MS National Geographic Explorer

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.

This article is about a cruise ship. For the television documentary program, see National Geographic Explorer.
Cruise ship National Geographic Explorer in fast ice, Antarctica
History
Name
  • Midnatsol (1982–2003)
  • Midnatsol II (2003–2005)
  • Lyngen (2005-2008)
  • National Geographic Explorer (2008–)
OperatorLindblad Expeditions
Port of registryNassau,  Bahamas
RouteAntarctic, Arctic
Ordered12/1982
BuilderUlstein Verft AS, Norway
Launched22 May 1982
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage
  • 6,471 GT
  • 1,942 NT
Length112 m (367 ft 5 in)
Beam16.51 m (54 ft 2 in)
Draft4.74 m (15 ft 7 in)
Decks3
Ice class1A
Installed power2 × BMV KVM-16 (2 × 3200 hp)
Speed15.4 knots (28.5 km/h; 17.7 mph)
Capacity148 passengers

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

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