National Geographic Explorer

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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 2025 DATES AND PRICES

Prices in AUD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)

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Cruise ItineraryStart DateEnd DateDaysStarts / EndsCAT 1CAT 2CAT 3CAT 4CAT 5CAT 6CAT 7CAT A SOLOCAT B SOLO
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland27 May 20253 Jun 20258ReykjavikSold Out$15,070$15,710$17,940$19,460$23,320$27,000$18,760$19,590
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland3 Jun 202510 Jun 20258Reykjavik$12,780Sold Out$15,710$17,940$19,460$23,320$27,000$18,760$19,590
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland10 Jun 202517 Jun 20258Reykjavik$12,920$15,230$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland17 Jun 202524 Jun 20258ReykjavikSold Out$15,230$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland24 Jun 20251 Jul 20258Reykjavik$12,920Sold Out$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland1 Jul 20258 Jul 20258ReykjavikSold Out$15,230$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland8 Jul 202515 Jul 20258Reykjavik$12,920$15,230$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland15 Jul 202522 Jul 20258ReykjavikSold Out$15,230$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland22 Jul 202529 Jul 20258ReykjavikSold Out$15,230$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland29 Jul 20255 Aug 20258Reykjavik$12,920$15,230$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Fire and Ice: Sail Around Iceland5 Aug 202512 Aug 20258Reykjavik$12,920Sold Out$15,870$18,120$19,660$23,550$27,280$18,960$19,790
Wild Iceland Escape12 Aug 202517 Aug 20256ReykjavikSold OutSold Out$11,673$13,321Sold Out$17,320Sold OutSold OutSold Out
Arctic Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland and Canada17 Aug 202531 Aug 202515Reykjavik / St Johns Newfoundland$26,530$28,780$29,960$31,940$38,100$43,600$51,260$35,780$37,340
Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland31 Aug 20259 Sep 202510St Johns Newfoundland$17,000$18,286$19,027$20,157$23,741$27,130Sold Out$22,599$23,663
Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland9 Sep 202518 Sep 202510St Johns Newfoundland$16,000Sold Out$17,910$18,974$22,364$25,571$30,364$21,300$22,300

*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 2025 CRUISES

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER 2026 DATES AND PRICES

Prices in AUD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)

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Cruise ItineraryStart DateEnd DateDaysStarts / EndsCAT 1CAT 2CAT 3CAT 4CAT 5CAT 6CAT 7CAT A SOLOCAT B SOLO
Arctic Odyssey : Iceland, Greenland and Canada9 Aug 202624 Aug 202615Reykjavik/St Johns Newfoundland $39,784 $42,431 $43,819 $46,149 $53,396 $59,866 $67,009 $52,913 $58,280
Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland24 Aug 20262 Sep 202610St Johns Newfoundland $15,994 $17,203 $17,897 $18,964 $22,359 $25,560 $30,356 $21,291 $22,294
Sailing the St Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes2 Sep 202612 Sep 202611St Johns Newfoundland $17,771 $19,114 $19,886 $21,071 $24,843 $28,400 $33,729 $23,657 $24,771
Sailing the St Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes12 Sep 202622 Sep 202611St Johns Newfoundland $17,771 $19,114 $19,886 $21,071 $24,843 $28,400 $33,729 $23,657 $24,771
Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland22 Sep 20261 Oct 202610St Johns Newfoundland $15,994 $17,203 $17,897 $18,964 $22,359 $25,560 $30,356 $21,291 $22,294

*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 2026 CRUISES

For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@arctictravelcentre.com.au

National Geographic Explorer Cabins

National Geographic Explorer Cat 7 Suite with Balcony Upper Deck #215, 219, 230 – These large cabins with private balconies have either two lower single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen. They have seating areas and can be converted to triples. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, twin sinks and toilet.
Standard Cabin Amenities. The Category 7 suite is 30 square metres.

National Geographic Explorer Cat 6 Suite with Balcony Upper Deck #213 – These spacious cabins have private balconies, two lower single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, chairs, and a TV. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks. These suites are 27 square metres.

 

National Geographic Explorer Cat 6 Suite Veranda Deck #101-102 – These spacious cabins can be converted into triples. They have two lower single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, chairs, and a TV. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks. These suites are 33 square metres.

National Geographic Explorer Cat 5 with Balcony Upper Deck #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224 – These cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, feature one queen-sized bed, a writing desk and chairs, climate controls, a TV showing the ship’s position and programming. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. . (Cabin 221 has two lower single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen.) Category 5 suites are 15 square metres.

National Geographic Explorer Cat 4 with Window Upper Deck #201-202, 204-207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228 – Cabins feature two lower single beds and at least one large window. Cabin 217, 226 & 228 feature one queen-size bed. All cabins feature climate controls, a TV showing the ship’s position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. The dining room is on this deck and accommodates all guests at once. This cabin is 15.6 square metres.

 

National Geographic Explorer Cat 4 Veranda Deck #103-104, 107-108 – Cabins feature two lower single beds and at least one large window, climate controls, a TV showing the ship’s position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. The lounge and chartroom are easily accessible. The lounge is the social heart of the ship, and the chartroom offers direct bow access. This cabin is 16.5 square metres.

National Geographic Explorer Cat 3 with Window Main Deck #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350 – Cabins feature two lower single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), one large window, and two sitting chairs and a small table and ample storage. They have a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship’s position and programming. Category 3 (23) is 19.5 square metres.

National Geographic Explorer Cat 2 with Window Main Deck #317-320, 335-336 – Cabins feature two lower single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with sink, toilet and a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship’s position and programming. Category 2 (6) is 15.9 square metres.

National Geographic Explorer Cat 1 Main Deck #301-308.

 

National Geographic Explorer Cabins feature one or two Portholes. Most cabins feature two lower single beds. Cabins 303-306 feature one queen-sized bed. All offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom sink, toilet and a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship’s position and programming.

National Geographic Explorer Category A Solo, Category B Solo  – 11.7m2 to 12m2

 

National Geographic Explorer Cat Solo A with Window Main Deck #309-312, 329-334 – These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window or two portholes, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship’s position and programming.

 

National Geographic Explorer Cat Solo B with Window Upper Deck #203, 208 – These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV showing the ship’s position and programming. The dining room and ship’s bow are easily accessible.

 

National Geographic Explorer Cat Solo B with Window Veranda Deck #105-106 – These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship’s position and programing. The lounge and chartroom are easily accessible.

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

National Geographic Orion

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

We will tailor the perfect holiday to suit your needs.