Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic
National Geographic Endurance
About this vessel
Purpose-built for polar navigation, the National Geographic Endurance 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, she is named in honour of explorer Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Transantarctic Expedition. A fully-stabilised vessel of the highest ice class (Polar Code PC5, Category A), her patented X-Bow provides an extremely smooth, quiet ride and superior observation. She accommodates 138 guests in 76 spacious cabins, including two solo cabins, and carries a full suite of expedition tools — Zodiacs, kayaks, snowshoes and cross-country skis.
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Specifications
Year Built
2021
New ShipGross Tonnage
12600 GT
Total Decks
6
Length
124.4m
Guest Capacity
138
Crew
116
Ice Class
PC5
IAATO Classification
Category 1
Operator
Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic
Signature Vessel
Elite standing on one or more instruments, with no weak dimension.
Polar Luxury Index
How luxuriously National Geographic Endurance lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.
Field Experience Score
Podium — Top 3 in the Study
How efficiently National Geographic Endurance converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.
Drake Comfort Coefficient
How comfortably National Geographic Endurance handles open-ocean swells — displacement mass, transit speed, stabilization, and hull shape.
Onboard
Life on board.
A curated look at the dining, lounges and outdoor spaces that shape daily life aboard National Geographic Endurance.
Discovery
3 spacesBridge
Open-bridge policy — guests may visit the Captain, officers and on-duty wildlife spotters, conditions permitting.
Library
A quiet retreat with a well-stocked collection of books on the regions explored.
Science Hub
A dedicated science and learning space with maps, specimens and resources led by the expedition team.
Dining
2 spaces
C. Green's Restaurant
One of three dining areas, offering lighter, made-to-order fare or intimate, small group dinners.
Restaurant 270°
The main dining room with wrap-around views, serving sustainable, locally sourced cuisine at unassigned, flexible seating.
Bars & Lounges
2 spaces
C. Green's Bar
Located in the Observation Lounge, offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, self-service coffee and tea, and a cold beverage station.
Observation Lounge
A glass-wrapped lounge with sweeping forward views, the ship's social hub for wildlife spotting and talks.
Spa & Wellness
4 spacesGym
A fitness centre with cardio and weights, open to all guests at no charge.
Sauna
The spa offers two saunas — one steam and one dry Finnish sauna.
Spa
Two treatment rooms offering a wide menu of spa treatments.
Yoga Studio
Daily yoga and stretching classes in the glass-enclosed studio.
Outdoor Decks
3 spaces
Igloos
Geodesic igloos on the Observation Deck, reservable for a unique night under the polar sky (additional charge, priority to suite guests).
Infinity Hot Tubs
Twin infinity-edge hot tubs on the outside aft deck, with panoramic polar views.
Mudroom & Expedition Base
Lockers for expedition gear, rapid drying areas, and the launching point for all Zodiac and kayak operations.
Entertainment
1 spaceMain Lounge
Full-service bar, 24-hour beverage station and state-of-the-art tech for films and presentations.
Curious if this vessel suits you?
Our polar specialists can help you match the right vessel to your expedition goals — from capacity and cabin preference to seasonality and route style.
Cabins
Cabin categories.
Category SA – Solo Cabin with Balcony
A single-bed solo cabin with a step-out balcony on the Main Deck, fitted with a writing desk, closet and private bathroom.
Category SB – Solo Cabin with Balcony
A single-bed solo cabin with a step-out balcony on the Lounge Deck, fitted with a writing desk, closet and private bathroom.
Category 1 – Cabin with Portholes
A standard outside cabin with two large portholes on the Expedition Deck, featuring alcove seating, a writing desk and private bathroom.
Category 2 – Cabin with Window
An outside cabin with a large window on the Main Deck, featuring a window sofa, writing desk and private bathroom.
Category 3 – Cabin with Window
An outside cabin with a large window on the Lounge Deck, with a writing desk and private bathroom.
Category 4 – Suite with Balcony
A suite with a private balcony on the Lounge Deck, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, two balcony chairs and a hammock.
Category 5 – Balcony Suite
A balcony suite on the Bridge Deck with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony with two chairs, a table and a hammock.
Category 6 – Junior Balcony Suite
A junior balcony suite on the Bridge Deck with a full-length balcony, sitting area and private bathroom.
Category 7 – Large Balcony Suite
Private balcony; sofa bed; bathtub; walk-in closet
The largest accommodation aboard, a large balcony suite on the Bridge Deck with a sofa bed, bathtub, walk-in closet and a full-length balcony.
What's included
Inclusions
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
Ship Facilities
Spa Facilities
Included · Saunas open to all guests at no charge.
Yoga Studio
Included · Daily yoga and stretching classes in the glass-enclosed studio (Endurance & Resolution).
Suite & Room Amenities
In-Room Amenities
Included · Individual climate control, Wi-Fi, and USB/mobile device docking in every cabin.
In-Room Dining
Complimentary use · 24-hour room service on Endurance & Resolution.
Onboard Services
Wi-Fi
Included · Complimentary basic Wi-Fi plan that accommodates email, messaging and social media apps
Gratuities
Included
Food & Beverage
Dining
Included · All meals, 24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, nonalcoholic beverages and filtered water
Beverages
Included · Premium spirits, cocktails, beer, wine and liqueurs included on Endurance & Resolution; beer and wine with meals on Explorer.
Expedition Gear
Trekking Poles
Included · Trekking poles, snowshoes and cross-country skis available for shore excursions.
Binoculars
Complimentary use · Binoculars available for loan; one pair per suite for the voyage.
Parka / Expedition Jacket
Included
Polar Boots
Included · Waterproof muck boots for landings on polar voyages.
Destination experiences
Activities
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
7 activities
Shore Landings & Hikes
Step ashore onto remote beaches and tundra, walking among penguin rookeries, historic huts and dramatic geological formations with expert guides.
Polar Plunge
The legendary polar plunge — a bracing, supervised leap into polar waters, followed by a hot drink and a certificate to mark the moment.
Sea Kayaking
Paddle silently among icebergs and along sheltered coastlines at water level — the most intimate way to encounter the polar environment.
Standup Paddleboarding
Stand-up paddleboard excursions on ice and shore.
Zodiac Cruising
Glide through brash ice and sculpted bergs in a stable inflatable Zodiac, exploring coves, glacier faces and wildlife haul-outs unreachable by ship.
Lectures & Presentations
Daily talks from naturalists, historians and scientists on polar ecology, exploration history, glaciology and the wildlife you'll encounter.
Photography Workshops
Hands-on field tuition from resident photographers — mastering exposure in snow, capturing wildlife behaviour and refining composition in polar light.
Gallery