Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Explorer
Antarctica: Pristine Polar Wilderness
Year Built1982
Tonnage6,471 GT
Pools0
From$10,000/perpersonSolo from $20,000
What's Included
Wi-Fi
All Drinks
All Excursions
Not included
Gratuities
Specialty Dining
Room Service
Port Shuttle
Flights
Airport Transfers
About the Ship
- Hot Tubs
- 1
- Elevators
- 1
- Cabin Voltage
- 110V & 220V
- USB in Cabins
- Yes
- Pets
- Not Allowed
- Service Animals
- Case by Case
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Formal Nights
- No
- Balcony Smoking
- Not Allowed
Accessible Cabins:1
Self-Service LaundryMedical Center
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan
Your Journey
Day 1Ushuaia
The world's southernmost city and primary gateway for Antarctic expedition cruises.
Day 2At Sea
Day 3At Sea
Day 4Deception Island
Day 5Half Moon Island
Day 6Paradise Bay
Day 7Neko Harbor
Day 8Cuverville Island
Day 9Port Lockroy
Day 10At Sea
Day 11At Sea
Day 12At Sea
Day 13At Sea
Day 14Ushuaia
The world's southernmost city and primary gateway for Antarctic expedition cruises.
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Reviews & AI Summary
4.6
Ship rating
The National Geographic Explorer is Lindblad's flagship workhorse, originally built in 1982 and extensively refurbished in 2008, carrying up to 148 guests in 81 outside staterooms. It is celebrated for its iconic blue hull, ROV, and decades of trailblazing expedition history.



