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National Geographic Islander
National Geographic Islander is a former Lindblad Expeditions cruise ship, which sailed 1995 to 2022. She carried 48 guests. She sailed Galápagos itineraries.
National Geographic Islander no longer sails for Lindblad Expeditions: she left Lindblad Expeditions' fleet in August 2022. Lindblad Expeditions' fleet today · Retired and departing ships
About National Geographic Islander
National Geographic Islander was Lindblad's smaller Galápagos ship before 2022, an Ecuadorian-flagged vessel dated to 1995 in the company's annual reports that carried 48 guests in 24 cabins on year-round voyages through the islands alongside National Geographic Endeavour II. In 2021 Lindblad bought the yacht Crystal Esprit to replace her, and when the rebuilt National Geographic Islander II began sailing in the third quarter of 2022, the original Islander was retired from service in August of that year. Lindblad's 2022 annual report described her as fully depreciated and held for disposal; what became of her afterward is not reported in the sources used here.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sailed
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates National Geographic Islander?
National Geographic Islander sailed for Lindblad Expeditions.
Is National Geographic Islander still sailing for Lindblad Expeditions?
National Geographic Islander no longer sails for Lindblad Expeditions: she left Lindblad Expeditions' fleet in August 2022.
How many passengers does National Geographic Islander carry?
National Geographic Islander carried 48 guests at double occupancy.
When did National Geographic Islander enter service?
National Geographic Islander entered service in 1995.
Where does National Geographic Islander sail?
National Geographic Islander sailed Galápagos itineraries.
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