Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $6,449
Ship comparison
Ganges Voyager II vs Sun Goddess
Lindblad Expeditions
Sun Goddess
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $10,452
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ganges Voyager II is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 56 passengers, in service since 2015. Sun Goddess is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 60 passengers. Sun Goddess has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Ganges Voyager II if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or a lower starting fare: it outscores Sun Goddess for romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $6,449 (vs $10,452).
Choose Sun Goddess if you want a more active cruise or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Ganges Voyager II for active (10.0 vs 9.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ganges Voyager II | Sun Goddess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | — |
| Passengers | 56 | 60 |
| Crew | 36 | 32 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 1.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 17.9 | — |
| Cabins | 28 | — |
| Decks | 3 | — |
| Length | 185 ft | — |
| Beam | 41 ft | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 60 | 10 |
| Cruise lengths | 12–15 nights | 4–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,449 (better) | $10,452 |
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, Sun Goddess on 2, with 4 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
Sun Goddess
The elegant expedition ship Sun Goddess carries a maximum of 60 guests in 30 spacious suites, providing an intimate, comfortable experience on the Nile River. Featuring a separate sitting area and a balcony, each suite offers a relaxing, sophisticated home base to observe 5,000 years of history unfolding along the Nile’s banks.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $10,452.
Questions
Ganges Voyager II or Sun Goddess?
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ganges Voyager II, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 1.9 on Sun Goddess.
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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