LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 28, 2025.
View on SEC.govAbout this filing
A company's yearly report to the SEC, with audited financial statements. It is the fullest account a company gives of its business, its finances and the risks it sees.
FY2024 · Filed Feb 28, 2025
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-03-06.
0001437749-24-006838
Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-28.
0001437749-25-005544
Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 159 previous paragraphs and 153 current paragraphs.
122 unchanged; 31 reworded; 0 added; 3 removed; 3 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 3 previous and 3 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Removed paragraphs (3)
Previous report
Our failure to properly and efficiently implement and operate our reservations and customer relationship management (“CRM”) computer systems could materially disrupt our operations, adversely impact the servicing of our customers and have a material adverse effect on our financial performance.
Previous report
We recently implemented new reservations and CRM systems to modernize and improve current capabilities. The new systems are intended to combine enterprise resource planning solutions, machine learning and custom-built applications to address, among other areas, account management, billing and customer service. The new systems also intend to improve functionality and information flow, help generate higher revenues and increase automation in servicing our customers through the use of artificial intelligence.
Previous report
The failure to properly, efficiently and economically operate the new systems could materially disrupt our operations, adversely impact the servicing of our customers and have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
Reworded paragraphs (31)
Previous wording
Events and conditions around the world, including war and other military actions, suchas the civil unrest in Ecuador, the Israel-Hamas war, the ongoing conflict between Russia and*** Ukraine, inflation, higher fuel prices, higher interest rates and other general concerns about the state of the economy or other events impacting the ability or desire of people to travel, have led, and may in the future lead, to a decline in demand for expedition travel, negatively impacting our operating costs and profitability.***
Current wording
Eventsand conditions around the world, including war and other military actions, such as the civil unrest in Ecuador, the Israel-Hamas war, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, or other events impacting the ability or desire of people to travel, have led, and may in the future lead, to a decline in demand for expedition travel***.***
Previous wording
We have been, and may continue to be, impacted by the public’s concerns regarding the health, safety and security of travel, including government travel advisories and travel restrictions, political instability and civil unrest, terrorist attacks, war and military action, most recently the civil unrest in Ecuador, the war between Israel and Hamas, the continuing conflict resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and other general concerns. The current invasion of Ukraine and its resulting impacts, including supply chain disruptions, increased fuel prices and international sanctions and other measures that have been imposed, have adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our business. Additionally, we have been, and may continue to be, impacted by heightened regulations around customs and border control, travel bans to and from certain geographical areas, voluntary changes to our itineraries in light of geopolitical events, government policies increasing the difficulty of travel and limitations on issuing international travel visas. We have been and may continue to be impacted by inflation, higher fuel prices, higher interest rates and supply chain disruptions and may also be negatively impacted by adverse changes in the perceived or actual economic climate, such as global or regional recessions, higher unemployment and underemployment rates and declines in income levels.
Current wording
We have been, and may continue to be, impacted by the public’s concerns regarding the health, safety and security of travel, including government travel advisories and travel restrictions, political instability and civil unrest, terrorist attacks, war and military action, most recently the civil unrest in Ecuador, the war between Israel and Hamas, the continuing conflict resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and other general concerns. The invasion of Ukraine and its resulting impacts, including supply chain disruptions, increased fuel prices and international sanctions and other measures that have been imposed, have adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our business. Additionally, we have been, and may continue to be, impacted by heightened regulations around customs and border control, travel bans to and from certain geographical areas, voluntary changes to our itineraries in light of geopolitical events, government policies increasing the difficulty of travel and limitations on issuing international travel visas.
