The ship
About National Geographic Sea Lion
Sister to Sea Bird for Pacific Northwest and Baja expeditions.
- Builder
- Whidbey Island
- Flag
United States- Beam
- 10 m
- IMO Number
- 8966456
- MMSI
- 303861000
Class comparison
How National Geographic Sea Lion Compares
Against the other ships in the Expedition class.
| Metric | This Ship | Class Average | Best in Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 62 | 198 | MS Roald Amundsen (530) |
| Gross Tonnage | 100 GT | 10,712 GT | Le Commandant Charcot (30,000 GT) |
| Year Built | 1982 | 2007 | World Odyssey (2023) |
| Length | 46.0 m | 108.1 m | Silver Endeavour (164.0 m) |
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