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National Geographic Endeavour II
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National Geographic Endeavour II vs Safari Endeavour
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Safari Endeavour
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005. Safari Endeavour is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 84 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or more crew per passenger: it has 28.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.0), its maiden voyage was in 2005 (vs 1983) and it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 2.4).
Safari Endeavour 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 Endeavour II | Safari Endeavour | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 (better) | 1983 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,716 | 1,425 |
| Passengers | 96 | 84 |
| Crew | 64 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.3 (better) | 17.0 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 240 ft | 232 ft |
| Beam | 44 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. National Geographic Endeavour II leads on 6 of the ten, Safari Endeavour on 0, with 4 level.
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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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Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Endeavour
Aboard Safari Endeavour, a spacious expedition vessel from Un-Cruise Adventures, three decks offer ample outside vantage points for taking in daytime sights and the sparkling night sky with new friends.
Questions
National Geographic Endeavour II or Safari Endeavour?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Endeavour II or Safari Endeavour?
National Geographic Endeavour II is bigger at 2,716 gross tons, against 1,425 gross tons for Safari Endeavour. National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96 passengers and Safari Endeavour carries 84.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Endeavour II or Safari Endeavour?
National Geographic Endeavour II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 1983 for Safari Endeavour.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Endeavour II, with 28.3 gross tons per passenger against 17.0 on Safari Endeavour. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Endeavour II, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Safari Endeavour.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Endeavour II scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Safari Endeavour.
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