Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Venture
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $3,753
Ship comparison
National Geographic Venture vs Wilderness Legacy
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Legacy
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $5,300
The verdict
Which should you choose?
National Geographic Venture is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2018. Wilderness Legacy is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 88 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose National Geographic Venture if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Wilderness Legacy for active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 29.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 1983).
Wilderness Legacy does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| National Geographic Venture | Wilderness Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 1983 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,920 | 1,472 |
| Passengers | 100 | 88 |
| Crew | 52 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.2 (better) | 16.7 |
| Decks | — | 4 |
| Length | 239 ft | 192 ft |
| Beam | 46 ft | 40 ft |
| Speed | — | 12 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 44 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–13 nights | 7–12 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,753 (better) | $5,300 |
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 6 of the ten, Wilderness Legacy on 0, with 4 level.
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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.
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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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Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Legacy
Step aboard the 88-guest Wilderness Legacy from Un-Cruise Adventures and take a step back in time. The replica coastal steamer exudes old-world charm, with the benefits of modern comforts. Simultaneously upscale and casual, the vessel boasts carved wooden cabinetry and turn-of-the-century décor.
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6 cruises on sale, from $5,300.
Questions
National Geographic Venture or Wilderness Legacy?
Which is bigger, National Geographic Venture or Wilderness Legacy?
National Geographic Venture is bigger at 2,920 gross tons, against 1,472 gross tons for Wilderness Legacy. National Geographic Venture carries 100 passengers and Wilderness Legacy carries 88.
Which ship is newer, National Geographic Venture or Wilderness Legacy?
National Geographic Venture is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 1983 for Wilderness Legacy.
Which has more space per passenger?
National Geographic Venture, with 29.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Wilderness Legacy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
National Geographic Venture, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Wilderness Legacy.
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 Wilderness Legacy.
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