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American Star vs National Geographic Venture
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Venture
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Star is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2007. National Geographic Venture is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2018. American Star has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose National Geographic Venture if you want more crew per passenger, more space per passenger or a newer ship: it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 3.8), it has 29.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 19.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2007).
American Star does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Star | National Geographic Venture | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,973 | 2,920 |
| Passengers | 100 | 100 |
| Crew | 26 | 52 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.7 | 29.2 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 188 ft | 239 ft |
| Beam | 45 ft | 46 ft |
| Speed | 16 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
American Star has no Bliss scores yet.
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American Cruise Lines
American Star
From charming small towns to gracious southern ports, American Star from American Cruise Lines takes you to places of historic interest and magnificent beauty. On board, unwind in the friendly and accommodating atmosphere fostered by attentive staff while learning about the culture and history of the destinations you visit.
Highlights
- Spacious staterooms - Largest in the industry
- Most staterooms with private balconies
- Grand Dining Room comfortably seats all passengers at the same time
- There are rarely any waves, so these cruises are popular with those who struggle with seasickness.
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Venture
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic operates the $48 million built-in-the-USA ship National Geographic Quest with itineraries in Alaska and throughout the hemisphere and now they've introduced a nearly identical sister ship, National Geographic Venture.
About National Geographic Venture Plan my cruise on National Geographic Venture
Questions
American Star or National Geographic Venture?
Which is bigger, American Star or National Geographic Venture?
National Geographic Venture is bigger at 2,920 gross tons, against 1,973 gross tons for American Star. American Star carries 100 passengers and National Geographic Venture carries 100.
Which ship is newer, American Star or National Geographic Venture?
National Geographic Venture is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2007 for American Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Venture, with 29.2 gross tons per passenger against 19.7 on American Star. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Venture, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 3.8 on American Star.
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