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National Geographic Resolution
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National Geographic Resolution vs National Geographic Venture
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Resolution is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 126 passengers, in service since 2021. National Geographic Venture is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose National Geographic Resolution if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or more culture: it outscores National Geographic Venture for cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 95.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 29.2) and it has a crew member for every 1.1 passengers (vs 1.9).
Choose National Geographic Venture if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores National Geographic Resolution for party (5.0 vs 2.0), family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Resolution | National Geographic Venture | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 12,000 | 2,920 |
| Passengers | 126 | 100 |
| Crew | 112 | 52 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.1 (better) | 1.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 95.2 (better) | 29.2 |
| Decks | 6 | — |
| Length | 408 ft | 239 ft |
| Beam | 69 ft | 46 ft |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. National Geographic Resolution leads on 1 of the ten, National Geographic Venture on 4, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Resolution
Expedition ships are meant to get bring you closer to nature. National Geographic Resolution succeeds without sacrificing comfort.
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Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Venture
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic operates the $48 million built-in-the-USA ship National Geographic Quest with itineraries in Alaska and throughout the hemisphere and now they've introduced a nearly identical sister ship, National Geographic Venture.
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Questions
National Geographic Resolution or National Geographic Venture?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Resolution or National Geographic Venture?
National Geographic Resolution is bigger at 12,000 gross tons, against 2,920 gross tons for National Geographic Venture. National Geographic Resolution carries 126 passengers and National Geographic Venture carries 100.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Resolution or National Geographic Venture?
National Geographic Resolution is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2018 for National Geographic Venture.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Resolution, with 95.2 gross tons per passenger against 29.2 on National Geographic Venture. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Resolution, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 1.9 on National Geographic Venture.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Venture scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for National Geographic Resolution.
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