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Overview
Originally constructed for service along Norway’s coast as part of the famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, she ferried passengers among the fjords of this iconic coast in conditions that could deteriorate into heavy seas in a matter of minutes. She had to be able to handle deep swells and towering waves—and have a high degree of maneuverability. Those traits, and an ideal size, made her a natural choice for addition to the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet.
The plans to completely rebuild her drew on 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise. National Geographic Explorer was 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 environment. Her interior and exterior design embodied the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions expedition ethos—the privilege of wildness and the luxury of comfort.
For many guests she remains their paradigm of an expedition ship. She is devoted to exploration—from her Welcoming Bridge, and the Chart Room below it where you can tuck in to warm up with a hot chocolate, to her high-perched Observation deck with its aqueous light and compelling 24/7 views. Even the art on the walls—from the Hurley prints of Shackleton’s expedition to the stunning National Geographic photos— tells an uber-narrative of globe-spanning travel and a dedication to curiosity and wonder.

The Details
A New Look for National Geographic Explorer Suites
81 outside cabins
Dining
Public Spaces
Wellness
Special Features
Expedition Tools
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National Geographic Explorer: The Definitive Expedition Ship
Read more(14) National Geographic Explorer Itineraries
Europe
Europe & British Isles
Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland
Duration
12 days
- May
- Jun
From
$12,745
Prices are per person
Highlights
Europe
Europe & British Isles
Special Offers
Antarctica
Patagonia
Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords
Duration
20 days
- Feb
- Mar
- Nov
- Dec
From
$17,388
Prices are per person
Highlights
Antarctica
Patagonia
Special Offers
Antarctica
New Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage
Duration
8 days
From
$11,975
Prices are per person
Highlights
Antarctica
Special Offers
Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage 8-Day
Duration
8 days
- Jan
- Nov
- Dec
From
$11,975
Prices are per person
Highlights
Antarctica
Special Offers
Antarctica
Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the Drake Passage
Duration
10 days
- Jan
- Nov
- Dec
From
$12,707
Prices are per person
Highlights
Antarctica
Special Offers
Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands
Duration
24 days
- Jan
- Feb
- Oct
- Nov
From
$19,106
Prices are per person
Highlights
Antarctica
Special Offers
Arctic
Canada
Iceland
New Arctic Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland, and Canada
Duration
15 days
Aug
From
$18,571
Prices are per person
Highlights
Arctic
Canada
Iceland
Special Offers
Patagonia
Chilean Patagonia: Fjords, Glaciers and Torres del Paine
Duration
16 days
- Mar
- Oct
From
$22,828
Prices are per person
Highlights
Patagonia
Special Offers
Europe
Arctic
Europe & British Isles
Iceland
Exploring Iceland: Fjords, Waterfalls and Wildlife
Duration
6 days
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
From
$6,645
Prices are per person
Highlights
Europe
Arctic
Europe & British Isles
Iceland
Special Offers
Europe
Arctic
Iceland
Fire and Ice: An 8-Day Sail Around Iceland
Duration
8 days
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
From
$8,140
Prices are per person
Highlights
Europe
Arctic
Iceland
Special Offers
Europe
New North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes
Duration
11 days
NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins. Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged.
From
$11,587
Prices are per person
Highlights
Europe
Special Offers
Patagonia
Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island
Duration
12 days
- Mar
- Oct
From
$13,588
Prices are per person
Highlights
Patagonia
Special Offers