TOP MENU BAR Employee Portal Contact Us DESKTOP MENU EMERGING MARKETS VESSEL PORTFOLIO REPAIR OUR COMPANY CAREERS SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS S-188 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC QUEST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 238'-6 X 44' OVERNIGHT CRUISE BOAT Nichols Brothers Boat Builders was contracted to build two new 238’ x 45’ Overnight Cruise boats for Lindblad Expeditions. The first vessel the M/V National Geographic Quest was delivered in Summer 2017, while the second vessel is scheduled for delivery in Fall 2018. The twin-screw diesel ships include 50 cabins, accommodating 100 passengers exploring Baja, Costa Rica, and Panama during the winter months; and Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Canada during the summer months. The vessels feature state-of-the-art expedition technology, including a remotely operated vehicle, video microscope, hydrophone and bow-cam designed for immediate bow deployment to hear and film marine life. The vessels consist of a large outdoor sundeck surrounded by a walkway for complete exposure of viewing surroundings; several dining and entertainment facilities, and a fully equipped fitness and wellness spa. PROJECT TYPE CURRENT PROJECTS NOTABLE PROJECTS OVERNIGHT CRUISE BOATS TUG BOATS CAR FERRIES HIGH SPEED CATAMARANS DINNER CRUISE BOATS FISHING VESSELS LANDING CRAFT OTHER WORK BOATS OTHER PASSENGER VESSELS WINDFARM VESSELS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Length: 238 ft. 6 in. Beam: 44 ft. Draft: 12 ft. Main Engines: 2 x MTU 12V4000, 1600 BHP @ 1800RPM, EPA TIER 3 Marine Gears: 2 x Reintjes WAF 665 Generators: 2 x Volvo Penta D16MG, 477 kW ea. Propulsion: 2 x Wärtsilä Speed: 12 Knots Fuel Capacity: 52,900 gallons Passenger capacity: 100 Crew Capacity: 49 Deck Area: 4 viewing decks Built For: Lindblad Expeditions Delivery: July 2017 Staterooms: 50 RELATED NEWS Stay Informed with our Quarterly Newsletter SIGN UP COMPANY BROCHURE Get in Touch Nichols Brothers Boat Brothers 5400 South Cameron Rd Freeland, WA 98249 Email: Sales@nicholsboats.com Phone: (360) 331-5500 Site Map | Privacy Policy Copyright © 2016 Nichols Bros Boat Builders. All rights reserved. Web Design by efelle creative