Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Flora
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- 10
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- $8,170
Ship comparison
Celebrity Flora vs National Geographic Endeavour II
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endeavour II
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Flora is an intimate Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2019. National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Celebrity Flora if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores National Geographic Endeavour II for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 57.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 28.3) and its maiden voyage was in 2019 (vs 2005).
National Geographic Endeavour II 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.
| Celebrity Flora | National Geographic Endeavour II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2005 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,739 | 2,716 |
| Passengers | 100 | 96 |
| Crew | 80 | 64 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 57.4 (better) | 28.3 |
| Decks | 8 | 5 |
| Length | 333 ft | 240 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 44 ft |
| Speed | 16 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 361 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 16 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $8,170 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Flora leads on 6 of the ten, National Geographic Endeavour II on 0, with 4 level.
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- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Flora
Celebrity Flora is the first ship of its kind, designed and built specifically with the destination in mind — in this case, the captivating Galapagos Islands.
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $8,170.
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endeavour II
National Geographic Endeavour II launched in December 2016, carrying 96 passengers on expeditions to the Galápagos Islands. The former Via Australis underwent a $10 million makeover in fall 2016 as the newest member of the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet. She adds to the sailings offered by National Geographic Endeavour.
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Questions
Celebrity Flora or National Geographic Endeavour II?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Flora or National Geographic Endeavour II?
Celebrity Flora is bigger at 5,739 gross tons, against 2,716 gross tons for National Geographic Endeavour II. Celebrity Flora carries 100 passengers and National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Flora or National Geographic Endeavour II?
Celebrity Flora is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2005 for National Geographic Endeavour II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Flora, with 57.4 gross tons per passenger against 28.3 on National Geographic Endeavour II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Flora, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.5 on National Geographic Endeavour II.
Which is better for families?
Celebrity Flora scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for National Geographic Endeavour II.
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