National Geographic Venture will be the perfect ship to explore Alaska's Inside Passage and beyond. To build her and her sister ship, National Geographic Quest, Lindblad turned to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, the company that built the beloved National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion vessels that have been operating successfully for decades. Nichols Brothers has been building boats on beautiful Whidbey Island, Washington since 1964.

Designed with over 50 years of expedition heritage, National Geographic Venture is able to explore the same remote locations Lindblad has sought out for decades while setting a new standard in comfort and style. She will follow National Geographic Quest in featuring step-out balconies (available in 22 of the 50 spacious cabins), plus 6 sets of connecting cabins for families and groups; a Sun Deck bar, and a designated mudroom for expedition gear.

Comfortably accommodating 100 guests, Venture is larger than the 62-guest Sea Bird and Sea Lion, but has the same shallow draft depth, allowing navigation of the same inner reaches and providing the same intimate experiences of the charismatic regions you'll explore. Her twin expedition craft landing platforms allow rapid getting on and off of the ship to take advantage of wildlife sightings and to ensure time is maximized off the ship exploring. Designed with decades of expedition experience in the region, the purpose-built vessel also features open decks, generous windows, and specialty tools for exploration - the ideal platform for sailing into the fast-moving channels and shallow coves of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest and for exploring the tropical waterways of Central America.

National Geographic Venture Features

Public spaces include a main dining area; global gallery; fitness center; lounge with full-service bar and state-of-the-art presentation facilities; observation deck; mudroom with lockers for expedition gear; partially-covered furnished sundeck; plus open access to the Bridge, the Captain, officers and on-duty wildlife spotters.

• Bridge: You're invited to the ship's bridge to see the calm business of navigation unfold. Help yourself to the ever-ready binoculars to scan the horizon for whale spouts. There may occasionally be times when the bridge must be restricted to shipboard personnel only.
• 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. Seating design takes advantage of the wraparound windows for an optimal view, and boasts multiple high-definition screens for slideshows and videos.
• Bar: The bar is typically open from 11 a.m. until one hour after lunch begins and from 5 p.m. until closing. A variety of beverages are available for purchase including wine by the glass or bottle, cocktails, specialty drinks, and spirits.
• Sundeck: 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 and chairs, and lounge chairs.
• Bow: National Geographic Venture's specially-designed bow observation area accommodates the entire expedition community at once for a shared wildlife viewing experience.
• Mud Room: Located aft on the main deck where you will embark and disembark expedition landing craft, the mud room has lockers that provide convenient gear and boot storage.
• Wellness Aboard: Making daily discoveries and exploring the wild world is naturally uplifting. Massages, body treatments, natural facial treatments, and hand and foot treatments are all available in the LEXspa. You will have the opportunity to sign up for a treatment once on board.
• 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.
• The Global Gallery: A Window on Regional Talent Discover the talent of local artisans in the places National Geographic Venture ventures in the ship's global market. The global market is a collection of items made by local residents in the places Lindblad explored.

National Geographic Venture Dining

Food served aboard is fresh, local, and delicious, and sourced from suppliers who share Lindblad's 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. During meals your expedition leader, naturalists, and any guest speakers aboard will join you.

National Geographic 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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