national geographic explorer

National Geographic Explorer

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.

Launch year
1982
Refit year
2008
Length
112 meters
Speed
15 knots
Max. capacity
148

Upcoming expeditions

Cabins

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7: Category 7 - Upper Deck

#215, 219, 230 — Newly renovated in May 2023, each large suite has a private balcony, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, and a sofa bed that can be converted into a triple. There is a seating area with a writing desk, coffee table with sitting chair, and a small table. Suites feature a double closet, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Guests receive a welcome amenity, complimentary laundry, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

Photograph by: Douglas Scaletta

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6: Category 6 - Upper Deck

#213 — Newly renovated in May 2023, each spacious suite has a private balcony with glass doors, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, armchairs, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Guests receive a welcome amenity, complimentary laundry, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

Photograph by: Douglas Scaletta

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5: Category 5 - Upper Deck

#209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 — Cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, one queen-sized bed, writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV. (Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.)

Photograph by: Douglas Scaletta

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4: Category 4 - Upper Deck

#201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 — Cabins feature two single beds than can convert into a queen (cabins 217, 226 & 228 have a queen bed only). They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV.

Photograph by: Douglas Scaletta

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SA: Category Solo A - Main Deck

#309-312, 329-334 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV.

Photograph by: Marco Ricca

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SB: Category Solo B - Upper Deck

#203, 208 — These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.

Photograph by: Douglas Scaletta

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3: Category 3 - Main Deck

#313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344-350 — Cabins feature two single beds (can be converted to a queen-sized bed), one large window, a sitting chair, a small table, ample storage, writing desk with chair, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, and well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower.

#341 & 343 — newly renovated in May 2023, each L-shaped suite also has a sofa-bed that can be converted into a triple, double closet, espresso maker, and generously sized bathrooms.

Photograph by: Douglas Scaletta

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2: Category 2 - Main Deck

#317-320, 335-336 — Cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.

Photograph by: Douglas Scaletta

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ng le ng explorer cabin category 1 lindblad expeditions douglas scaletta

1: Category 1 - Main Deck

#301-308 — Cabins feature one or two portholes. Cabins #301, 302, and 307 have two twin beds. Cabins #304-306 feature one queen-sized bed. Cabin #308 features two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.

Photograph by: Douglas Scaletta

Restaurants

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Restaurant

The Restaurant can be found on the Upper Deck.

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Bistro

The Bistro can be found on the Upper Deck.

Entertainment

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Lounge

The Lounge can be found on the Veranda Deck.

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Chart Room

The Chart Room can be found on the Veranda Deck.

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Global Gallery

The Global Gallery can be found on the Upper Deck.

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Library

The Library can be found on the Bridge Deck.

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Observation Lounge

The Observation Lounge can be found on the Bridge Deck.

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Bridge

The Bridge can be found on the Bridge Deck.

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Sun Deck

More information coming soon.

Health & Fitness

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Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre can be found on the Wellness Deck.

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Sauna

The Sauna can be found on the Wellness Deck.

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LEXspa

The LEXspa can be found on the Wellness Deck.

Deck plans

Bridge Deck

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Wellness Deck

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Veranda Deck

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Upper Deck

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Main Deck

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B Deck

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