National Geographic Explorer

The National Geographic Explorer, the flagship of National Geographic´s Fleet, travels from pole to pole each year, spending winters in Antarctica and summers in the Arctic. As it voyages the length of the Atlantic, the ship explores the Baltic Sea, Norway, the Northwest Passage, the Canadian Maritimes and the coast of South America.

This is an ice-class expedition ship that accommodates 148 guests in 81 spacious cabins. Each cabin offers outside views, private bathrooms, and sleek, modern furnishings. 

The ship carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac motorized landing craft, as well as sophisticated video equipment that allows access to the underwater world. Public areas include a lounge and bar, a library, a spa, a fitness center, a sauna and a selection of dining options that offer regionally inspired cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. Services include a full-time doctor, a wellness specialist and an internet café.

• Length 117,6 meters
• Beam 15,5 meters
• Draft 4,9 meters
• Lifeboats 2, fully-enclosed

• 2 Diesel Engines Normo-Bergen 2.35 MW
• Ice-Strengthened Hull
• 1A Category – Ice class rating
• Cruising Speed 18 knots, in open water

• Two Restaurants
• Bar
• Lounge
• Sun Decks,
• Observation lounge
• Gym
• Sauna
• Library
• Business Center with wifi access
• Gift Shop

Category 2 cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.

Cabin Category 3 are located on the Main Deck. Featuring two single beds (can be converted to a queen-sized bed), one large window, a sitting chair, a small table, ample storage, writing desk with chair, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, and well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower. Some cabins were newly renovated in May 2023, each L-shaped suite also has a sofa-bed that can be converted into a triple, double closet, espresso maker, and generously sized bathrooms.

The Category 5 Cabins, located on the Upper deck, feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, one queen-sized bed, writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV. 

Category 6 Cabins are located on the upper Veranda Deck, and were newly renovated in May 2023. Each spacious suite has two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a sofa-bed that can be converted into a triple, a writing desk, double closet, chairs, three large windows, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Guests receive a welcome amenity, complimentary laundry, and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

Cabins Category SB are located on the upper Deck/Veranda Deck. These cabins feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.

Solo Cabins Category SA feature one single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV.