Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND), the cruise and exploration company, reports third-quarter earnings on Tuesday before market hours. Analysts expect revenue to grow 10.3% year on year, slowing from 16.6% in the same quarter last year. Last quarter, the company beat revenue expectations with $199.2 million, up 18.6%, and also beat estimates for earnings per share and EBITDA. Analysts have largely held their estimates over the past 30 days. The company has a history of topping Wall Street expectations. Peers have reported strong results. Hilton Grand Vacations grew revenue 50.8% and Frontier 52.9%, and their shares rose 8.2% and 17.2% respectively. Lindblad shares are up 5.1% over the past month and trade at $37.40, against an average analyst price target of $36.

Amazon and others unlock deeper exploration in Lindblad's 2028-29 expedition cruise programme. Nov 1, 2026 5 mins to read National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has completed its global voyage programme with the release of additional Lindblad Expeditions 2028-29 itineraries, bringing longer journeys and fresh destination combinations to travellers seeking specialist-led exploration. The collection covers the Galápagos, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama, the Amazon, Baja California and Egypt, with experiences provided aboard expedition ships and selected small charter vessels. New routes are being paired with longer journeys, wildlife observation and guided cultural visits. For the travel market, the announcement broadens the range of National Geographic expedition cruises available across the full season, while maintaining an emphasis on intimate vessels and experienced expedition teams. Travelguides Discover more Travel guides Tour packages Travel insurance Galápagos and Peru expeditions combine wildlife encounters with cultural heritage. The Galápagos programme has been expanded to eight itineraries lasting seven to 17 days. Voyages will be offered aboard four ships: National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Islander II, National Geographic Gemini and National Geographic Delfina. Extended back-to-back sailings will also be available, allowing more islands and ecosystems to be explored. Travelguides These Galápagos expedition cruises will be supported by veteran naturalists and expedition teams with decades of experience in the archipelago. Wildlife encounters and active exploration remain central to the programme. In 2029, the Peru and Galápagos Escape itinerary will connect the islands with Peru's cultural landmarks. Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu will be visited with historians and local guides before travellers continue to the archipelago for snorkelling and guided wildlife exploration. The combined journey creates another way to experience Galápagos expedition cruises alongside Peru's historical heritage. Costa Rica and Panama introduce extended tropical exploration and new cruise experiences. A newly introduced 15-day journey will link Costa Rica's Pacific wilderness and Guanacaste highlands with Panama's rainforests, Pearl Islands and Canal. An expanded eight-day Guanacaste itinerary has also been included, providing opportunities to discover the area's landscapes, wildlife and culture. Discover more Plan Vacations These Costa Rica and Panama cruises will place exploration at the centre of the experience. Zodiac trips, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling and guided walks are among the activities described. More time on Gatún Lake and access to Barro Colorado Island are included aboard National Geographic Venture. For travellers comparing Costa Rica and Panama cruises, the distinction is between the longer cross-border expedition and the Guanacaste-focused option. Both approaches reflect the company's emphasis on exploring natural environments with specialist guides and smaller vessels, rather than relying solely on conventional sightseeing excursions. Amazon River expeditions bring travellers closer to Peru's rainforest wildlife and communities. In Peru, Upper Amazon: A River Expedition will operate from November 2028 through October 2029 aboard Delfin II and Delfin III. The route will explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, with outings by skiff, kayak and on foot. The Amazon River expeditions will focus on wildlife observation in rainforest surroundings. Guests may encounter pink river dolphins, primates, macaws, sloths and caimans during guided excursions, although sightings depend on conditions. Visits to Ribereño communities form part of the itinerary. These encounters will introduce travellers to locally led initiatives supported through Minga Peru, adding a community-focused element to the river experience. By combining small-vessel exploration with guided visits, the Amazon River expeditions will present the region's biodiversity and the lives of communities connected to its waterways. Baja California cruise programme highlights grey Whales and Mexico's marine ecosystems. Mexico's Baja California will feature several contrasting voyages. Baja California Discovery: Exploring Mexico's Gulf of California will be operated aboard National Geographic Quest, highlighting the relationship between desert landscapes and marine ecosystems. A separate voyage, Baja California: Among the Great Whales, will concentrate on seasonal grey whale encounters in the region's lagoons. Baja California Holiday: A Living Sea and Desert Isles will provide a festive departure for travellers seeking an expedition holiday. These themes show how one region can be explored through wildlife-focused and nature-based itineraries. Seasonal whale watching is distinguished from the wider Gulf of California programme, while a holiday sailing offers another departure choice. Egypt's historic landmarks gain greater focus through expert-led small-vessel exploration. In Egypt, the Passage Through Egypt Aboard Oberoi Philae journey will connect Cairo and Abu Simbel aboard the 44-guest Oberoi Philae. Visits will cover the Pyramids and Sphinx as well as Saqqara, Dendera and Kom Ombo. Dedicated Egyptologists and Certified Photo Instructors will help interpret sites and provide photography guidance during the journey. The itinerary will examine approximately 5,000 years of Egyptian history, placing the country's major monuments alongside lesser-visited heritage locations. Across the programme, National Geographic expedition cruises will continue to rely on leaders, historians, scientists, photographers and naturalists. Itineraries are designed to remain adaptable to daily conditions and opportunities for discovery. The completed Lindblad Expeditions 2028-29 programme brings together longer island voyages, connected land-and-sea journeys, tropical rainforest exploration and heritage-focused travel. Eight Galápagos itineraries, a new Costa Rica-Panama route, Upper Amazon voyages scheduled through October 2029 and varied Baja California departures have been outlined alongside an Egypt journey on a 44-guest vessel. Across these destinations, the focus remains on small ships, specialist knowledge and activities shaped by local conditions. For travellers seeking time in nature or deeper historical context, the collection provides distinct routes while retaining the guided, immersive approach on which the operator's global expedition programme has long been built.