Previous wording
The demand for travel experiences, including expedition cruises and land-based travel, may be adversely affected by international, national and local economic and geopolitical conditions. In particular, a deterioration in global economic conditions that adversely affects discretionary income and consumer confidence may, in turn, result in decreased bookings, prices and onboard revenues for the expedition and cruise industries. Uncertain economic conditions also impact consumer confidence and pose a risk as vacationers may postpone or reduce discretionary spending. We have been and may continue to be impacted by inflation, higher fuel prices, higher interest rates and supply chain disruptions and may also be impacted by adverse changes in the perceived or actual economic climate, such as global or regional recessions, higher unemployment and underemployment rates and declines in income levels. Demand for our expeditions may also be influenced by geopolitical events. Unfavorable conditions, such as cross-border conflicts, war, civil unrest and governmental changes, health pandemics and other events can decrease consumer demand and result in reduced pricing for expeditions in areas affected by such conditions.
Current wording
The demand for travel experiences, including expedition cruises and land-based travel, may be adversely affected by international, national and local economic and geopolitical conditions. In particular, a deterioration in global economic conditions that adversely affects discretionary income and consumer confidence may, in turn, result in decreased bookings, prices and onboard revenues for the expedition and cruise industries. Uncertain economic conditions also impact consumer confidence and pose a risk as vacationers may postpone or reduce discretionary spending. We have been and may continue to be impacted by inflation, higher fuel prices, higher interest rates and supply chain disruptions and may also be impacted by adverse changes in the perceived or actual economic climate, such as global or regional recessions, higher unemployment and underemployment rates and declines in income levels.
Previous wording
Restrictions or extended restrictions, on expedition travel in related to health concerns or for other reasons, have materially adversely affected our business and could materially adversely affect our future financial condition and liquidity.
Current wording
Any restrictionson expedition travel related to health concerns or for other reasons, have materially adversely affected our business and could materially adversely affect our future financial condition and liquidity.
Previous wording
Although many COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted or eased, such measures may be reimposed or extended. Any cases of COVID-19 or any other health outbreak on one of our vessels could result in a subsequent suspension of travel or limit our ability to disembark guests from such vessels. There can be no assurance that our guests will be able to travel to embarkation or from disembarkation destinations, or that such locations will not implement new travel restrictions which would impact our ability to sail scheduled itineraries. Travel restrictions have materially adversely impacted our business and operations, and existing or new travel restrictions or lower guest demand would have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.
Current wording
Although most COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions have been lifted or eased, such measures may be reimposed or extended as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak or another infectious disease. Any cases of any health outbreak on one of our vessels or other vessels could result in a subsequent suspension of travel or limit our ability to disembark guests from such vessels. There can be no assurance that our guests will be able to travel to embarkation or from disembarkation destinations, or that such locations will not implement new travel restrictions which would impact our ability to sail scheduled itineraries. Travel restrictions have materially adversely impacted our business and operations, and existing or new travel restrictions or lower guest demand would have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.
Previous wording
We may lose business to competitors throughout the vacation market.
Current wording
We may lose business to competitors in the vacation market, which would negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition.
Previous wording
We operate in the vacation market, and adventure travel is one of many alternatives for people choosing a vacation. We therefore risk losing business not only to other expedition and adventure travel operators, but also to other vacation operators who provide other leisure options, including hotels, resorts and package holidays and tours.
Current wording
We operate in the vacation market, and adventure travel is one of many alternatives for people choosing a vacation. We therefore risk losing business not only to other expedition and adventure travel operators, but also to other vacation operators who provide other leisure options, including hotels, resorts and package holidays and tours. The vacation industry in general is fiercely competitive with consumers being solicited for vacation travel from a variety of sources.
Previous wording
We face significant competition from other vacation and adventure travel operators and cruise companies on the basis of pricing, destination, travel advisors’ preference, and also in terms of the nature of ships and services we offer to guests. Our competition within the expedition and cruise vacation industries depends on the destination, is fragmented, and is primarily comprised of private operators. Currently, we do not directly compete with large cruise vessels. However, large cruise operators have been expanding into the expedition cruise market, and in the event they start offering smaller sized vessels to compete directly with us and our itineraries, we would have increased competition and could face pricing pressures by such competitors through discounts or otherwise that would likely negatively impact our profitability.
