NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE SERIES
She will embark on her maiden voyage, Svalbard in Spring: Polar Bears, Arctic Light and Epic Ice on Apfollowed by a series of expeditions exploring areas both familiar and new, presenting unprecedented opportunities to explore further, including the Northeast Passage. National Geographic Endurance is back in the shipyard currently undergoing final outfitting before delivery set in March. The ship will afford gracious comfort and an unparalleled level of service, with the highest comfort class for guests to ensure a quiet and peaceful environment onboard.The first of two new polar vessels for the line, the 126-guest National Geographic Endurance is fully stabilized with the highest ice class (PC5 Category A) of any purpose-built passenger vessel, and features the distinctive X-Bow® which will afford the smoothest, most comfortable ride imaginable, in all sea behavior, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and fewer emissions for reduced environmental impact. For other adventures, the vessel holds a variety of gear and equipment, including kayaks, paddling boards, snorkelling gear and wetsuits, cross-country skis to name a few. There are 14 expedition crafts for landing in otherwise inaccessible places, a high number of crafts to reduce waiting time. The ship carries its own submarine, a Remotely Operated Vehicle, capable of reaching 305 metres below water. Getting off the vessel, there are various options to explore, even underwater. There are multiple observation decks and also observation wings for the passengers to get views from an angle outside the ship’s side.Īll are solutions to give the passengers everlasting memories not to be experienced on any other ship. The yoga studio offers great views out the aft side of the vessel. The spa and fitness area include a yoga room, treatment rooms, saunas, a fitness room, a relaxation area, as well as the infinity hot tubs and the spectacular glass igloos with seatings on daybeds covered in reindeer fur.
There is also an outdoor barbeque and bistro area. The main restaurant, Restaurant 270º, is named for its panoramic views, with floor-to ceiling windows. Glass is also an important part of the design around the public areas.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE WINDOWS
Details of one of the suites with floor-to-ceiling windows opening up to the hammock on the balcony. 77 per cent of the cabins feature balconies with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to let in the spectacular surroundings and Arctic light. The cabin measurements range from 13 sqm solo cabins to the 40 sqm suites. The ship has been designed to connect the passengers to the outside environment from anywhere on the ship.
This means, if there are dolphins there you will see them riding the bow wave of the ship. The ship also has plenty of places in the forward part where the passengers can look right down to the waterline in front and observe the ship plough through the water. And this is quite a magnificent way of viewing wildlife in the sea. On this vessel, due to the X-BOW, you’ll be able to look straight down into the water. Being on a ship with a traditional bow you will have to lean over the side of the ship and look backwards down towards the waterline. The ‘Endurance’ has a very different kind of bow. This is where you can stand to look at whales, penguins and dolphins. The bow area of a cruise vessel is often a gathering place in the early morning.
From here, they can go right out on deck and take photographs. This is a very welcoming place for the guests who can come there to watch the navigation and see where the vessel is going. The huge, open bridge has enough room for all the passengers. The ship’s expanded fuel and water tanks provide for extended operations in remote areas while the zero-speed stabilizers contribute to increased comfort at zero speed when stopped for wildlife observation or embarking/disembarking the ship. With the PC5 ice class, the vessel can access deep into polar regions. The X-BOW design feature has been proven on more than 100 offshore vessels, operating in rough conditions. The video shows the highlights of the interior on the National Geographic Endurance.Ī core feature is ULSTEIN’s X-BOW® solution, a distinctive bow that provides fuel efficiency and gives a smoother ride with softer motions in head seas. The state-of-the-art 126-guest ship has been designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS as the ultimate expedition platform with a focus on safety and comfort. has taken delivery of National Geographic Endurance from Ulstein Verft, marking the official completion of the line’s first polar new build.
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