ocean Ship
Nat. Geo - Greg Mortimer
by National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions
Built in
2019
Capacity
154
By
National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions
Chartered by National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions for its Alaska expeditions beginning in 2027, the Greg Mortimer represents a new generation of expedition ship—designed to combine advanced maritime engineering with immersive, small-ship exploration. Purpose-built for remote and environmentally sensitive regions, the vessel is ideally suited for Alaska’s dramatic coastlines, glacier-carved fjords, and wildlife-rich waterways.
One of the ship’s defining features is its revolutionary X-BOW® design, an inverted bow structure that enhances stability, improves fuel efficiency, and delivers a smoother ride in variable sea conditions. This innovative hull allows the Greg Mortimer to navigate Alaska’s open waters and protected passages with exceptional comfort while maintaining strong expedition performance.
The ship accommodates a limited number of guests in well-appointed staterooms, many featuring private balconies that provide uninterrupted views of Alaska’s ever-changing scenery. Interiors are modern, functional, and refined, offering a warm retreat after days spent exploring ashore. Thoughtfully designed public spaces include panoramic observation lounges, educational presentation areas, and wellness facilities that support both relaxation and learning.
Built with expedition efficiency in mind, the Greg Mortimer features multiple Zodiac embarkation points, allowing for swift transitions between ship and shore. These capabilities support Lindblad’s signature style of exploration—frequent landings, close wildlife encounters, and access to areas unreachable by larger cruise ships. Guests benefit from expert-led excursions guided by National Geographic naturalists, historians, photographers, and expedition leaders who bring Alaska’s landscapes, ecosystems, and cultures vividly to life.
With its advanced technology, contemporary design, and expedition-forward layout, the Greg Mortimer enhances National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions’ ability to deliver deeply immersive Alaska journeys. Beginning in 2027, the ship will serve as a powerful platform for discovery, offering travelers a refined yet adventurous way to experience the raw beauty and ecological richness of America’s last frontier.
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National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions is a leader in small-ship expedition travel, running expertly guided voyages to some of the most remote places on earth. Its expedition vessels are built for travellers who want authentic adventure, in-depth discovery, and close access to nature and wildlife. Destinations reach from Antarctica and the Arctic to the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon, and Alaska, and each voyage is planned to give real cultural and ecological context.
What sets National Geographic Lindblad apart is its commitment to exploration, science, and conservation. Every voyage carries onboard naturalists, marine biologists, historians, and National Geographic-certified photographers, so guests understand what they are seeing through expert guidance and hands-on time in the field. A Zodiac, the inflatable landing craft used to reach shore, opens up close encounters. On a single voyage you might cross a glacial fjord, snorkel near sea lions in the Galapagos, or watch the northern lights in the Arctic. Each one puts you in direct contact with the natural world.
Small group sizes keep the atmosphere intimate and let guests stay close to their surroundings. The onboard experience pairs comfort with learning, with scientific briefings, photography workshops, and regional cuisine. National Geographic Lindblad also backs sustainable travel, supporting conservation work, local communities, and research projects that help protect the fragile places it visits.
At Small Ship Travel, we focus on the strongest small-ship expeditions, choosing the ones that meet our standards for quality, authenticity, and responsible travel. National Geographic Lindblad has been carefully vetted and chosen as a partner in our collection, which reflects how much we value transformative, conservation-minded voyages.
With its record of scientific depth, cultural access, and conservation-driven travel, National Geographic Lindblad fits how we like to plan expeditions: educational, genuinely inspiring, and well run. We work directly with Lindblad to build itineraries around what each traveller wants to see and do.
As specialists in small-ship travel, Small Ship Travel offers advisor access, considered recommendations, and concierge-level support to round out your National Geographic Lindblad voyage. From choosing the right itinerary to arranging pre- and post-cruise stays, private transfers, and specialised excursions, we take care of the detail.
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