National Geographic Venture
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National Geographic Venture at Juneau, Alaska, July 2025 · Photo: Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About National Geographic Venture
National Geographic Venture is a Lindblad Expeditions cruise ship of the Quest class, in service since 2018. She carries 100 guests with a crew of 52. She sails Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Pacific Coast itineraries. We rate her 3.3 out of 5.
National Geographic Venture is the sister of National Geographic Quest, built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders on Whidbey Island, Washington, and floated out in 2018 as the fourth Lindblad ship from that Pacific Northwest yard. Like Quest she is U.S.-flagged, carries 100 guests in 50 cabins and has a shallow draft for working close inshore. Her year moves between Alaska's Inside Passage, the Great Bear Rainforest, the San Juan Islands and British Columbia in summer, and California's Channel Islands, Baja California's Sea of Cortez, Costa Rica and the Panama Canal in the colder months.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 100
- Crew 52 · 1:1.9
- Entered service
- 2018
- Length
- 73 m
- Shorter than 93% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 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
- 2/5, 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 Venture is one of 2 Quest class ships. National Geographic Quest (2017) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Venture this ship | 2018 | 3.3/5 | |||
| National Geographic Quest | 2017 | 3.2/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos
National Geographic Venture at Juneau, Alaska, July 2025Photo: 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 Venture?
National Geographic Venture is operated by Lindblad Expeditions and belongs to its Quest class.
What are National Geographic Venture's sister ships?
National Geographic Venture is one of 2 Quest class ships. National Geographic Quest (2017) is in service.
How big is National Geographic Venture?
National Geographic Venture measures 73 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does National Geographic Venture carry?
National Geographic Venture carries 100 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 52 (about 1.9 guests per crew member).
When did National Geographic Venture enter service?
National Geographic Venture entered service in 2018.
Where does National Geographic Venture sail?
National Geographic Venture sails Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal and Pacific Coast itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for National Geographic Venture?
Lindblad Expeditions publishes the deck plans for National Geographic Venture; this page links to Deck plans and Deck plans (PDF).
How is National Geographic Venture rated?
Cruises Frog rates National Geographic Venture 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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