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ALASKA Webinar For audio: For audio: Either use your computer’s Either use your computer’s speakers or dial: ( speakers or dial: (773) 945- 1010 Access code: Access code: 419-186-844 Thursday, May 14 th , 2009 8:00pm EDT

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Learn about our small ship Alaska expedition cruises from renowned National Geographic Photographer Flip Nicklin and Liz Bradfield, one of our expert Naturalists. Get photo tips and listen to their stories. Learn how we bring you up close to the whales, bears, sea lions of Alaska. Included excursions, kayaks, Zodiac landing craft and our team of Naturalists make each expedition an incredible value.

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ALASKAWebinar

For audio:For audio:Either use your computer’s speakers Either use your computer’s speakers or dial: (or dial: (773) 945-1010

Access code: Access code: 419-186-844

For audio:For audio:Either use your computer’s speakers Either use your computer’s speakers or dial: (or dial: (773) 945-1010

Access code: Access code: 419-186-844

Thursday, May 14th, 20098:00pm EDT

Thursday, May 14th, 20098:00pm EDT

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Welcome to Lindblad

Expeditions Alaska Webinar.

Thank you for joining us.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Explore More with Lindblad Expeditions Online

Twitter.com/LindbladExp

Visit www.expeditions.com/blog

Search for Lindblad Expeditions’ Fan Page

Visit www.expeditions.com for :

• Detailed Itineraries • Daily Expedition Reports• Videos • Expedition Team Bios

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1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

SPECIAL 2009 Savings Opportunity

Receive Free Group Airfare plus up to $1,250 off the cabin fare on select departures.

Limited availability and new bookings only.

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The Pioneer of Expedition Travel

Over 50 years of expedition experience, starting with Lars Eric Lindblad in 1958.

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Lindblad began its expeditions in Alaska

in 1982 and has brought its two

62-guest ships back every summer.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Lindblad Expeditions &

National Geographic

Our alliance with National Geographic began in Oct., 2004.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Began her career in 1994 as a deckhand with Lindblad Expeditions.

For the past ten years, she has worked as a marine educator and has assisted with research on humpback whales, seals, kelp harvesting, songbirds, and manatees.

Naturalist Liz Bradfield

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A passionate kayaker, Liz is a certified guide and has traveled extensively by kayak in Alaska, where she lived for five years.

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Our expert Naturalists take

great pride in explaining the

details of all you see and do.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Travel with a National

Geographic Photographer,

like world-renowned whale

photographer Flip Nicklin, on select voyages.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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We operate and own two, nimble, comfortable ships that bring you where few other ships

can.

62-Guest National Geographic Sea Bird – Weekly departures every Saturday.

62-Guest National Geographic Sea Lion – Weekly departures every Sunday.

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Our Experienced Crew

With a crew to guest ratio of 1:2 plus 4 Naturalists and an Expedition Leader,

they are always there when you need

them.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Commitment to Conservation:

Lindblad, with the help of our generous and

caring guests, provides funds to the Alaska

Whale Foundation and the Southeast Alaska

Conservation Council.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Alaska: The Last Great Land

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Small, nimble ships and veteran Captains

enable us to go where other ships

wouldn’t dare dream.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Our trip takes us through the land and waters of the Tlingit, a people of sophisticated

art and culture as well as a long history in this

land.

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Nature, exploration, discovery.

Photography, water activities, hiking.

Small-group camaraderie is the hallmark of our expeditions.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Bring your boots!

Be prepared to hike along remote paths

created not by humans, but by the

movement of animals through the forest.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Four Zodiac landing craft are deployable at a moment’s notice to take you up close to

Alaska’s natural wonders.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Both ships in Alaska carry 12 double

kayaks and 8 singles, enough for half of the ship to explore

at a time.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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ACTIVITY OPTIONS:We also offer an

optional flightseeing opportunity in

Petersburg.

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Our ships are equipped with

hydrophones, so we can listen in on the

hidden lives of marine mammals we come upon.

We also use video microscopes to view the tiniest creatures in the

water and on land.

Tools for Exploration:

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Video Chronicler

Unique to Lindblad, a professional

Video Chronicler documents footage of your expedition. This DVD is available for

purchase and will be given to you upon disembarkation.

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While we operate on a flexible

itinerary, this map of Southeast Alaska shows the areas we generally explore.

