Lindblad Expeditions
Oberoi Philae
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $13,512
Ship comparison
Oberoi Philae vs Sun Goddess
Lindblad Expeditions
Sun Goddess
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $10,452
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Oberoi Philae is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 44 passengers, in service since 1996. Sun Goddess is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 60 passengers. Oberoi Philae has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Sun Goddess has no specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Oberoi Philae if you want more crew per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Sun Goddess for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 0.7 passengers (vs 1.9).
Choose Sun Goddess if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $10,452 (vs $13,512).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Oberoi Philae | Sun Goddess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1996 | — |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2016 | — |
| Passengers | 44 | 60 |
| Crew | 65 | 32 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 0.7 (better) | 1.9 |
| Decks | 5 | — |
| Length | 236 ft | — |
| Beam | 43 ft | — |
| Cruises on sale | 8 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 34 | 10 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–11 nights | 4–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $13,512 | $10,452 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Oberoi Philae leads on 5 of the ten, Sun Goddess on 0, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Lindblad Expeditions
Oberoi Philae
Oberoi Philae, chartered by Lindblad Expeditions, is a newly refurbished contemporary luxury river ship for travelers to enjoy the Nile River. The ship uses a steamwheeler river boat model and carries a maximum of 44 passengers.
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $13,512.
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
Oberoi Philae or Sun Goddess?
Which has more crew per passenger?
Oberoi Philae, with one crew member for every 0.7 passengers against one for every 1.9 on Sun Goddess.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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