Lindblad

Lindblad

Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions


From sea expeditions to a brand of life-changing experiences

From sea expeditions to a brand of life-changing experiences

For over 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions, renowned for pioneering ecotourism and adventure travel in partnership with National Geographic, needed to evolve its brand to reflect a broader portfolio while honoring its heritage. With I&CO, they set out to redefine its brand strategy and inspire a new generation of travelers.

For over 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions, renowned for pioneering ecotourism and adventure travel in partnership with National Geographic, needed to evolve its brand to reflect a broader portfolio while honoring its heritage. With I&CO, they set out to redefine its brand strategy and inspire a new generation of travelers.

CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE

Reintroducing a legendary brand to a new era of explorers

Reintroducing a legendary brand to a new era of explorers

After decades as the leader in expedition travel, Lindblad’s expanding portfolio had outgrown a brand still known primarily for expedition cruises. With new competitors entering the luxury adventure market, the company needed to clarify its positioning and refresh its legacy brand while preserving its spirit of exploration.

After decades as the leader in expedition travel, Lindblad’s expanding portfolio had outgrown a brand still known primarily for expedition cruises. With new competitors entering the luxury adventure market, the company needed to clarify its positioning and refresh its legacy brand while preserving its spirit of exploration.

WHAT WE DID
WHAT WE DID

Charting a new course for a legacy of exploration

Charting a new course for a legacy of exploration

I&CO began a multi-year transformation by unifying Lindblad’s expanded offerings into a cohesive brand architecture and refreshed parent-company strategy. Multi-modal research revealed that modern luxury-adventure travelers seek authentic, expert-led experiences rather than traditional “white glove” service.

Using these insights, we built a clear brand framework and identity system—defining customer benefits, modernizing the visual and verbal identity, and creating an experience concept that captured Lindblad’s pursuit of awe and discovery—then brought the brand to life across print and digital channels.

I&CO began a multi-year transformation by unifying Lindblad’s expanded offerings into a cohesive brand architecture and refreshed parent-company strategy. Multi-modal research revealed that modern luxury-adventure travelers seek authentic, expert-led experiences rather than traditional “white glove” service.

Using these insights, we built a clear brand framework and identity system—defining customer benefits, modernizing the visual and verbal identity, and creating an experience concept that captured Lindblad’s pursuit of awe and discovery—then brought the brand to life across print and digital channels.

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OUR IMPACT
OUR IMPACT

111%

111%

Year-over-year revenue increase following brand strategy rollout

Year-over-year revenue increase following brand strategy rollout

CAPABILITIES
CAPABILITIES

Brand Purpose & Vision

Market Research & Positioning

Visual Identity & Tone of Voice

Customer Research

Brand Purpose & Vision

Market Research & Positioning

Visual Identity & Tone of Voice

Customer Research

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