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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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| 15 Aug '21 | Reykjavik, Iceland |
Hotel | |
| 16 Aug '21 | Reykjavik, Iceland |
Flight to Kangerlussuaq | |
| 16 Aug '21 | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland |
Embark | |
| 17 Aug '21 | Sisimiut, Greenland |
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| 18 Aug '21 | At sea | ||
| 19 Aug '21 | Pond Inlet, Canada |
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| 20 Aug '21 | At sea | ||
| 21 Aug '21 | Lancaster Sound, Canada |
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| 22 Aug '21 | At sea | ||
| 23 Aug '21 | Devon Island, Canada |
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| 24 Aug '21 | At sea | ||
| 25 Aug '21 | At sea | ||
| 26 Aug '21 | Dundas Harbor, Canada |
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| 27 Aug '21 | At sea | ||
| 28 Aug '21 | Disko Island and Bay, Greenland |
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| 28 Aug '21 | Ilulissat, Greenland |
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| 29 Aug '21 | At sea | ||
| 30 Aug '21 | Kangerlussuaq, Greenland |
Disembark | Flight to Reykjavik |
| 30 Aug '21 | Reykjavik, Iceland |
Hotel | |
| 31 Aug '21 | Reykjavik, Iceland |
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 roundtrip aboard National Geographic Explorer. Hotel stay pre and post-cruise in Reykjavik.
DAY 1: KeflavÃk, Iceland/ReykjavÃk
Arrive in KeflavÃk and transfer to ReykjavÃk where you will have the option of either a soak in the Blue Lagoon or experience the hot springs, geothermal plant and horse farm. Following lunch, check into the Grand Hotel. (L,D)
DAY 2: ReykjavÃk/Kangerlussuaq, Greenland/Embark
Fly by chartered aircraft to Greenland. Embark National Geographic Explorer. (B,L,D)
DAY 3: Greenland’s West Coast & Sisimiut
Cruise down the length of Kangerlussuaq Fjord en route to Sisimiut. Dozens of deep fjords carve into Greenland’s west coast, many with glaciers fed by the ice cap that covers 80% of the country. At Sisimiut, a former whaling port, visit the museum and wander amid a jumble of wooden 18th-century buildings. There are several walking options to explore in and around town. (B,L,D)
DAY 4: At Sea in Baffin Bay
A relaxing day at sea allows for time to hear talks from our staff about the fascinating history of polar exploration. Go up to the bridge to watch for whales. Head up to the library. Enjoy the sauna or have a rigorous workout in the fitness center, with its “million dollar views.†Or simply relax in the Observation Lounge. (B,L,D)
DAY 5-12: Exploring The Canadian High Arctic
We begin our exploration of the Canadian High Arctic with a visit to the small Inuit community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut. We will explore some of the beautiful bays and inlets along Baffin Island’s Lancaster Sound. Carved by Ice Age glaciers, Lancaster Sound is the eastern gateway to the Arctic Archipelago. European explorers like William Baffin first ventured here in the 17th century to search for the Northwest Passage. The sound has been a favorite Inuit hunting and fishing location for hundreds of years. Our days here will be spent searching for ringed seals, arctic foxes, walruses, and polar bears, as well as beluga whales. We may even see the elusive narwhal, an arctic whale known for the long, spiraling tooth that projects up to ten feet from its upper jaw. Visit Devon Island and walk with our ship’s archaeologist to learn about the Thule people that once inhabited this region and were the ancestors of all modern Inuit. Go ashore Dundas Harbor for a chance to hike on the tundra and search for interesting flora and fauna, including extensive moss beds with interspersed flowering vascular plants. Look for gyrfalcons, nesting above the sod and stone dwellings once inhabited by the Thule people. (B,L,D)
DAY 13: At Sea In Baffin Bay
We make our way across Baffin Bay with a relaxing day at sea. Enjoy talks from our staff and look for wildlife from the Bridge. (B,L,D)
DAY 14: Disko Bay & Ilulissat
Sail into Disko Bay and set out to explore a tongue of the Greenland ice cap. Take an extraordinary cruise among towering icebergs of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Ilulissat Icefjord. Visit the town of Ilulissat and take a hike to the archaeological site in the Sermermiut Valley. (B,L,D)
DAY 15: Exploring West Greenland
Our final day exploring will be spent in Greenland’s beautiful, scenic fjords. Take a Zodiac cruise or kayak some of the picturesque waterways. Our undersea specialist may launch the ROV to see the marine life inhabiting the fjord floor. (B,L,D)
DAY 16-17: Kangerlussuaq/ Disembark/ ReykjavÃk/ KeflavÃk/Home
Disembark in Kangerlussuaq and take a charter flight to ReykjavÃk where we will overnight in the Grand Hotel. On our final day in ReykjavÃk you have your choice of either a soak in the Blue Lagoon or a tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula. After lunch, transfer to the airport in KeflavÃk for flights home. (Day 16: B,L,D, Day 17: B,L)