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Business Model	Guided expedition travel packages sold under the National Geographic brand; ship-based trips operated by Lindblad Expeditions	Online marketplace selling tours and activities run by third-party local operators	—	—
Experience Types	Small-ship expedition cruises and guided travel packages led by National Geographic expert guides	Guided tours, day trips, attraction tickets, cruises and boat tours, food tours, outdoor and adventure activities	—	—
Destinations Covered	All seven continents incl. Galápagos, Antarctica, the Arctic	Worldwide; more than 400,000 experiences listed	—	—
Cancellation Policy	Not verified	Set per product; most use a standard policy of full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before start; some custom (partial refund) or non-refundable	—	—
Payment Options	—	Pay upfront or Reserve Now and Pay Later on eligible experiences	—	—
Loyalty Programme	—	Viator Rewards: earn credit on eligible direct bookings, redeemable on future bookings within 180 days; same-currency only	—	—
Booking Channels	—	Website, iOS and Android apps; also distributed via travel agents and affiliate partners	—	—
Customer Support	—	24/7 customer service; in-platform messaging with tour operators	—	—
Headquarters	—	Needham, Massachusetts, USA	—	—
Parent Company	National Geographic Partners (The Walt Disney Company)	Tripadvisor	—	—
Signature Products	Lindblad Expeditions–National Geographic small-ship voyages (12 owned ships, about 28–150 guests)	—	—	—
Price Positioning	Luxury / premium travel packages	—	—	—
Partnerships	Lindblad–National Geographic alliance since 2004, extended through 2040	—	—	—

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