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| Length | 152 feet |
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| Passengers | 62 |
| Cabins/Staterooms | 31 |
National Geographic Sea Lion
Motor Vessel
Operated by Lindblad Expeditions
Our twin expedition ships, National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion, can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to their small size, yet each comfortably accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. The feeling, we’re told, is often compared to that of a large private yacht, with everyone integral to the adventure. Accessibility means freedom. Our captains have decades of sailing experience in the regions we explore. They know when and where to navigate so that you feel the places we visit are all ours.
Top▲Vessel History
- Registered in United States
- Built in 1982
- Refurbished in 2005
Top▲Vessel Specifications and Information
| Number of Bars and Lounges | 1 |
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| Number of Cabins / Staterooms | 31 |
| Meal Seatings | Served in single seatings with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast is a wide selection buffet and lunch is often served family style. |
| Tipping / Gratuities | Tipping is customary |
| Number of Staff and Crew | 30 |
| Number of Passenger Decks | 3 |
| Dress Code On-board/at Dinner | Casual |
| Types of Cuisine | Menu emphasizes local flair. |
| Number of Restaurants | 1 Main Restaurant |
| Passenger Capacity | 62 |
| Tonnage (GRT) | 99 |
Top▲Cabins / Staterooms
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Main Deck, Bridge Deck, Upper Deck
Top▲Onboard Facilities and Services
| Credit Cards Accepted | CURRENCY AND CREDIT CARDS |
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| Doctor / Surgery / Infirmary | DOCTOR |
| Drycleaning / Laundry Service | LAUNDRY |
| Fitness Center / Exercise Room | FITNESS EQUIPMENT |
| Gift & Souvenir Shop | Gift Shop |
| Hair and Beauty Salon | BEAUTY SALON / HAIR STYLING SERVICES |
| Internet Access / Internet Cafe | E-MAIL / INTERNET ACCESS |
| Library / Reading Room | A Library |
| Lounges / Bars | Lounge with full-service bar |
| Non-smoking interior public areas | |
| Photographer On Board | PHOTOGRAPHY |
| Show Lounge / Theater | Lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slide shows and presentations |
| Spa Facilities | LEXspa |
| Dining Rooms / Restaurants | 1 Main dining room |
Top▲List of Cruises for This Vessel
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Islands & Wildlife Of The Pacific NorthwestSeattle to Vancouver, Canada | September to September | 6 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsThe island-studded waters of the Pacific Northwest are an often overlooked place of tranquil beauty and surprising diversity - so near to home, yet far away from the trappings of everyday life. It's a place of channels, straits and inlets, with unspoiled forested shorelines punctuated by picturesque small towns and… |
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Monteverde + Costa Rica And PanamaHerradura to Colon (Panama) | November to March | 10 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsThere is an aura about Monteverde’s cloud forest that soothes the spirit. The mist drifting past silhouettes of majestic trees, the cool quiet and the haunting music of a bird called “solitaire.” Trees draped in a profusion of bromeliads and orchids create a powerful impression of abundance and life. Amid such… |
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The Panama Canal & The Wonders Of Costa RicaColon (Panama) to Herradura | December to March | 7 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsThe Pacific coasts of Panama and Costa Rica are surely among the world’s most beautiful and diverse. Here, you find mountains, tropical rain forest and dozens of idyllic, offshore islands. The wildlife is as diverse as the landscape. Join us to explore the coastal regions of neighboring countries for an intriguing…
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Alaska, British Columbia & San Juan IslandsSeattle to Juneau | April to September | 11 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsThe coast of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia is a maze of fjords, channels, rivers and glaciers gliding towards the sea. This majestic region is ideally suited for small ship cruising that enables up close and personal exploration from Seattle, Washington to Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park, including the San… |
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In The Wake Of Lewis And ClarkPortland to Portland | September to November | 6 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsBeginning as a trickle in the high alpine meadows of western Canada, the Columbia River flows through great, forested mountains and down desert canyons. Joined by the Snake River, it rolls with increasing force through fertile farmlands, past snow-covered volcanoes, and finally knifes through a mountain range to… |
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Exploring Alaska's Coastal WildernessJuneau to Sitka | May to August | 7 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsWhere can you wake to the cry of a soaring eagle, watch tons of ice thunder from the face of a glacier, walk in a spruce forest, and observe lunge-feeding whales, while cruising in complete comfort aboard a nimble expedition ship? In Southeast Alaska — a land of fjords and islands teeming with wildlife. Since 1982,… |
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Journeys in the Sea of CortezLa Paz to La Paz | December to December | 7 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsWe invite you to celebrate the holiday season in an extraordinary way when you sail through the Sea of Cortez this December. There will be a host of activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, hiking, Zodiac cruises, or just relaxing on deck. If there are reports of whales near by, we will cruise out for a… |
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Baja California: A Remarkable JourneySan Carlos to La Paz | March to April | 14 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsThis special photo expedition is one of our most exciting and comprehensive voyages to Baja and offers the unique opportunity to explore — and photograph — the gray whale lagoons along Baja’s Pacific Coast and the richness of the vast Sea of Cortez. Linger with the grays up close at water level from our Zodiacs,… |
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Baja California: Among The Great WhalesSan Carlos to La Paz | January to April | 7 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsEach winter gray whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja California’s sheltered lagoons, making it one of North America’s premier whale watching sites. During our days in the breeding lagoons of Bahia Magdalena, we venture among them in Zodiac landing craft.… |
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The Copper Canyon And The Sea Of CortezLa Paz to La Paz | January to January | 8 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsExperience two of North America’s greatest natural treasures on one unique journey. Begin with four nights exploring the Sea of Cortez. The desert islands have a tremendous abundance of plant life, including arrays of enormous cacti. Spend your days hiking, whale watching, bird watching, snorkeling, kayaking or just… |
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Autumn Sojourn in the Pacific NorthwestPortland to Portland | September to October | 4 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsAs one of the most prodigious wine growing regions outside of Napa Valley, home to a legendary American expedition and volcanic eruption, a region saturated with stunning beauty, the Pacific Northwest is tailor made for an autumn sojourn. Join us as we navigate the flowing waters of the Columbia River, all the while… |
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Baja Escape: Exploring the Sea of CortezLa Paz to La Paz | December to December | 4 NightsOn the National Geographic Sea Lion (Motor Vessel) | Operated by Lindblad ExpeditionsEscape to a world teeming with wildlife; where the cactuses are the tallest on earth, the island beaches show no footprints except your own, and the setting sun seems to glow orange for hours. Led by our Expedition Team including Naturalists and an Undersea Specialist, this 4-night voyage in the Sea of Cortez offers… |
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Barb Stetzer
Wayne Hagadone
Marisa Garber-Brown
