National Geographic will receive in 2020 its new polar expedition ship that is being built by the Norwegian shipyards Ulstein. This will be the most technologically advanced ship in its class.
The shipping company and shipyards are paying special attention to comfort on board, the fact that it is for adventurers, does not imply that it has to be uncomfortable. In this sense, they have been designed 69 very spacious cabins and suites, so you can carry your material. Of these cabins there are 12 singles, for those adventurers who travel alone. 75% have a balcony to enjoy a private and exclusive view.
Continuing with the comforts that tourists will find on board a spa and fitness center with treatment rooms, saunas, gym, yoga and relaxation room and two jacuzzis. The main restaurant has exterior views and for the days that the weather allows it, a great outdoor barbecue.
Being an expedition ship Exterior and interior observation decks and ailerons have been included.
Another important issue that is being given great weight in the construction of the new National Geographic ship is the environmental impact, since this ship will sail mainly by the South pole. The design is being made with the Ulstein patented X-BOW® bow, or inverted bow, which provides fuel savings and improves stability. and speed in hostile seas. The X-Bow is a bow design in which the bow bulb is located in the bow perpendicular, forming one piece with the hull.
Expansion tanks for water and fuel will make prolonged operations possible in remote areas, and zero speed outriggers offer stability while the vessel is used for landscape and wildlife observation, or simply embarkation and disembarkation of the passage. The off-ship exploration will be carried out with a zodiac, kayak, skies, an ROV, hydrophones, underwater cameras, a video inspection microscope, and a helipad.
The shipping company National Geographic already has 4 ships sailing, and in 2020 this will join whose name we still do not know.