Description

National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the newest addition to the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An Undersea Specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.

Cabin Types

	Cabin - Main Deck (01) Cabins feature one or two Portholes. Most cabins feature two lower single beds. Cabins 303-306 feature one queen-sized bed. All offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Standard Cabin Amenities
	Cabin - Main Deck (02) Cabins feature two lower single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programming.
	Cabin - Main Deck (03) Cabins feature two lower single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), one large window, and two sitting chairs and a small table and ample storage. They have a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programming.
	Cabin - Upper & Veranda Decks (04) Cabins feature two lower single beds and at least one large window, climate controls, a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. The lounge and chartroom are easily accessible. The lounge is the social heart of the ship, and the chartroom offers direct bow access. Standard Cabin Amenities
	Cabin - Upper Deck (05) These cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, feature one queen-sized bed, a writing desk and chairs, climate controls, a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. . (Cabin 221 has two lower single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen.)
	Suite - Verandah Deck (06) Suite with Balcony. These spacious cabins have private balconies, two lower single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, chairs, and a TV. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks.
	Suite - Verandah Deck (07) Suite with Balcony. These large cabins with private balconies have either two lower single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen. They have seating areas and can be converted to triples. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks.
	Solo Cabin (SA) These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window or two portholes, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a room glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programing.
	Solo Cabin (SB) These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a room glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programing. The lounge and chartroom are easily accessible.

Facilities

Food and Drink

• Lounge

Other

• Laundry Service
• Observation Deck
• On Board Doctor

Cruise Line

To get where we are today, we drew upon decades of family exploration and travel experience. While some fathers pass on a family business with a sign out front, my father handed down a passion for insatiable curiosity when it came to the unknown, the faraway or the undiscovered. He was in the true definition of the word, an explorer.

In the years that followed, the sea became increasingly more important, leading up to the present, where it is our entire focus.

In the early '80s', we expanded our charter activities, which were very successful. There was one drawback, however. We had became very demanding and it became increasingly frustrating in not having total control of our ships. In 1987, we launched our first ship, the M.S. Polaris, and for a decade she roamed the world from the Arctic to the British Isles to the Amazon. Since 1997, she has served our guests exclusively in the Galapagos. It was with the Polaris that many of us really cut our teeth. We were proud and very happy with the ship and what we could do with her, but at the same time, every problem was now ours and in the early stages there were no shortages.

Since then we have acquired five additional ships, Sea Lion (89), Sea Voyager (90), Endeavour (96), Sea Voyager (00) and our most recent ship the islander.

Ships

Delfin II, Delfin III, Harmony V, Lord of the Glens, National Geographic Delfina, National Geographic Endeavour, National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Gemini, National Geographic Islander, National Geographic Islander II, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Venture, Oberoi Philae, Oceanic Discoverer, Panorama II, Sea Cloud II, Sun Goddess, The Jahan