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National Geographic Explorer

Guests
148
Tonnage
6K GT
Length
108 m
Built
1982
Crew
85
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Where is National Geographic Explorer right now? National Geographic Explorer's last known position was 59.57°, -151.59°, sailing at 3.5 knots. Last seen 12d ago.

Ship Specifications

148 Passengers
6,471 GT Gross Tonnage
108 m Length
85 Crew
1982 Year Built
Ulstein Hatlo Builder
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Flag

Bahamas

Beam

16 m

Draft

4 m

IMO Number

8019356

MMSI

303865000


About National Geographic Explorer

Ice-strengthened expedition ship.

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The National Geographic Explorer is a 6,471 GT cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions. Built in 1982 by Ulstein Hatlo, she is 108 meters long, carries up to 148 passengers and 85 crew. She sails under the Bahamas flag as part of the Expedition fleet.

How National Geographic Explorer Compares

Against the other ships in the Expedition class.

MetricThis ShipClass AverageBest in Class
Passengers148213MS Roald Amundsen (530)
Gross Tonnage6,471 GT12,157 GTLe Commandant Charcot (30,000 GT)
Year Built19822012Douglas Mawson (2025)
Length108.0 m116.8 mSilver Endeavour (164.0 m)

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