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Celebrity Xpedition
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Ship comparison
Celebrity Xpedition vs National Geographic Islander II
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Islander II
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $7,138
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Xpedition is an intimate Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 2004. National Geographic Islander II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 1991. Celebrity Xpedition has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Celebrity Xpedition if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2004 (vs 1991).
Choose National Geographic Islander II if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 11 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Xpedition | National Geographic Islander II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,842 | 3,264 |
| Passengers | 48 | 48 |
| Crew | — | 48 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 1.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 59.2 | 68.0 (better) |
| Decks | 6 | 5 |
| Length | 296 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 49 ft | 45 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | — | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 385 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 4–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $7,138 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Celebrity Xpedition has no Bliss scores yet.
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Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Xpedition
Since 2004, Celebrity Xpedition — the expedition ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet — has been transporting guests around the Galapagos Islands. Designed not just for travel, but for exploration, the Xpedition is the sole ship of her class and is designed to sail the pristine environments surrounding the Galapagos Islands.
Highlights
- Innovative dining in Darwin's Restaurant
- Onboard lecturers and naturalists help you familiarize yourself with the Galapagos
- Gear is available to enhance your cruise - snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, and binoculars are included
- The environmentally sound ship design helps preserve the archipelago
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Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Islander II
The National Geographic Islander II, formerly sailing as Crystal Esprit, set sail in the Galápagos Islands year-round starting in August 2022. The sporty ship is named for the National Geographic Islander, which it is replacing.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $7,138.
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Questions
Celebrity Xpedition or National Geographic Islander II?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Xpedition or National Geographic Islander II?
National Geographic Islander II is bigger at 3,264 gross tons, against 2,842 gross tons for Celebrity Xpedition. Celebrity Xpedition carries 48 passengers and National Geographic Islander II carries 48.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Xpedition or National Geographic Islander II?
Celebrity Xpedition is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1991 for National Geographic Islander II.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Islander II, with 68.0 gross tons per passenger against 59.2 on Celebrity Xpedition. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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