Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endeavour II
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Ship comparison
National Geographic Endeavour II vs Silver Origin
Silversea
Silver Origin
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $11,700
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005. Silver Origin is an intimate Silversea ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if you want a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores Silver Origin for family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Silver Origin if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or more crew per passenger: it has 58.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 28.3), its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2005) and it has a crew member for every 1.1 passengers (vs 1.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Endeavour II | Silver Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Silversea |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 | 2021 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 2,716 | 5,800 |
| Passengers | 96 | 100 |
| Crew | 64 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 | 1.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.3 | 58.0 (better) |
| Decks | 5 | 6 |
| Length | 240 ft | 331 ft |
| Beam | 44 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 16 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $11,700 |
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 2 of the ten, Silver Origin on 2, with 6 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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Silversea
Silver Origin
Silversea welcomed Silver Origin to its fleet in June 2021. The luxury expedition vessel was designed specifically for the Galapagos with a design that focuses on sustainability and a smaller carbon footprint for sailing in those protected waters.
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $11,700.
Questions
National Geographic Endeavour II or Silver Origin?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Endeavour II or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin is bigger at 5,800 gross tons, against 2,716 gross tons for National Geographic Endeavour II. National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96 passengers and Silver Origin carries 100.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Endeavour II or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2005 for National Geographic Endeavour II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Origin, with 58.0 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?
Silver Origin, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 1.5 on National Geographic Endeavour 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 Silver Origin.
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