Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Resolution
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $12,500
Ship comparison
National Geographic Resolution vs Scenic Gem
Scenic
Scenic Gem
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $5,054
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Resolution is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 126 passengers, in service since 2021. Scenic Gem is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 126 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose National Geographic Resolution if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more active cruise: it outscores Scenic Gem for active (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 95.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.5) and it has a crew member for every 1.1 passengers (vs 2.7).
Choose Scenic Gem if you want more of a party, a lower starting fare or a more romantic trip: it outscores National Geographic Resolution for party (5.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $5,054 (vs $12,500).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Resolution | Scenic Gem | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 12,000 | 2,200 |
| Passengers | 126 | 126 |
| Crew | 112 | 46 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.1 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 95.2 (better) | 17.5 |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 408 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 69 ft | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 64 |
| Cruise lengths | 10–24 nights | 7–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $12,500 | $5,054 (better) |
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 3 of the ten, Scenic Gem on 2, 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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Scenic
Scenic Gem
Sailing now
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Questions
National Geographic Resolution or Scenic Gem?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Resolution or Scenic Gem?
National Geographic Resolution is bigger at 12,000 gross tons, against 2,200 gross tons for Scenic Gem. National Geographic Resolution carries 126 passengers and Scenic Gem carries 126.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Resolution or Scenic Gem?
National Geographic Resolution is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2014 for Scenic Gem.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Resolution, with 95.2 gross tons per passenger against 17.5 on Scenic Gem. 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 2.7 on Scenic Gem.
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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