Does Lindblad Expeditions pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lindblad Expeditions employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lindblad Expeditions. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lindblad Expeditions?

51% of Lindblad Expeditions employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lindblad Expeditions 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lindblad Expeditions?

Steward (18) , Deckhand (8) , Bartender (3) , Naturalist (3) , Operations (3) , Pantry Chef (3) , Assistant Chef (2) , Director (2) , Engineer (2) , Expedition Specialist (2) , Head Chef (2) , Wellness Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at Lindblad Expeditions according to real employee reviews?

"People were great" ((in 8 reviews)); "Pay and benefits are good" ((in 8 reviews)); "intentioned colleagues and management" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great coworkers" ((in 4 reviews)); "Travel benefits as full" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lindblad Expeditions according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and always on the clock for customer service." ((in 10 reviews)); "I witnessed some pretty bad meltdowns by management as well as emotional and drug/alcohol related incidents that are not taken seriously." ((in 4 reviews)); "Communication to those who actually execute the work is not always clear, with goal posts often changing." ((in 3 reviews)); "No training." ((in 2 reviews))

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This place is not what it seems... - Anonymous employee Lindblad Expeditions Employee Review

1.0

May 21, 2014

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great co-workers, nice roof-top deck, and good vacation policy, but that's irrelevant since they never let you take any time off. If they do, they will make you change your plans at the last minute. Everyone acts happy on the surface, but you have to walk on egg-shells and keep your mouth shut or risk upsetting the one with the "God Complex".

Cons

No annual reviews or a process for professional development. Beware of this company. They can't keep certain positions filled. If you are interviewing for a job here, make sure you meet with everyone you will be reporting in to, and question them as to why this position is open and how many times it has been filled in the past 5 years.

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5.0

Oct 15, 2025

Steward

Recommend

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Pros

Travel, exposure to rare destinations.

Cons

Extensive labor, long days, minimal break times/days off.

3.0

Mar 6, 2026

Expedition development manager

Recommend

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Pros

Great Expeditions’s company with a storied history. They travel to some amazing destinations.

Cons

There is a lot of chaos right now with change of upper management and a lot of hiring in the C-Suite area. The company’s focus seems to be on growth but they are not supporting the staff needed to make that happen. There is a lot of burnout.

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