National Geographic Endurance

National Geographic Endurance
National Geographic Endurance at Kiel, Germany
History
The Bahamas
NameNational Geographic Endurance
OwnerLindblad Expeditions
OperatorLindblad Expeditions
Port of registryNassau, Bahamas
Ordered7 November 2017[1]
Builder
CostUS$135 million[2] (equivalent to $167.9 million in 2025)
Yard numberNB 312[3]
Laid down17 March 2018[3]
Launched
  • 23 April 2019 (hull)[4]
  • 7 December 2019[5]
Sponsored byJen Martin and Ana Esteves[2]
Completed16 March 2020[6]
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage
Length124.4 m (408 ft 2 in)[8]
Beam21 m (68 ft 11 in)[8]
Draught5.3 m (17 ft 5 in)[8]
Decks6[9]
Ice classPC 5[9]
Installed powerGeneral Electric producing 7 MW (9,387 hp)[2]
Speed17.3 kn (32.0 km/h; 19.9 mph)[8]
Capacity138[9]
Crew116[9]

National Geographic Endurance is an expedition ship with an ice-strengthened hull owned and operated by Lindblad Expeditions. The vessel has an ice-strengthened X-bow hull. She is the lead vessel of the Endurance class. The ship was followed by a sister ship, National Geographic Resolution in 2021.

The hull was constructed at the CRIST shipyard in Gdynia, Poland, and finishing work was completed at Ulstein Verft in Ulsteinvik, Norway.[4] Construction of the vessel began on 17 March 2018,[3] she was launched on 24 April 2019,[4] and completed in March 2020.[10]

The ship was named in honor of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and his vessel, Endurance.[4]

The X-bow design, previously used in offshore industry vessels, is intended to reduce the impact of waves on the hull, which decreases noise and vibration and enhances onboard comfort. Its shape also reduces the risk of wave splashing, minimizing hazards on deck from slippery or icy surfaces.

References

  1. ↑ "Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. signs agreement with Ulstein Verft for building of new polar vessel". Ulstein Group (Press release). 7 November 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "National Geographic Endurance". CruiseMapper. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Keel laying ceremony of the NB 312 "National Geographic Endurance"". CRIST (Press release). 17 March 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 ""National Geographic Endurance" has left CRIST". CRIST (Press release). 24 April 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "National Geographic Endurance gets water under her keel". Ulstein. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  6. ↑ "A preview of the newly delivered National Geographic Endurance". Ulstein. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  7. ↑ "IMO 9842554". International Maritime Organization. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "National Geographic Endurance". Ulstein. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "National Geographic Endurance". Lindblad Expeditions. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  10. ↑ Significant Ships of 2020. Royal Institution of Naval Architects. 2021. p. 68. ISBN 978 1 911649 27 4.

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