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agent.

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If there were such a thing as a “typical” day in Alaska…

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It’s inspiring to be in a place

where animals can be seen at nearly every

turn.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Our extensive knowledge of this

area and relationships with area researchers

helps us bring you closer to amazing wildlife behavior,

like feeding humpback whales!

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Our ships will bring you up close to the

natural and geological wonders

of Alaska.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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In Southeast Alaska, the

mountains come down to the tide

line, giving us views from the ship of animals like this mountain goat that in other areas are difficult to reach.

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Steller sea lions in a bachelor

haul out.

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agent.

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The comeback of the sea otter from near-extinction is

one of the exciting tales behind the

wildness we travel through.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Not all of Alaska's drama is large --

we'll creep low in sphagnum to hunt

for the rough-skinned newt.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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The flora of Alaska is just as interesting and abundant as the

fauna.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Lindblad takes special care of families.Only Lindblad has staff who are specially trained in organizing

activities that inspire curiosity in young people of all ages.

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Lindblad takes special care of families.

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Nature Inspired Wellness Options

Spa TreatmentsDaily stretch classes

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Time and time again we hear how surprised and

pleased our guests are about the cuisine

on board.

It’s as fresh as can be, sustainable, and

captures the essence of Alaskan cuisine.

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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Memories of your Alaska expedition will

last a lifetime.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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The pioneer of expedition travel.

Nearly 30 years in Alaska.

Partners with National Geographic to help people explore and care about the planet.

Each voyage is led by an Expedition Team with five experts -- one for every 12 guests.

Tools for Explorations: Zodiacs, kayaks, hydrophone, and a microscope.

Family Focus: Staff specially trained to work with people of all ages.

Sustainable cuisine and shipboard practices.

Commitment to Conservation.

The Lindblad Difference

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You can join our expeditions without

a dollar in your pocket and have a perfectly excellent

adventure.

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www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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•All accommodations

•Transfers to/from group flights

•Meals aboard ship

•Activities, shore excursions

•Zodiac & kayak excursions

•Tips, taxes, port charges & service charges (gratuities to ship’s crew at your own discretion).

•Services of our Expedition Team and a full schedule of talks & presentations.

•Complete pre-journey information, including what to bring & a reading list.

Your Expedition Includes

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We offer both pre- and post-voyage

extensions to Denali National Park and

the Kenai Peninsula

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

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1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.comOr contact your travel

agent.

SPECIAL 2009 Savings Opportunity

Receive Free Group Airfare plus up to $1,250 off the cabin fare on select departures.

Limited availability and new bookings only.

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Thank you !

For reservations, contact your

travel agent or call1-800-EXPEDITION

(1-800-397-3348)www.expeditions.com

Alex [email protected]

Phone Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET

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For reservations, contact your

travel agent or call1-800-EXPEDITION

(1-800-397-3348)www.expeditions.com

Alex [email protected]

Phone Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET

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Thank you !

For reservations, contact your

travel agent or call

1-800-EXPEDITION(1-800-397-3348)

www.expeditions.com

Debbie Reid [email protected]

m

Phone Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET

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For reservations, contact your

travel agent or call1-800-EXPEDITION

(1-800-397-3348)www.expeditions.com

Alex [email protected]

Phone Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET

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For reservations, contact your

travel agent or call1-800-EXPEDITION

(1-800-397-3348)www.expeditions.com

Alex [email protected]

Phone Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET

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For reservations, contact your

travel agent or call1-800-EXPEDITION

(1-800-397-3348)www.expeditions.com

Alex [email protected]

Phone Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET

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For reservations, contact your

travel agent or call1-800-EXPEDITION

(1-800-397-3348)www.expeditions.com

Alex [email protected]

Phone Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET

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Explore More with Lindblad Expeditions Online

Twitter.com/LindbladExp

Visit www.expeditions.com/blog

Search for Lindblad Expeditions’ Fan Page

Visit www.expeditions.com for :

• Detailed Itineraries • Daily Expedition Reports• Videos • Expedition Team Bios

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Thank you!

For reservations, contact your

travel agent or call1-800-EXPEDITION

(1-800-397-3348)www.expeditions.com

Alex [email protected]

Phone Reservation Hours: Monday – Friday 9am - 8pm ET

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm ET