Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Venture
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,753
Ship comparison
National Geographic Venture vs Silver Origin
Silversea
Silver Origin
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $11,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Venture is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2018. Silver Origin is an intimate Silversea ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose National Geographic Venture if you want a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Silver Origin for family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $3,753 (vs $11,900).
Choose Silver Origin if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores National Geographic Venture for romantic (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 58.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 29.2) and it has a crew member for every 1.1 passengers (vs 1.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Venture | Silver Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Silversea |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,920 | 5,800 |
| Passengers | 100 | 100 |
| Crew | 52 | 90 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 | 1.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.2 | 58.0 (better) |
| Decks | — | 6 |
| Length | 239 ft | 331 ft |
| Beam | 46 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | — | 16 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 145 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–13 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,753 (better) | $11,900 |
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 1 of the ten, Silver Origin on 3, with 6 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.
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4 Night Discovering Channel Islands National Park
$3,753
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12 Night Channel Islands National Park to Baja California
$7,900
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Silversea
Silver Origin
Silversea welcomed Silver Origin to its fleet in June 2021. The luxury expedition vessel was designed specifically for the Galapagos with a design that focuses on sustainability and a smaller carbon footprint for sailing in those protected waters.
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $11,900.
Questions
National Geographic Venture or Silver Origin?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Venture or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin is bigger at 5,800 gross tons, against 2,920 gross tons for National Geographic Venture. National Geographic Venture carries 100 passengers and Silver Origin carries 100.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Venture or Silver Origin?
Silver Origin is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2018 for National Geographic Venture.
Which has more space per passenger?
Silver Origin, with 58.0 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?
Silver Origin, with one crew member for every 1.1 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 Silver Origin.
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