NG 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.

Specifications

  • Staff and Crew 112
  • Guests 148
  • Registration Bahamas
  • Built: 1982/Ref: 2008
  • 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

Services

  • Full-time doctor
  • Undersea specialist
  • National Geographic photographer
  • Laundry
  • Mud Room with Lockers
  • Zodiacs
  • Remotely operated vehicle (R.O.V.)
  • Kayaks
  • Snorkelling gear
  • Splash-Camera
  • Underwater video cameras
  • Video microscope

Facilities

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

 

Deck Plan

Cabins

National Geographic Explorer recently debuted updated suites, enhanced with the sleek, Scandinavian design that has become the hallmark of our polar fleet. Each of these elegant cabins now holds a Command Center, which allows guests to continue to explore from the comfort of their suites with a set of tools that includes a barometer, a National Geographic Atlas, a television that broadcasts entertainment and ship navigation, a coffee maker, and multiple USB and universal electric ports for cameras and other devices.

Cabin Cat 1

Category 1 cabins, can be configured with two single beds or one double bed. Can feature one or two portholes.  All cabins feature a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower,

Cabin Cat 2

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 Cat 3 & 4

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.

Cabin Cat 4

Category 4cabins, located on the Veranda Deck (Upper) and feature two single beds than can convert into a queen. They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV. 

Cabin Cat 5

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. 

Cabin Cat 6

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.

Cabin Cat 7

Category 7 Suites were newly renovated in May 2023. Each large suite has a private balcony, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, and a sofa bed that can be converted into a triple. There is a seating area with a writing desk, coffee table with sitting chair, and a small table. Suites feature a double closet, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall.

Solo Cabins Cat SB

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 CAT SA

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.

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Voyages by this vessel

The below departures correspond to the NG Explorer, you can use our advanced filters to help you search and find the most perfect voyage for you. Please note all prices are reflected in USD and are quoted per person. 
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Antarctica and Patagonia

Start : 22 Feb, 2025  End : 11 Mar, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Punta Arenas
18 Days
From $41,572
$23,743
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Category Solo A
$41,572 $23,743
Category 01
$27,715 $25,715
Category Solo B
$48,152 $27,691
Category 02
$31,139 $29,139
Category 03
$32,102 $30,102
Category 04
$34,517 $32,517
Category 05
$43,145 $41,145
Category 06
$50,169 $48,169
Category 07
$55,429 $53,429

Chilean Patagonia Fjords Glaciers & Torres del Paine

Start : 6 Oct, 2025  End : 19 Oct, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Puerto Natales
14 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $22,828
CATEGORY 02
  $23,292
CATEGORY 03
  $26,323
CATEGORY 04
  $28,158
CATEGORY 05
  $30,065
CATEGORY SA
  $31,961
CATEGORY 06
  $33,364
CATEGORY SB
  $34,260
CATEGORY 07
  $36,096

Antarctica South Georgia and the Falklands

Start : 18 Oct, 2025  End : 8 Nov, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
22 Days
From $28,304
$26,304
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Category 01
$28,304 $26,304
Category Solo A
$42,455 $27,105
Category 02
$31,802 $29,802
Category 03
$32,784 $30,784
Category Solo B
$49,176 $31,608
Category 04
$35,251 $33,251
Category 05
$44,063 $42,063
Category 06
$51,236 $49,236
Category 07
$56,607 $54,607

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 7 Nov, 2025  End : 16 Nov, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
Category 01
  $12,173
Category 02
  $14,303
Category 03
  $14,683
Category 04
  $15,637
Category Solo A
  $18,425
Category 05
  $19,046
Category Solo B
  $21,024
Category 06
  $21,820
Category 07
  $23,900

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 14 Nov, 2025  End : 21 Nov, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $12,349
Category 02
  $13,375
Category 03
  $13,662
Category 04
  $14,386
Category Solo A
  $16,503
Category 05
  $16,971
Category Solo B
  $18,472
Category 06
  $19,075
Category 07
  $20,657

