Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Explorer
Built to go everywhere. Designed to make you forget everything else.
1982 · Refurbished 2008
Year Built
148
Guests
6,471
GT
0
Pools
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.
Dining & Drinks
Specialty dining (extra charge)
All drinks included
Room service (extra charge)
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan
Wellness & Relaxation
Pools
0
Hot Tubs
1
Medical Center
✓
Where National Geographic Explorer sails
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
Juneau
United States
2 sailings
Sitka
United States
2 sailings
Ketchikan
United States
2 sailings
Ushuaia
Argentina
2 sailings
Deception Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
Half Moon Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
Paradise Bay
Antarctica
1 sailings
Neko Harbor
Antarctica
1 sailings
Cuverville Island
Antarctica
1 sailings
Port Lockroy
Antarctica
1 sailings
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
2
Sailings tracked
148
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 2 upcoming sailings on National Geographic Explorer (Lindblad Expeditions). Built 1982 (refurbished 2008), 148 guests, 6,471 GT. Amenities: 1 hot tubs, self-laundry, accessible cabins, medical center. Browse Lindblad Expeditions sailings on GoCruiseTravel.com.
Accessible Travel
Traveling with accessibility needs? National Geographic Explorer has 1 accessible cabins.
Elevators: 1
Ask anything about National Geographic Explorer
Policies at a Glance
PetsNot Allowed
Balcony SmokingNot Allowed
Dress CodeCasual
Formal NightsNo
The Details
Can I do laundry onboard?
Yes — self-service laundry available
What voltage are the cabins?
110V & 220V
Is there a dress code?
Casual
Are there formal nights?
No formal nights required
Can I smoke on the balcony?
No — balcony smoking not allowed
USB in Cabins
✓
Upcoming Voyages on National Geographic Explorer
JUN 5, 2026
Round-trip
Alaska: Glaciers, Bears & Coastal Wilderness
11N · 6 ports
Alaska: Glaciers, Bears & Coastal Wilderness
Round-trip Juneau
From
$7,800
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
NOV 20, 2026
Round-trip
Antarctica: Pristine Polar Wilderness
14N · 8 ports
Antarctica: Pristine Polar Wilderness
Round-trip Ushuaia
From
$10,000
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
Who sails this line
Kids onboard
Uncommon — adult-leaning atmosphere
