Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Orion
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $7,735
Ship comparison
National Geographic Orion vs Safari Endeavour
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Endeavour
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $6,300
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Orion is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 102 passengers, in service since 2003. Safari Endeavour is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 84 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose National Geographic Orion if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Safari Endeavour for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 39.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.0) and it has a crew member for every 1.4 passengers (vs 2.4).
Choose Safari Endeavour if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or better-rated entertainment: it outscores National Geographic Orion for party (5.0 vs 0.0), romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Orion | Safari Endeavour | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 1983 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 4,050 | 1,425 |
| Passengers | 102 | 84 |
| Crew | 75 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.4 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.7 (better) | 17.0 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 337 ft | 232 ft |
| Beam | 46 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 18 mph | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 147 | 44 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–20 nights | 7–12 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $7,735 | $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 Orion leads on 4 of the ten, Safari Endeavour on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Orion
The state-of-the-art National Geographic Orion, owned by Lindblad Expeditions since 2013, serves as a luxurious base camp for voyages to the far-flung corners of the planet. A fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, the Orion is at home navigating polar ice as well the small harbors of Europe. The ship accommodates 102 guests in 53 cabins.
Highlights
- Top-flight experts on board on every voyage
- Fascinating itineraries on an intimate ship
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $7,735.
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8 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage and Land Tour
$14,250
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6 Night Antarctica Direct Fly the Drake Passage
$14,250
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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
8 cruises on sale, from $6,300.
Questions
National Geographic Orion or Safari Endeavour?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Orion or Safari Endeavour?
National Geographic Orion is bigger at 4,050 gross tons, against 1,425 gross tons for Safari Endeavour. National Geographic Orion carries 102 passengers and Safari Endeavour carries 84.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Orion or Safari Endeavour?
National Geographic Orion is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 1983 for Safari Endeavour.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Orion, with 39.7 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 Orion, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Safari Endeavour.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Orion scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Safari Endeavour.
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