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National Geographic Delfina vs National Geographic Endeavour II

The verdict

Which should you choose?

National Geographic Delfina sails for Lindblad Expeditions. National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005. National Geographic Delfina has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $6,370 (vs $9,450).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

National Geographic DelfinaNational Geographic Endeavour II
Cruise line Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions
Ship size Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2005
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2016
Gross tonnage 2,716
Passengers 96
Crew 64
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 1.5
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 28.3
Decks 5
Length 240 ft
Beam 44 ft
Cruises on sale 7 4
Upcoming sailings 357 388
Cruise lengths 1–15 nights 7–15 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $9,450 $6,370 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

National Geographic Delfina has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active National Geographic Endeavour II: 10.0
  • Adventure & nature National Geographic Endeavour II: 10.0
  • Cultural National Geographic Endeavour II: 7.0
  • Dining National Geographic Endeavour II: 6.0
  • Entertainment National Geographic Endeavour II: 5.0
  • Family friendly National Geographic Endeavour II: 6.0
  • Party National Geographic Endeavour II: 6.0
  • Romantic National Geographic Endeavour II: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness National Geographic Endeavour II: 5.0
  • Staterooms National Geographic Endeavour II: 6.0

Lindblad Expeditions

National Geographic Endeavour II

National Geographic Endeavour II launched in December 2016, carrying 96 passengers on expeditions to the Galápagos Islands. The former Via Australis underwent a $10 million makeover in fall 2016 as the newest member of the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet. She adds to the sailings offered by National Geographic Endeavour.

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4 cruises on sale, from $6,370.

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