The first of the two new ships (formerly Celebrity Xpedition) is a 48-guest configuration and features two unique dining venues and 24 outward-facing cabins, including 13 balcony suites. Even more intimate, the second vessel (formerly Celebrity Xploration) is a 16-guest, eight-cabin catamaran perfect for family vacations, affinity groups, and private charters.\nFollowing the closing of the transaction in January...