Max Passengers:
62
Ship Type:
Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By:
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
The
National Geographic Sea Lion, sister ship to the
Sea Bird, is a nimble expedition vessel designed to explore regions that larger ships cannot reach. Accommodating just 62 guests across 31 outside-facing cabins, it offers an intimate, yacht-like atmosphere ideal for exploring remote destinations such as Alaska, Baja California, and the Pacific Northwest. With decades of sailing experience, the ship’s seasoned captains ensure guests experience these wild places up close and at their most pristine.
Cabin Accommodations
Each of the 31 cabins faces outward and features windows with ocean views, private facilities, and individual climate controls. Designed for comfort and functionality, the cabins provide a welcoming retreat after a day of active exploration.
Features Onboard
The
Sea Lion carries a fleet of Zodiacs and stable kayaks, allowing guests to explore shorelines, rainforests, and beaches with ease. Public spaces include a library, a lounge with a full-service bar and facilities for films and presentations, an Observation Deck, and a partially covered Sun Deck with comfortable seating. The ship’s “Open Bridge” policy invites guests to visit the bridge and meet the officers.
Meals are served in a single, open seating with unassigned tables for a relaxed, social atmosphere. Breakfast is offered buffet-style, lunch is often served family-style, and dinners feature locally inspired cuisine. A passionate crew, expert naturalists, and a spirit of camaraderie make every voyage aboard the
Sea Lion a uniquely personal expedition experience.
Ship specifications
- Year of build: 1982 / Age: 43
- Flag state: USA
- Builder: Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (Freeland, Washington USA)
- Speed: 10 kn / 19 km/h / 12 mph
- Length (LOA): 46 m / 151 ft
- Beam (width): 10 m / 33 ft
- Gross Tonnage: 630 gt
- Passengers: 62 - 70
- Crew: 24
- Decks: 3
- Cabins: 31
- Decks with cabins: 3
- Last Refurbishment: 2014
- Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: US Type A
