National Geographic Sea Bird
Welcome to the National Geographic Sea Bird! Accommodating just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins, the National Geographic Sea Bird is large enough to operate in remote environments in comfort, yet small enough to enter ports and narrow inlets inaccessible to bigger ships. It carries sea kayaks and a fleet of expedition landing crafts, providing easy access to coastlines and other places of interest. Each cabin faces outside and all cabins have windows and are attractively and comfortably furnished with lower berths, private bathrooms, reading lights and individual climate control.
Total Occupancy: 62 Guests in 31 Cabins
National Geographic Sea Bird features a library; global market; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slide shows and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables, and LEXspa. Our “open Bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation.
A program outlining each day will be posted on the bulletin board by the lounge daily.
Meals are served in the dining room at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Breakfast and lunch are usually buffet with a variety of choices, and dinner is sit-down service with 3-4 sustainable choices. The menu features locally inspired fare, and locally sourced where possible.
All face outside with windows, private facilities, and climate controls. Categories 2 and 3 have outside access. All feature hair dryers, plus Ethernet, wifi connections, and USB ports for mobile devices. All cabins have 2 fixed single beds, except for Category 3, rooms 214, 216, 217, and 219 on the Upper Deck which have convertible twins into a double bed.
Outlets throughout the ship are US style: 110 volts, 60 Hz.
There are no elevators on the ship. Guests must be able to navigate very steep stairs.
Please note the ship does not have laundry facilities on board.
Guest internet access, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic certified photo instructor, and undersea specialist.
No telephones are available on board except for emergencies. Cell service depends on your carrier and location. The cell service was pretty good near the local towns.
The ship is completely nonsmoking except for an outdoor area of a specified area on board. Smoking is not permitted indoors, including in cabins.
A fleet of 6 Zodiacs and 16 kayaks, paddleboards, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), hydrophone, splash-cam, underwater video camera, video microscope, and OM System Photo Gear Locker.
The vessel is staffed by a wellness specialist and features exercise equipment, LEXspa and an outdoor stretching area. Enjoy the LEXSpa complete with massage and a few other spa treatments are available for an additional fee. Starting at $55.
There is a Medical professional on board for any minor emergencies. There is no charge for this service. However, should you need further medical care, the ship will go to the closest port for assistance. For your own protection, we highly recommend you are covered with medical-evacuation insurance.