National Geographic Explorer - the ship that 40 years of expedition experience built - debuted in August 2008. The newest addition to the fleet, it is designed for 21st-century exploration offering guests an environment of adventure, comfort and informality. A state-of-the-art 1A ice-class expedition ship, National Geographic Explorer accommodates 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate remote passages, and carries the most innovative tools for exploring from polar to tropical regions and the undersea. Read more

National Geographic Explorer — the ship that 40 years of expedition experience built — debuted in August 2008. The newest addition to the fleet, it is designed for 21st-century exploration offering guests an environment of adventure, comfort and informality.

A state-of-the-art 1A ice-class expedition ship, National Geographic Explorer accommodates 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate remote passages, and carries the most innovative tools for exploring from polar to tropical regions and the undersea.

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Don’t let her accommodating public and private spaces, the posh quiet and rich collection of books in her Library, or the lavish observation space on her decks fool you — the National Geographic Endeavour is an expedition ship, designed for discovery and active exploration, not just passing-by. The National Geographic Endeavour heads out equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs, enabling us to make landfall in all the remote and riveting locations that beckon! We offer kayaking opportunities wherever possible and frequent walks or hikes. Read more

Our twin expedition ships, National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion, can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet each comfortably accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. The feeling, we’re told, is often compared to that of a large private yacht, with everyone integral to the adventure. Accessibility means freedom. Our captains have decades of sailing experience in the regions we explore. They know when and where to navigate so that you feel the places we visit are all ours. Read more

Our expedition ship, National Geographic Sea Lion, can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to her small size, yet can comfortably accommodate 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. The feeling, we’re told, is often compared to that of a large private yacht, with everyone integral to the adventure. Accessibility means freedom. Our captains have decades of sailing experience in the regions we explore. They know when and where to navigate so that you feel the places we visit are all ours. Read more

The National Geographic Islander is a versatile 164-foot twin-hulled vessel with 24 spacious cabins comfortably accommodating 48 guests. She is a sturdy expedition ship, designed for year-round discovery and active exploration of the Galápagos and can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to its small size. Read more

Built by the owners of the legendary Sea Cloud II, River Cloud was crafted specifically for Europe's waterways. By combining superb comfort and state-of-the-art technology with expert service and excellent cuisine, River Cloud evokes the graceful travel style of the 1930s.

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Mediterranean – “the sea in the middle of the earth.” Or, certainly the middle of the known world, to many who have lived in its shores. Just the name evokes images of silvery olive trees and azure waters, rugged hills and inviting beaches – as well as antiquity living alongside modernity in every way possible. Combine this geography, the yacht Panorama (accommodating only 45 guests) and our adventurous philosophy, and you have the opportunity to experience the ancient world as an expedition Read more

Simply stated the Nile is Egypt. And sailing the Nile is the centerpiece of your exploration. Many ships ply the river's waters, but none match the quality and style of the Triton. The Triton has been converted from a vessel for over 100 guests to one that now caters to 40. Twenty large and exceptionally appointed staterooms all face outside and there are multiple deck areas for viewing life on and along this majestic river.

Registry: Egypt

Public Areas: The English-style Atrium Lounge Bar; the art deco Elephantine Bar with evening entertainment; Midstream Bar and Sundeck with chairs and sunbeds. There is an outside deck area for viewing. Read more

Until recently, size-limiting locks prevented travelers from seeing the Highlands from the remarkable vantage point of the inland waterway that links Scotland's most famous lochs. Now, with the style of a classic luxury yacht, the 54-guest Lord of the Glens journeys through this spectacular countryside in spectacular style. Read more

Launched in 2006, the expedition yacht Hanse Explorer has been designed to explore the remote corners of the world from warm tropical waters to the polar regions. Accomodating just 12 guests in six outside cabins, the Hanse Explorer is available only by exclusive charter. Read more