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National Geographic Explorer

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Originally constructed to navigate Norway’s famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, her high degree of maneuverability, ideal size, and platform for discovery made National Geographic Explorer a natural choice for addition to the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet. Her rebuild drew on 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise.

Today, National Geographic Explorer is a purpose-built expedition ship. She is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing comfort, elegance and a deep connection to the environment.

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Passenger Ship

Capacity

148 Guests

99 Staff & Crew

Decks & Cabins

6 Decks

81 Cabins

Dimensions

Length: 367 feet

Beam: 54 feet

Highlights

An authentic expedition ship, purpose-engineered for blue water and polar exploration
  • National Geographic Explorer is equipped with a roster of tools for exploration and a well-appointed interior with vast expanses of glass for an unprecedented connection to the environment.

  • The ship is devoted to exploration—from her open Bridge, and the Chart Room below it, to her high-perched observation deck with its aqueous light and compelling 24/7 views.

  • National Geographic Explorer recently debuted updated suites, enhanced with the sleek, Scandinavian design that has become the hallmark of our polar fleet.

Aerial Photo of the ship National Geographic Explorer as it navigates icebergs in Disko Bay, Illulissat, Greenland.

Explore the Ship

Public spaces include three dining areas; global gallery; library, lounge with bar and state-of-the-art presentation facilities; observation lounge; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear; plus open access to the Bridge, the Captain, officers, and on-duty wildlife spotters. Meals are served in the dining room, Bistro bar, or the Observation lounge, at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menus feature sustainable choices, local where possible.

Steward Maynard carefully sets the table in the Bistro on the ship National Geographic Explorer, ensuring that every detail is perfect.

DECKS AND CABINS

View our deck maps to explore cabin options and the public spaces you'll enjoy onboard.

Expeditions

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  • Iceland
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Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland
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8 Days
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Jun, Jul, Aug
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$7,400 per person
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Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes
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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes
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Celtic Coasts and Iberian Shores: Voyage from Edinburgh to Lisbon
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Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords
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18 Days
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Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Nordic Flavors and Scenic Landscapes
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  • Iceland
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Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland
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Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland
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17 Days
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Arctic Eclipse Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland and Canada
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Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands
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