A new purpose-built ship for Alaskan waterways will enter service in 2018. Lindblad Expedtions’ 100-pax National Geographic Quest is a first-of-its-kind ship that is being entirely built in the US and has a shallow draft depth allowing navigation to the inner realms of Alaska’s Inside Passage, including to Frederick Sound, Chatham Strait and the spectacular Tracy Arm Fjords.
National Geographic Quest is equipped with two expedition-craft vessels for exploration, along with kayaks for up close experiences in the Alaskan wilderness. The ship has 22 step-out balcony cabins, a tiered viewing platform on the bow for wildlife spotting and glacier viewing, along with six sets of connecting cabins, perfect for families and groups.
Each departure has either a National Geographic Photographer or Lindblad-National Geographic certified instructor on board who provides tuition, talks, presentations and slide show sharing events.
Lindblad Expeditions will deploy the ship on two ‘Last Frontier’ itineraries next year, including the 8-day Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness cruise which operates in both directions between Juneau and Sitka from May to September. Prices lead in at $7,370 per person twin-share.
The vessel will also be utilised on the 13-day Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia cruise between Seattle and Sitka (or vice versa) in June and September, currently priced from $11,740 per person twin share.
Book before 01 June to lock in 2017 rates for 2018 departures.
For more information, contact Adventure World.
