National Geographic Sea Bird, like her twin ship National Geographic Sea Lion, is a tried and true expedition ship that plies the waters from Alaska, to the Columbia and Snake Rivers, To Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. 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.
Year Built
1982Year Refurbished
Year Entered Present Fleet
Country of Registry
United StatesTonnage (GRT)
5000PAX (basis 2)
62Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
62Passenger Decks
3Number of Crew
15Officers' Nationality
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Suites
0Balcony
0Oceanview
31Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
0Interior
0Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Cabin #300-305 - Conveniently located between the dining room and lounge, these cabins feature two lower single beds, a writing desk, and a window. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in categories 1 and 2 only. Shared accommodations can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in categories 1 and 2 only.
Cabin #200-212, 215 - These well-located cabins include two lower single beds and a window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Cabin #300-305 - Conveniently located between the dining room and lounge, these cabins feature two lower single beds, a writing desk, and a window. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in categories 1 and 2 only. Shared accommodations can be arranged at the double occupancy rate in categories 1 and 2 only.
Cabin #200-212, 215 - These well-located cabins include two lower single beds and a window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Cabin #105, 106 - These cabins include two lower single beds, plus a small table, two chairs, and two windows. Cabin doors open to the outside. Third-person rates are available in certain categories at one half the double occupancy rate.
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Up front and personnel with whales. Staff and naturalists so knowledgeable and extremely helpful.CONS
Last day extremely long, having to put suitcases out at 4am, 3 hour bus ride, all prior to leaving Mexico by 10:30 am. However the ship provided us with snack , snack bag and lunch once we arrived at airport.RECOMMENDED
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