Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Resolution
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $12,500
Ship comparison
National Geographic Resolution vs Sea Cloud II
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $10,500
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Resolution is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 126 passengers, in service since 2021. Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose National Geographic Resolution if you want more space per passenger, more adventure and nature or a newer ship: it outscores Sea Cloud II for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 95.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 40.9) and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2001).
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores National Geographic Resolution for party (5.0 vs 2.0), romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) and dining (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Resolution | Sea Cloud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2001 |
| Gross tonnage | 12,000 | 3,849 |
| Passengers | 126 | 94 |
| Crew | 112 | 60 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.1 (better) | 1.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 95.2 (better) | 40.9 |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 408 ft | 384 ft |
| Beam | 69 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 13 |
| Cruise lengths | 10–24 nights | 7–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $12,500 | $10,500 (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 1 of the ten, Sea Cloud II on 3, with 6 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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30 cruises on sale, from $12,500.
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Sea Cloud II
A sister ship of the legendary Sea Cloud (but not its successor), the newer Sea Cloud II has its own character. It combines the high standards expected of a modern cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $10,500.
Questions
National Geographic Resolution or Sea Cloud II?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Resolution or Sea Cloud II?
National Geographic Resolution is bigger at 12,000 gross tons, against 3,849 gross tons for Sea Cloud II. National Geographic Resolution carries 126 passengers and Sea Cloud II carries 94.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Resolution or Sea Cloud II?
National Geographic Resolution is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2001 for Sea Cloud II.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Resolution, with 95.2 gross tons per passenger against 40.9 on Sea Cloud II. 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 1.6 on Sea Cloud II.
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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