Current wording
We face significant competition from other vacation options, adventure travel operators and cruise companies on the basis of pricing, quality, destination, travel advisors’ recommendations, and also in terms of the nature of ships and services we offer to guests. Our competition within the expedition and cruise vacation industries depends on the destination, is fragmented, and is primarily comprised of private operators. Currently, we do not directly compete with large cruise vessels. However, large cruise operators have been expanding into the expedition cruise market, and in the event they start offering smaller sized vessels to compete directly with us and our itineraries, we would have increased competition and could face pricing pressures by such competitors through discounts or otherwise that would likely negatively impact our profitability.
Previous wording
In the event that we do not differentiate our offerings or otherwise do not compete effectively with other vacation and adventure travel operators and cruise companies, our results of operations and financial position could be adversely affected.
Current wording
In the event that we do not compete effectively within the vacation industry, our results of operations and financial position would be materially adversely affected.
Previous wording
An increase in capacity worldwide or excess capacity in a particular market could adversely impact our expedition sales and/or pricing.
Current wording
An increase in expedition ship capacity worldwide or excess capacity in a particular market could adversely impact our expedition sales and/or pricing.
Previous wording
Expedition sales and/or pricing may be impacted both by the introduction of new ships into the marketplace and by deployment decisions of us and our competitors. New expedition class ships have been ordered, are under construction, or have already been delivered for our competitors. The growth in capacity from these new ships and future orders, without an increase in the cruise industry’s share of the vacation market, could depress expedition prices and impede our ability to maintain high yields. In addition, to the extent that we or our competitors deploy ships to a particular itinerary, and the resulting capacity in that region exceeds the demand, we may consider pricing adjustments or redeploy to other regions, either of which may result in lower than anticipated profitability. Any of the foregoing could have an adverse impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Current wording
Expedition sales and/or pricing may be impacted both by the introduction of new ships into the marketplace and by our deployment decisions and our competitors’ deployment decisions. New expedition class ships have been ordered, are under construction, or have already been delivered for our competitors. The growth in capacity from these new ships and future orders, without an increase in the cruise industry’s share of the vacation market, could depress expedition prices and impede our ability to maintain high yields. In addition, to the extent that we or our competitors deploy ships to a particular itinerary, and the resulting capacity in that region exceeds the demand, we may consider pricing adjustments or redeploy to other regions, either of which may result in lower than anticipated profitability. Any of the foregoing could have an adverse impact on our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
Previous wording
Our fleet and the port facilities we use may also be adversely impacted by weather patterns or natural disasters or disruptions, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and changes in ice floes. From time to time, we may be forced to alter itineraries or cancel expeditions due to these or other factors, which could negatively impact our sales and profitability. Additionally, substantial changes to historical weather patterns, whether caused by climate change or other factors, including changing temperature levels, changing rainfall patterns and changing storm patterns and intensities, could significantly impact our future business. Substantial changes to historical weather patterns could result in significant negative changes to the delicate regions that our expeditions venture, such as rising temperatures in the Arctic region that could accelerate the melting of the polar ice cap or changes to the historical weather patterns in delicate areas such as the Galápagos Islands that impacts its ecosystem and, therefore, potentially impact the viability of various expeditions, such as our polar bear tours.
Current wording
Our fleet, the port facilities we use, and the destinations where we offer land expeditions may be adversely impacted by weather patterns or natural disasters or disruptions, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and changes in ice floes. From time to time, we may be forced to alter itineraries or cancel expeditions due to these or other factors, which could negatively impact our sales and profitability. Additionally, substantial changes to historical weather patterns, whether caused by climate change or other factors, including changing temperature levels, changing rainfall patterns and changing storm patterns and intensities, could significantly impact our future business. Substantial changes to historical weather patterns could result in significant negative changes to the delicate regions that our expeditions venture, such as rising temperatures in the Arctic region that could accelerate the melting of the polar ice cap or changes to the historical weather patterns in delicate areas such as the Galápagos Islands that impacts its ecosystem and, therefore, potentially impact the viability of various expeditions, such as our polar bear tours.
