Lindblad Expeditions
Lord of the Glens
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $11,500
Ship comparison
Lord of the Glens vs Sun Goddess
Lindblad Expeditions
Sun Goddess
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $10,452
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Lord of the Glens is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 54 passengers, in service since 1985. Sun Goddess is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 60 passengers. Sun Goddess has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Lord of the Glens if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated staterooms or more adventure and nature: it outscores Sun Goddess for family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Sun Goddess if you want more of a party, more crew per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Lord of the Glens for party (5.0 vs 0.0) and active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 3.0).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Lord of the Glens | Sun Goddess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1985 | — |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2000 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 729 | — |
| Passengers | 54 | 60 |
| Crew | 18 | 32 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.0 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.5 | — |
| Decks | 4 | — |
| Length | 150 ft | — |
| Beam | 35 ft | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 5 | 10 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 4–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $11,500 | $10,452 (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, Sun Goddess on 6, with 1 level.
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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
Sun Goddess
The elegant expedition ship Sun Goddess carries a maximum of 60 guests in 30 spacious suites, providing an intimate, comfortable experience on the Nile River. Featuring a separate sitting area and a balcony, each suite offers a relaxing, sophisticated home base to observe 5,000 years of history unfolding along the Nile’s banks.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $10,452.
Questions
Lord of the Glens or Sun Goddess?
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sun Goddess, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Lord of the Glens.
Which is better for families?
Lord of the Glens scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Sun Goddess.
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