National Geographic Sea Bird

Former names: Nat Geo Sea Bird, MS Sea Bird, Majestic Explorer

National Geographic Sea Bird current position

National Geographic Sea Bird current location is at North America West Coast (coordinates 45.51099 N / -122.67210 W) cruising en route to ASTORIA PIER 2. The AIS position was reported 7 minutes ago.

All Itineraries Current Position

Current itinerary of National Geographic Sea Bird

National Geographic Sea Bird current cruise is 6 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR. Prices start from USD 6060 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 29 Sep, 2024 and ends on 05 Oct, 2024.

Date / TimePort
29 Sep    Departing from Clarkston WA, Washington hotels
29 Sep    Clarkston WA, Washington
03 Oct    The Dalles OR, Oregon
04 Oct    Astoria OR, Oregon
05 Oct    Arriving in Portland OR, Oregon hotels

Specifications of National Geographic Sea Bird

Year of build1982  /  Age: 42
Flag state USA
BuilderNichols Brothers Boat Builders (Freeland, Washington USA)
Speed10 kn / 19 km/h / 12 mph
Length (LOA)46 m / 151 ft
Beam (width)10 m / 33 ft
Gross Tonnage630 gt
Passengers62 - 70
Crew24
Decks3
Cabins31
Decks with cabins3
Last Refurbishment2014
Sister-shipsNat Geo Sea Lion
Former namesNat Geo Sea Bird, MS Sea Bird, Majestic Explorer
OwnerLindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc
OperatorLindblad National Geographic Cruises

National Geographic Sea Bird Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Sep 29 6 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR Clarkston WA $6060
2024 Oct 05 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA Portland OR $6184
2024 Oct 13 6 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR Clarkston WA $6060
2024 Oct 19 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA Portland OR $6060
2024 Oct 27 6 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR Clarkston WA $6060
2025 Jan 16 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3867
2025 Jan 21 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3867
2025 Jan 26 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3867
2025 Jan 31 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto
2025 Feb 05 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Guaymas $4472
2025 Feb 10 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Guaymas $4472
2025 Feb 15 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Guaymas $4564
2025 Feb 20 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Guaymas $4472
2025 Mar 02 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto
2025 Mar 07 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3677
2025 Mar 12 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Guaymas $3677
2025 Mar 29 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA Portland OR $5768
2025 Apr 12 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA Portland OR $6442
2025 Apr 29 14 days, one-way from Sitka to Vancouver Sitka $10542
2025 May 13 5 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau Sitka $3962
2025 May 18 5 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $3962
2025 Jun 02 5 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau Sitka $5152
2025 Jun 07 5 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $5152
2025 Jun 22 5 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau Sitka $5262
2025 Jun 27 5 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $5262
2025 Jul 12 5 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau Sitka
2025 Jul 17 5 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $5372
2025 Aug 01 5 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau Sitka
2025 Aug 06 5 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $5212
2025 Aug 21 5 days, one-way from Sitka to Juneau Sitka $5102
2025 Sep 20 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA Portland OR $6307
2025 Oct 04 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA Portland OR $6244
2025 Oct 18 6 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA Portland OR $5768
2026 Jan 17 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Guaymas $3867
2026 Jan 22 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3867
2026 Jan 27 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3867
2026 Feb 01 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Guaymas $3867
2026 Feb 06 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $4472
2026 Feb 11 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $4472
2026 Feb 16 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $4472
2026 Feb 21 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $4472
2026 Feb 26 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Guaymas $4472
2026 Mar 03 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3677
2026 Mar 08 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3677
2026 Mar 13 5 days, round-trip 5 Night Wild Baja California Escape The Whales of Magdalena Bay Cruise Loreto $3677

National Geographic Sea Bird Review

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The 1982-built National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship was initially named "Majestic Explorer". Until November 2007, the boat was named simply "MS Sea Bird".

The vessel (IMO number 8966444) is currently USA-flagged (MMSI 366892350) and registered in Seattle.

