Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Venture
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,753
Ship comparison
National Geographic Venture vs Sea Cloud II
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $10,500
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Venture is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2018. Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose National Geographic Venture if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores Sea Cloud II for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2001) and its cruises start from $3,753 (vs $10,500).
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more space per passenger, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores National Geographic Venture for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 40.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 29.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Venture | Sea Cloud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2001 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,920 | 3,849 |
| Passengers | 100 | 94 |
| Crew | 52 | 60 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.2 | 40.9 (better) |
| Decks | — | 4 |
| Length | 239 ft | 384 ft |
| Beam | 46 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 13 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–13 nights | 7–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,753 (better) | $10,500 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. National Geographic Venture leads on 3 of the ten, Sea Cloud II on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Venture
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic operates the $48 million built-in-the-USA ship National Geographic Quest with itineraries in Alaska and throughout the hemisphere and now they've introduced a nearly identical sister ship, National Geographic Venture.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $3,753.
-
4 Night Discovering Channel Islands National Park
$3,753
-
12 Night Channel Islands National Park to Baja California
$7,900
About National Geographic Venture Plan my cruise on National Geographic Venture
Lindblad Expeditions
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 Venture or Sea Cloud II?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Venture or Sea Cloud II?
Sea Cloud II is bigger at 3,849 gross tons, against 2,920 gross tons for National Geographic Venture. National Geographic Venture carries 100 passengers and Sea Cloud II carries 94.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Venture or Sea Cloud II?
National Geographic Venture is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2001 for Sea Cloud II.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with 40.9 gross tons per passenger against 29.2 on National Geographic Venture. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 1.9 on National Geographic Venture.
Which is better for families?
National Geographic Venture scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Sea Cloud II.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about National Geographic Venture, Sea Cloud II or a ship that suits you better.