National Geographic Quest is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built expedition vessel made for exploring coastal waters, shallow coves, and fast-moving channels where wildlife congregate while sailing with the luxury of supreme comfort. Spacious cabins, open decks for wildlife viewing, and specialty tools for exploration make it the ideal platform for sailing in the remote areas of Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Costa Rica, Panama, and Belize.

Designed with decades of expedition experience in the region, National Geographic Quest more than comfortably accommodates 100 guests in 50 cabins. Her twin expedition craft landing platform allow passengers to rapidly get on and off the ship to take advantage of wildlife sightings and to ensure you maximize your time off the ship exploring. Created with a shallow draft, Quest draws only nine feet of water allowing her to sail into places where much larger ships cannot go.

National Geographic Quest Features

The ship features a specially-designed, open bow and an observation deck for gathering to watch for wildlife or enjoy an evening cocktail with friends in the open air. An elevator access all decks, and public restrooms are available on every deck.

• Bridge: You're invited to the ship's bridge to see the calm business of navigation unfold. Ask the watch officer questions about navigation. Or, help yourself to the ever-ready binoculars to scan the horizon for whale spouts.
• Lounge: The lounge is the heart of the expedition community, where cocktail hour and Recap are held each evening. It's also where you'll gather for presentations, photography talks, and guest speaker presentations.
• Bar: A variety of beverages are available for purchase including wine by the glass or bottle, cocktails, specialty drinks, and spirits.
• Sun Deck: Morning stretch classes are held in the open air of the sundeck, located aft on the observation deck. After stretch class the deck is set with tables, chairs, and lounge chairs.
• Fitness Center: Conveniently located on the lounge deck, the fitness center is outfitted with two treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, exercise bands, and sets of small hand weights to use as well.
• Spa: A variety of wellness treatments available aboard, as well as outings led by your wellness specialist, and you'll find your expedition relaxing as well as revitalizing. Massages, body treatments, natural facial treatments, and hand and foot treatments are all available in the spa.

National Geographic Quest Dining

• Dining: Food served aboard is fresh, local, and delicious, and sourced from suppliers who share the values of sustainable use whenever possible. Meals aboard are almost always served in the dining room, located aft of the lounge deck. When weather conditions allow, lighter fare may be served on the observation deck. There is no assigned seating and the dining room accommodates the entire expedition community in a single seating.

National Geographic Quest Accommodations

• Category 1: Cabins feature two single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, two nightstands, two portholes, full length mirror, and reading lights.
• Category 2: Cabins feature two single beds that can convert to a queen, a writing desk, two nightstands, two portholes, full length mirror, and reading lights.
• Category 3: Cabins feature two single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, two nightstands, a large view window, full-length mirror, and reading lights.
• Category 4: Cabins feature two single beds that can convert to a Queen, a writing desk, closet, two nightstands, full-length mirror, reading lights, sliding glass door, and a small, private balcony.
• Category 5: These suites feature two single beds that can convert to a queen, plus a convertible sofa bed that can accommodate a third person. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

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