Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Endeavour
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Ship comparison
Safari Endeavour vs Sea Cloud II
Lindblad Expeditions
Sea Cloud II
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Safari Endeavour is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 84 passengers, in service since 1983. Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Safari Endeavour if you want more adventure and nature: it outscores Sea Cloud II for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more space per passenger, more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Safari Endeavour for cultural (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 40.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.0) and its maiden voyage was in 2001 (vs 1983).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Safari Endeavour | Sea Cloud II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Un-Cruise Adventures | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1983 | 2001 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 1,425 | 3,849 |
| Passengers | 84 | 94 |
| Crew | 35 | 60 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 17.0 | 40.9 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 232 ft | 384 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 52 ft |
| Speed | 11 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Safari Endeavour leads on 1 of the ten, Sea Cloud II on 3, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Endeavour
Aboard Safari Endeavour, a spacious expedition vessel from Un-Cruise Adventures, three decks offer ample outside vantage points for taking in daytime sights and the sparkling night sky with new friends.
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.
Questions
Safari Endeavour or Sea Cloud II?
Which is bigger, Safari Endeavour or Sea Cloud II?
Sea Cloud II is bigger at 3,849 gross tons, against 1,425 gross tons for Safari Endeavour. Safari Endeavour carries 84 passengers and Sea Cloud II carries 94.
Which ship is newer, Safari Endeavour or Sea Cloud II?
Sea Cloud II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1983 for Safari Endeavour.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with 40.9 gross tons per passenger against 17.0 on Safari Endeavour. 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 2.4 on Safari Endeavour.
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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