Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Sea Lion
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $4,778
Ship comparison
National Geographic Sea Lion vs Sun Goddess
Lindblad Expeditions
Sun Goddess
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $10,452
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Sea Lion is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 62 passengers, in service since 1982. Sun Goddess is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 60 passengers. Sun Goddess has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose National Geographic Sea Lion if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more adventure and nature or a lower starting fare: it outscores Sun Goddess for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $4,778 (vs $10,452).
Choose Sun Goddess if you want more of a party, more culture or a more romantic trip: it outscores National Geographic Sea Lion for party (5.0 vs 0.0), cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (8.0 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 Sea Lion | Sun Goddess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1982 | — |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2014 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 630 | — |
| Passengers | 62 | 60 |
| Crew | 24 | 32 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 10.2 | — |
| Decks | 3 | — |
| Length | 152 ft | — |
| Beam | 33 ft | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 6 | 10 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 nights | 4–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,778 (better) | $10,452 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. National Geographic Sea Lion leads on 3 of the ten, Sun Goddess on 6, with 1 level.
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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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Lindblad Expeditions
Sun Goddess
The elegant expedition ship Sun Goddess carries a maximum of 60 guests in 30 spacious suites, providing an intimate, comfortable experience on the Nile River. Featuring a separate sitting area and a balcony, each suite offers a relaxing, sophisticated home base to observe 5,000 years of history unfolding along the Nile’s banks.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $10,452.
Questions
National Geographic Sea Lion or Sun Goddess?
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sun Goddess, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.6 on National Geographic Sea Lion.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Sea Lion scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Sun Goddess.
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