Previous wording
We have an on-going Brand License Agreement with National Geographic, and any termination or alterations to this agreement would likely have a material adverse effect on our business. Pursuant to the agreement, our owned vessels contain the phrase “National Geographic” in their names, we have access to certain of National Geographic’s marks and images for advertising purposes, and we and our guests have access to National Geographic photographers, naturalists and other experts. The National Geographic agreement also serves as a significant channel for bookings for our expedition sailing business. Our agreement with National Geographic includes a co-selling and co-marketing arrangement through which National Geographic promotes our expedition sailing offerings in its marketing campaigns across web-based, email, print and other marketing platforms and sells our expeditions through its internal travel division. The National Geographic channel represented approximately 20% of expedition sailing guest ticket revenues for 2023, 25% for 2022, and 28% for 2021.
Current wording
We have a Brand License Agreement with National Geographic through 2040, and any early termination or alterations to this agreement would likely have a material adverse effect on our business. Pursuant to the agreement, our owned vessels contain the phrase “National Geographic” in their names, we have access to certain of National Geographic’s marks and images for advertising purposes, and we and our guests have access to National Geographic photographers, naturalists and other experts. The National Geographic agreement also serves as a significant resource for bookings for our expedition sailing business. Our agreement with National Geographic includes a co-selling and co-marketing arrangement through which National Geographic promotes our expedition sailing offerings in its marketing campaigns across web-based, email, print and other marketing platforms and sells our expeditions through its internal travel division.
Previous wording
National Geographic has the right in certain instances to unilaterally terminate the Brand License Agreement with us, including: in the event of a change of control; our failure to achieve specified growth benchmarks or capacity as of December 31, 2035; or a failure to meet product quality score benchmarks. If our agreement with National Geographic is terminated or modified in any material respect, due to any of the reasons set forth above or otherwise, our results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
Current wording
National Geographic has the right in certain instances to unilaterally terminate the Brand License Agreement early, including: in the event of a change of control; our failure to achieve specified growth benchmarks or capacity as of December 31, 2035; or a failure to meet product quality score benchmarks. If our agreement with National Geographic is terminated early or modified in any material respect, due to any of the reasons set forth above or otherwise, our results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
Previous wording
Although we have no new builds currently in construction, we drydock vessels for repairs or modifications annually, and we may increase the size of our fleet by constructing or renovating additional vessels in the future. Vessel building, modification and repairs are subject to risks of delay or cost overruns caused by conditions beyond our control including, but not limited to, one or more of the following:
Current wording
Although we have no new builds currently in construction, we drydock vessels for repairs or modifications annually, and we have in the past and may in the future increase the size of our fleet by constructing or renovating additional vessels in the future. Vessel building, modification and repairs are subject to risks of delay or cost overruns caused by conditions beyond our control including, but not limited to, one or more of the following:
Previous wording
In order to achieve cost and operational efficiencies, we outsource to third-party vendors certain services that are integral to the operations of our global businesses, such as our onboard concessionaires, certain of our call center operations, guest port services, logistics distribution and operation of a large part of our information technology systems, which are also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are subject to the risk that certain decisions are subject to the control of our third-party service providers and that these decisions may adversely affect our activities. A failure to adequately monitor a third-party service provider’s compliance with a service level agreement or regulatory or legal requirements could result in significant economic and reputational harm to us. There is also a risk the confidentiality, privacy and/or security of data held by third parties or communicated over third-party networks or platforms could become compromised.
