MS National Geographic Explorer explained
| -- commercial vessels --> | +| Ship Image: | National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica.jpg | | Ship Caption: | Cruise ship National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica |
| Ship Name: | - Midnatsol (1982–2003)
- Midnatsol II (2003–2005)
- Lyngen (2005-2008)
- National Geographic Explorer (2008–)
| | Ship Operator: | Lindblad Expeditions | | Ship Registry: | Nassau,  Bahamas | | Ship Route: | Antarctic, Arctic | | Ship Ordered: | 12/1982 | | Ship Builder: | Ulstein Verft AS, Norway | | Ship Launched: | 22 May 1982 | | Ship Identification: |
C6WR2
| | Ship Status: | In service |
| Ship Type: | Cruise ship | | Ship Length: | 112m (367feet) | | Ship Beam: | 16.51m (54.17feet) | | Ship Draft: | 4.74m (15.55feet) | | Ship Decks: | 3 | | Ship Ice Class: | 1A | | Ship Power: | 2×BMV KVM-16 (2×3200hp) | | Ship Capacity: | 148 passengers |
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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.
Notes and References
- Web site: Cruise Calendar. Lindblad Expeditions. 10 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130203041755/http://www.expeditions.com/Ship_Detail92.asp?Ship=26. 3 February 2013. dead.
- Web site: Voldsomt slagsmål til søs ud for Frederikshavn . Kanal Frederikshavn . 15 June 2020 . da . 14 June 2020.
