Before they built the National Geographic Venture and National Geographic Quest, U.S. shipbuilder Nichols Brothers built the twin ships National Geographic Sea Lion and National Geographic Sea Bird. Nimble, reliable, and intimately scaled, they both continue to sail the waters of the west coast of North America and Central America.
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Ship Category
Capacity
62 Guests
30 Staff & Crew
Decks & Cabins
3 Decks
31 Cabins
Dimensions
Length: 152 feet
Highlights
A U.S.-flagged vessel, she and her sister, National Geographic Sea Bird, discover domestic waters
National Geographic Sea Lion and her sister ship, National Geographic Sea Bird, sail the waters of the west coast of North America and Central America.
With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. She can venture into fast-moving channels where whales come to feed, transit a series of locks in the Pacific Northwest, nose up to waterfalls in secluded coves, and sail into protected anchorages in small bays perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.
National Geographic writer Andrew Evans called National Geographic Sea Lion the “closest thing to Cousteau’s Calypso” he’s ever had the pleasure to be on.
Explore the Ship
Public spaces include a library; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slideshows and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and Captain and learn about navigation. Meals are served in the dining room at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menus feature sustainable choices, local where possible.
Cabins
Category 1 - Main Deck
#300-305: Conveniently located between the dining room and lounge, these cabins feature two single beds and a large window. All cabins feature a closet, two nightstands, and sink/vanity with large mirror outside the bathroom. Note: Solo occupancy cabins are available in categories 1 and 2 only. Shared accommodation can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in categories 1 and 2 only.
Cabins
Category 1 - Main Deck
#300-305: Conveniently located between the dining room and lounge, these cabins feature two single beds and a large window. All cabins feature a closet, two nightstands, and sink/vanity with large mirror outside the bathroom. Note: Solo occupancy cabins are available in categories 1 and 2 only. Shared accommodation can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in categories 1 and 2 only.
Cabins
Category 2 - Upper Deck
#200-212, 215: These well-located cabins include two single beds and a window. Cabin doors and windows open to the outside. Cabins feature a closet, two nightstands, and sink/vanity with large mirror outside the bathroom. Note: Solo occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Cabins
Category 3 - Upper Deck
#214, 216, 217, 219: These cabins include two single beds that can convert to a double bed and a pullout murphy bed for a third person. Cabins feature a small table, two chairs, large double closet, sink/vanity with large mirror outside the bathroom, and two windows. Cabin doors and windows open to the outside. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one-half the double occupancy rate.
Cabins
Category 2 - Upper Deck
#200-212, 215: These well-located cabins include two single beds and a window. Cabin doors and windows open to the outside. Cabins feature a closet, two nightstands, and sink/vanity with large mirror outside the bathroom. Note: Solo occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only.
