Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $6,449
Ship comparison
Ganges Voyager II vs Jahan
Lindblad Expeditions
Jahan
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $14,500
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ganges Voyager II is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 56 passengers, in service since 2015. Jahan is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Ganges Voyager II if you want a lower starting fare, better-rated dining or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Jahan for dining (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $6,449 (vs $14,500).
Choose Jahan if you want better-rated staterooms, more crew per passenger or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Ganges Voyager II for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ganges Voyager II | Jahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 950 |
| Passengers | 56 | 48 |
| Crew | 36 | 40 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 17.9 | 19.8 (better) |
| Cabins | 28 | — |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 185 ft | 230 ft |
| Beam | 41 ft | 41 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 60 | 10 |
| Cruise lengths | 12–15 nights | 12 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,449 (better) | $14,500 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ganges Voyager II leads on 4 of the ten, Jahan on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
One of only two luxury river cruise ships sailing on India's Ganges River, Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers in 28 suites and staterooms from the capital of New Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta).
Highlights
- On-board cultural entertainment such as traditional sitar music, a Bollywood-style song and dance show and more
- Complimentary local beers and soft drinks
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $6,449.
Lindblad Expeditions
Jahan
The riverboat Jahan is appointed in grand style, with large, gracious staterooms and luxurious touches. Built in 2011 from the ground up, it is the finest ship on Southeast Asia's Mekong River, with a relaxed elegance in the ship’s public spaces and in the accommodations.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $14,500.
Questions
Ganges Voyager II or Jahan?
Which is bigger, Ganges Voyager II or Jahan?
Ganges Voyager II is bigger at 1,000 gross tons, against 950 gross tons for Jahan. Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers and Jahan carries 48.
Which ship is newer, Ganges Voyager II or Jahan?
Ganges Voyager II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2011 for Jahan.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jahan, with 19.8 gross tons per passenger against 17.9 on Ganges Voyager II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Jahan, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.6 on Ganges Voyager II.
Which is better for families?
Jahan scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Ganges Voyager II.
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