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 19 Nov, 2025  End : 26 Nov, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category Solo A
  $11,350
Category 01
  $11,475
Category 02
  $12,460
Category Solo B
  $12,616
Category 03
  $12,735
Category 04
  $13,430
Category 05
  $15,912
Category 06
  $17,932
Category 07
  $19,450

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 26 Nov, 2025  End : 5 Dec, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
Category Solo A
  $11,055
Category 01
  $11,950
Category Solo B
  $12,614
Category 02
  $13,303
Category 03
  $13,683
Category 04
  $14,637
Category 05
  $18,046
Category 06
  $20,820
Category 07
  $22,900

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 3 Dec, 2025  End : 10 Dec, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $13,606
Category 02
  $14,768
Category 03
  $15,093
Category 04
  $15,916
Category Solo A
  $18,317
Category 05
  $18,847
Category Solo B
  $20,549
Category 06
  $21,233
Category 07
  $23,027

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 8 Dec, 2025  End : 15 Dec, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $13,392
Category 02
  $14,533
Category 03
  $14,851
Category 04
  $15,656
Category Solo A
  $18,008
Category 05
  $18,529
Category Solo B
  $20,198
Category 06
  $20,869
Category 07
  $22,627

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 15 Dec, 2025  End : 24 Dec, 2025
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
Category 01
  $14,645
Category 02
  $16,133
Category 03
  $16,551
Category 04
  $17,600
Category Solo A
  $20,667
Category 05
  $21,350
Category Solo B
  $23,526
Category 06
  $24,402
Category 07
  $26,690

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 22 Dec, 2025  End : 29 Dec, 2025
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $15,708
Category 02
  $17,135
Category 03
  $17,535
Category 04
  $18,541
Category Solo A
  $21,483
Category 05
  $22,136
Category Solo B
  $24,224
Category 06
  $25,062
Category 07
  $27,258

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 27 Dec, 2025  End : 3 Jan, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $15,708
Category 02
  $17,135
Category 03
  $17,535
Category 04
  $18,541
Category Solo A
  $21,483
Category 05
  $22,136
Category Solo B
  $24,224
Category 06
  $25,062
Category 07
  $27,258

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 3 Jan, 2026  End : 12 Jan, 2026
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
Category 01
  $14,729
Category 02
  $16,361
Category 03
  $16,820
Category 04
  $17,971
Category Solo A
  $21,333
Category 05
  $22,084
Category Solo B
  $24,470
Category 06
  $25,431
Category 07
  $27,938

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 10 Jan, 2026  End : 17 Jan, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $13,382
Category 02
  $14,537
Category 03
  $14,860
Category 04
  $15,674
Category Solo A
  $18,052
Category 05
  $18,582
Category Solo B
  $20,270
Category 06
  $20,948
Category 07
  $22,723

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 15 Jan, 2026  End : 22 Jan, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $13,174
Category 02
  $14,305
Category 03
  $14,622
Category 04
  $15,420
Category Solo A
  $17,750
Category 05
  $18,270
Category Solo B
  $19,922
Category 06
  $20,589
Category 07
  $22,329

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 22 Jan, 2026  End : 31 Jan, 2026
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
Category 01
  $14,709
Category 02
  $16,214
Category 03
  $16,637
Category 04
  $17,699
Category Solo A
  $20,803
Category 05
  $21,494
Category Solo B
  $23,695
Category 06
  $24,582
Category 07
  $26,898

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 29 Jan, 2026  End : 5 Feb, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $13,174
Category 02
  $14,305
Category 03
  $14,622
Category 04
  $15,420
Category Solo A
  $17,750
Category 05
  $18,270
Category Solo B
  $19,922
Category 06
  $20,589
Category 07
  $22,329

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 3 Feb, 2026  End : 10 Feb, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $12,674
Category 02
  $13,805
Category 03
  $14,122
Category 04
  $14,920
Category Solo A
  $17,250
Category 05
  $17,770
Category Solo B
  $19,422
Category 06
  $20,089
Category 07
  $21,829

