National Geographic Explorer ship guide
National Geographic Explorer Accommodations, Photos & Deck Plans
Compare all 9 published accommodation categories and review every one of the 6 official deck diagrams locally on DeluxeCruises.com. Use the descriptions, cabin numbers, occupancy, dimensions, deck locations, and public-space notes to prepare for personal planning.
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National Geographic Explorer is an authentic expedition ship purpose-engineered for blue-water and polar exploration. The guide below uses current official ship descriptions and diagrams verified on 2026-08-21, presented entirely through local DeluxeCruises.com pages and images.
- Guests
- 148
- Cabins
- 81
- Categories
- 9
- Deck plans
- 6
All accommodation categories
All 9 National Geographic Explorer accommodation descriptions and pictures
Photos are representative of the published category. Exact configuration, measurements, fittings, and availability should be confirmed for the selected cabin and departure.
Category 01 · Main Deck
Category 01
Cabins feature one or two portholes; two single beds or one queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
- Deck location
- Main Deck
- Occupancy
- 2 guests
- Published size
- 188 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308
Published features
- 1-2 portholes
- Closet
- 2 7” TV
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- 2 lower single beds or 1 queen bed
- 2 bedside shelves
- Armchair
- Writing desk with chair
- Floor length mirror
- Reading lamps
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
Category 02 · Main Deck
Category 02
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
- Deck location
- Main Deck
- Occupancy
- 2 guests
- Published size
- 171 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 317, 318, 319, 320, 335, 336
Published features
- Large window
- Closet
- 27” TV
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- 2 lower single beds
- 2 bedside shelves
- Armchair
- Writing desk with chair
- Floor length mirror
- Reading lamps
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
Category 03 · Main Deck
Category 03
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 341 and 343 are L-shaped suites that also contain a sofa bed for triple occupancy.
- Deck location
- Main Deck
- Occupancy
- 2–3 guests
- Published size
- 210–312 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 313, 314, 315, 316, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 343, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350
Published features
- Large window
- Closet
- 27” TV
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
- 2 bedside shelves
- Sofa that converts to a single bed (Cabins 341 and 343 only)
- Armchair
- Writing desk with chair
- Floor length mirror
- Reading lamps
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
Category 04 · Veranda Deck, Upper Deck
Category 04
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 217, 226, and 228 have a queen bed only.
- Deck location
- Veranda Deck, Upper Deck
- Occupancy
- 2 guests
- Published size
- 168–192 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 103, 104, 107, 108, 202, 201, 204, 205, 206, 207, 210, 212, 217, 226, 228
Published features
- Large window
- Closet
- 27” TV
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- 2 lower single beds or 1 queen bed
- 2 bedside shelves
- Armchair
- Writing desk with chair
- Floor length mirror
- Reading lamps
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
Category 05 · Upper Deck
Category 05
Cabins feature a private balcony; one queen bed; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.
- Deck location
- Upper Deck
- Occupancy
- 2 guests
- Published size
- 172 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220, 221, 222, 224
Published features
- Private balcony
- Closet
- 27” TV
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- 2 lower single beds or 1 queen bed
- 2 bedside shelves
- Armchair
- Writing desk with chair
- Floor length mirror
- Reading lamps
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
Category 06 · Veranda Deck, Upper Deck
Category 06
Suites feature three large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
- Deck location
- Veranda Deck, Upper Deck
- Occupancy
- 2–3 guests
- Published size
- 291–355 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 101, 102, 213
Published features
- 3 large windows
- Double closet
- 55" TV
- 42" TV (Veranda Deck only)
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- Sofa that converts to a single bed
- 2 armchairs and small table
- Writing desk with chair
- Floor length mirror
- Reading lamps
- Mini bar
- Espresso maker
- Safe
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
Category 07 · Upper Deck
Category 07
Suites feature a private balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
- Deck location
- Upper Deck
- Occupancy
- 3 guests
- Published size
- 388 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 215, 219, 230
Published features
- Private balcony
- Double closet
- 55" TV and 42" TV
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- 2 lower single beds that convert to a queen
- 2 bedside shelves
- Sofa that converts to a single bed
- Armchair and small table
- Writing desk with chair
- Floor length mirror
- Reading lamps
- Mini bar
- Espresso maker
- Safe
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
Category SA · Main Deck
Category Solo A
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
- Deck location
- Main Deck
- Occupancy
- 1 guests
- Published size
- 126 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 309, 310, 311, 312, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334
Published features
- Large window
- Closet
- 27" TV
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- Single bed
- Bedside shelf
- Armchair
- Writing desk with chair
- Reading lamp
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
Category SB · Veranda Deck, Upper Deck
Category Solo B
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
- Deck location
- Veranda Deck, Upper Deck
- Occupancy
- 1 guests
- Published size
- 126–129 sq. ft.
- Cabins
- 105, 106, 203, 208
Published features
- Large window
- Closet
- 27" TV
- Bathroom with glass-walled shower
- Single bed
- Bedside shelf
- Armchair
- Writing desk with chair
- Reading lamp
These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.
