National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer
National Geographic Explorer: A uniquely equipped ice-strengthened vessel
Inaugurated in 2008, National Geographic Explorer is a quality expedition ship sailing summer routes in both the Arctic and Antarctica. Originally built for service along Norway’s coast as part of the famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, the Explorer is now uniquely equipped with an ice-strengthened hull and advanced navigation equipment designed for polar expeditions as well as a roster of tools for exploration and a well-appointed interior.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
• Category 1 (Main Deck with one or two portholes, #301 – 308)
• Category 2 (Main Deck with window, #317-320, 335-336)
• Category 3 (Main Deck with window, #313-316, 321-328, 337-340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350)
• Category 4 (Upper and Veranda Decks with window, #103 – 104, 107-108, 201-202, 204-207,210, 212, 217, 226, 228)
• Category 5 (Upper Deck with balcony, #209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222, 224)
• Category 6 (Veranda Deck, Suite #101-102 & Upper Deck Suite with balcony #213)
• Category 7 (Upper Deck, Suite with balcony, #215, 219, 230)
• Category A (single)
• Category B (single)
• Category 3 Triple
Yacht Specifications
Guests: 148
Length: 367 feet (112 meters)
Width: 52 feet (16 meters)
Year built: 1982
Gross Tonnage: 6471
Average speed: 12 knots
Registered: Bahamas
Arctic Itineraries & Pricing
A Circumnavigation of Iceland (10 days)
Days 1 & 2
Fly to and Tour Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 3
Flatey Island
Day 4
Westfjords
Day 5
Ísafjordur
Day 6
Siglufjördur/Akureyri
Day 7
Mývatn/Húsavík
Day 8
At Sea/Skálanes
Day 9
Djúpivogur
Day 10
Westman Islands
Day 11
Rekjavík- Fly to USA
Iceland and Greenland: A Voyage to the Edge of the Arctic Circle (19 days)
Days 1 & 2
Fly to and Tour Reykjavík, Iceland
Day 3
Flatey Island
Day 4
Arnafjördur/Ísafjardjúp
Day 5
Isafjordur
Day 6
Crossing the Denmark Strait
Day 7
Exploring East Greenland
Day 8
Prins Christian Sund/Nanortalik
Day 9
Hvalsey Ruins/Qaqortoq
Day 10
Brattahlíd
Day 11
Nuuk
Day 12
Evighedsfjord/Kangaamiut
Day 13
Sisimiut
Days 14 to 15
Disko Bay/Ilulissat
Day 16
Uummannaq/Qilakitsoq
Day 17
Ataneq Fjord
Days 18 to 19
Kangerlussuaq/Reyjavík/Fly to USA
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