Lindblad Expeditions’ first female captain recently christened the company’s second polar vessel on its debut voyage to Antarctica in late November, marking a huge milestone for the company as reported by Travel+Leisure.
Antarctica voyage
“I wish for calm winds, quiet seas, and exciting adventures for this ship. May she bring good fortune to everyone who travels with her”, according to a press statement published with Travel + Leisure, Captain Norling will celebrate her Antarctica expedition on board the National Geographic Resolution on Nov. 22.
Lindland Expeditions launched its second polar ship in the company’s history, as well as its second vessel in 2021. (National Geographic Endurance, the other ship, is also in Antarctica for the season.)
Guests can take advantage of amenities such as infinity-style outdoor hot tubs with igloos, a library, a lounge with bar, cinema screening rooms, a photo workshop space, a scientific hub, and more while onboard. On-board animal spotters, a National Geographic photographer, an undersea specialist, and a slew of other professionals are on hand for each expedition.
Extraordinary ship
“A moment like this requires over 1,000 years of combined team skill, and what an extraordinary team it is,” Lindblad Expeditions CEO Dolf Berle said in a statement. “We are extremely proud of everyone who worked so hard to build this incredible ship.”
The ship is properly stabilised and equipped with “patented X-Bow technology,” which, according to Lindblad Expeditions, ensures a smooth and comfortable journey regardless of the weather. Unlike earlier Antarctic missions, the ship will be able to travel farther into the polar areas.
The National Geographic Resolution was named after Captain James Cook, who led the first ship to traverse the Antarctic Circle in 1773. The ship’s Scandinavian-inspired cabins can accommodate up to 126 passengers. It will spend the winter in Antarctica before heading north in the spring. The ship will go from Portugal to France and Scotland to Norway, with stops in Iceland and Greenland thrown in for good measure. The ship will return to Antarctica via Japan and the East China Sea after spending the summer in the Arctic.
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Source: Travel+Leisure