Current wording
In order to achieve cost and operational efficiencies, we outsource to third-party vendors certain services that are integral to the operations of our global businesses, such as our onboard concessionaires, certain of our call center operations, guest port services, logistics distribution and operation of a large part of our information technology systems, which are also affected by health pandemics. We are subject to the risk that certain decisions are subject to the control of our third-party service providers and that these decisions may adversely affect our activities. A failure to adequately monitor a third-party service provider’s compliance with a service level agreement or regulatory or legal requirements could result in significant economic and reputational harm to us. There is also a risk the confidentiality, privacy and/or security of data held by third parties or communicated over third-party networks or platforms could become compromised.
Previous wording
Unavailability of ports of call may adversely affect our results of operations.
Current wording
Unavailability of ports of call and expedition destinations may adversely affect our results of operations.
Previous wording
The availability of ports and destinations is affected by a number of factors, including existing capacity constraints, constraints related to the size of certain ships, and regulations, security, environmental and health concerns, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, financial limitations on port development, exclusivity arrangements that ports may have, geopolitical developments, such as the Russia/Ukraine conflict, local governmental regulations and local community concerns about port development and other adverse impacts on their communities from additional tourists and overcrowding. In addition, fuel costs may adversely impact the destinations on certain of our itineraries.
Current wording
The availability of ports and expedition destinations is affected by a number of factors, including existing capacity constraints, constraints related to the size of certain ships, and regulations, security, environmental and health concerns, adverse weather conditions and natural disasters, financial limitations on port development, exclusivity arrangements that ports may have, geopolitical developments, such as the Russia/Ukraine conflict, local governmental regulations and local community concerns about port development and other adverse impacts on their communities from additional tourists and overcrowding. In addition, the ability to have guests travel to an expedition destination and fuel costs may adversely impact the destinations on certain of our itineraries.
Previous wording
Certain ports and destinations are facing a surge of both cruise and non-cruise tourism that, in certain cases, has fueled anti-tourism sentiments and related countermeasures to limit the volume of tourists allowed in these destinations, including proposed limits on cruise ships and cruise passengers.
Current wording
Certain ports and expedition destinations are facing a surge of tourism that, in certain cases, has fueled anti-tourism sentiments and related countermeasures to limit the volume of tourists allowed in these destinations, including proposed limits on cruise ships and cruise passengers or tourists in general.
Previous wording
Any limitations on the availability or feasibility of our ports of call could adversely affect our results of operations.
Current wording
Any limitations on the availability or feasibility of our ports of call or expedition destinations could adversely affect our results of operations.
Previous wording
Any change in state classifications of our workforce could materially effect our business.
Current wording
Any change in federal or state classifications of our workforce could materially effect our business.
Previous wording
We hire a significant number of shipboard personnel, independent contractors and remote location employees for our expeditions. Changes to state classifications regarding remote employees and independent contractors could adversely impact our business and operations and increase our labor costs.
Current wording
We hire a significant number of shipboard personnel, independent contractors and remote location employees for our expeditions. Changes to federal or state classifications regarding remote employees and independent contractors could adversely impact our business and operations and increase our labor costs.
Previous wording
We have a relationship with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”), and the termination or alterations in this relationship may have an adverse effect on our Natural Habitat business.
Current wording
We have a relationship with World Wildlife Fund (“WWF”), and the termination of or alterations to this relationship may have an adverse effect on our Natural Habitat business.
Previous wording
Due to concern over the risk of climate change or otherwise, the United States and various state and foreign government or regulatory agencies have enacted or are considering new environmental regulations or policies, such as requiring the use of low sulfur fuels, increasing fuel efficiency requirements, further restricting emissions, or other initiatives to limit greenhouse gas emissions compliance with changes in such laws, regulations and obligations could increase costs related to operating and maintaining our vessels and require us to install new emission controls, acquire allowances or pay taxes related to our greenhouse gas emissions, or administer and manage a greenhouse gas emissions program. Revenue generation and strategic growth opportunities could also be adversely affected by compliance with such changes.
