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Lindblad Expeditions · Mid-Size Expedition Ship

National Geographic Explorer Antarctica Cruises

48 upcoming Antarctic departures aboard National Geographic Explorer, operated by Lindblad Expeditions, from $12,500.

Lindblad Expeditions Fly & Cruise Short ≤9 Days Ice class 1A Ice Class 1A: Strengthened hull and machinery for navigation in difficult ice conditions.
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National Geographic Explorer — Key Facts At a Glance
Available departures 48
Price range (per person, USD) $12,500 – $36,660
Typical duration 8–21 days
Operated by Lindblad Expeditions · United States · National Geographic Partner
Vessel specifications 148 guests · 81 cabins · Built 1982 · Ice class 1A
Crossing & IAATO profile IAATO Category 1 (101–200 guests) — full Category 1 site access via two-group shore & Zodiac rotations
Prices last verified 48-hour verification methodology

Cabins aboard National Geographic Explorer

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Category 1 (Main Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category 1 (Main Deck)

17.5 m² 2 guests

Main Deck: Cabins feature one or two portholes; two single beds or one queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.

In your cabin 10
  • 1-2 portholes
  • Closet
  • 2 7” TV
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • 2 lower single beds or 1 queen bed
  • 2 bedside shelves
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Floor length mirror
  • Reading lamps
Category 2 (Main Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category 2 (Main Deck)

15.9 m² 2 guests

Main Deck: Cabins feature a large window; two single beds; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.

In your cabin 10
  • Large window
  • Closet
  • 27” TV
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • 2 lower single beds
  • 2 bedside shelves
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Floor length mirror
  • Reading lamps
Category 3 (Main Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category 3 (Main Deck)

19.5 m² 2–3 guests

Main Deck: Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 341 and 343 are L-shaped suites that also contain a sofa bed for triple occupancy.

In your cabin 11
  • Large window
  • Closet
  • 27” TV
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • 2 bedside shelves
  • Sofa that converts to a single bed (Cabins 341 and 343 only)
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Floor length mirror
  • Reading lamps
Category 4 (Upper Deck/Veranda Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category 4 (Upper Deck/Veranda Deck)

16.5 m² 2 guests

Upper Deck/Veranda Deck: Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 217, 226, and 228 have a queen bed only.

In your cabin 10
  • Large window
  • Closet
  • 27” TV
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • 2 lower single beds or 1 queen bed
  • 2 bedside shelves
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Floor length mirror
  • Reading lamps
Category 5 (Upper Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category 5 (Upper Deck)

16 m² 2 guests

Upper Deck: Cabins feature a private balcony; one queen bed; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.

In your cabin 10
  • Private balcony
  • Closet
  • 27” TV
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • 2 lower single beds or 1 queen bed
  • 2 bedside shelves
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Floor length mirror
  • Reading lamps
Category 6 (Upper Deck/Veranda Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category 6 (Upper Deck/Veranda Deck)

33 m² 2–3 guests

Upper Deck/Veranda Deck: Suites feature three large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

In your cabin 13
  • 3 large windows
  • Double closet
  • 55" TV
  • 42" TV (Veranda Deck only)
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • Sofa that converts to a single bed
  • 2 armchairs and small table
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Floor length mirror
  • Reading lamps
  • Mini bar
  • Espresso maker
  • Safe
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Category 7 (Upper Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category 7 (Upper Deck)

36 m² 2–3 guests

Upper Deck: Suites feature a private balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

In your cabin 14
  • Private balcony
  • Double closet
  • 55" TV and 42" TV
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
  • 2 bedside shelves
  • Sofa that converts to a single bed
  • Armchair and small table
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Floor length mirror
  • Reading lamps
  • Mini bar
  • Espresso maker
  • Safe
Category SA (Main Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category SA (Main Deck)

11.7 m² 1 guests

Main Deck: Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.

In your cabin 9
  • Large window
  • Closet
  • 27" TV
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • Single bed
  • Bedside shelf
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Reading lamp
Category SB (Upper Deck/Veranda Deck) — National Geographic Explorer

Category SB (Upper Deck/Veranda Deck)

12 m² 1 guests

Upper Deck/Veranda Deck: Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.

In your cabin 9
  • Large window
  • Closet
  • 27" TV
  • Bathroom with glass-walled shower
  • Single bed
  • Bedside shelf
  • Armchair
  • Writing desk with chair
  • Reading lamp

Deck plans

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Bridge Deck deck plan — National Geographic Explorer
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Wellness Deck deck plan — National Geographic Explorer
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Veranda Deck deck plan — National Geographic Explorer
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Upper Deck deck plan — National Geographic Explorer
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Main Deck deck plan — National Geographic Explorer
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B Deck deck plan — National Geographic Explorer
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Antarctic itineraries aboard National Geographic Explorer

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