Where Is National Geographic Explorer Right Now?
AIS position tracking for National Geographic Explorer, a Lindblad Expeditions cruise ship carrying up to 148 passengers. Last seen on near USHOM, heading 100°. Position coordinates: 59.5710°, -151.5912°. This is the most recent AIS fix from our tracking data, the ship may have moved since.
This position is 9 days old.
We have not received an AIS report from National Geographic Explorer since then, so the position below is the last one we could confirm and not where she is now. Gaps like this are normal at sea: AIS relies on shore stations and satellites, and coverage drops on open ocean and in remote regions such as Alaska and the far north.
Last AIS fix: . This position is from our historical AIS records, not a real-time fix.
Position sourced from our first-party AIS tracking records, original data not available elsewhere. Maintained by the CruiseShipTracking data team.
Built 1982 · 6,471 GT · 148 guests · 85 crew · 108m long · 16m beam
National Geographic Explorer was last known to be at 59.6°N, 151.6°W in the Gulf of Alaska, traveling at 3.5 knots with a heading of 100°. Last known position as of 8 days ago.
Last updated: 9/2/2026, 11:39:50 PM
National Geographic Explorer PositionLast seen 9d ago
Status
Under Way
Coordinates
59.5710°, -151.5912°
Speed
3.5 knots
Heading
100°
Destination
USHOM
Last Update
8d ago
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National Geographic Explorer
Lindblad Expeditions
Expedition1982
Year Built
6,471
Gross Tonnage
148
Passengers
85
Crew
108m
Length
16m
Beam
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Where is National Geographic Explorer right now?
National Geographic Explorer was last tracked at coordinates 59.5710°N, -151.5912°W at 3.5 knots. Position last updated Sep 2, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC.
How can I track National Geographic Explorer?
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What cruise line operates National Geographic Explorer?
National Geographic Explorer is operated by Lindblad Expeditions. The ship was built in 1982 and carries up to 148 passengers.
How big is National Geographic Explorer?
National Geographic Explorer has a gross tonnage of 6,471 GT and is 108 meters (354 feet) long. It can carry 148 passengers with a crew of 85.
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