The trade off between chartering a ship and taking a full ship allotment is exclusivity and risk assumption. An organization can block full space aboard a Lindblad ship. However, any unsold cabin space is released back to Lindblad at a specified time – and will become available in open inventory. Thus there is minimal financial risk with a full ship option, however, exclusivity is not guaranteed. If exclusivity is the main priority - whether for a corporate meeting or an intimate family/friend gathering - a Charter is a better option. With a Charter you purchase the entire ship, therefore space is fully guaranteed. As the charterer, you are responsible for filling the cabin space and paying in full, based upon the agreed payment schedule. Charterers also have the opportunity to work with our team to enhance the onboard experience. For example, you may wish to work with our charter team to have specific presentations developed based upon your group’s interests and goals.