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Overview
Before they built the National Geographic Venture and National Geographic Quest, U.S. shipbuilder Nichols Brothers built the twin ships National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion. Nimble, reliable, and intimately scaled, they both continue to sail the waters of the west coast of North America and Central America.
National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Her inviting public spaces foster a sense of shipboard life where everyone is integral to the adventure, engendering a rewarding sense of community and esprit du corps. National Geographic writer Andrew Evans called National Geographic Sea Lion the “closest thing to Cousteau’s Calypso” he’s ever had the pleasure to be on.
With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. She can venture into fast-moving channels where whales come to feed, transit a series of locks in the Pacific Northwest, nose up to waterfalls in secluded coves, and sail into protected anchorages in small bays perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.
The Details
31 outside cabins
All feature windows or portholes, private facilities, climate controls, and hair dryers, plus Ethernet, Wi-Fi connections, and USB ports for mobile devices.
Dining
Meals are served in the dining room at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menus feature sustainable choices, local where possible.
Public Spaces
A library; global market; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slideshows, and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation.
Wellness
A fitness center with elliptical, treadmill, weights, resistance bands; and LEXspa treatment room, staffed by wellness specialists.
Special Features
Lindblad-National Geographic certified photo instructor, undersea specialist, and video chronicler.
Expedition Tools
A fleet of 6 Zodiacs and 16 kayaks, paddleboards, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, snorkeling gear and wet suits for all guests (where applicable).
Noteworthy Feature
The generous scale of the bow, enabling the entire expedition community to congregate with our naturalists, photo instructors, and experts from the Alaska Whale Foundation or the National Park Service, and share the excitement of watching whales or dramatic glacier calving events.
(5) National Geographic Sea Bird Itineraries
NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins. Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details.
Alaska
A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii
Duration
15 days
- May
- Sep
From
$6,922
Prices are per person
Highlights
Alaska
Special Offers
Pacific Northwest
Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey
Duration
8 days
- Apr
- Sep
- Oct
From
$5,827
Prices are per person
Highlights
Pacific Northwest
Special Offers
Alaska
Wild Escapes
Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands & Tracy Arm Fjord
Duration
6 days
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
From
$4,003
Prices are per person
Highlights
Alaska
Wild Escapes
Special Offers
Alaska
Wild Escapes
Wild Alaska Escape: LeConte Bay, Wrangell & the Misty Fjords
Duration
6 days
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
From
$4,043
Prices are per person
Highlights
Alaska
Wild Escapes
Special Offers
Baja California
Wild Escapes
Wild Baja California Escape: The Whales of Magdalena Bay
Duration
6 days
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
From
$2,540
Prices are per person
Highlights
Baja California
Wild Escapes
Special Offers