Lindblad Expeditions is thrilled to announce the winners of its highly successful ‘Expedition Masters’ trade incentive, which challenged Australian and New Zealand travel advisors to Watch, Learn, Sell, and Win a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
The top-performing advisors have each secured a cabin for two on the spectacular 10-day Exploring Galápagos expedition aboard the National Geographic Gemini, departing in 2026. The winners excelled across all criteria—from completing product training and attending educational webinars to securing high-value bookings—demonstrating an exceptional commitment to becoming pioneers in selling transformative expedition travel.
Meet Your Galápagos-Bound Expedition Masters!
The winners, who accumulated the highest points over the three-month challenge, are:
- Shelley Brice Shelley Brice Travel – Frontier Travel
- Jessica Courtney Knight Crossman & Turner Travel Associates
- Fang Bao AUSA Travel
- Richard James Muff Main Beach Travel
Lindblad Expedition’s Key Account Manager, Rosie Loxley, congratulated the winners, stating, “We are incredibly proud of the dedication shown by all our travel advisor partners throughout the ‘Expedition Masters’ initiative. These advisors showed commitment to deep product knowledge which will undoubtedly translate into bookings for their clients. This is more than a prize; it is a transformative experience that will arm them with first-hand knowledge and the unique offerings from Lindblad Expeditions along with a better understanding of the destination – The Galápagos.”
The Ultimate Expedition Prize
These ‘Expedition Masters’ and their travel companions will soon experience the Galápagos archipelago’s dramatic volcanic landscapes and unparalleled wildlife encounters—from playful sea lions and prehistoriclooking iguanas to the famed Galápagos Penguin. Travelling with a team of world-class naturalists and a National Geographic Photographer, they will witness the archipelago’s wonders with the pioneers of modern expedition cruising.
The promotion, which ran from 7 July to 7 October 2025, was designed to empower the retail trade channel with a deeper understanding of the Lindblad Expeditions’ immersive and authentic approach to expedition travel.
Advisors are encouraged to continue leveraging the educational resources, including the Expedition 360 online training modules, to enhance their expertise in this high-growth sector of travel.
