MS National Geographic Explorer
 Cruise ship National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name |
|
| Operator | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Port of registry | Nassau,  Bahamas |
| Route | Antarctic, Arctic |
| Ordered | 12/1982 |
| Builder | Ulstein Verft AS, Norway |
| Launched | 22 May 1982 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 112 m (367 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 16.51 m (54 ft 2 in) |
| Draft | 4.74 m (15 ft 7 in) |
| Decks | 3 |
| Ice class | 1A |
| Installed power | 2 × BMV KVM-16 (2 × 3200 hp) |
| Speed | 15.4 knots (28.5 km/h; 17.7 mph) |
| Capacity | 148 passengers |
National Geographic Explorer is a small ice-strengthened passenger vessel in the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. She can accommodate 148 guests. She was previously operated by Hurtigruten.
The ship frequently follows routes in the Antarctic, Arctic, Norway, Greenland, and Canadian Highlands.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]For some time since May 3, 2020 the ship was anchored outside of Frederikshavn due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ships.[2]
Facilities
[edit | edit source]The ship has educational and entertainment facilities, including a chart room, library, observation lounge, a fleet of 36 kayaks, a remote operated vehicle capable of diving to 1000 feet depth, a fleet of 14 zodiacs, lounge and fitness center.
Accommodation
[edit | edit source]National Geographic Explorer offers 81 cabins and suites which are all outside facing.