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La Pinta vs National Geographic Islander II
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National Geographic Islander II
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
La Pinta is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 1983. National Geographic Islander II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose La Pinta if you want a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores National Geographic Islander II for active (10.0 vs 9.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose National Geographic Islander II if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or better-rated staterooms: it outscores La Pinta for staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 68.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 32.1) and it has a crew member for every 1.0 passengers (vs 2.0).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| La Pinta | National Geographic Islander II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Un-Cruise Adventures | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1983 | 1991 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2007 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,541 | 3,264 |
| Passengers | 48 | 48 |
| Crew | 24 | 48 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 | 1.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.1 | 68.0 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 5 |
| Length | 207 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 45 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. La Pinta leads on 2 of the ten, National Geographic Islander II on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Lindblad Expeditions
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
La Pinta or National Geographic Islander II?
Which is bigger, La Pinta or National Geographic Islander II?
National Geographic Islander II is bigger at 3,264 gross tons, against 1,541 gross tons for La Pinta. La Pinta carries 48 passengers and National Geographic Islander II carries 48.
Which ship is newer, La Pinta or National Geographic Islander II?
National Geographic Islander II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1991 against 1983 for La Pinta.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Islander II, with 68.0 gross tons per passenger against 32.1 on La Pinta. 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 2.0 on La Pinta.
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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