Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endurance
- Cruises
- 28
- From
- $8,123
Ship comparison
National Geographic Endurance vs Safari Endeavour
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Endeavour
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $6,300
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Endurance is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 126 passengers, in service since 2021. Safari Endeavour is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 84 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose National Geographic Endurance if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it has 95.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.0), it has a crew member for every 1.1 passengers (vs 2.4) and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 1983).
Choose Safari Endeavour if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or a smaller ship: it outscores National Geographic Endurance for cultural (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $6,300 (vs $8,123) and it carries 84 passengers (vs 126).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Endurance | Safari Endeavour | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 1983 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 12,000 | 1,425 |
| Passengers | 126 | 84 |
| Crew | 112 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.1 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 95.2 (better) | 17.0 |
| Cabins | 69 | — |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 408 ft | 232 ft |
| Beam | 69 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 28 | 9 |
| Upcoming sailings | 115 | 46 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–21 nights | 7–12 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $8,123 | $6,300 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. National Geographic Endurance leads on 0 of the ten, Safari Endeavour on 1, with 9 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Endurance
National Geographic Endurance, which debuted in July 2021, is an innoviative 126-guest polar expedition ship sailing in Antarctica and arctic regions.
Sailing now
28 cruises on sale, from $8,123.
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9 Night Celtic Coasts and Iberian Shores Voyage from Edinburgh to Lisbon
$8,123
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14 Night Portugal Morocco and the Canary Islands
$14,883
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Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Endeavour
Aboard Safari Endeavour, a spacious expedition vessel from Un-Cruise Adventures, three decks offer ample outside vantage points for taking in daytime sights and the sparkling night sky with new friends.
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $6,300.
Questions
National Geographic Endurance or Safari Endeavour?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Endurance or Safari Endeavour?
National Geographic Endurance is bigger at 12,000 gross tons, against 1,425 gross tons for Safari Endeavour. National Geographic Endurance carries 126 passengers and Safari Endeavour carries 84.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Endurance or Safari Endeavour?
National Geographic Endurance is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 1983 for Safari Endeavour.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Endurance, with 95.2 gross tons per passenger against 17.0 on Safari Endeavour. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Endurance, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Safari Endeavour.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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