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Max Passengers: 48
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions

The newly christened National Geographic Gemini joins the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Galapagos fleet with a heritage of small-ship expedition cruising. Launched in 2001, it is a highly maneuverable, shallow-draft expedition ship purpose-built to explore remote areas with ease.

Cabin Specifications
The National Geographic Gemini accommodates 48 guests in ocean-facing cabins designed for comfort and functionality. Guests can choose from spacious suites, balcony cabins, and a variety of double, solo, and triple accommodations. Each cabin includes ample storage, configurable beds, a sofa, desk, TV, and a well-stocked mini fridge.

The ship’s Suite 601 on the Upper Deck (Category 7) is the largest suite in the Lindblad Expeditions–National Geographic Galápagos fleet, featuring a separate living room, forward-facing balcony, private jacuzzi, side balcony, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic island views.

Features Onboard
Purpose-built for Galápagos exploration, the National Geographic Gemini is a shallow-draft, highly maneuverable expedition ship launched in 2001 and designed to access remote areas with ease. It carries a fleet of Mark VI Zodiacs, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards, as well as snorkeling equipment and shortie wetsuits for all guests, enabling in-depth exploration of both land and sea.

Outdoor spaces include the Upper Deck, which features a whirlpool hot tub, windowed fitness center, and spa, providing relaxation with ocean views. Dining is offered in single open seating at both the outdoor café on the Lounge Deck and the restaurant on the Marina Deck, encouraging a relaxed and social atmosphere.

Guests can gather in the open, windowed lounge for presentations and informal talks, or unwind at the large bar and well-stocked library located near the reception area. With its blend of comfort, exploration tools, and intimate scale, the National Geographic Gemini delivers a refined and immersive Galápagos experience year-round.

Ship specifications
  • Year of build: 2001  /  Age: 24
  • Flag state: Ecuador
  • Builder: Cassens Schiffswerft (Emden, Germany)
  • Class: Galapagos Islands expedition ship
  • Speed: 15 kn / 28 km/h / 17 mph
  • Length (LOA): 88 m / 289 ft
  • Beam (width): 14 m / 46 ft
  • Gross Tonnage: 2842 gt
  • Passengers: 98 - 118
  • Crew: 48
  • Passengers-to-space ratio: 24
  • Decks: 6
  • Cabins: 49
  • Decks with cabins: 4
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025

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Cabins

Cabin Category 1
Category 01
Located at the Lounge Deck, forward cabins, outside facing with a large window, queen or two twin beds, ample storage, sitting area, desk, mini fridge, and television. Bathrooms with a glass shower and amenities. 160 square feet.
Cabin Category 2
Category 02
Located at the Lounge Deck, mid-ship, outside facing with a large window, queen or two twin beds, ample storage, sitting area, desk, mini fridge, and television. Bathrooms with a glass shower and amenities. 160 square feet.
Cabin Category 2
Category 2S
Located at the Lounge Deck, outside facing with a large window, choice of either a queen or two twin beds, ample storage, sitting area, desk, mini fridge, and television. Bathrooms with a glass shower and amenities. Equal in size and amenities to other Category 2 cabins. 160 square feet.
Cabin Category 4
Category 04
Outside facing with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, 50-square-foot balcony with seating, queen or two twin beds, ample storage, sitting area, desk, mini fridge, and television. Bathrooms with a glass shower and amenities. 205 square feet.
Cabin Category 5S
Category 5S
Outside facing with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, 50-square-foot balcony with seating, one queen bed, ample storage, sitting area, desk, mini fridge, and television. Bathrooms with a glass shower and amenities. 175 square feet.
Cabin Category 5
Category 05
Located on Upper Deck, outside-facing with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, 50-square-foot balcony with seating, queen or two twin beds, ample storage, sitting area, desk, mini fridge, and television. Bathrooms with a glass shower and amenities. 205 square feet. Connects to 604 as a family suite.
Cabin Category 6
Category 06
Located on Upper Deck, forward-facing with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, 195-square-foot forward-facing balcony with seating, queen or two twin beds, ample storage, sitting area, desk, mini fridge, and television. Bathrooms with a glass shower and amenities. 250 square feet. Connects to 602 as a family suite.
Cabin Category 7
Category 07
Located on Upper Deck, forward-facing with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a separate living room with a sofa bed for triple occupancy, and a 195-square-foot forward-facing balcony with seating. Private jacuzzi on deck. Bedroom with queen or two twin beds, 50-square-foot side balcony, ample storage, mini fridge, and television. Two bathrooms with a glass shower and suite amenities. 460 square feet.

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