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Before they built the National Geographic Venture and National Geographic Quest, U.S. shipbuilder Nichols Brothers built the twin ships National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion. Nimble, reliable and intimately scaled, they sail the waters of the west coast of North America and Central America.

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Ship Category

Passenger Ship

Capacity

62 Guests

30 Staff & Crew

Decks & Cabins

3 Decks

31 Cabins

Dimensions

Length: 152 feet

Beam: 31 feet

Highlights

American-flagged, she and her sister, National Geographic Sea Lion, are ideal for discovering domestic waters
  • National Geographic Sea Bird accommodates just 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 rewarding sense of community.

  • 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.

  • Explore the wild in a fleet of six Zodiacs and 16 kayaks, as well as stand-up paddleboards.

The ship National Geographic Sea Bird, Isla San Pedro Martir, Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico.

DECKS AND CABINS

View our deck maps to explore cabin options and the public spaces you'll enjoy onboard.

Explore the Ship

Public spaces include a library; lounge with full-service bar and facilities for films, slideshows, and presentations; observation deck; partially covered sun deck with chairs and tables. Our “open bridge” provides guests an opportunity to meet our officers and captain and learn about navigation. Meals are served in the dining room at a single seating with unassigned tables for an informal atmosphere and easy mingling. Menus feature sustainable choices, local where possible.

Staff, Garland Sutton, serves cocktails from the  lounge and bar on the ship National Geographic Sea Bird/Lion

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