Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic
National Geographic Resolution
About this vessel
One of two ships expressly built for polar waters, the National Geographic Resolution is named to honour the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.
A fully-stabilised vessel with ice class Polar Code PC5, Category A, she enables adventurous guests to go where few have or can. Her distinctive profile features 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. Sister ship to the National Geographic Endurance, she accommodates 138 guests in 76 cabins and carries a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and expedition tools.
Polarverse guide to National Geographic ResolutionGuide
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 Resolution lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.
Field Experience Score
How efficiently National Geographic Resolution converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.
Drake Comfort Coefficient
How comfortably National Geographic Resolution 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 Resolution.
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 spacesRestaurant 270°
The main dining room with wrap-around views, serving sustainable, locally sourced cuisine at unassigned, flexible seating.
Tupaia Restaurant
One of three dining areas, offering lighter, made-to-order fare or intimate, small group dinners.
Bars & Lounges
2 spaces
Observation Lounge
A glass-wrapped lounge with sweeping forward views, the ship's social hub for wildlife spotting and talks.
Tupaia's Bar
Located in the Observation Lounge, offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, self-service coffee and tea, and a cold beverage station.
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