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National Geographic Sea Bird
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National Geographic Sea Bird vs National Geographic Sea Lion
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Sea Bird is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 62 passengers, in service since 1982. National Geographic Sea Lion is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 62 passengers, in service since 1982. Their Bliss scores are identical, so the differences below are in the ships themselves.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
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Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Sea Bird | National Geographic Sea Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1982 | 1982 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 630 | 630 |
| Passengers | 62 | 62 |
| Crew | 24 | 24 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 152 ft | 152 ft |
| Beam | 33 ft | 33 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. National Geographic Sea Bird leads on 0 of the ten, National Geographic Sea Lion on 0, with 10 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Sea Bird
National Geographic Sea Bird from National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is designed to navigate narrow inlets and wildlife-rich passageways inaccessible to larger ships, while comfortably accommodating 62 guests in 31 outside cabins.
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Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Sea Lion
National Geographic Sea Lion from National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is designed to navigate narrow inlets and wildlife-rich passageways inaccessible to larger ships, while comfortably accommodating 62 guests in 31 outside cabins.
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Questions
National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion?
They are the same size, 630 gross tons each. National Geographic Sea Bird carries 62 passengers and National Geographic Sea Lion carries 62.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion?
Both made their maiden voyage in 1982.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 10.2 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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