Current wording
The United States and various state and foreign government or regulatory agencies have enacted or are considering new environmental regulations or policies, such as requiring the use of low sulfur fuels, increasing fuel efficiency requirements, further restricting emissions, or other initiatives to limit greenhouse gas emissions compliance with changes in such laws, regulations and obligations could increase costs related to operating and maintaining our vessels and require us to install new emission controls, acquire allowances or pay taxes related to our greenhouse gas emissions, or administer and manage a greenhouse gas emissions program. Revenue generation and strategic growth opportunities could also be adversely affected by compliance with such changes.
Previous wording
Our capital expenditure and operating costs, including food, hotel, payroll, fuel, maintenance and repair, airfare, taxes, insurance and security costs, have risen throughout 2022 and 2023 and are subject to future increases due to market forces, inflation, supply chain disruptions and economic or political conditions or other factors beyond our control. If prices continue to rise significantly in a short period of time, we may be unable to sufficiently increase fares or other fees to fully offset our increased costs. Increases in capital expenditures and operating costs generally negatively adversely affect our profitability.
Current wording
Our capital expenditure and operating costs, including food, hotel, payroll, fuel, maintenance and repair, airfare, taxes, insurance and security costs, have risen in recent years, and are subject to future increases due to market forces, inflation, supply chain disruptions and economic or political conditions or other factors beyond our control. If prices continue to rise significantly in a short period of time, we may be unable to sufficiently increase fares or other fees to fully offset our increased costs. Increases in capital expenditures and operating costs generally negatively adversely affect our profitability.
Previous wording
Our principal executive offices are located in New York, New York, our principal shoreside operations are located in Seattle, Washington, our shoreside Galápagos’ offices in Ecuador, and our subsidiary operation offices are located in Louisville, Colorado, Bozeman, Montana, Somerville, Massachusetts, and La Jolla, California. Actual or threatened natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, and floods), terrorist attacks, or other similar disruptive events in these locations may have a material impact on our business continuity, reputation and results of operations. In addition, substantial or repeated information systems failures, computer viruses or cyber-attacks impacting our shoreside or shipboard operations could adversely impact our business. We carry business interruption insurance to transfer standard insurable risks for our shoreside operations andcyber liability for our information systems. Any losses or damages incurred by us in excess of our insurance coverage could have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
Current wording
Our principal executive offices are located in New York, New York, our principal shoreside operations are located in Seattle, Washington, our shoreside Galápagos’ offices in Ecuador, and our subsidiary operation offices are located in Louisville, Colorado, Bozeman, Montana, Somerville and Watertown, Massachusetts, and La Jolla, California. We also lease office space, land and camps in Tanzania. Actual or threatened natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, and floods), terrorist attacks, or other similar disruptive events in these locations may have a material impact on our business continuity, reputation and results of operations. In addition, substantial or repeated information systems failures, computer viruses or cyber-attacks impacting our shoreside or shipboard operations could adversely impact our business. We carry business interruption insurance to transfer standard insurable risks for our shoreside operations andcyber liability for our information systems. Any losses or damages incurred by us in excess of our insurance coverage could have an adverse impact on our results of operations.
Previous wording
Our success depends, in large part, on the reputation, skills and contributions of key executives, and other employees, and on our ability to recruit and retain high quality personnel. Our management team is comprised of individuals with a diverse knowledge base and skill sets acquired through extensive experience in expedition cruising, adventure travel, and hospitality. We must continue to sufficiently recruit, retain, train and motivate our employees to maintain our current business and support our projected growth. A loss of key executives or other key employees or disruptions among our personnel could adversely affect our results of operations.
Current wording
Our success depends, in large part, on the reputation, skills and contributions of key executives, and other employees, and on our ability to recruit and retain high quality personnel. Our management team is comprised of individuals with a diverse knowledge base and skill sets acquired through extensive experience in expedition cruising, adventure travel, and hospitality. A loss of key executives or other key employees or disruptions among our personnel could adversely affect our results of operations.
