LINDBLAD Expeditions is officially launching its Explorations 2018/19 brochure to the Australian market this week, packing in seven new itineraries.
Among the new additions are the Tropical Andes and the Galapagos, Belize to Tikal: Reefs, Rivers & Ruins of the Maya World.
The brochure includes a “teaser” for Linblad’s plans to head to the Russian Far East and northernmost Alaska for the Jun-Sep season in 2019, with the team currently conducting “exploratory work”.
Speaking to Cruise Weekly, Lesa Bain, vp of sales Nth America, Lindblad Expeditions said there would probably be several different itineraries on offer.
Also in the program is Lindblad Expeditions’ new ship, National Geographic Quest, on Alaska itineraries, and the fresh addition in the Galapagos Islands, National Geographic Endeavour.
The ever-popular destination of Antarctica is also included.
Bain told Cruise Weekly expedition cruising had “really grown” over the last two years, adding that it was being reflected in “really strong growth” in sales.
She said the expedition cruising pax had diversified & urged agents to pitch it as an option to clients.
“Also have a look at clients that have an interest in things like photography or maybe they’ve done an African safari,” she said.
Lindblad’s Explorations & French Polynesia & South Pacific brox is being mailed to agents this week.
