small ship adventure cruises®Baja California
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small ship adventure cruises®
National Geographic Sea Lion is a tried and true expedition ship that plies the waters of Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships. She can venture into fast-moving channels where whales come to feed, transit a series of locks in the Pacific Northwest, nose up to waterfalls in secluded coves, and sail into protected anchorages in small bays perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.
National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. Her inviting public spaces foster a sense of shipboard life where everyone is integral to the adventure, engendering a sense of expedition community.
She is equipped with tools for exploration that guarantee us an in-depth experience in all the places we explore, and her open bow is a natural gathering place that accommodates the entire community at once for shared wildlife viewing experiences. Our expedition style is active, casual, and engaged. There is no need for formal clothing, and the services offered aboard ensure travel is effortless. Learn more about life aboard, including dining, or see our cabins. After a day of exploring, you’re invited to relax in Sea Bird’s open spaces on deck or recharge with a wellness treatment.
| Specification | Information |
|---|---|
| Passengers | 62 |
| Cabins | 31 |
| Crew | 22 |
| Built | 1982 at Nichols Bros. Boatbuilders, Freeland WA, USA |
| Former Name(s) | Sea Bird, Majestic Explorer |
| Last Refurbished | 2005 |
| Tonnage | 95 |
| Length (ft) | 152 |
| Width (Beam) (ft) | 31 |
| Draft (Depth) (ft) | 8 |
| Speed (knots) | 12 |
| Registered | United States |
National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates 62 guests in 31 cabins. All accommodations are outside facing with a window or porthole, and the cabins on the upper and bridge decks open to the outside deck. Double-occupancy cabins include two single beds, and category three cabins feature two lower single beds that can be converted to a double bed, plus a pullout single bed for a third person.
Your room is a comfortable space to end your active day, with organic cotton duvets and crisp cotton sheeting. Attentive hotel staff will transform your room while you’re out hiking or exploring, so you can return to a cool, welcoming space.
Every cabin has Wi-Fi access, temperature controls, and is stocked with botanically inspired hair products, soap, and shower gel, plus a hairdryer. Beneath every bed is space to store luggage, and each cabin has one or two closets plus drawers under the beds. A speaker in your cabin is tuned to the microphone in the ship’s lounge. You can listen to evening lectures while sorting photos on your laptop. Leave your PA turned on overnight if you’d like to be alerted to any sightings that might occur during the hours before breakfast, or simply turn it off if you’d like to sleep peacefully through the morning’s activities.
| Category | Description | Photos |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bridge Deck #105, 106; Upper Deck #214, 216, 217, 219 - These cabins feature a seating unit with table and two large view windows. Upper Deck cabins include two lower single beds which can convert to a double bed and a pull-out single bed for a third person; Bridge Deck cabins include two lower single beds only. Note: Sole Occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one half the double occupancy rate. |  |
| 2 | Bridge Deck #100-104; Upper Deck #200-212, 215 - These well-located cabins include two lower single beds and a view window. |  |
| 1 | Main Deck #300-305 - Conveniently positioned between the Dining room and Lounge, these cabins feature two lower single beds, a writing desk and a view window. |  |
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