National Geographic Endurance is a 138-guest Lindblad Expeditions expedition ship, in service since 2020. This page lists 28 upcoming departures across 18 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A small ship at 12,786 gross tons — #289 of 565 ships we track. 93 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: Roots of the Atlantic: Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands (14 nights)
Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
National Geographic Endurance is a purpose-built polar expedition ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions. The six-deck vessel carries 138 guests in 76 outside-facing cabins and combines a Polar Code PC5 Category A ice-class hull with Ulstein’s distinctive X-BOW design. Guests have access to observation lounges and decks, an open Bridge, flexible dining, expedition equipment, kayaks, Zodiacs, a spa, fitness facilities, and an infinity-edge pool. Its small-ship format emphasizes wildlife viewing, shore landings, and expert-led exploration in remote polar regions.
Purpose-built for year-round polar navigation, with a fully stabilized PC5 Category A ice-class hull and Ulstein X-BOW design. The ship carries expedition Zodiacs, kayaks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and undersea exploration equipment.
Restaurant 270° provides wraparound views, while additional dining venues offer lighter made-to-order meals and small-group dinners. Seating is flexible and unassigned, with sustainable choices highlighted by the operator.
Onboard enrichment centers on expedition presentations, films, wildlife spotting, photography, and access to the Bridge. Public spaces include an observation lounge, library, and main lounge with a full-service bar and presentation technology.
The ship has 76 outside-facing cabins, including balcony accommodations and solo cabins. Cabins include private bathrooms, individual climate control, Wi-Fi, large windows or balconies, and expedition command-center technology.
The operator identifies National Geographic Endurance as family-friendly on select expedition programs and provides expedition activities and educational programming suited to multigenerational travelers.
Wellness facilities include a spa, treatment rooms, saunas, a fitness center, yoga space, relaxation areas, and two infinity hot tubs. An infinity-edge pool is also available.
The ship uses a diesel-electric propulsion solution designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions and complies with DNV Clean Design requirements. The operator also promotes sustainable dining choices and reduced guest-facing single-use plastic.
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| Antarctica | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| South America | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / multi-region | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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Celtic Coasts and Iberian Shores: Voyage from Edinburgh to Lisbon
Exploring Greenland’s Northeast National Park
North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard
Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords
Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords
National Geographic Endurance is registered in Bahamas. Some older references still list The Bahamas; port of registry Nassau.
National Geographic Endurance carries about 138 guests with roughly 116 crew.
National Geographic Endurance entered service in 2020.
At 12,786 gross tons and 124 m long, National Geographic Endurance is a small ship — larger than 48% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