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 10 Feb, 2026  End : 19 Feb, 2026
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Puerto Natales
10 Days
Category 01
  $14,199
Category 02
  $15,704
Category 03
  $16,127
Category 04
  $17,189
Category Solo A
  $20,293
Category 05
  $20,984
Category Solo B
  $23,185
Category 06
  $24,072
Category 07
  $26,388

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 17 Feb, 2026  End : 24 Feb, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $13,174
Category 02
  $14,305
Category 03
  $14,622
Category 04
  $15,420
Category Solo A
  $17,750
Category 05
  $18,270
Category Solo B
  $19,922
Category 06
  $20,589
Category 07
  $22,329

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 22 Feb, 2026  End : 1 Mar, 2026
Departure : Puerto Natales   Arrival : Puerto Natales
8 Days
Category 01
  $12,664
Category 02
  $13,795
Category 03
  $14,112
Category 04
  $14,910
Category Solo A
  $17,240
Category 05
  $17,760
Category Solo B
  $19,412
Category 06
  $20,079
Category 07
  $21,819

Antarctica South Georgia and the Falklands

Start : 29 Oct, 2026  End : 19 Nov, 2026
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Ushuaia
22 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $28,870
CATEGORY 02
  $32,438
CATEGORY 03
  $33,439
CATEGORY 04
  $35,956
CATEGORY SA
  $43,304
CATEGORY 05
  $44,944
CATEGORY SB
  $50,158
CATEGORY 06
  $52,260
CATEGORY 07
  $57,739

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 18 Nov, 2026  End : 27 Nov, 2026
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Punta Arenas
10 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $13,297
CATEGORY 02
  $14,691
CATEGORY 03
  $15,083
CATEGORY 04
  $16,065
CATEGORY SA
  $18,937
CATEGORY 05
  $19,578
CATEGORY SB
  $21,616
CATEGORY 06
  $22,436
CATEGORY 07
  $24,579

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 25 Nov, 2026  End : 2 Dec, 2026
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $12,154
CATEGORY 02
  $13,262
CATEGORY 03
  $13,545
CATEGORY 04
  $14,261
CATEGORY SA
  $16,355
CATEGORY 05
  $16,818
CATEGORY SB
  $18,302
CATEGORY 06
  $18,899
CATEGORY 07
  $20,464

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 30 Nov, 2026  End : 7 Dec, 2026
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $12,154
CATEGORY 02
  $13,262
CATEGORY 03
  $13,545
CATEGORY 04
  $14,261
CATEGORY SA
  $16,355
CATEGORY 05
  $16,818
CATEGORY SB
  $18,302
CATEGORY 06
  $18,899
CATEGORY 07
  $20,464

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 7 Dec, 2026  End : 16 Dec, 2026
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Punta Arenas
10 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $13,179
CATEGORY 02
  $14,559
CATEGORY 03
  $14,946
CATEGORY 04
  $15,919
CATEGORY SA
  $18,763
CATEGORY 05
  $19,396
CATEGORY SB
  $21,414
CATEGORY 06
  $22,226
CATEGORY 07
  $24,348

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 14 Dec, 2026  End : 21 Dec, 2026
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $12,438
CATEGORY 02
  $13,474
CATEGORY 03
  $13,763
CATEGORY 04
  $14,494
CATEGORY SA
  $16,631
CATEGORY 05
  $17,103
CATEGORY SB
  $18,618
CATEGORY 06
  $19,228
CATEGORY 07
  $20,824

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 19 Dec, 2026  End : 26 Dec, 2026
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $12,844
CATEGORY 02
  $13,924
CATEGORY 03
  $14,226
CATEGORY 04
  $14,988
CATEGORY SA
  $17,217
CATEGORY 05
  $17,710
CATEGORY SB
  $19,290
CATEGORY 06
  $19,925
CATEGORY 07
  $21,590

