National Geographic Explorer in South Georgia
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National Geographic Explorer

The National Geographic Explorer is one of the most popular premium ships sailing in Antarctica and the Arctic. With an ice-reinforced hull, stabilizers, a high degree of maneuverability, plethora of exploration tools and an ideal size, she is well suited to offer a high quality polar expedition experience.

Every space onboard is dedicated to discovery-from the welcoming open bridge, chart room with maps to follow along, top deck observation lounge and gym with expansive 180 degree window views. The lounge often displays photos and videos from unique scenes below the water taken from the onboard undersea specialists. In addition, even the hallways are dotted with stunning wildlife prints from renowned National Geographic photographers.

National Geographic Explorer has excellent inclusions for a ship of its class. For example, most drinks and all gratuities are included in the voyage cost. Furthermore, guests may have the chance for for a one-time paddle in the inflatable kayaks (conditions permitting), at no extra charge.

Ship Specifications 

Maximum Number of guests: 148

Expedition Team: 15 

Ice Class: 1A

Length: 367 feet (111.9 meters)

Year Launched: 1982, rebuilt 1988, converted 2008

Stabilization: Rolls Royce Aquarius 100

Minimum Age: 1 year old

Voltage: Both a 110-volt outlet (standard US) and 220-volt outlet (standard European) in each cabin.

National Geographic Explorer Cabins & Deck Plan

Category 7

Recently remodeled in May 2023, each large suite has a private balcony, two single beds that can be converted into a queen, and a sofa bed that can accommodate a third guest. There is a seating area with a writing desk, coffee table with sitting chair, and a small table. Suites feature a double closet, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

388 sq. ft. (36 m2)

1-3

1 queen or 2 single + sofa bed

Category 6

Newly renovated in May 2023, each spacious suite has two single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, double closet, chairs, large windows, TV, mini bar, and espresso maker. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Suites #101 & 102 are larger with a sofa bed that can accommodate a third guest, but do not have a private balcony. Suite #213 has a private balcony with glass doors. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.

#101-102: 355 sq. ft. (32.98 m2), #213: 291 sq. ft. (27 m2)

1-3

1 queen or 2 single + sofa bed in #101-102

Category 5

The lowest priced balcony cabins on National Geographic Explorer. In addition to the balcony, the cabins have sliding glass doors, one queen-sized bed, writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV. (Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.)

172 sq. ft. (15.98 m2)

1-2

1 queen (except #221 which can have 2 singles)

Category 4

Cabins feature two single beds than can convert into a queen (cabins 217, 226 & 228 have a queen bed only). They have a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, private bathrooms with a glass-wall shower, and a TV.

168 sq. ft. (15.61 m2)

1-2

1 queen or 2 single

Category 3

The most abundant cabin category on the ship with two single beds (can be converted to a queen-sized bed), one large window, a sitting chair, a small table, ample storage, writing desk with chair, floor length mirror, reading lamps, TV, and well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower. #341 & 343 are larger L-shaped suites that were renovated in 2023 and have a sofa-bed that can accommodate a third guest, double closet, espresso maker, and generously sized bathrooms.

210 sq. ft. (19.51 m2)

1-2 (cabin #341 & 343 can accommodate 3)

1 queen or 2 single

Category 2

Category 2 cabins feature two single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, sitting chair, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.

171 sq. ft. (15.89 m2)

1-2

1 queen or 2 single

Category 1

Forward on the Main Deck, Category 1 cabins have one or two portholes. Cabins #301, 302, and 307 have two twin beds. Cabins #304-306 feature one queen-sized bed. Cabin #308 features two twin beds that can be converted to a queen. All cabins feature a writing desk, floor length mirror, reading lamps, well-appointed bathrooms with a roomy glass-wall shower, and a TV.

188 sq. ft. (17.47 m2)

1-2

1 queen or 2 single

Category A Solo

Solo occupancy cabins featuring one single bed, a large window, writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV.

126 sq. ft. (11.71 m2)

1

1 single

Category B Solo

There are just four Category B solo cabins onboard. They feature one single bed, a large window, writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV.

126-129 sq. ft. (11.71 – 11.98 m2)

1

1 single

Trips and Rates

Voyage Season: April – September 2026 Oct 2026 – Mar 2027 April – September 2027 Oct 2027 – Mar 2028 April – September 2028 Oct 2028 – Mar 2029
Cabin Type:
Occupancy:

Single Travelers

  • Can book a dedicated solo cabin in Category A Solo or Category B Solo at the prices listed above
  • Share cabins may be available in select cabin categories, please enquire for more details
  • If booking Cat 1 – 7 at solo occupancy, the rate is 2x the per person share price

Adventure Options

  • Paddling – included in the voyage cost. Guests may have the chance to paddle once, conditions permitting.

Single Travelers

  • Can book a dedicated solo cabin in Category A Solo or Category B Solo at the prices listed above
  • Share cabins may be available in select cabin categories, please enquire for more details
  • If booking Cat 1 – 7 at solo occupancy, the rate is 2x the per person share price

Adventure Options

  • Paddling – included in the voyage cost. Guests may have the chance to paddle once, conditions permitting.

