Lindblad Expeditions
Lord of the Glens
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $11,500
Ship comparison
Lord of the Glens vs National Geographic Sea Lion
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Sea Lion
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $4,778
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Lord of the Glens is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 54 passengers, in service since 1985. National Geographic Sea Lion is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 62 passengers, in service since 1982.
Choose Lord of the Glens if you want more culture, better-rated staterooms or more space per passenger: it outscores National Geographic Sea Lion for cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 13.5 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 a more active cruise: it outscores Lord of the Glens for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 4.0) and active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $4,778 (vs $11,500).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Lord of the Glens | National Geographic Sea Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1985 (better) | 1982 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2000 | 2014 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 729 | 630 |
| Passengers | 54 | 62 |
| Crew | 18 | 24 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.0 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.5 (better) | 10.2 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 150 ft | 152 ft |
| Beam | 35 ft | 33 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 5 | 2 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 5 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $11,500 | $4,778 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Lord of the Glens 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
Lindblad Expeditions
Lord of the Glens
Lord of the Glens, a lithe and smartly decorated ship licensed by Lindblad Expeditions during the summer months, cruises the Highlands of Scotland, the Caledonian Canal and the sea lochs and islands of Scotland's western coast. The 54-guest ship journeys through this spectacular countryside in spectacular style.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $11,500.
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
Lord of the Glens or National Geographic Sea Lion?
Which is bigger, Lord of the Glens or National Geographic Sea Lion?
Lord of the Glens is bigger at 729 gross tons, against 630 gross tons for National Geographic Sea Lion. Lord of the Glens carries 54 passengers and National Geographic Sea Lion carries 62.
Which ship is newer, Lord of the Glens or National Geographic Sea Lion?
Lord of the Glens is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1985 against 1982 for National Geographic Sea Lion.
Which has more space per passenger?
Lord of the Glens, with 13.5 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?
National Geographic Sea Lion, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Lord of the Glens.
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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