Max Passengers:
126
Ship Type:
Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By:
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
As a Polar Class 5 (PC5) vessel, the
National Geographic Resolution was purpose-built for polar exploration. Its innovative X-BOW® design ensures an exceptionally smooth and stable ride, slicing through waves even in rough seas while reducing spray for improved on-deck observation. A twin to the
National Geographic Endurance, this expedition ship combines advanced technology, comfort, and a full suite of exploration tools to offer an unparalleled travel experience in the world’s most remote regions.
Cabin Accommodations
The
National Geographic Resolution accommodates 126 guests in 69 outward-facing cabins, each featuring windows that open to the sea. Cabins range from 140-square-foot solo rooms to spacious 430-square-foot Category 7 suites. Fifty-three cabins, including all 12 solo cabins, feature private balconies with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, filling each space with natural light and providing panoramic views of the polar landscapes.
Features Onboard
Guests can relax and connect in the ship’s observation deck with a bar, wellness center, gym, infinity-style hot tub, library, and main lounge with a full-service bar and photo workshop area. For exploration, the ship carries a complete set of expedition tools including Zodiacs, kayaks, cross-country skis, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), a hydrophone, a remote-controlled aerial camera, and a video microscope—enhancing every voyage with extraordinary access to the polar marine world.
The
National Geographic Resolution was christened on November 22, 2021, in Antarctica’s Duse Bay, Weddell Sea, by Captain Heidi Norling—Lindblad Expeditions’ first female international fleet captain.
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
- 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
