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Jahan vs National Geographic Sea Bird
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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 Sea Bird is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 62 passengers, in service since 1982.
Choose Jahan if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores National Geographic Sea Bird for romantic (10.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 19.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 10.2) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 2.6).
Choose National Geographic Sea Bird if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Jahan for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 4.0) and active (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Jahan | National Geographic Sea Bird | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 1982 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 950 | 630 |
| Passengers | 48 | 62 |
| Crew | 40 | 24 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.8 (better) | 10.2 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 230 ft | 152 ft |
| Beam | 41 ft | 33 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 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 Sea Bird on 3, with 3 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.
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Sea Bird
National Geographic Sea Bird from National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is designed to navigate narrow inlets and wildlife-rich passageways inaccessible to larger ships, while comfortably accommodating 62 guests in 31 outside cabins.
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Questions
Jahan or National Geographic Sea Bird?
Which is bigger, Jahan or National Geographic Sea Bird?
Jahan is bigger at 950 gross tons, against 630 gross tons for National Geographic Sea Bird. Jahan carries 48 passengers and National Geographic Sea Bird carries 62.
Which ship is newer, Jahan or National Geographic Sea Bird?
Jahan is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 1982 for National Geographic Sea Bird.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jahan, with 19.8 gross tons per passenger against 10.2 on National Geographic Sea Bird. 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 2.6 on National Geographic Sea Bird.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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