Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endeavour II
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $6,370
Ship comparison
National Geographic Endeavour II vs Santa Cruz II
Tauck River Cruises
Santa Cruz II
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005. Santa Cruz II is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 90 passengers, in service since 2015. Santa Cruz II has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 1.8).
Choose Santa Cruz II if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2005).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Endeavour II | Santa Cruz II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 | 2015 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,716 | 2,664 |
| Passengers | 96 | 90 |
| Crew | 64 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.3 | 29.6 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 50 |
| Decks | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 240 ft | 235 ft |
| Beam | 44 ft | 44 ft |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 382 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,370 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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Santa Cruz II has no Bliss scores yet.
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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.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $6,370.
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15 Night Exploring Galapagos Machu Picchu and Perus Land of the Inca and Land Tour
$12,589
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9 Night Exploring Galapagos and Land Tour
$6,370
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Tauck River Cruises
Santa Cruz II
Questions
National Geographic Endeavour II or Santa Cruz II?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Endeavour II or Santa Cruz II?
National Geographic Endeavour II is bigger at 2,716 gross tons, against 2,664 gross tons for Santa Cruz II. National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96 passengers and Santa Cruz II carries 90.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Endeavour II or Santa Cruz II?
Santa Cruz II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2005 for National Geographic Endeavour II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Santa Cruz II, with 29.6 gross tons per passenger against 28.3 on National Geographic Endeavour II. 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 1.8 on Santa Cruz II.
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