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National Geographic Sea Bird
National Geographic Sea Bird is a Lindblad Expeditions cruise ship, in service since 1981. She carries 62 guests with a crew of 30. She sails Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast itineraries. She is due to leave the fleet in October 2026.
National Geographic Sea Bird is due to leave Lindblad Expeditions' fleet in October 2026. Lindblad Expeditions' fleet today · Retired and departing ships
About National Geographic Sea Bird
National Geographic Sea Bird was one of a pair of small U.S.-flagged twins built by Nichols Brothers in Washington state in the early 1980s; Lindblad's annual report dates her to 1981. She took 62 guests, all in outside cabins, and drew little enough water for narrow channels, river locks and coves; she carried six Zodiacs and 16 kayaks and had an open bridge and a single-seating dining room. Her last seasons took her from Baja California's Sea of Cortez to Alaska's Inside Passage and the Columbia and Snake Rivers. In December 2025 Lindblad announced that 2026 would be her farewell season, with the larger, chartered Greg Mortimer taking over her Alaska voyages from 2027; her final sailings ran on the Columbia and Snake Rivers into late October 2026.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates National Geographic Sea Bird?
National Geographic Sea Bird is operated by Lindblad Expeditions.
Is National Geographic Sea Bird leaving Lindblad Expeditions?
National Geographic Sea Bird is due to leave Lindblad Expeditions' fleet in October 2026.
How big is National Geographic Sea Bird?
National Geographic Sea Bird measures 46 metres in length, with 3 decks.
How many passengers does National Geographic Sea Bird carry?
National Geographic Sea Bird carries 62 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 30 (about 2.1 guests per crew member).
When did National Geographic Sea Bird enter service?
National Geographic Sea Bird entered service in 1981.
Where does National Geographic Sea Bird sail?
National Geographic Sea Bird sails Alaska, Mexican Riviera and Pacific Coast itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for National Geographic Sea Bird?
Lindblad Expeditions publishes the deck plans for National Geographic Sea Bird; this page links to Deck plans and Deck plans (PDF).
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