National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer at a glance
National Geographic Explorer is a Lindblad Expeditions cruise ship. It entered service in 1982 (44 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2023. It carries 148 passengers and 70 crew, about 2.1 passengers per crew member. At 6,471 gross tons and 112 m (367 ft) long, it is a yacht-size ship with 6 decks and 81 cabins. It was built by Ulstein Verft AS (Ulsteinvik, Norway) and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
National Geographic Explorer specs
- Built
- 1982
- Refurbished
- 2023
- Gross Tonnage
- 6,471 GT
- Length
- 112 m
- Passengers
- 148
- Cabins
- 81
- Crew
- 70
- Decks
- 6
- Builder
- Ulstein Verft AS (Ulsteinvik, Norway)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 44 years old
- Size
- Yacht
- Space Ratio
- 43.7 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.1:1
- Fleet Rank
- 1st largest of 9
- Typical Cruise
- 8 nights
- Primary Region
- Antarctica
- Next Sailing
- Nov 25, 2026
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National Geographic Explorer FAQ
How many passengers does National Geographic Explorer carry?
National Geographic Explorer carries 148 passengers in 81 cabins. It has 70 crew, about 2.1 passengers per crew member.
When was National Geographic Explorer built and how old is it?
National Geographic Explorer entered service in 1982, so it is 44 years old. It was last refurbished in 2023.
How big is National Geographic Explorer?
National Geographic Explorer is 6,471 gross tons and 112 m (367 ft) long, with 6 decks. That makes it a yacht-size ship.
How many crew work on National Geographic Explorer?
National Geographic Explorer has 70 crew.
Which cruise line operates National Geographic Explorer?
National Geographic Explorer is operated by Lindblad Expeditions.
Where was National Geographic Explorer built?
National Geographic Explorer was built by Ulstein Verft AS (Ulsteinvik, Norway).
How much does a cruise on National Geographic Explorer cost?
The cheapest upcoming National Geographic Explorer cruise we track starts from $12,154. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
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