Hyatt and Lindblad launched a partnership in 2019 that allowed World of Hyatt members to earn and use points for these exotic and expensive expeditions.
The partnership is winding down, and you have until December 31, 2023, to book Lindblad Expeditions using Hyatt points or make cash bookings that earn points.
You can access Hyatt’s page for Lindblad here.
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Hyatt has issued the following statement:
PLEASE NOTE: On November 21, 2023, Hyatt and Lindblad announced that we are ending our relationship effective December 31, 2023. These Lindblad Terms will continue to govern participation in the World of Hyatt Program by Lindblad for Eligible Lindblad Expeditions booked prior to December 31, 2023.
And the following FAQs:
Why are Hyatt hotels and resorts and Lindblad Expeditions no longer offering reciprocal relationship benefits?
After careful consideration, World of Hyatt and Lindblad Expeditions have decided to end their relationship effective December 31, 2023.
Can members make new reservations for Lindblad Expeditions? Will these new reservations be eligible to earn World of Hyatt points?
Yes, new reservations can still be made on Hyatt channels1 until December 31, 2023. Reservations made through Hyatt channels before December 31, 2023 will still be eligible to earn World of Hyatt points. Members must associate their World of Hyatt account number with their reservation at the time of booking in order for the Lindblad Expedition to be eligible to earn points. Incidental spend with Lindblad is not eligible. Expeditions that are only available through Lindblad Expeditions channels and are not available via our dedicated booking site are not eligible to earn World of Hyatt points.
Will I earn World of Hyatt benefits on my existing reservation?
Yes, rest assured that existing reservations made through Hyatt channels1 prior to December 31, 2023 will be honored and World of Hyatt benefits will be earned (provided that, for award reservations booked with points, travel must be completed prior to December 31, 2024).
Will I still be able to use my points towards a Lindblad Expedition?
Yes, you can use your points towards Lindblad Expeditions booked on Hyatt channels1 prior to December 31, 2023. To redeem points for a Lindblad Expedition, travel must be completed prior to December 31, 2024.
What if I would like to cancel my Lindblad Expedition?
Standard Lindblad Expedition cancellation policies apply to your reservation.
What if I would like to modify my Lindblad Expedition?
Modifications to reservations are not possible after December 31, 2023.
How long will members be able to submit retroactive requests for World of Hyatt points and World of Hyatt Tier Qualifying Nights for past Lindblad Expeditions booked through Hyatt channels where benefits were not posted correctly?
World of Hyatt members will be able to request retroactive credit for expeditions booked on Hyatt channels1 until June 30, 2024.
[1] Hyatt channels includes hyatt.expeditions.com, a Hyatt Global Reservations Center, or the Lindblad Expeditions’ contact center at 866-537-5099 or 646-969-4997.
Conclusion
Hyatt’s partnerships with various companies, such as MGM (switched to Marriott) and now Lindblad Expeditions, don’t appear to last long.
These Lindblad Expeditions are pricey and the perfect way to squeeze the spend in for a lifetime Globalist status, which is entirely spend-based ($200K),
