National Geographic Explorer
- Length: 356 feet (108.5 meters)
- Draft: 54 feet (16.5 meters)
- Beam: 54 feet (16.5 meters)
- Cabins: 81
- Guests: 148
- Registry: Bahamas
- Year Built: 1982
- Gross Tonnage: 6,471
- Crew: 87
Cabins: All cabins have thermostats, telephones, below-berth luggage storage and space to hang clothing and hair dryers. Some cabins have balconies; some have windows and others portholes. En-suite bathrooms include bath and hand towels washcloths, natural/biodegradable shampoo, shower gel, soap, lotion and lip balm.
Dining: Meals are served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. The menu is international with local flair.
Facilities and Services: Facilities on board include a bistro, chart room, lounge with full-service bar, gift shop, library, facilities for presentations, mud room with lockers, observation lounge, full-time doctor, business center, wired and wireless internet, photo kiosk, laundry service, fitness center, outdoor stretching area, spa and sauna, kayaks, Zodiacs, hydrophones, high-definition underwater cameras and video microscopes.
Electricity: Cabins include American style outlets (two flat prongs) at 110 volts and European style at 220 volts.
Payments: The U.S. dollar is the currency used on board. Personal checks issued by U.S. banks, traveler’s checks, cash, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Accessibility: An elevator services all guest decks.