MS National Geographic Explorer

Cruise ship National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica
History
Name
  • Midnatsol (1982–2003)
  • Midnatsol II (2003–2005)
  • Lyngen (2005-2008)
  • National Geographic Explorer (2008–)
OperatorLindblad Expeditions
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas
RouteAntarctic, Arctic
Ordered12/1982
BuilderUlstein Verft AS, Norway
Launched22 May 1982
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage
  • 6,471 GT
  • 1,942 NT
Length112 m (367 ft 5 in)
Beam16.51 m (54 ft 2 in)
Draft4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
Decks3
Ice class1A
Installed power2 × BMV KVM-16 (2 × 3200 hp)
Speed15.4 knots (28.5 km/h; 17.7 mph)
Capacity148 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

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

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

National Geographic Explorer offers 81 cabins and suites which are all outside facing.

References

  1. ^ "Cruise Calendar". Lindblad Expeditions. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Voldsomt slagsmål til søs ud for Frederikshavn". Kanal Frederikshavn (in Danish). 14 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.