Previous wording
We hire a significant number of qualified shipboard personnel each year and, thus, our ability to adequately recruit, develop and retain these individuals is critical to our success. Incidents involving cruise ships, including isolated COVID-19 infections that could result in potential outbreaks on our ships, and the related adverse media publicity, and adverse economic conditions that negatively affect our profitability could negatively impact our ability to recruit, develop and retain sufficient qualified shipboard personnel. In addition, in general, the United States is experiencing a labor shortage and our ability to attract, recruit, develop and retain qualified personnel is more difficult, and any shortage of qualified employees could adversely impact our business and operations.
Current wording
We may also be unable recruit, develop, and retain qualified shipboard personnel who need to live away from home for extended periods of time and other qualified employees, which may adversely impact our business operations, guest services and satisfaction. We hire a significant number of qualified shipboard personnel each year and, thus, our ability to adequately recruit, develop and retain these individuals is critical to our success. Incidents involving cruise ships, including isolated health infections that could result in potential outbreaks on our ships, and the related adverse media publicity, and adverse economic conditions that negatively affect our profitability could negatively impact our ability to recruit, develop, and retain sufficient qualified shipboard personnel. In addition, in general, the United States is experiencing a labor shortage and our ability to attract, recruit, develop, and retain qualified personnel is more difficult, and any shortage of qualified employees could adversely impact our business and operations.
Previous wording
Outside of the U.S., data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), also apply to some of our operations. Legal requirements in these countries relating to the collection, storage, processing and transfer of personal data continue to evolve. The GDPR imposes, among other things, data protection requirements that include strict obligations and restrictions on the ability to collect, analyze and transfer EU personal data, a requirement for prompt notice of data breaches to effected subjects and supervisory authorities in certain circumstances, and possible substantial fines for any violations (including possible fines for certain violations). Other governmental authorities around the world are considering similar types of legislative and regulatory proposals concerning data protection.
Current wording
Outside of the U.S., data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), also apply to some of our operations. Legal requirements in these countries relating to the collection, storage, processing and transfer of personal data continue to evolve. The GDPR imposes, among other things, data protection requirements that include strict obligations and restrictions on the ability to collect, analyze and transfer EU personal data, a requirement for prompt notice of data breaches to affected subjects and supervisory authorities in certain circumstances, and possible substantial fines for any violations (including possible fines for certain violations). Other governmental authorities around the world are considering similar types of legislative and regulatory proposals concerning data protection.
Previous wording
As of December 31, 2023, we had $635.1 million indebtedness and significant debt service obligations related thereto. Such indebtedness could:
Current wording
As of December 31, 2024, we had $635.0 million indebtedness and significant debt service obligations related thereto. Such indebtedness could:
Previous wording
Any inability to satisfy any covenants required by our debt agreements could result in an acceleration of certain of our indebtedness.
Current wording
Any inability to satisfy any covenants required by our existing or future debt agreements could result in an acceleration of certain of our indebtedness.
Rearranged previous paragraphs (3)
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
We may be unable recruit, develop and retain qualified shipboard personnel who need to live away from home for extended periods of time and other qualified employees, which may adversely impact our business operations, guest services and satisfaction.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Any inability to satisfy any covenants required by existing or future credit facilities could adversely impact our liquidity.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Our outstanding notes contain certain covenants and are secured by substantially all of our assets. Any failure to comply with such terms, conditions, and covenants, or successfully amend our covenants, could result in an event of default. Further, if an event of default under a facility were to occur, cross default provisions, if any, could cause our other outstanding debt, if any, to be immediately due and payable. Upon such an occurrence, there could be no assurance that we would have sufficient liquidity to repay or the ability to refinance the borrowings under any such credit facilities or settle other outstanding contracts if such amounts were accelerated upon an event of default.