Fleet report card
Lindblad Expeditions
Grade
D
45
out of 100
Score breakdown
How the fleet scores
Quick facts
- Fleet tier
- Mid-Size Fleet
- Average ship age
- 19.9 years
- Total capacity
- 1,014
- Ship classes
- 2
- Years operating
- 47
This grade is calculated from five key fleet metrics: fleet age, fleet size, passenger capacity, fleet diversity, and recent innovation. Each scored metric contributes equally to the overall score. Figures use valid recorded observations; missing records can affect comparisons between lines. Coverage across 11 active ships: 11 build years, 11 passenger capacities, 11 tonnages and 7 ship classes. Methodology v1.3, 2026-09-08.
Fleet detail
Age, size and range
Fleet age
19.9
Average age (years)
2022
Newest ship
1982
Oldest ship
Newest ships
Fleet size and capacity
11
Ships
1K
Total capacity
92
Average capacity
148
Largest ship
Largest ships by tonnage
Fleet diversity
2
Ship classes
1
Size categories
Size categories represented
- Small
Ship classes
- Expedition
- Polar
Innovation and growth
0
Ships launched (last 3 years)
No
Has mega ships (200K+ GT)
Innovation is measured by recent ship launches and mega-ship operations, which signal investment in modern amenities and passenger experience.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is Lindblad Expeditions's overall fleet grade?
Lindblad Expeditions received an overall fleet grade of D (45/100) based on 5 of 5 fleet metrics.
How old is Lindblad Expeditions's fleet?
Lindblad Expeditions's ships with recorded valid build years have an average age of 19.9 years. Among these ships, the newest was built in 2022 and the oldest was built in 1982.
How many ships does Lindblad Expeditions have?
Lindblad Expeditions operates 11 active cruise ships with a recorded passenger capacity of 1,014 across 11 ships with valid capacity data.
What types of ships does Lindblad Expeditions operate?
Recorded ship sizes: Small. 2 ship classes are recorded.
Has Lindblad Expeditions launched new ships recently?
Lindblad Expeditions has 0 recorded new ships built in the current calendar year or previous three calendar years, earning an innovation score of 30/100.
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