Background and Fact Sheet

LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES, ALL-INCLUSIVE ADVENTURES
Zegrahm Expeditions is a company of explorers and adventurers. We love to share our passion for unique
experiences with like-minded travelers by weaving together the world’s most inspiring and remote destinations—on
all seven continents—into meaningful, engaging, and one-of-a-kind itineraries.
WHY ZEGRAHM?
THE WORLD OF ZEGRAHM
Innovative Itineraries – Each year our field leaders and program
managers assemble to craft a unique line-up of expeditions far from the
standard routes. Using their personal knowledge and feedback from our
traveler community, our itineraries allow guests to fulfill their desire for
exploration and adventure—from snorkeling, diving, and seeking out the
terrestrial flora and fauna to cultural tours, wine tastings, Zodiac cruises.
• Africa
Respect for our World – Our off-the-beaten-path itineraries offer guests
the chance to fully immerse themselves in the culture and natural history of
a destination. And we believe these authentic interactions allow travelers to
better understand, appreciate, and protect the world in which we live. We
are proud to support a variety of conservation organizations on each of the
seven continents we visit, including BirdLife International, the South Georgia
Heritage Trust, Wilderness Safaris Wildlife Trust, and more.
World-Class Leaders – Founded over 25 years ago by the industry’s
top field leaders, Zegrahm builds the ultimate dream team for each
itinerary—marine biologists, ornithologists, geologists, botanists, historians,
anthropologists, archaeologists, and dive masters. Zegrahm field leaders
are well known throughout the world; many of them are published writers,
authors, and photographers. These experts enhance the expedition
experience through lectures, photo presentations, daily recaps, and
interpretations above and below the waterline.
Outstanding Guest Service – With Zegrahm, guests travel in expert
care from the moment they make their reservation until boarding their flight
home. Our experienced expedition advisors answer questions and provide
guidance on what trip might be best for each traveler. A dedicated program
management team oversees every last detail of our departures, while our
experienced air department handles flight arrangements upon request.
• Antarctica
• Asia & India
• Australia & the South Pacific
• Central & South America
• Europe
• Far North & the Arctic
WHO TRAVELS WITH
ZEGRAHM?
•Inquisitive, fully-engaged explorers
•Average age is 60+
•Very loyal to Zegrahm - nearly a 70% repeat rate
•Affluent, semi-retired or retired professionals
•Well-educated, many with advanced degrees
•High percentage of solo travelers
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AWARDS
ZEGRAHM PARTNERS
Zegrahm Expeditions is the recognized leader for unique and adventurous
small-ship cruises and overland adventures to all seven continents.
Zegrahm Expeditions works closely with
the travel consultant community as well
as some of America’s most respected
organizations and leaders in education,
travel, conservation, and philanthropy.
50 Tours of a Lifetime: Voyage to Madagascar with Zanzibar, Comoros,
Réunion & Mauritius (2014), Wild Alaska and the Bering Sea (2013), Voyage
through the Red Sea (2011), Beyond Rapa Nui (2009), Ultimate Seychelles
with Aldabra Atoll (2008), Faces of Melanesia (2007) - National Geographic
Traveler
Best Adventure Travel Companies 2008 and 2009 - National
Geographic Adventure
Global Travel Guide 2009 - Outpost Magazine
World’s 25 Best New Trips: Wild Edge of the Pacific (2009), Best of
Melanesia & Micronesia (2008), Five ‘Stans (2006) - National Geographic
Adventure
• The Nature Conservancy
•Founding member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO)
•International Galápagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA)
•Association of Arctic Expedition
Cruise Operators (AECO)
•BirdLife International
•World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
ZEGRAHM EXECUTIVE TEAM
•Virtuoso
Van Perry - President
Jon Nicholson - Operations Director
•Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)
Karen Sinclair - Marketing Director
•Stanford Alumni Travel
Dianne Spatz - Finance Director
•Harvard Alumni Association
Lisa Wurzrainer - Field Staff Director
•MIT Alumni Travel
•Harvard Museum of Science & Culture
•American Museum of Natural History
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Karen Sinclair
Marketing Director
206.285.4000
karen.sinclair@zegrahm.com
Adrienne Centano
Marketing Manager
206.285.4000
adrienne.centano@zegrahm.com