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National Geographic Explorer

SHIP OVERVIEW

National Geographic Explorer is the world’s ultimate expedition ship. Her design and equipment is the result of almost 200 years of collective expedition experience. Originally built for service along Norway’s coast as part of the famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, her excellent maneuverability and just-right size made her a natural choice for addition to the fleet. Drawing on nearly 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise, the cruise completely redesigned and rebuilt her. Explorer is uniquely 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 regions that explores. She provides a peerless expedition cruise trip.

  • CRUISES
  • STATISTICS

STATISTICS

  • Year Built

    1982
  • Year Refurbished

  • Year Entered Present Fleet

  • Country of Registry

  • Tonnage (GRT)

    15000
  • PAX (basis 2)

    162
  • Max Pax (inc. Uppers)

    148
  • Passenger Decks

    6
  • Number of Crew

    40
  • Officers' Nationality

  • Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

STATEROOMS

  • Suites

    6
  • Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview

    66
  • Oceanview No Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview With Balcony

    0
  • Balconies

    9
  • Interior

    0
  • Accessible

    20
  • Total Number of Accommodations

    1000
  • SUITE
  • BALCONY
  • OCEANVIEW
  • INSIDE

Deck Plans

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

5

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Antarctica

NOVEMBER

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PROS

Top class Expedition style trip. Wildlife exttrodinare!

CONS

None

RECOMMENDED

Yes

I waited 50 year to go on this trip. All my expectations were exceeded by Lindblad. If expeditions style trips are what you are looking for, you can’t beat this experience.

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Newfoundland via the National Geographic Explorer

SEPTEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Rooms, dining, educational talks, hikes, nature walks.

CONS

none

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Very well educated staff and presenters. National Geographic photographers area huge help and gave valuable tips on better photographing.

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The White Continent: Antarctica

JANUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Organization, staff, food, cleanliness, programs, time allowed ashore.

CONS

Drake Passage! No one has control over that though.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Wow, where to begin! Pre-ship activities were awesome including Tierra del Fuego drive through and catamaran lunch cruise. Boarding the Explorer was very well organized. Coats were on the bed, room was great with a nice bathroom/shower. Plenty of storage for clothes and luggage fits under the bed. Ship was very clean at all times. Dining was buffet for breakfast and lunch with sit down dinners. Generally 3 entrees each meal with fresh fruit available 24/7 as well as coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Layout of ship was nice. Library offered quiet and beautiful views. Linblad allows guests to go on the bridge and most of the time the bow of the ship was also open. Daily re-caps in the lounge were incredible with photos of the day, speakers on ice core, penguins, Shackelton and other Antarctic explorers. Offered several movies in the evening or other activities. Most recaps and programs were shown on the ship TV so could be watched in the comfort of your cabin if a person chose. Organization of zodiac excursions to shore was impeccable. Guests signed up in groups and groups were called 15 minutes prior to get ready. Key card to sign in and out of the ship. Antarctica Treaty allows 100 people on shore at a time so groups were staggered with each having minimal 1 1/2 hours on shore which was more than adequate. Boots were kept in the mud room so no dragging of wet boots to your room. Was more than I expected and would highly recommend it to anyone. Shore excursions are not mandatory as some were not able to go ashore. Great, understanding, knowledgeable staff!

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