Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Islander II
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $7,138
Ship comparison
National Geographic Islander II vs Wilderness Adventurer
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Adventurer
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $5,300
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Islander II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 48 passengers, in service since 1991. Wilderness Adventurer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 60 passengers, in service since 1984.
Choose National Geographic Islander II if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Wilderness Adventurer for staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 68.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 10.7) and it has a crew member for every 1.0 passengers (vs 3.0).
Choose Wilderness Adventurer if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores National Geographic Islander II for active (10.0 vs 9.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $5,300 (vs $7,138).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Islander II | Wilderness Adventurer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1991 (better) | 1984 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,264 | 639 |
| Passengers | 48 | 60 |
| Crew | 48 | 20 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.0 (better) | 3.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 68.0 (better) | 10.7 |
| Decks | 5 | 3 |
| Length | 269 ft | 160 ft |
| Beam | 45 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 385 | 43 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–15 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $7,138 | $5,300 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. National Geographic Islander II leads on 3 of the ten, Wilderness Adventurer on 2, with 5 level.
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Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Islander II
The National Geographic Islander II, formerly sailing as Crystal Esprit, set sail in the Galápagos Islands year-round starting in August 2022. The sporty ship is named for the National Geographic Islander, which it is replacing.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $7,138.
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Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Adventurer
The interior of Wilderness Adventurer from Un-Cruise Adventures complements the wild places it sails through. The main lounge evokes the feel of a wilderness lodge or neighborhood pub, with a long bar made from reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar. Three accessible decks are ideal for keeping watch for wildlife and taking in the outdoors.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $5,300.
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7 Night Alaskas Fjords and Glaciers with Ketchikan
$5,300
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7 Night Glacier Bay Adventure with 2 Days in Glacier Bay
$5,300
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Questions
National Geographic Islander II or Wilderness Adventurer?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Islander II or Wilderness Adventurer?
National Geographic Islander II is bigger at 3,264 gross tons, against 639 gross tons for Wilderness Adventurer. National Geographic Islander II carries 48 passengers and Wilderness Adventurer carries 60.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Islander II or Wilderness Adventurer?
National Geographic Islander II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1991 against 1984 for Wilderness Adventurer.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Islander II, with 68.0 gross tons per passenger against 10.7 on Wilderness Adventurer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Islander II, with one crew member for every 1.0 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Wilderness Adventurer.
Which is better for families?
Wilderness Adventurer scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for National Geographic Islander II.
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