Danielle Bates

Danielle Bates is an accomplished sales professional with extensive experience in the travel and cruise industry. Currently serving as Head of UK Sales at Lindblad Expeditions since October 2024, Danielle previously held the position of Head of Trade Sales at Star Clippers UK from April 2019 to October 2024. Danielle's career at Star Clippers also includes roles as UK Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Executive, and Sales Team Leader from August 2009 to October 2024. Danielle began professional experience as a Commercial Assistant at Peter Deilmann River & Ocean Cruises from August 2008 to August 2009. Education includes A Levels in English Literature from Long Road College Cambridge, attended from 2007 to 2009, along with earlier education at Swavesey Village College.