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National Geographic Resolution

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National Geographic Resolution is an expedition ship, sister ship of the National Geographic Endurance. These are the ships you take to go somewhere different, whether it is circling Iceland, Antarctica and Patagonia, Easter Island, and Russia's Far East. The…

  • 126guests
  • 12,000gross tons
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Experience high-end adventure cruises through the polar regions aboard the 126-passenger National Geographic Resolution.

At a glance

National Geographic Resolution is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Lindblad Expeditions, in service since 2021. It carries 126 guests and 112 crew (1.1 guests per crew member) at 12,000 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the 2nd largest of 19 Lindblad Expeditions ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active and adventure & nature (10/10) and lowest for party (2/10).

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Specs

Guests
126
Crew
112
Gross tons
12,000
Decks
6
Length
408 ft
Beam
69 ft
Maiden voyage
2021
Space ratio
1.1
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
1.1
Outside cabins
69
IMO
9880685

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What National Geographic Resolution is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 10.0
  2. Adventure and nature 10.0
  3. Cultural 8.0
  4. Dining 5.0
  5. Entertainment 5.0
  6. Family friendly 5.0
  7. Party 2.0
  8. Romantic 6.0
  9. Spa and fitness 5.0
  10. Staterooms 5.0

Our review

National Geographic Resolution: ‘Ice class’ ship for intrepid travelers

Expedition ships are meant to get bring you closer to nature. National Geographic Resolution succeeds without sacrificing comfort.

Whether you cruise Patagonia and Antarctica or you'd like to explore the coastal waters of Iceland or sail from Easter Island to Tahiti, you can see things a little differently. The ship capacity is just 126 passengers on expedition-style voyages, allowing all the kayaking, snowshowing or cross-country skiing you want. Tour sites near ports of call with certified naturalists and immerse yourself in unique locations.

Resolution made its maiden voyage in November 2021 with a sailing to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands. The ship features a comfortable home base for your adventures, including a lounge with bar, a gym and a yoga studio. Hot tubs and saunas have ocean views. A library is available for research or you can work in the phone workshop. Presentations will be scheduled throughout the expedition, including specialists operating underwater cameras.

Its most striking feature may be its distinctive profile, the X-Bow design that affords a smooth, comfortable ride in all kinds of weather conditions and makes for a quieter ride.

You can be as active as you want, or take it easy with walks and watching the scenery onboard ship. So, take a chance to see things a little differently. Just expect to pay a premium for the experience. 

Where National Geographic Resolution sails

National Geographic Resolution offers a host of excellent expedition itineraries. Choose from voyages lasting 12 to 25 days to such destinatins as Antarctica and Patagonia, Iceland and Greenland, Easter Island, coastal Japan and Russia's Far East. Call a Cruiseable travel consultant for details.

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Staterooms

The ship accommodates 126 guests in 69 spacious cabins — all of which face outside and have large windows or balconies, private bathrooms, individual climate control, Wi-Fi, hair dryers and an expedition command center with tablets and USB/mobile device docking. Fifty-three of the rooms have exterior balconies.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

If you're interested in a cruise on National Geographic Resolution, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant at 1-877-322-3773 or by email. We can usually offer a better deal than you can get by contacting the cruise line directly.

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Inside and out

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  • Restaurant 270º features sweeping wrap-around views during your voyage on National Geographic Resolution (digital rendering).

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  • A look at the classy main lounge and bar aboard National Geographic Resolution (digital rendering).

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  • Every cabin on National Geographic Resolution faces the outside, and 53 of them have balconies (digital rendering).

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  • Experience high-end adventure cruises through the polar regions aboard the 126-passenger National Geographic Resolution.

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