Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endeavour II
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Ship comparison
National Geographic Endeavour II vs Scenic Azure
Scenic
Scenic Azure
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- 3
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- $4,952
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005. Scenic Azure is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if you want more adventure and nature, more crew per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Scenic Azure for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 6.0) and active (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose Scenic Azure if you want better-rated staterooms, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores National Geographic Endeavour II for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2005).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Endeavour II | Scenic Azure | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 | 2016 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,716 | 1,780 |
| Passengers | 96 | 96 |
| Crew | 64 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.3 (better) | 18.5 |
| Cabins | — | 48 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 240 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 44 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 57 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $4,952 |
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 4 of the ten, Scenic Azure on 2, with 4 level.
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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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Scenic
Scenic Azure
Scenic Azure from international travel brand Scenic launched in April 2016 with a custom-built design tailored to navigate the picturesque Douro River of Portugal and Spain.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $4,952.
Questions
National Geographic Endeavour II or Scenic Azure?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Endeavour II or Scenic Azure?
National Geographic Endeavour II is bigger at 2,716 gross tons, against 1,780 gross tons for Scenic Azure. National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96 passengers and Scenic Azure carries 96.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Endeavour II or Scenic Azure?
Scenic Azure is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2005 for National Geographic Endeavour II.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Endeavour II, with 28.3 gross tons per passenger against 18.5 on Scenic Azure. 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 2.7 on Scenic Azure.
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 Scenic Azure.
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