This acquisition unlocks an extraordinary new era of exploration across air, land and sea

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIND), a global adventure travel company offering immersive, educational expeditions to over 100 destinations across all seven continents, today announced it has acquired a majority ownership of White Desert, the pioneering luxury Antarctic company and Echo Charlie, a new aviation travel brand providing specialized access to unique destinations worldwide.

Transaction Details

Lindblad Expeditions acquired a majority stake of 60% in White Desert and Echo Charlie for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $61 million, plus approximately $6 million for cash on the balance sheet and subject to customary true-up adjustments for working capital, cash and indebtedness. This investment advances Lindblad Expeditions' strategy of building a diversified portfolio of differentiated adventure travel experiences. Baird served as exclusive financial advisor to White Desert and Echo Charlie in the transaction.