National Geographic Venture is a 100-guest Lindblad Expeditions expedition ship, in service since 2018. This page lists 49 upcoming departures across 13 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
A small expedition-size ship at 2,920 gross tons — #412 of 566 ships we track. 29 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: Discovering Channel Islands National Park: A 5-Day Voyage (4 nights)
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
National Geographic Venture is a small, American-flagged expedition ship designed for coastal exploration rather than traditional large-ship cruising. With 100 guests, 50 cabins, shallow-draft capabilities, and open access to the Bridge, she is well suited to wildlife viewing and remote shore excursions in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, California, and Baja California. The intimate layout emphasizes expedition activity, naturalist-led discovery, and informal social spaces.
The ship carries reinforced Zodiacs, kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling equipment, and other expedition tools. Its shallow draft and stabilized design support access to narrow inlets, wildlife-rich passageways, and smaller coastal landing areas.
Several cabins can connect, and some Category 5 cabins can accommodate a third guest. The compact expedition format and informal dining are suitable for families who value active exploration over resort-style facilities.
Facilities include a fitness center and furnished outdoor areas suitable for stretching or yoga. The ship also provides access to active excursions such as kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and Zodiac travel.
The ship is designed for small-scale coastal expedition travel and offers sustainable menu choices, with local sourcing where possible. Its expedition equipment supports low-impact wildlife observation and shore exploration.
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View the official National Geographic Venture deck plans from Lindblad Expeditions →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
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| CategoryMain Deck cabins 301–306 with two portholes; solo occupancy is available. Main Deck cabins 307–315, excluding cabin 313; two portholes and solo occupancy available. Upper Deck cabins 201–206 with two large view windows. Booking categories: 1, 2, 3. | Oceanview | 20 | 135–151 sq ft | — | 2 | 1, 2 |
| Category 4Upper Deck balcony cabins with sliding glass doors and small private balconies; cabin 213 is not assigned to this category. | Balcony | 22 | 151 sq ft | 20 sq ft | 2 | 2 |
| Category 5 SuiteObservation Deck cabins 101–108 with large view windows, expanded bathrooms and convertible sofa beds. | Suite | 8 | 185 sq ft | — | 3 | 4 |
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| Alaska | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / multi-region | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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National Geographic Venture is registered in United States.
National Geographic Venture carries about 100 guests with roughly 52 crew.
National Geographic Venture entered service in 2018.
At 2,920 gross tons and 73 m long, National Geographic Venture is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 27% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Dress is casual and comfortable. There are no formal evenings or formalwear requirements.
Meals and non-alcoholic beverages aboard ship are included. The Dining Room uses single seating with unassigned tables.
Crew gratuities are not included for National Geographic Venture and remain at the guest's discretion. Other service charges and many land-program gratuities may be included depending on the expedition.
Complimentary basic satellite Wi-Fi is available for email, messaging and social media. Enhanced and Premium plans may be purchased for higher-bandwidth uses.
An elevator is shown serving the ship's four passenger decks. Specific accessible-cabin layouts and additional accessibility features are not confirmed in the available ship-specific material.
No dedicated kids facility is named in the ship-specific deck information. The ship has connecting cabins, and Category 5 suites can accommodate a third guest.
