Lindblad Expeditions
Lord of the Glens
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Lord of the Glens vs Wilderness Adventurer
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Lord of the Glens is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 54 passengers, in service since 1985. Wilderness Adventurer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 60 passengers, in service since 1984.
Choose Lord of the Glens if you want more culture, better-rated staterooms or more space per passenger: it outscores Wilderness Adventurer for cultural (10.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 13.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 10.7).
Choose Wilderness Adventurer if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Lord of the Glens for party (5.0 vs 0.0), active (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Lord of the Glens | Wilderness Adventurer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1985 (better) | 1984 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2000 | 2011 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 729 | 639 |
| Passengers | 54 | 60 |
| Crew | 18 | 20 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 13.5 (better) | 10.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 3 |
| Length | 150 ft | 160 ft |
| Beam | 35 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | — | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
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, Wilderness Adventurer on 5, with 2 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.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Adventurer
The interior of Wilderness Adventurer from Un-Cruise Adventures complements the wild places it sails through. The main lounge evokes the feel of a wilderness lodge or neighborhood pub, with a long bar made from reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar. Three accessible decks are ideal for keeping watch for wildlife and taking in the outdoors.
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Questions
Lord of the Glens or Wilderness Adventurer?
Which is bigger, Lord of the Glens or Wilderness Adventurer?
Lord of the Glens is bigger at 729 gross tons, against 639 gross tons for Wilderness Adventurer. Lord of the Glens carries 54 passengers and Wilderness Adventurer carries 60.
Which ship is newer, Lord of the Glens or Wilderness Adventurer?
Lord of the Glens is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1985 against 1984 for Wilderness Adventurer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Lord of the Glens, with 13.5 gross tons per passenger against 10.7 on Wilderness Adventurer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.0 passengers.
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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