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For over 50 years, Lindblad Expeditions has been turning vacationers into informed and engaged explorers. Together with National Geographic we offer intimate small-ship expedition cruises that, unlike traditional cruises, are your opportunity to encounter the world’s most pristine and inspiring places up close with the seasoned experts who know them best.
Our expedition cruises provide the safest and most innovative ways to explore places already “discovered” and those that are still very, very wild. Whether you choose to go on a Galapagos cruise, an Alaska cruise, a cruise to Egypt, or any of our other cruise destinations, each expedition cruise features an unmatched combination of adventure travel technology as well as well-appointed cabins, regional and sustainable cuisine and friendly, personal service.
We believe the more closely our guests are able to connect with a destination, the more valuable an affect it will have on their lives and on the more they will come to care about and protect it for future exploration.
Single Occupancy Cabins located on Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #105-106, 203, 208 Triples – Main Deck with Window #341, 343
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Single Cabin located on Main Deck with Window #309-312, 329-334
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Main Deck with one or two Portholes #301-308
All cabins face outside with portholes, private facilities and climate controls.
Main Deck with Window #317-320, 335-336
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Main Deck with Window #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Upper and Veranda Decks with Window #103-104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228
All cabins face outside with windows, private facilities and climate controls.
Upper Deck with Balcony #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224
All cabins face outside with private facilities and climate controls.
Veranda Deck–Suite #101-102; Upper Deck-Suite with Balcony #213
All cabins face outside with private facilities and climate controls.
Upper Deck–Suite with Balcony #215, 219, 230
All cabins face outside with private facilities and climate controls.
National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the newest addition to the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An Undersea Specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 356 feet
- Tonnage: 2686
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 148
- Ship Registration: Bahamas
Ship Facilities
- Bistro Bar
- Chart Room
- Restaurant
- Global Gallery
- Library
- Lounge with Bar
- Mud Room
- Observation Loung
- Open Bridge
- Ship’s Doctor
- Undersea Specialist
- LEX Photo Specialist and Video Chronicler
- Internet Cafe
- Laundry
- Fitness Centre
- Wellness Specialists
- LEXspa Treatment Rooms & Sauna
Cruise Itinerary
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| 30 May '21 | Bergen, Norway |
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| 31 May '21 | Shetland Islands, Scotland |
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| 01 Jun '21 | Shetland Islands, Scotland |
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| 02 Jun '21 | Orkney Islands, Scotland |
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| 03 Jun '21 | St Kilda, Scotland |
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| 04 Jun '21 | Staffa Island, Scotland |
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| 04 Jun '21 | Iona, Scotland |
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| 05 Jun '21 | At sea | ||
| 06 Jun '21 | Aran Islands, Ireland |
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| 07 Jun '21 | Dingle, Ireland |
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| 08 Jun '21 | Cobh (Cork), Ireland |
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| 09 Jun '21 | Isles of Scilly, England |
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| 10 Jun '21 | Fowey, England |
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| 11 Jun '21 | Portsmouth, England |
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| 12 Jun '21 | London, (Tower Bridge) England |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Bergen to London aboard National Geographic Explorer.
NOTE: Cruise operates in approximate reverse order to the itinerary outlined below. Please check at time of enquiry/booking.
DAY 1: London, U.K.
Arrive in London. Embark in the city center in time for lunch as we set sail down the Thames. (L,D)
DAY 2: Portsmouth
Visit the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and climb inside the HMS Victory, and visit the partially restored Tudor warship Mary Rose, deployed by King Henry VIII. Alternatively, join our naturalists for a drive to the lively estuary at Titchfield Haven to walk the trails and look for visiting birds. (B,L,D)
DAY 3: Fowey
Stroll the medieval streets of Fowey before visiting the Eden Project, a botanical garden with vast biomes. In the afternoon, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, left derelict after WWI and recently restored, or choose to explore the quaint town center. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: Isles of Scilly
According to Arthurian legend, the Isles of Scilly are all that remain of Lyonnesse, a land off Cornwall that vanished beneath the Atlantic. Meander through Tresco Abbey Gardens, where an astounding variety of subtropical plants flourish. (B,L,D)
DAY 5: Cobh, Ireland
Arrive in colorful Cobh, a place steeped in Maritime history. Visit the fascinating Heritage Centre and walk in the footsteps of the many Irish who fled the hardships of the 19th century Ireland and immigrated to America. (B,L,D)
DAY 6: The Skelligs/Dingle
Sail by Skellig Michael, a Celtic Christian hermitage where beehive huts and remains of a 7th-century monastery still stand. Spend the afternoon discovering the picturesque seaside town of Dingle. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: Inishmore/Exploring Aran Islands
Visit Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. Known for its religious and cultural heritage, we make a visit to Dun Aengus, a Celtic stone fort perched on a cliff’s edge. (B,L,D)
DAY 8: Exploring Northwestern Ireland
Today we discover northwestern Ireland: a wild and windswept region where Gaelic is still spoken. Steeped in history and folklore, the dramatic landscape of counties Sligo and Donegal inspired the works of W.B. Yeats. (B,L,D)
DAY 9: Iona and Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
Visit the sacred island of Iona and its 13th Century abbey, believed to be the origin of the Book of Kells. Explore Staffa Island, famed for its geometric basalt columns, and Zodiac into dramatic Fingal’s Cave. (B,L,D)
DAY 10: St. Kilda & Callanish
Visit the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, boasting incredible seabird colonies. Conditions permitting; we hope to make a landing at uninhabited St. Kilda, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, see the Neolithic Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis. (B,L,D)
DAY 11: Orkney
Discover the Stone Age megaliths of the Ring of Brodgar and the 5,000-year-old stoneslab village of Skara Brae. Step into medieval St. Magnus Cathedral, crafted from local red and yellow sandstone. (B,L,D)
DAY 12: Exploring the Shetland Islands
The Shetland Islands archipelago is characterized by incredible cultural traditions and dramatic landscapes. Experience this for yourself as we step ashore at one of the many remote islands in the region. (B,L,D)
DAY 13: Shetland
Drive through a rolling landscape with Shetland ponies. Explore the ruins at Jarlshof, which reveal 4,000 years of near continuous settlement. (B,L,D)
DAY 14: Bergen, Norway/Disembark/Home
Disembark after breakfast. (B)