National Geographic Endurance is a next-generation expedition ship, purpose-built for polar navigation. A fully stabilized, highly strengthened, ice-class Polar Code PC5 (Category A) vessel, it is designed to navigate polar passages year-round, and safely explore uncharted waters, while providing exceptional comfort.
The first new polar build in Lindblad's 50-year history, National Geographic Endurance is named to honor explorer Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Transantarctic Expedition.
Her most striking exterior feature is her distinctive profile, the patented X-Bow®, a game-changing design that guarantees the smoothest, most comfortable ride in all kinds of conditions; and since it eliminates bow impact, a quieter ride, as well.
National Geographic Endurance Features
National Geographic Endurance's public spaces ensure that your time on board is as rewarding and enriching as your time on shore. Spaces include an observation lounge; library; main lounge with full service bar, 24-hour beverage station, and state-of-the-art tech for films/presentations; an expedition base with lockers for expedition gear; and open access to the Bridge, Captain, officers, and on-duty wildlife spotters.
National Geographic Endurance Dining
Restaurant 270° features wrap-around views; two other dining areas offer lighter, made-to-order fare or intimate, small group dinners. All feature sustainable choices and unassigned, flexible, inclusive seating.
Food served aboard is fresh, local, and delicious. Meals aboard are almost always served in the dining room, located aft of the lounge deck. When weather conditions allow, lighter fare may be served on the observation deck. There is no assigned seating and the dining room accommodates the entire expedition community in a single seating. During meals your expedition leader, naturalists, and any guest speakers aboard will join you. The Chef's Table is available for intimate, small group dining.
National Geographic Endurance Accommodations
All cabins face outside with large windows, private facilities and climate controls.
- Category 1: Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
- Category 2: Cabin with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, two seat sofa, coffee table, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, coffee table, and a closet.
- Category 3: Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; writing desk with a chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; and a closet.
- Category 4: Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
- Category 5: Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
- Category 6: Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that convert to a queen; and a closet. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complementary laundry per departure.
- Category 7: These large balcony suites feature two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complementary laundry per departure.
- Category Solo A: Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with an office chair; and a closet.
- Category Solo B: Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with chair; hammock; and a closet.
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