Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endeavour II
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $6,370
Ship comparison
National Geographic Endeavour II vs Wilderness Discoverer
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Discoverer
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Endeavour II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2005. Wilderness Discoverer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 76 passengers, in service since 1992.
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it has 28.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 9.0), it has a crew member for every 1.5 passengers (vs 2.9) and its maiden voyage was in 2005 (vs 1992).
Choose Wilderness Discoverer if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $4,900 (vs $6,370).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Endeavour II | Wilderness Discoverer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,716 | 683 |
| Passengers | 96 | 76 |
| Crew | 64 | 26 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.3 (better) | 9.0 |
| Decks | 5 | 3 |
| Length | 240 ft | 176 ft |
| Beam | 44 ft | 36 ft |
| Speed | — | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 388 | 51 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,370 | $4,900 (better) |
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, Wilderness Discoverer 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.
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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Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Discoverer
Active adventure is top of mind on Wilderness Discoverer from Un-Cruise Adventures. Complementing the wilderness outside, the décor of the main lounge, including reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar on the bar top, evokes the feel of a national park.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $4,900.
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7 Night Glacier Bay Adventure with 2 Days in Glacier Bay
$4,900
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7 Night Alaskas Fjords and Glaciers with Ketchikan
$5,700
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Questions
National Geographic Endeavour II or Wilderness Discoverer?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Endeavour II or Wilderness Discoverer?
National Geographic Endeavour II is bigger at 2,716 gross tons, against 683 gross tons for Wilderness Discoverer. National Geographic Endeavour II carries 96 passengers and Wilderness Discoverer carries 76.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Endeavour II or Wilderness Discoverer?
National Geographic Endeavour II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 1992 for Wilderness Discoverer.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Endeavour II, with 28.3 gross tons per passenger against 9.0 on Wilderness Discoverer. 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 2.9 on Wilderness Discoverer.
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 Wilderness Discoverer.
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