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 26 Dec, 2026  End : 4 Jan, 2027
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Punta Arenas
10 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $14,330
CATEGORY 02
  $15,784
CATEGORY 03
  $16,192
CATEGORY 04
  $17,216
CATEGORY SA
  $20,209
CATEGORY 05
  $20,875
CATEGORY 06
  $23,854
CATEGORY SB
  $24,024
CATEGORY 07
  $26,088

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 2 Jan, 2027  End : 9 Jan, 2027
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $13,710
CATEGORY 02
  $14,901
CATEGORY 03
  $15,234
CATEGORY 04
  $16,074
CATEGORY SA
  $18,528
CATEGORY 05
  $19,074
CATEGORY SB
  $20,814
CATEGORY 06
  $21,516
CATEGORY 07
  $23,346

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 7 Jan, 2027  End : 14 Jan, 2027
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $13,710
CATEGORY 02
  $14,901
CATEGORY 03
  $15,234
CATEGORY 04
  $16,074
CATEGORY SA
  $18,528
CATEGORY 05
  $19,074
CATEGORY SB
  $20,814
CATEGORY 06
  $21,516
CATEGORY 07
  $23,346

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 14 Jan, 2027  End : 23 Jan, 2027
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Punta Arenas
10 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $16,322
CATEGORY 02
  $18,021
CATEGORY 03
  $18,500
CATEGORY 04
  $19,699
CATEGORY SA
  $23,201
CATEGORY 05
  $23,983
CATEGORY SB
  $26,469
CATEGORY 06
  $27,471
CATEGORY 07
  $30,081

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 21 Jan, 2027  End : 28 Jan, 2027
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $13,710
CATEGORY 02
  $14,901
CATEGORY 03
  $15,234
CATEGORY 04
  $16,074
CATEGORY SA
  $18,528
CATEGORY 05
  $19,074
CATEGORY SB
  $20,814
CATEGORY 06
  $21,516
CATEGORY 07
  $23,346

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 26 Jan, 2027  End : 2 Feb, 2027
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $13,710
CATEGORY 02
  $14,901
CATEGORY 03
  $15,234
CATEGORY 04
  $16,074
CATEGORY SA
  $18,528
CATEGORY 05
  $19,074
CATEGORY SB
  $20,814
CATEGORY 06
  $21,516
CATEGORY 07
  $23,346

Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly the Drake

Start : 2 Feb, 2027  End : 11 Feb, 2027
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Punta Arenas
10 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $15,404
CATEGORY 02
  $16,989
CATEGORY 03
  $17,435
CATEGORY 04
  $18,552
CATEGORY SA
  $21,819
CATEGORY 05
  $22,546
CATEGORY SB
  $24,864
CATEGORY 06
  $25,798
CATEGORY 07
  $28,235

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 9 Feb, 2027  End : 16 Feb, 2027
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $13,489
CATEGORY 02
  $14,655
CATEGORY 03
  $14,982
CATEGORY 04
  $15,805
CATEGORY SA
  $18,207
CATEGORY 05
  $18,743
CATEGORY SB
  $20,447
CATEGORY 06
  $21,134
CATEGORY 07
  $22,927

Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake

Start : 14 Feb, 2027  End : 21 Feb, 2027
Departure : Punta Arenas   Arrival : Punta Arenas
8 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $13,489
CATEGORY 02
  $14,655
CATEGORY 03
  $14,982
CATEGORY 04
  $15,805
CATEGORY SA
  $18,207
CATEGORY 05
  $18,743
CATEGORY SB
  $20,447
CATEGORY 06
  $21,134
CATEGORY 07
  $22,927

Antarctica and Patagonia

Start : 21 Feb, 2027  End : 10 Mar, 2027
Departure : Ushuaia   Arrival : Punta Arenas
18 Days
CATEGORY 01
  $29,757
CATEGORY 02
  $33,433
CATEGORY 03
  $34,467
CATEGORY 04
  $37,060
CATEGORY SA
  $44,634
CATEGORY 05
  $46,324
CATEGORY SB
  $51,699
CATEGORY 06
  $53,866
CATEGORY 07
  $59,513

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