Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Sea Lion
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $4,778
Ship comparison
National Geographic Sea Lion vs Safari Voyager
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Voyager
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $7,400
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Sea Lion is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 62 passengers, in service since 1982. Safari Voyager is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 62 passengers, in service since 1982. Safari Voyager has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose National Geographic Sea Lion if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $4,778 (vs $7,400).
Choose Safari Voyager if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 19.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 10.2), it has a crew member for every 2.1 passengers (vs 2.6) and it has 5 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Sea Lion | Safari Voyager | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1982 | 1982 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 630 | 1,195 |
| Passengers | 62 | 62 |
| Crew | 24 | 30 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 10.2 | 19.3 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 152 ft | 174 ft |
| Beam | 33 ft | 36 ft |
| Speed | — | 9 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 6 | 34 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 nights | 8–11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,778 (better) | $7,400 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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Safari Voyager has no Bliss scores yet.
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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.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $4,778.
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5 Night Columbia and Snake Rivers Food Wine and History
$4,778
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5 Night Columbia and Snake Rivers Food Wine and History
$5,051
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Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Voyager
The 62-guest Safari Voyager from Un-Cruise Adventures offers personal comforts, amenities and a host of intriguing destinations. Sights are revealed from the window-lined lounge with sweeping 270-degree views. Enjoy the vessel’s cozy library and elegant dining room, all outfitted with nautical décor.
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $7,400.
Questions
National Geographic Sea Lion or Safari Voyager?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Sea Lion or Safari Voyager?
Safari Voyager is bigger at 1,195 gross tons, against 630 gross tons for National Geographic Sea Lion. National Geographic Sea Lion carries 62 passengers and Safari Voyager carries 62.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Sea Lion or Safari Voyager?
Both made their maiden voyage in 1982.
Which has more space per passenger?
Safari Voyager, with 19.3 gross tons per passenger against 10.2 on National Geographic Sea Lion. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Safari Voyager, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.6 on National Geographic Sea Lion.
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