National Geographic Explorer
EXPEDITION-LUXURY (148 GUESTS)
Introduction to the National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer was completely redesigned and rebuilt prior to being relaunched in 2008. The ship is equipped with an ice-strengthened hull and advanced navigation equipment making it ideal for Antarctic expeditions, and offers a well-appointed interior with vast expanses of glass for an unprecedented connection to the regions explored. The Explorer accommodates guests in 81 spacious outside cabins, most with feature windows and some with balconies. Public areas include a lounge and bar, a spa, fitness centre and sauna, and a choice of dining options that offer regionally inspired cuisine.
The ship is outfitted with the latest equipment for exploration – kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft, as well as hydrophones, HD cameras, and sophisticated video equipment that allows access to the underwater world.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER DATES AND PRICES
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER 2027 DATES AND PRICES
Prices in AUD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins).
Prices correct as at 11 August 2026
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| Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Offer | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | CAT 4 | CAT 5 | CAT 6 | CAT 7 | CAT A SOLO | CAT B SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Edges: Iceland to East Greenland | 26 Jun 2027 | 3 Jul 2027 | 8 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $10,571 | $12,443 | $12,986 | $14,714 | Sold Out | $19,071 | $22,114 | $15,557 | $18,171 |
| Arctic Edges: Iceland to East Greenland | 3 Jul 2027 | 10 Jul 2027 | 8 | Reykjavik | Full Price | Sold Out | Sold Out | $13,000 | $14,821 | $16,000 | $19,200 | $22,271 | $15,571 | $18,200 |
| Arctic Edges: Iceland to East Greenland | 10 Jul 2027 | 17 Jul 2027 | 8 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $10,571 | Sold Out | $13,000 | $14,821 | $16,000 | $19,200 | $22,271 | $15,571 | $18,200 |
| Arctic Edges: Iceland to East Greenland | 17 Jul 2027 | 24 Jul 2027 | 8 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $11,000 | $13,000 | $13,529 | $15,429 | $16,643 | $19,971 | Sold Out | $16,200 | $18,943 |
| Arctic Edges: Iceland to East Greenland | 24 Jul 2027 | 31 Jul 2027 | 8 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $10,571 | $12,500 | $13,000 | $14,821 | $16,000 | $19,200 | $22,271 | $15,571 | $18,200 |
| Arctic Edges: Iceland to East Greenland | 31 Jul 2027 | 7 Aug 2027 | 8 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $10,571 | $12,500 | $13,000 | $14,821 | $16,000 | $19,200 | Sold Out | $15,571 | $18,200 |
| South Greenland Exploration | 7 Aug 2027 | 17 Aug 2027 | 11 | Reykjavik | Full Price | $16,700 | Sold Out | $20,157 | $20,957 | $26,200 | $30,129 | $34,643 | $25,200 | $26,200 |
| Fabled Lands: Greenland to Newfoundland | 15 Aug 2027 | 31 Aug 2027 | 17 | Nuuk / St Johns Newfoundland | Full Price | $20,714 | $24,443 | $25,429 | $29,000 | $31,357 | $37,629 | $43,643 | $30,457 | Sold Out |
| Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland | 31 Aug 2027 | 9 Sep 2027 | 10 | St Johns Newfoundland | Full Price | $13,571 | $16,014 | $16,679 | $19,014 | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out | $20,000 | $23,350 |
| St Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes | 9 Sep 2027 | 20 Sep 2027 | 11 | St Johns Newfoundland | Full Price | $14,143 | $16,714 | $17,429 | $19,857 | $21,429 | $25,714 | Sold Out | $20,786 | $24,400 |
| St Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes | 20 Sep 2027 | 1 Oct 2027 | 11 | St Johns Newfoundland | Full Price | $14,143 | $16,714 | $17,429 | $19,857 | $21,429 | $25,714 | $29,829 | $20,786 | $24,400 |
| Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland | 1 Oct 2027 | 10 Oct 2027 | 10 | St Johns Newfoundland | Full Price | $12,857 | $15,156 | $15,806 | $18,049 | $19,577 | Sold Out | $27,166 | $18,873 | $19,709 |
*Some itineraries require the purchase of a charter flight. The prices on these can vary for each departure. Please contact us to find out more.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER 2027 CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER 2028 DATES AND PRICES
Prices in AUD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins).
