National Geographic Resolution
A state-of-the-art polar expedition cruise ship. The ship’s expanded fuel and water tanks provide for extended operations in remote areas. The ship has the highest comfort class for guests to ensure a quiet and peaceful environment onboard. Due to Polar Class 5, the ship can operate year-round in polar environments.
Year
2021Owned by
Lindblad Expeditions/National GeographicYard number
316Designed by
Ulstein Design & Solutions ASPrincipal dimensions
- Length:
- 124.4 m
- Beam:
- 21 m
- Dead weight:
- Approx 1,250 tonnes
- Draught (max):
- Approx 5.3 m
- Speed (max):
- 16.5 kn
- Accommodation:
- 260 POB
Note: Subject to selected variant configuration
Capacities
- Capacities:
- 126
- Crew:
- 112
- Extra:
- 22
Classifications
- DnV GL +1A, Passenger Ship, ECO, NAUT(AW), Clean Design, BWM(T), Recyclable, COMF-V(1), COMF-C(1), VIBR, Silent(E), BIS, LCS(DC)
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Ship history
Feb 2019: Contract signed
28 May 2019: Steel cutting
18 Sept 2019: Keel laying
22 October 2020: Hull arrival Ulstein Verft

'National Geographic Resolution' was named to honour the legendary explorer James Cook. Captain Cook was the first to circumnavigate Antarctica, cross the Antarctic Circle, and the first European to reach Hawaii. While he captained several ships in his career, his favorite was the 'MS Resolution'. The newbuild is sister ship to the National Geographic Endurance, yard number 312 at Ulstein Verft.
The 126-guest Polar Class 5 Category A vessel features the ULSTEIN X-BOW, a distinctive bow that provides fuel efficiency while significantly improving guest comfort in rough seas; and a very high ice class for access deep into Polar Regions. The ship’s expanded fuel and water tanks provide for extended operations in remote areas; while the zero-speed stabilizers will ensure stability, whether at zero speed or full steam ahead.
Please contact us for more information
Companies
-
Ulstein Verft AS
P. O. Box 158,
Tel: +47 7000 8000
NO-6067 Ulsteinvik
Norway -
Ulstein Design & Solutions AS
P. O. Box 278,
Tel: +47 7000 8000
NO-6067 Ulsteinvik
Norway