National Geographic Explorer

ClassCruise Ship	Flag stateBahamas
Maiden Voyage Date1982	Cruise Age42
Cruise LineLindblad Expeditions	Category-

Ship statistics

Gross Tonnage6,471t	Deck Levels6	Crew-to-Passenger Ratio41
Length112m/367ft	Decks with cabins3	Passengers-to-space ratio-
Width17m/56ft	Cabins81	Ice Class-
Passengers148	Displacement-	Inflatable boat-

Current position

Call signC6WR2	Draught of a vessel4.9	Bow heading208
IMO8019356	Lat63°40'22.7"S	Lon61°0'53.1"W
MMSI309336000	Nav statusUnderway (Engine Driven)

Voyage itinerary

Date	Product name	Port	Price
2024-12-27	9 Nights \| National Geographic Explorer \| Ushuaia-Puerto Natales	Ushuaia	$10950
2025-01-03	7 Nights \| National Geographic Explorer \| Puerto Natales-Puerto Natales	Puerto Natales	$10975
2025-02-22	17 Nights \| National Geographic Explorer \| Buenos Aires-Punta Arenas	Buenos Aires	$13857
2025-02-22	17 Nights \| National Geographic Explorer \| Buenos Aires-Punta Arenas	Buenos Aires	$23715
2025-05-02	11 Nights \| National Geographic Explorer \| Whittier-Edinburgh	Whittier	$6123

Deck plans

There are 6 floors

Preview

DECK 2

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DECK 3

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DECK 4

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DECK 5

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DECK 6

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DECK 7

Cabin information

Introduction

Cat 4

Code 04

Deck 4,5

Square Window

Occupancy 2-2 people

Introduction

Cat 6

Code 06

Deck 4,5

Square Window

Occupancy 2-2 people

Introduction

Cat Solo B

Code SB

Deck 4,5

Square Window

Occupancy 1-0 people

Introduction

Cat 1

Code 01

Deck 3

Porthole

Occupancy 1-2 people

Introduction

Cat 2 with Window

Code 02

Deck 3

Square Window

Occupancy 2-2 people

Introduction

Cat 3 with Window

Code 03

Deck 3

Square Window

Occupancy 2-3 people

Introduction

Cat Solo A with Window

Code SA

Deck 3

Square Window

Occupancy 1-1 people

Gourmet restaurant

Introduction

Dining

Recreational facilities

Introduction

Public Spaces

Introduction

Wellness

Introduction

Expedition Tools

Introduction

library

Introduction

Public Spaces

Deck Bridge Deck

Introduction

Public Spaces

Deck Wellness Deck

Introduction

Public Spaces

Deck B Deck

Introduction to the cruise

Originally constructed for service along Norway’s coast as part of the famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, she ferried passengers among the fjords of this iconic coast in conditions that could deteriorate into heavy seas in a matter of minutes. She had to be able to handle deep swells and towering waves—and have a high degree of maneuverability. Those traits, and an ideal size, made her a natural choice for addition to the Lindblad fleet.
The plans to completely rebuild her drew on 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise. National Geographic Explorer was equipped with an ice-strengthened hull and advanced navigation equipment for polar expeditions; a roster of tools for exploration; and a well-appointed interior with vast expanses of glass for an unprecedented connection to the environment. Her interior and exterior design embodied the Lindblad expedition ethos—the privilege of wildness and the luxury of comfort.
For many guests she remains their paradigm of an expedition ship. She is devoted to exploration—from her Welcoming Bridge, and the Chart Room below it where you can tuck in to warm up with a hot chocolate, to her high-perched Observation deck with its aqueous light and compelling 24/7 views. Even the art on the walls—from the Hurley prints of Shackleton’s expedition to the stunning National Geographic photos— tells an uber-narrative of globe-spanning travel and a dedication to curiosity and wonder.