National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Quest at a glance
National Geographic Quest is a Lindblad Expeditions cruise ship. It entered service in 2017 (9 years ago). It carries 100 passengers and 52 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member. At 2,920 gross tons and 73 m (240 ft) long, it is a yacht-size ship with 4 decks and 50 cabins. It was built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (Freeland, Washington) and sails under the flag of the United States.
The National Geographic Quest entered service in 2017 as part of Lindblad Expeditions' fleet, built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland, Washington. This expedition vessel carries just 100 passengers and 52 crew members across four decks, making it an intimate platform for exploratory travel.
The small passenger capacity and Seattle registry reflect the ship's design for accessing remote destinations and close-quarters expedition work. With a 1-to-2 passenger-to-crew ratio, the Quest prioritizes service and expertise over large-scale cruising.
The compact size and expedition focus position this ship for itineraries emphasizing wildlife viewing, naturalist-led activities, and in-depth regional exploration rather than conventional port-heavy cruise experiences.
National Geographic Quest specs
- Built
- 2017
- Gross Tonnage
- 2,920 GT
- Length
- 73 m
- Passengers
- 100
- Cabins
- 50
- Crew
- 52
- Decks
- 4
- Builder
- Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (Freeland, Washington)
- Flag
- United States
- Age
- 9 years old
- Size
- Yacht
- Space Ratio
- 29.2 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.9:1
- Fleet Rank
- 4th largest of 9
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
🛶 Expedition & Watersports
National Geographic Quest FAQ
How many passengers does National Geographic Quest carry?
National Geographic Quest carries 100 passengers in 50 cabins. It has 52 crew, about 1.9 passengers per crew member.
When was National Geographic Quest built and how old is it?
National Geographic Quest entered service in 2017, so it is 9 years old.
How big is National Geographic Quest?
National Geographic Quest is 2,920 gross tons and 73 m (240 ft) long, with 4 decks. That makes it a yacht-size ship.
How many crew work on National Geographic Quest?
National Geographic Quest has 52 crew.
Which cruise line operates National Geographic Quest?
National Geographic Quest is operated by Lindblad Expeditions.
Where was National Geographic Quest built?
National Geographic Quest was built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (Freeland, Washington).
Cruises on National Geographic Quest
No upcoming cruises found for this ship.