Un-Cruise Adventures
La Pinta
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $11,600
Ship comparison
La Pinta vs National Geographic Sea Lion
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Sea Lion
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $4,778
The verdict
Which should you choose?
La Pinta is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 1983. National Geographic Sea Lion is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 62 passengers, in service since 1982.
Choose La Pinta if you want more space per passenger, more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores National Geographic Sea Lion for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 32.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 10.2).
Choose National Geographic Sea Lion if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or more culture: it outscores La Pinta for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $4,778 (vs $11,600).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| La Pinta | National Geographic Sea Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Un-Cruise Adventures | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1983 (better) | 1982 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2007 | 2014 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,541 | 630 |
| Passengers | 48 | 62 |
| Crew | 24 | 24 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.1 (better) | 10.2 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 207 ft | 152 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 33 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 6 | 6 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–8 nights | 5 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $11,600 | $4,778 (better) |
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 3 of the ten, National Geographic Sea Lion on 4, with 3 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.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $11,600.
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Sea Lion
National Geographic Sea Lion 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.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $4,778.
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Questions
La Pinta or National Geographic Sea Lion?
Which is bigger, La Pinta or National Geographic Sea Lion?
La Pinta is bigger at 1,541 gross tons, against 630 gross tons for National Geographic Sea Lion. La Pinta carries 48 passengers and National Geographic Sea Lion carries 62.
Which ship is newer, La Pinta or National Geographic Sea Lion?
La Pinta is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1983 against 1982 for National Geographic Sea Lion.
Which has more space per passenger?
La Pinta, with 32.1 gross tons per passenger against 10.2 on National Geographic Sea Lion. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
La Pinta, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.6 on National Geographic Sea Lion.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Sea Lion 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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