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National Geographic Endeavour II
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National Geographic Endeavour II vs Sea Cloud II
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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. Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if you want more adventure and nature, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Sea Cloud II for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0), family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more space per passenger or more culture: it outscores National Geographic Endeavour II for cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 40.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 28.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Endeavour II | Sea Cloud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,716 | 3,849 |
| Passengers | 96 | 94 |
| Crew | 64 | 60 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.3 | 40.9 (better) |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 240 ft | 384 ft |
| Beam | 44 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 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 4 of the ten, Sea Cloud II on 1, with 5 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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Sea Cloud II
A sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud (but not its successor), the newer Sea Cloud II has its own character. It combines the high standards expected of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
Questions
National Geographic Endeavour II or Sea Cloud II?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Endeavour II or Sea Cloud II?
Sea Cloud II is bigger at 3,849 gross tons, against 2,716 gross tons for National Geographic Endeavour II. National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96 passengers and Sea Cloud II carries 94.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Endeavour II or Sea Cloud II?
National Geographic Endeavour II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2001 for Sea Cloud II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with 40.9 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 1.6 on Sea Cloud II.
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 Sea Cloud II.
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