History - construction and ownership

Lindblad's two 60-passenger sisterships Sea Bird and Sea Lion can reach exotic places inaccessible to larger vessels due to their shallow draft (2,7 m) and small size (LOA length 50 m). Yet, each ship comfortably accommodates 62 passengers in 31 staterooms. The experience is compared to private yacht cruising. Both vessels are ideal for exploration of rarely-seen remote places. Along with the spacious viewing deck, the ship carries innovative marine exploration tools, including a hydrophone and SplashCam that enable guests to listen and look beneath the sea surface.

Lindblad National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship

The National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship is owned and operated by Lindblad Expeditions in cooperation with the National Geographic Society (aka NatGeo - a US non-profit institution for science and education). The partnership that Nat Geo has with the Lindblad Expeditions line enables passengers to enjoy an expedition style small ship cruise vacation as active explorers. Lindblad cruise ships sail unique destinations to explore out-of-the-way inlets, making Zodiac landings and looking for wildlife.

Decks and Cabins

National Geographic Sea Bird has 3 decks (all with cabins) and 31 staterooms, all of which are Outside - with either portholes or picture windows.

The number of cabin grades is 3.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

Nat Geo Sea Bird has one Main Dining Room with unassigned tables. The restaurant offers international cuisine inspired by ports of call. All meals are served in a single seating.

The partnership that Nat Geo has with the Lindblad Expeditions enables tourists to enjoy an expedition-style small ship vacation as active explorers. Lindblad cruise ships sail unique destinations to explore out-of-the-way inlets, making Zodiac landings and provide authentic wildlife viewing tours.

Lindblad National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship

Lindblad's Sea Bird ship is equipped with kayaks and Zodiacs, exercise equipment, snorkeling gear, and a wide range of great cameras to record the surrounding wildlife. A photo instructor, a video chronicler, a wellness specialist, and a full-time doctor accompany every voyage. Internet access shipwide and laundry service are also available onboard.

Public areas include dining room, observation deck, library, lounge (with full-service bar, also serving Lindblad-NatGeo's enrichment program with slide shows, media presentations, movies), sun deck (partially covered, furnished with tables and chairs), LEX Spa (no Jacuzzi), sauna room, gym equipment, gift shop.

Lindblad's “Open Bridge” policy allows passengers 24-hour access (depending on weather conditions) to the Wheelhouse/Navigation Bridge to meet and converse with the ship's officers on duty and the Captain.

Itineraries

Nat Geo Sea Bird's itinerary program is based on Alaskan cruises from Sitka and Juneau in summer; Columbia and Snake Rivers from Portland Oregon in fall, and Sea of Cortez from La Paz (Baja California Mexico) in winter.

For season 2019, Lindblad Expeditions added to NatGeo Sea Bird's itinerary program 3 gray whale watching tours (via ship's Zodiac boats) in Bahia Magdalena (Baja California Sur, Mexico). The new 6-day itinerary is offered on departures (2019) March 13, 19 and 24. Fares start from USD 3300 pp ((Category 1 cabin rates based on double occupancy).

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Former names of the ship were Majestic Explorer (until December 1982) and MV Sea Bird (until November 2007). Lindblad Sea Bird ship cruises in Alaska, Baja Mexico and also on Columbia River (Northwest USA).

As a true expedition cruise ship, National Geographic Sea Bird has specific expedition equipment, including sea kayaks, landing crafts (Zodiacs / large inflatable boats), wet suits, snorkeling gear, underwater camera, bow- and splash cams, hydrophone. All Lindblad National Geographic cruises are run by an expedition leader and experts in different fields (historian, naturalist, NatGeo trained photographer), who share their knowledge in interesting, often humorous ways.

NAT GEO Sea Bird has installed Fleet Xpress - fast Internet connectivity provided by Inmarsat (owner and operator of a global satellite network). Fleet Xpress is fully integrated with the boat's phone system (PABX) and comm platforms.

Nat Geo Sea Bird has max draft 2,7 m (8 ft) and a diesel engine-based powerplant with total output 1206 kW. The vessel (yard/hull number S62) was constructed by Nichols Bros Boat Builders in Freeland (WA USA).