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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$17,800$19,580$20,110$21,420$26,190$30,150$33,090$25,520$29,230
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$20,000$21,890$22,420$23,760$28,520$32,390$35,300$27,650$31,280
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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$20,400$22,500$23,100$24,700$30,250$34,850$38,200$29,400$33,500
AvailabilityFullFullOpenOpenOpenFullLimitedLimitedFull

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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$17,800$19,580$20,110$21,420$26,190$30,150$33,090$25,520$29,230
AvailabilityFullFullOpenOpenOpenLimitedLimitedLimitedLimited

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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$22,000$24,110$24,700$26,190$31,520$35,850$39,100$30,550$34,600
AvailabilityFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFull

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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$17,800$19,610$20,130$21,510$26,290$30,260$33,150$25,560$29,100
AvailabilityFullFullOpenOpenFullFullFullFullFull

One-way charter flight Puerto Natales, Chile – King George Island, Antarctica.

Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$17,800$19,670$20,190$21,510$26,220$30,060$32,930$25,370$28,960
AvailabilityFullFullOpenOpenOpenFullLimitedFullFull

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Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$19,964$21,850$22,377$23,708$28,460$32,329$35,228$27,596$31,215
AvailabilityFullFullFullFullFullFullFullLimitedFull
Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$20,000$22,031$22,600$24,031$29,140$33,311$36,440$28,220$32,120
Discount
$2775 Savings
$3080 Savings
$3165 Savings
$3380 Savings
$4146 Savings
$4772 Savings
$5241 Savings
$4008 Savings
$4593 Savings
Discounted Per Person Price$17,225$18,951$19,435$20,651$24,994$28,539$31,199$24,212$27,527
AvailabilityLimitedFullLimitedOpenLimitedFullFullFullLimited
Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$17,029$18,731$19,213$20,411$24,705$28,201$30,826$23,928$27,204
Discount
$2329 Savings
$2585 Savings
$2657 Savings
$2837 Savings
$3481 Savings
$4005 Savings
$4399 Savings
$3364 Savings
$3856 Savings
Discounted Per Person Price$14,700$16,146$16,556$17,574$21,224$24,196$26,427$20,564$23,348
AvailabilityFullLimitedLimitedOpenLimitedLimitedFullFullFull

Roundtrip Charter Flights Puerto Natales, Chile – King George Island, Antarctica

Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$15,589$16,973$17,355$18,332$21,814$24,648$26,782$21,179$23,834
Discount
$1888 Savings
$2096 Savings
$2153 Savings
$2300 Savings
$2822 Savings
$3247 Savings
$3567 Savings
$2727 Savings
$3125 Savings
Discounted Per Person Price$13,701$14,877$15,202$16,032$18,992$21,401$23,215$18,452$20,709
AvailabilityFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFull
Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$16,200$17,940$18,431$19,651$24,031$27,600$30,271$23,231$26,571
Discount
$2205 Savings
$2466 Savings
$2540 Savings
$2723 Savings
$3380 Savings
$3915 Savings
$4316 Savings
$3260 Savings
$3761 Savings
Discounted Per Person Price$13,995$15,474$15,891$16,928$20,651$23,685$25,955$19,971$22,810
AvailabilityLimitedLimitedLimitedOpenLimitedLimitedFullFullFull

Roundtrip Charter Flights Puerto Natales, Chile – King George Island, Antarctica

Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$15,211$16,689$17,066$18,022$21,431$24,208$26,296$20,815$23,412
Discount
$1832 Savings
$2053 Savings
$2110 Savings
$2253 Savings
$2765 Savings
$3181 Savings
$3494 Savings
$2672 Savings
$3062 Savings
Discounted Per Person Price$13,379$14,636$14,956$15,769$18,666$21,027$22,802$18,143$20,350
AvailabilityFullFullLimitedLimitedFullFullFullFullFull
Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$12,611$13,775$14,072$14,824$17,508$19,693$21,337$17,022$19,067
Discount
$1442 Savings
$1616 Savings
$1661 Savings
$1774 Savings
$2176 Savings
$2504 Savings
$2751 Savings
$2103 Savings
$2410 Savings
Discounted Per Person Price$11,169$12,159$12,411$13,050$15,332$17,189$18,586$14,919$16,657
AvailabilityFullFullFullFullLimitedLimitedLimitedFullFull
Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$15,156$16,771$17,224$18,360$22,427$25,736$28,216$21,684$24,786
Discount
$2048 Savings
$2291 Savings
$2359 Savings
$2529 Savings
$3139 Savings
$3635 Savings
$4007 Savings
$3028 Savings
$3493 Savings
Discounted Per Person Price$13,108$14,480$14,865$15,831$19,288$22,101$24,209$18,656$21,293
AvailabilityFullFullFullFullLimitedLimitedLimitedFullFull

Optional roundtrip group flights Buenos Aires – Ushuaia. Not included in displayed pricing.

Cabin Category
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Category A Solo
Category B Solo
Per Person Price in USD$22,715$23,848$29,811$30,998$32,241$37,081$42,636$37,268$38,753
Discount
$3407 Savings
$3577 Savings
$4472 Savings
$4650 Savings
$4836 Savings
$5562 Savings
$6395 Savings
$5590 Savings
$5813 Savings
Discounted Per Person Price$19,308$20,271$25,339$26,348$27,405$31,519$36,241$31,678$32,940
AvailabilityFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFullFull

Availability & prices are subject to change at anytime. Please contact us for the real time availability & prices.

Ralph Lee Hopkins

Paddling

Solo Travelers

Are you traveling alone? Solo travelers have the following options.

  • Book a dedicated Category A or B Solo cabin
  • Book into a share cabin (please enquire for details)
  • Book a Category 1 – 7 at 2x the per person share price for solo occupancy
Solo traveler photographing the ice.