Lindblad Expeditions
Jahan
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Jahan is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 2011. La Pinta is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose Jahan if you want more culture, better-rated staterooms or more crew per passenger: it outscores La Pinta for cultural (10.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.0).
Choose La Pinta if you want more space per passenger, more of a party or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Jahan for party (5.0 vs 3.0) and spa & fitness (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 32.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 19.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Jahan | La Pinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 1983 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2007 |
| Gross tonnage | 950 | 1,541 |
| Passengers | 48 | 48 |
| Crew | 40 | 24 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.8 | 32.1 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 230 ft | 207 ft |
| Beam | 41 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Jahan leads on 4 of the ten, La Pinta on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Un-Cruise Adventures
La Pinta
La Pinta was designed to keep the magnificent surroundings of the Galapagos Islands in the spotlight. Three spacious decks, an outdoor Sky Bar and an Observation Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows provide vantage points to absorb and witness the scenery around you.
Questions
Jahan or La Pinta?
Which is bigger, Jahan or La Pinta?
La Pinta is bigger at 1,541 gross tons, against 950 gross tons for Jahan. Jahan carries 48 passengers and La Pinta carries 48.
Which ship is newer, Jahan or La Pinta?
Jahan is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 1983 for La Pinta.
Which has more space per passenger?
La Pinta, with 32.1 gross tons per passenger against 19.8 on Jahan. 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 2.0 on La Pinta.
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 La Pinta.
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