Max Passengers:
126
Ship Type:
Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By:
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
Embark on an exhilarating adventure aboard the National Geographic Endurance, a marvel of maritime engineering designed specifically for year-round expeditions into the heart of the Antarctic's icy embrace. With an impressive PC5 Category A ice class rating, the highest ever achieved by a cruise ship accommodating just 126 guests, this vessel promises unparalleled access to some of the planet's most remote and pristine environments.
Cabin Specifications
The National Geographic Endurance, sister ship to the National Geographic Resolution, accommodates 126 guests in modern, well-appointed cabins designed for comfort in extreme polar conditions. This Polar Class 5 (Category A) vessel is fully stabilized, ice-fortified, and capable of navigating polar regions year-round. Its distinctive X-BOW® design ensures a smooth, quiet ride and minimizes deck spray for enhanced observation.
Features Onboard
Launched in July 2021 on its inaugural Iceland and Greenland voyage, the National Geographic Endurance offers an array of elegant spaces and advanced exploration tools. Onboard facilities include an observation lounge with bar, a main lounge with 24-hour beverage service, a library, a photo workshop area, a gym, wellness spaces, and infinity-style hot tubs for relaxation after excursions.
The ship carries a full suite of expedition equipment, including Zodiacs, kayaks, snowshoes, and cross-country skis, along with advanced technology such as a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), underwater video camera, hydrophone, aerial drone, and video microscope—all designed to reveal the hidden beauty of the polar world.
A unique dual-side boarding system at the aft and midship allows guests to embark and disembark quickly and safely, maximizing time spent exploring ashore.
Ship specifications
- Year of build: 2021 / Age: 4
- Flag state: Bahamas
- Builder: CRIST Shipyard (Gdynia, Poland), Ulstein Verft (Ulsteinvik, Norway)
- Class: ice-strengthened expedition ship (Ulstein CX104)
- Engines (power): General Electric (7 MW / 9387 hp)
- Speed: 17 kn / 31 km/h / 20 mph
- Length (LOA): 124 m / 407 ft
- Beam (width): 21 m / 69 ft
- Gross Tonnage: 12786 gt
- Passengers: 126 - 148
- Crew: 112
- Decks: 9
- Cabins: 69
- Decks with cabins: 4
- Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: US Type A
