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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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29 Aug '21 | Reykjavik, Iceland |
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30 Aug '21 | Reykjavik, Iceland |
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30 Aug '21 | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland |
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31 Aug '21 | Sisimiut, Greenland |
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01 Sep '21 | Disko Island and Bay, Greenland |
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01 Sep '21 | Ilulissat, Greenland |
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02 Sep '21 | At sea | ||
03 Sep '21 | Baffin Island, Canada |
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04 Sep '21 | Baffin Island, Canada |
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05 Sep '21 | Baffin Island, Canada |
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06 Sep '21 | Button Islands, Nth Canada |
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07 Sep '21 | At sea | ||
08 Sep '21 | At sea | ||
09 Sep '21 | At sea | ||
10 Sep '21 | At sea | ||
11 Sep '21 | Lanse au Meadows, New Foundland,Canada |
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12 Sep '21 | At sea | ||
13 Sep '21 | St John's, Newfoundland, Canada |
Disembark |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Kangerlussuaq to St Johns aboard National Geographic Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Reykjavik.
DAY 1: Reykjavik
Arrive in ReykjaviÌk. Choose to soak in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon or visit a local hot springs, a geothermal power plant, and an Icelandic horse farm. After lunch, check in to the Grand Hótel ReykjaviÌk. (L,D)
DAY 2: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Fly by chartered aircraft to Greenland and embark the National Geographic Explorer at the head of Kangerlussuaq fjord, a 120-mile-long waterway whose name means “large fjord†in Greenlandic. (B,L,D)
DAY 3: Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut
Dozens of deep fjords carve into Greenland’s west coast, many with glaciers fed by the ice sheet that covers about 80 percent of the country. Discover this beautiful and rugged coastline in Zodiacs, keeping an eye out for humpback and minke whales. At Sisimiut, a former whaling port, visit the museum and stroll around a picturesque jumble of historic and modern wooden buildings. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: Disko Bay and Ilulissat
Sail into Qeqertarsuup Tunua, also known as Disko Bay, to explore the World Heritage site of Ilulissat Icefjord, a tongue of the Greenland ice cap that extends to the sea. Take an extraordinary cruise among towering icebergs at the mouth of the fjord. Visit the town of Ilulissat and walk to the archaeological site in Sermermiut, an abandoned valley previously inhabited by several distinct Inuit cultures. (B,L,D)
DAY 5: At Sea/Davis Strait
Watch for whales and polar bears, enjoy the ship’s amenities, and attend expert-led talks about the Arctic as we navigate the massive icebergs of Davis Strait on the way to Baffin Island. (B,L,D)
DAY 6: Cumberland Peninsula, Baffin Island, Canada
Disembark at the hamlet of Pangnirtung—home to the Inuit for thousands of years—and interact with its thriving community of artists. Visit a craft center to see soapstone carvings, weavings, and prints depicting life in the Arctic. Hike along a riverside trail for sweeping views of Auyuittuq National Park, and discover the remains of a bygone whaling era on uninhabited Kekerten Island. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: Hall Peninsula, Baffin Island
Spend today exploring the unspoiled landscapes of the Hall Peninsula, and get acquainted with the Arctic tundra biome. Hike the tundra in search of arctic foxes and walruses hauled out on the shore. (B,L,D)
DAY 8: South Baffin Island
In keeping with the nature of an expedition, today’s itinerary is flexible to maximize wildlife sightings. Set out in pursuit of polar bears, which often find themselves stranded on the Lower Savage Islands and Resolution Island after the pack ice retreats during the summer. (B,L,D)
DAY 9: Button Islands, Nunavut
Scattered across the entrance to Hudson Strait, the Button Islands attract thousands of seabirds and marine mammals. Encounter wildlife on kayak and Zodiac excursions along the coast. (B,L,D)
DAY 10-13: Exploring The Labrador Coast
Spend four days tracing the beautiful, wild coast of Labrador, exploring on foot and by kayak and Zodiac. Stop at the deserted outpost of Hebron, the peninsula’s northernmost settlement, to walk among the historic buildings of the Moravian Mission Station established here in the 1830s. Watch for peregrine falcons and other birds soaring over the rocky shorelines of the spectacularly narrow Mugford Tickle, and take in the impressive sight of the 4,000-foot-high Kaumajet Mountains. Enjoy a day on Quaker Hat Island, shaped like a broad-brimmed hat, and head into the tiny fishing settlement of Indian Harbour to observe vast colonies of common murres along the sea cliffs. Continue to scenic Battle Harbour to discover the reconstucted 19th-century buildings and legacy of this historic fishing village. (B,L,D)
DAY 14: L’Anse aux Meadows
In the 1960s, the remains of a Viking village established in the 11th century were excavated at L’Anse aux Meadows, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk among the Norse ruins and reconstructed sod huts, and learn the saga of the Vikings in North America—who arrived here nearly 500 years before the explorations of Columbus. (B,L,D)
DAY 15: Northern Newfoundland
Cliffs, fjords, and beaches grace northern Newfoundland. Hike, kayak, and explore by Zodiac amid this stunning scenery. Back on board the ship, gain insights from our experts on this unique landscape. (B,L,D)
DAY 16: St. John’s, Newfoundland/ U.S.
In the early morning, glide through the natural gateway called The Narrows and arrive in St. John’s, the picturesque capital of Newfoundland and Labrador and home to Cape Spear—the most easterly point of North America. Then transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)