National Geographic Quest
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National Geographic Quest at Juneau, Alaska, August 2018 · Photo: Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Quest is a Lindblad Expeditions cruise ship of the Quest class, in service since 2017. She measures 2,920 gross tons and carries 100 guests with a crew of 52. She sails Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Pacific Coast itineraries. We rate her 3.2 out of 5.
National Geographic Quest was the first ship Lindblad ordered new, built with her sister National Geographic Venture by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders at Freeland on Whidbey Island, Washington. Because she is U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged and U.S.-owned, she can sail itineraries entirely within the United States. She carries 100 guests in 50 cabins, has a shallow draft for coves and channels, and carries kayaks, paddleboards, a remotely operated vehicle and a hydrophone. A launch mishap in June 2017 damaged a propeller and rudder and delayed her debut until a maiden voyage from Juneau on 29 July 2017. She sails Alaska and British Columbia in summer and Baja California, Costa Rica and Panama in winter.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 100
- Crew 52 · 1:1.9
- Entered service
- 2017
- Maiden voyage July 2017
- Length
- 73 m
- Shorter than 93% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
National Geographic Quest is smaller than 93% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 91%. At 29.2 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 77% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 1/5−1.1, fleet average 2.1
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Lindblad Expeditions fleet average across 12 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Quest class
National Geographic Quest is one of 2 Quest class ships. National Geographic Venture (2018) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Quest this ship | 2017 | 3.2/5 | |||
| National Geographic Venture | 2018 | 3.3/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos
National Geographic Quest at Juneau, Alaska, August 2018Photo: Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Alaskathe Inside Passage and glaciers from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, May to September
- Mexican RivieraPacific Mexico and Baja from Los Angeles and San Diego
- Panama Canalpartial or full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific
- Pacific CoastCalifornia to British Columbia, often repositioning in spring and autumn
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates National Geographic Quest?
National Geographic Quest is operated by Lindblad Expeditions and belongs to its Quest class.
What are National Geographic Quest's sister ships?
National Geographic Quest is one of 2 Quest class ships. National Geographic Venture (2018) is in service.
How big is National Geographic Quest?
National Geographic Quest measures 2,920 gross tons and 73 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How does National Geographic Quest compare in size with other cruise ships?
National Geographic Quest is smaller than 93% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 91%. At 29.2 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 77% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does National Geographic Quest feel?
National Geographic Quest has a passenger space ratio of 29.2: 2,920 gross tons for 100 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so National Geographic Quest feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does National Geographic Quest carry?
National Geographic Quest carries 100 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 52 (about 1.9 guests per crew member).
When did National Geographic Quest enter service?
National Geographic Quest entered service in 2017.
Where does National Geographic Quest sail?
National Geographic Quest sails Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal and Pacific Coast itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for National Geographic Quest?
Lindblad Expeditions publishes the deck plans for National Geographic Quest; this page links to Deck plans and Deck plans (PDF).
How is National Geographic Quest rated?
Cruises Frog rates National Geographic Quest 3.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (1/5).
Traveller reviews
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