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MS National Geographic Explorer

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Operator
  
Lindblad Expeditions

Route
  
Antarctic, Arctic

Length
  
112 m

Port of registry
  
Nassau,  Bahamas

Ordered
  
12/1982

Builder
  
Norway

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Name
  
Midnatsol (1982–2003) Midnatsol II (2003–2005) Lyngen (2005-2008) National Geographic Explorer (2008–)

Identification
  
Call sign C6WR2 IMO number 8019356 MMSI number 309336000

National Geographic Explorer is a small passenger vessel in the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. She can accommodate 148 guests. The ship is equipped with extra hull plating to withstand higher ice breaking tolerances.

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.

The ship frequently follows routes in the Antarctic, Arctic, Norway, Greenland, and Canadian Highlands.

Accommodation

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

References

MS National Geographic Explorer Wikipedia