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National Geographic Endurance

28 upcoming departures  ·  19 itineraries
Class Endurance class (Ulstein CX104)
Built 2020
Gross Tonnage 12,786
Guests 138
Crew 116
Length 124.4 m
Beam 21.0 m
Decks 6
Cabins 76
Max speed 17.3 kn

Live Position ● 12 hours ago

Heading to: GL BLOMSTERBUGTEN

Currently on: Exploring Greenland’s Northeast National Park (11 nights)

Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.

0.2 knots Under Way Using Engine

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About National Geographic Endurance

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.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
Builder / shipyard
Ulstein Verft AS; hull constructed by CRIST in Gdynia, Poland
Registry / flag
The Bahamas; port of registry Nassau
Call sign
C6EL6
IMO number
9842554
MMSI
311000929
Draft
5.3 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

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.

Dining

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.

Entertainment

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.

Staterooms & suites

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.

For families

The operator identifies National Geographic Endurance as family-friendly on select expedition programs and provides expedition activities and educational programming suited to multigenerational travelers.

Pools, spa & wellness

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.

Environmental features

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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Itineraries & Sailings

21 Nights

Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Next: Nov 12, 2026
1 upcoming departure
21 Nights

Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Next: Feb 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights

Celtic Coasts and Iberian Shores: Voyage from Edinburgh to Lisbon

Next: Sep 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
8 Nights

Classic Patagonia: Glaciers and Peaks

Next: Nov 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

Exploring Greenland’s Northeast National Park

Next: Aug 5, 2027
2 upcoming departures
10 Nights

North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Next: Sep 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
15 Nights

Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Next: Apr 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Next: May 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
11 Nights

Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Next: May 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
15 Nights

Porto, Bordeaux and Bergen: Wonders of Western Europe

Next: Mar 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
15 Nights

Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Next: Jan 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
15 Nights

Quest for the Antarctic Circle

Next: Jan 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights

Roots of the Atlantic: Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands

Next: Oct 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
15 Nights

Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland's East Coast

Next: Jun 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights

Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

Next: Apr 23, 2027
6 upcoming departures
11 Nights

Voyage to Antarctica

Next: Dec 12, 2026
2 upcoming departures
11 Nights

Voyage to Antarctica

Next: Dec 2, 2026
2 upcoming departures
9 Nights

Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland

Next: Jul 9, 2027
3 upcoming departures

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Sep 18, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes 10 Book →
Sep 28, 2026 Oct 7, 2026 Celtic Coasts and Iberian Shores: Voyage from Edinburgh to Lisbon 9 Book →
Oct 7, 2026 Oct 21, 2026 Roots of the Atlantic: Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands 14 Book →
Nov 5, 2026 Nov 13, 2026 Classic Patagonia: Glaciers and Peaks 8 South America Book →
Nov 12, 2026 Dec 3, 2026 Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands 21 Antarctica Book →
Dec 2, 2026 Dec 13, 2026 Voyage to Antarctica 11 Antarctica Book →
Dec 12, 2026 Dec 23, 2026 Voyage to Antarctica 11 Antarctica Book →
Dec 22, 2026 Jan 2, 2027 Voyage to Antarctica 11 Antarctica Book →
Jan 1, 2027 Jan 12, 2027 Voyage to Antarctica 11 Antarctica Book →
Jan 11, 2027 Jan 26, 2027 Quest for the Antarctic Circle 15 Antarctica Book →
Jan 25, 2027 Feb 9, 2027 Quest for the Antarctic Circle 15 Antarctica Book →
Feb 8, 2027 Mar 1, 2027 Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands 21 Antarctica Book →
Mar 26, 2027 Apr 10, 2027 Porto, Bordeaux and Bergen: Wonders of Western Europe 15 Book →
Apr 10, 2027 Apr 25, 2027 Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard 15 Book →
Apr 23, 2027 May 2, 2027 Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife 9 Book →
Apr 30, 2027 May 9, 2027 Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife 9 Book →
May 7, 2027 May 16, 2027 Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife 9 Book →
May 14, 2027 May 25, 2027 Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords 11 Book →
May 25, 2027 Jun 5, 2027 Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords 11 Book →
Jun 3, 2027 Jun 12, 2027 Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife 9 Book →
Jun 10, 2027 Jun 19, 2027 Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife 9 Book →
Jun 17, 2027 Jun 26, 2027 Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife 9 Book →
Jun 24, 2027 Jul 9, 2027 Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland's East Coast 15 Book →
Jul 9, 2027 Jul 18, 2027 Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland 9 Northern Europe Book →
Jul 18, 2027 Jul 27, 2027 Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland 9 Northern Europe Book →
Jul 27, 2027 Aug 5, 2027 Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland 9 Northern Europe Book →
Aug 5, 2027 Aug 16, 2027 Exploring Greenland’s Northeast National Park 11 Book →
Aug 16, 2027 Aug 27, 2027 Exploring Greenland’s Northeast National Park 11 Book →