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
- 30cruises now
- $12,500fares from
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 16 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). It has 30 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $12,500 to $63,500. 12 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.
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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
Bliss scores
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.
- Active 10.0
- Adventure and nature 10.0
- Cultural 8.0
- Dining 5.0
- Entertainment 5.0
- Family friendly 5.0
- Party 2.0
- Romantic 6.0
- Spa and fitness 5.0
- 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.
On board highlights
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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).
On board 1

A look at the classy main lounge and bar aboard National Geographic Resolution (digital rendering).
Staterooms 1

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.
- 15 Night Coastal Japan Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture and Land Tour Next Sep 19, 2026 7 dates from $17,000
- 12 Night Coastal Japan Imperial Dynasties and Modern Culture Next Sep 20, 2026 7 dates from $17,000
- 15 Night Easter Island to Tahiti Tales of the Pacific Next Oct 16, 2026 from $23,790
- 21 Night Antarctica South Georgia and the Falklands and Land Tour Next Nov 6, 2026 2 dates from $39,138
- 20 Night Antarctica South Georgia and the Falklands Next Nov 7, 2026 2 dates from $39,138
- 11 Night Voyage to Antarctica and Land Tour Next Nov 26, 2026 25 dates from $12,500
- 10 Night Voyage to Antarctica Next Nov 27, 2026 25 dates from $12,500
- 24 Night Patagonia Falklands South Georgia and Antarctica Odyssey and Land Tour Next Jan 15, 2027 3 dates from $50,000
- 23 Night Patagonia Falklands South Georgia and Antarctica Odyssey Next Jan 16, 2027 3 dates from $50,000
- 17 Night Antarctica and Patagonia Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords and Land Tour Next Feb 17, 2027 from $29,900
- 16 Night Antarctica and Patagonia Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords Next Feb 18, 2027 from $29,900
- 16 Night Exploring Patagonias National Parks and Land Tour Next Mar 5, 2027 from $32,000
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- 15 Night Exploring Patagonias National Parks Next Mar 6, 2027 from $32,000
- 17 Night Easter Island to Tahiti Tales of the Pacific and Land Tour Next Mar 24, 2027 2 dates from $26,000
- 14 Night Easter Island to Tahiti Tales of the Pacific Next Mar 27, 2027 2 dates from $26,000
- 10 Night Pearls of the Pacific Society and Tuamotu Islands Next Apr 10, 2027 from $22,500
- 15 Night Fiji and Tahiti Vibrant Reefs and Cultural History Next Apr 20, 2027 2 dates from $23,000
- 15 Night Japans Western Shores Ancient Traditions and Natural Beauty and Land Tour Next Jun 28, 2027 2 dates from $20,500
- 14 Night Japans Western Shores Ancient Traditions and Natural Beauty Next Jun 29, 2027 2 dates from $20,500
- 20 Night Alaska to Japan Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture and Land Tour Next Jul 12, 2027 2 dates from $21,000
- 23 Night Northwest Passage Greenland to Alaska and Land Tour Next Jul 29, 2027 2 dates from $63,500
- 21 Night Northwest Passage Greenland to Alaska Next Jul 30, 2027 2 dates from $63,500
- 12 Night Baffin Island Exploring Canadas Wild Arctic Frontier and Land Tour Next Aug 19, 2027 4 dates from $14,900
- 10 Night Baffin Island Exploring Canadas Wild Arctic Frontier Next Aug 20, 2027 4 dates from $14,900
- 16 Night Fabled Lands of the North Greenland to Newfoundland and Land Tour Next Sep 8, 2027 2 dates from $24,500
- 15 Night Fabled Lands of the North Greenland to Newfoundland Next Sep 9, 2027 2 dates from $24,500
- 15 Night Quest for the Antarctic Circle and Land Tour Next Nov 14, 2027 3 dates from $19,700
- 14 Night Quest for the Antarctic Circle Next Nov 15, 2027 3 dates from $19,700
- 16 Night Chiles Wild Pacific Patagonia Juan Fernandez and Easter Island Next Mar 19, 2028 from $26,000
- 19 Night Alaska to Japan Ring of Fire to Ainu Culture Next Jul 12, 2028 from $23,000
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