Lindblad Expeditions
Delfin II
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $9,000
Ship comparison
Delfin II vs Safari Explorer
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $8,700
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Delfin II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 28 passengers, in service since 2009. Safari Explorer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Delfin II if you want more culture, better-rated dining or more crew per passenger: it outscores Safari Explorer for cultural (10.0 vs 5.0) and dining (9.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 2.4).
Choose Safari Explorer if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or more of a party: it outscores Delfin II for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0), entertainment (5.0 vs 2.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Delfin II | Safari Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 (better) | 2008 |
| Gross tonnage | 498 | 695 |
| Passengers | 28 | 36 |
| Crew | 22 | 15 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 17.8 | 19.3 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 120 ft | 145 ft |
| Beam | 32 ft | 36 ft |
| Speed | — | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 7 |
| Upcoming sailings | 175 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–8 nights | 7–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $9,000 | $8,700 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Delfin II leads on 4 of the ten, Safari Explorer on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
Delfin II
Delfin II is a stately riverboat, built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon at the headwaters of the mighty river — and doing so in tropical style.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $9,000.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
Designed for comfort and adventure, Safari Explorer from UnCruise Adventures is a good platform for discovery. Three public decks make it easy to see action in the water and provide plenty of room for relaxing and breathing fresh air.
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale, from $8,700.
Questions
Delfin II or Safari Explorer?
Which is bigger, Delfin II or Safari Explorer?
Safari Explorer is bigger at 695 gross tons, against 498 gross tons for Delfin II. Delfin II carries 28 passengers and Safari Explorer carries 36.
Which ship is newer, Delfin II or Safari Explorer?
Delfin II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 1998 for Safari Explorer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Safari Explorer, with 19.3 gross tons per passenger against 17.8 on Delfin II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Delfin II, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Safari Explorer.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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