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Jahan vs National Geographic Islander II
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Jahan is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 2011. National Geographic Islander II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose Jahan if you want more culture, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores National Geographic Islander II for cultural (10.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 1991).
Choose National Geographic Islander II 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 68.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 19.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Jahan | National Geographic Islander II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 1991 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 950 | 3,264 |
| Passengers | 48 | 48 |
| Crew | 40 | 48 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 | 1.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.8 | 68.0 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 230 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 41 ft | 45 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 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, National Geographic Islander II 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.
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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.
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Questions
Jahan or National Geographic Islander II?
Which is bigger, Jahan or National Geographic Islander II?
National Geographic Islander II is bigger at 3,264 gross tons, against 950 gross tons for Jahan. Jahan carries 48 passengers and National Geographic Islander II carries 48.
Which ship is newer, Jahan or National Geographic Islander II?
Jahan is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 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 19.8 on Jahan. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Islander II, with one crew member for every 1.0 passengers against one for every 1.2 on Jahan.
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 National Geographic Islander II.
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