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National Geographic Delfina
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National Geographic Delfina vs National Geographic Endeavour II
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Delfina is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 16 passengers. National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005. National Geographic Delfina has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose National Geographic Delfina if you want a smaller ship: it carries 16 passengers (vs 96).
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if you want more space per passenger or a bigger ship: it has 28.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 19.9) and it carries 96 passengers (vs 16).
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Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Delfina | National Geographic Endeavour II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2005 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 319 | 2,716 |
| Passengers | 16 | 96 |
| Crew | 12 | 64 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 1.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.9 | 28.3 (better) |
| Decks | — | 5 |
| Length | 98 ft | 240 ft |
| Beam | — | 44 ft |
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National Geographic Delfina
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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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Questions
National Geographic Delfina or National Geographic Endeavour II?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Delfina or National Geographic Endeavour II?
National Geographic Endeavour II is bigger at 2,716 gross tons, against 319 gross tons for National Geographic Delfina. National Geographic Delfina carries 16 passengers and National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Endeavour II, with 28.3 gross tons per passenger against 19.9 on National Geographic Delfina. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Delfina, with one crew member for every 1.3 passengers against one for every 1.5 on National Geographic Endeavour II.
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