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Lindblad Expeditions Names New Cruise Ship National Geographic Venture
TIN news: Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic now has a name for its brand-new 100-passenger ship, launching in June 2018: National Geographic Venture. The expedition vessel and its sister ship, National Geographic Quest (launching in June 2017), are the only new-builds in the history of the cruise line. Lindblad also claims that Quest and Venture are the only purpose-built expedition ships built from scratch in the U.S. The ships are currently being worked on at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, just outside of Seattle.
Special features of the new expedition ships will be connecting cabins to accommodate families, as well as state-of-the-art technology like hydrophones, underwater cameras and a remote operated vehicle to explore the vessel's marine surroundings.
The inaugural sailing of National Geographic Venture will be a two-week Alaska sailing called "Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia," departing on June 24, 2018. Venture will then sail eight voyages on an eight-day Alaska "coastal wilderness" itinerary, another two-week Alaska cruise in September and then six eight-day "San Juan Islands & British Columbia" cruises.
"The design of the two new-builds incorporates all that Lindblad has learned in 30-plus years of operating between Alaska and Central America into every aspect of their construction. This includes larger cabins, many with balconies or the ability to connect, and beautiful public spaces. But it goes way beyond that," the line said in a news release.
Among the ship and experience improvements made to Quest and Venture, Lindblad emphasizes: better views (including custom glass for a clearer picture), Mark V Zodiacs made in the U.S., improved bridges (Lindblad has an open-bridge policy on all its ships), a mudroom for storage of passengers' gear, and high environmental standards like advanced waste management and a streamlined hull design to reduce the need for fuel.
Special features of the new expedition ships will be connecting cabins to accommodate families, as well as state-of-the-art technology like hydrophones, underwater cameras and a remote operated vehicle to explore the vessel's marine surroundings.
The inaugural sailing of National Geographic Venture will be a two-week Alaska sailing called "Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia," departing on June 24, 2018. Venture will then sail eight voyages on an eight-day Alaska "coastal wilderness" itinerary, another two-week Alaska cruise in September and then six eight-day "San Juan Islands & British Columbia" cruises.
"The design of the two new-builds incorporates all that Lindblad has learned in 30-plus years of operating between Alaska and Central America into every aspect of their construction. This includes larger cabins, many with balconies or the ability to connect, and beautiful public spaces. But it goes way beyond that," the line said in a news release.
Among the ship and experience improvements made to Quest and Venture, Lindblad emphasizes: better views (including custom glass for a clearer picture), Mark V Zodiacs made in the U.S., improved bridges (Lindblad has an open-bridge policy on all its ships), a mudroom for storage of passengers' gear, and high environmental standards like advanced waste management and a streamlined hull design to reduce the need for fuel.