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National Geographic Quest vs Wilderness Legacy
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Wilderness Legacy
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Quest is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2017. Wilderness Legacy is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 88 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose National Geographic Quest if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Wilderness Legacy for active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 29.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2017 (vs 1983).
Wilderness Legacy does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Quest | Wilderness Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 1983 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,906 | 1,472 |
| Passengers | 100 | 88 |
| Crew | 35 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.1 (better) | 16.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 238 ft | 192 ft |
| Beam | 45 ft | 40 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 12 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. National Geographic Quest leads on 5 of the ten, Wilderness Legacy on 0, with 5 level.
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Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Quest is the newest addition to the Lindblad Expeditions fleet after her maiden sailing out of Seattle on July 29, 2017.
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Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Legacy
Step aboard the 88-guest Wilderness Legacy from Un-Cruise Adventures and take a step back in time. The replica coastal steamer exudes old-world charm, with the benefits of modern comforts. Simultaneously upscale and casual, the vessel boasts carved wooden cabinetry and turn-of-the-century décor.
Questions
National Geographic Quest or Wilderness Legacy?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Quest or Wilderness Legacy?
National Geographic Quest is bigger at 2,906 gross tons, against 1,472 gross tons for Wilderness Legacy. National Geographic Quest carries 100 passengers and Wilderness Legacy carries 88.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Quest or Wilderness Legacy?
National Geographic Quest is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 1983 for Wilderness Legacy.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Quest, with 29.1 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Wilderness Legacy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Wilderness Legacy, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.9 on National Geographic Quest.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Quest scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Wilderness Legacy.
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