Prices correct as at 15 October 2026
Click on Cruise Itinerary name to view detailed voyage
| Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | CAT 4 | CAT 5 | CAT 6 | CAT 7 | CAT A SOLO | CAT B SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Arctic Shores: Iceland and Greenland | 22 Jun 2028 | 2 Jul 2028 | 11 | Reykjavik | $21,429 | $22,929 | $24,086 | $25,300 | $26,571 | $29,229 | $32,157 | $40,129 | $44,286 |
| Wild Arctic Shores: Iceland and Greenland | 2 Jul 2028 | 12 Jul 2028 | 11 | Reykjavik | $21,429 | $22,929 | $24,086 | $25,300 | $26,571 | $29,229 | $32,157 | $40,129 | $44,286 |
| Wild Arctic Shores: Iceland and Greenland | 12 Jul 2028 | 22 Jul 2028 | 11 | Reykjavik | $21,429 | $22,929 | $24,086 | $25,300 | $26,571 | $29,229 | $32,157 | $40,129 | $44,286 |
| Wild Arctic Shores: Iceland and Greenland | 22 Jul 2028 | 1 Aug 2028 | 11 | Reykjavik | $21,429 | $22,929 | $24,086 | $25,300 | $26,571 | $29,229 | $32,157 | $40,129 | $44,286 |
| Wild Arctic Shores: Iceland and Greenland | 1 Aug 2028 | 11 Aug 2028 | 11 | Reykjavik | $21,429 | $22,929 | $24,086 | $25,300 | $26,571 | $29,229 | $32,157 | $40,129 | $44,286 |
| South Greenland Exploration | 11 Aug 2028 | 21 Aug 2028 | 11 | Reykjavik | $15,714 | $16,814 | $17,657 | $18,543 | $19,471 | $21,414 | $23,557 | $29,386 | $32,529 |
| Fabled Lands: Greenland to Newfoundland | 19 Aug 2028 | 4 Sep 2028 | 17 | Nuuk / St Johns | $20,000 | $21,400 | $22,471 | $23,600 | $24,786 | $27,271 | $30,000 | $37,457 | $41,300 |
| Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland | 4 Sep 2028 | 13 Sep 2028 | 10 | St Johns | $12,857 | Sold Out | $14,457 | $15,186 | $15,957 | $17,557 | $19,314 | $24,086 | $26,586 |
| Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland | 13 Sep 2028 | 22 Sep 2028 | 10 | St Johns | $12,857 | $13,757 | $14,457 | $15,186 | $15,957 | $17,557 | $19,314 | $24,086 | $26,586 |
| Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland | 22 Sep 2028 | 1 Oct 2028 | 10 | St Johns | $12,857 | $13,757 | $14,457 | $15,186 | $15,957 | $17,557 | $19,314 | $24,086 | $26,586 |
*Some itineraries require the purchase of a charter flight. The prices on these can vary for each departure. Please contact us to find out more.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER 2028 CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au
National Geographic Explorer Cabins
Category 1 Cabin
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An ocean-view cabin with one or two portholes and twin beds that can generally be converted to a queen bed. Some cabins have a fixed queen bed.
Amenities: 1–2 portholes, twin or queen bed, writing desk, floor-length mirror, reading lamps, private bathroom with glass-wall shower, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Category 2 Cabin
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A standard ocean-view cabin with a large window, twin beds and a practical layout. Some cabins can accommodate solo travellers.
Amenities: Large window, twin beds, writing desk, floor-length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, private bathroom with glass-wall shower, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Category 3 Cabin
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A larger ocean-view cabin with a window or porthole and additional seating. Selected cabins offer a sofa bed for a third guest, and some accommodate one guest.
Amenities: Window or porthole, twin beds, additional seating, small table, writing desk, floor-length mirror, reading lamps, private bathroom with glass-wall shower, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Category 4 Cabin
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An ocean-view cabin with a window or porthole, private bathroom and climate control, providing comfortable accommodation for two guests.
Amenities: Window or porthole, twin beds, private bathroom, glass-wall shower, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Category 5 Cabin
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A balcony cabin with private outdoor space, offering views of the surrounding scenery from the comfort of your room.
Amenities: Private outdoor balcony, twin beds, private bathroom, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Category 6 Suite
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A spacious suite with a private balcony and enhanced living space, offering a more comfortable retreat between excursions.
Amenities: Private balcony, twin or double bed configuration, seating area, private bathroom, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Category 7 Suite
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A generous suite with a large private balcony and separate living space, offering the most spacious accommodation among the main cabin categories.
Amenities: Large private balcony, twin or double bed configuration, seating area, private bathroom, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Category Solo A Cabin
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A dedicated single-occupancy cabin with one or two portholes, designed for solo travellers.
Amenities: 1–2 portholes, single-occupancy bed, private bathroom, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Category Solo B Cabin
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A single-occupancy cabin with one or two portholes, providing private accommodation for solo travellers on the upper decks.
Amenities: 1–2 portholes, single-occupancy bed, private bathroom, climate control, flatscreen TV, hairdryer, bathrobes
Deck Plan
Ship Details
Lounge and separate bar
Library well stocked with polar books & DVDs
Large dining room
Theatre-style presentation room
Gift shop
Fitness room and massage room
Hot water spa, sauna and plunge pool
For passengers utilising pre-expedition package with charter flights to/from Ushuaia:
Group transfer from airport to hotel in Buenos Aires (only for flight arrival at set time)
1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast and city tour in Buenos Aires
Group transfer from hotel to airport for charter flight to Ushuaia
Transfers from airport to pier for catamaran cruise including lunch
All passengers:
Cabin accommodation aboard cruise as selected
All meals aboard ship throughout your voyage
Non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate as well as light snacks
Services of Expedition leader, naturalist staff and expert guides
Presentations on history, wildlife, geography, etc.
Zodiac cruises and shore excursions in Antarctica with expedition team
Use of kayaks
A fully-lined windproof, water-resistant parka (note: you are required to provide your own knee-high rubber boots with high-traction soles)
Hairdryer and bathrobes in every cabin
Ushuaia group departure transfer to airport
Staff and Crew: 98
Guests: 148
Lifeboats: 18
Dimensions: Length: 112m Width: 16.5m Draft: 4.74m
Manoeuvrability: Bow and stern thrusters
Speed: 14.4 knots maximum
Built: 1982, Norway
Operator: Linblad Expeditions