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When she rolled out of Nichols Brothers shipyard and into the bay on Whidbey Island, the 100-guest National Geographic Quest became the third ship in the Lindblad fleet built at this storied Pacific Northwest shipyard. In the 1970s, Nichols Brothers built the twin ships National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion, which continue to sail the waters of the west coast of North America and Central America. National Geographic Quest and her twin sister, National Geographic Venture, also explore in these regions.

National Geographic Quest was purpose-built to explore the North American coast, her design and engineering informed by our nearly 40 years of experience in these regions. Her twin boarding platforms, for example, were suggested by a veteran staffer. Enabling our team to load two Zodiacs at once means guests get off the ship quickly to take advantage of wildlife sightings and maximize exploring time.

Larger than her siblings National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Quest has the same shallow draft, allowing her captain to navigate the same inner reaches and provide the same intimate, "insider" experiences in these charismatic regions. Modern cleaned-lined, with large expanses of glass to keep you connected to the extraordinary views, National Geographic Quest enables you to see, do, and experience the best of her geographies.

Technical Information

50 outside cabins: All feature windows or portholes, private facilities, climate controls, and hair dryers, plus Wi-Fi connections and USB ports for mobile devices. Category 4 cabins have step-out balconies. There are six connected cabins.
Dining: Meals are served in the dining room at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menus feature sustainable choices, local where possible.
Public Spaces: Reception; 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, the officers, and on-duty wildlife spotters.
Wellness: A fitness center with elliptical, treadmill, weights, resistance bands; LEXspa treatment room, staffed by wellness specialists.
Expedition Tools: A fleet of eight Zodiacs, 24 kayaks, paddleboards; an ROV, hydrophone, Splash-Cam, underwater video camera, video microscope; snorkeling gear, and wetsuits for all guests (where applicable).
Noteworthy Feature: The design of the outside decks—with the perfect wildlife viewing platform. And the way the proximity of the lounge to the deck gives you instant access to spontaneous sightings. Have your camera ready!

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