Stopping off in San Diego before heading north to Seattle for the summer cruising season.
Specifications of National Geographic Venture
Year built 2018 / Age : 1
Flag state USA
Builder Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (Freeland, Whidbey Island WA)
Class ice-strengthened expedition ship
Building cost USD 55 million
Owner Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc
Operator Lindblad National Geographic Cruises
Speed 12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Length (LOA) 73 m / 240 ft
Beam (width) 14 m / 46 ft
Gross Tonnage 2906 gt
Passengers 100
Crew 50
Decks 4
Cabins 50
Decks with cabins 3
Last Refurbishment 2019
Sister-ships National Geographic Quest
Christened by Pamela Fingleton