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National Geographic Delfina vs Treasure of Galapagos
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Delfina is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 16 passengers. Treasure of Galapagos is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 16 passengers, in service since 2009. National Geographic Delfina has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Treasure of Galapagos has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose National Geographic Delfina if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.3 passengers (vs 1.6).
Treasure of Galapagos does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
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Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Delfina | Treasure of Galapagos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 319 | 343 |
| Passengers | 16 | 16 |
| Crew | 12 | 10 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.3 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.9 | 21.4 (better) |
| Decks | — | 3 |
| Length | 98 ft | 102 ft |
| Beam | — | 37 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
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National Geographic Delfina
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Treasure of Galapagos
Thinking of a trip to take in the stunning wildlife of the Galápagos Islands? The ship Treasure of Galapagos, chartered by Avalon Waterways, is a good introduction to one of the most pristine and sensitive ecosystems on earth.
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Questions
National Geographic Delfina or Treasure of Galapagos?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Delfina or Treasure of Galapagos?
Treasure of Galapagos is bigger at 343 gross tons, against 319 gross tons for National Geographic Delfina. National Geographic Delfina carries 16 passengers and Treasure of Galapagos carries 16.
Which has more space per passenger?
Treasure of Galapagos, with 21.4 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 1.6 on Treasure of Galapagos.
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