Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $8,700
Ship comparison
Safari Explorer vs Safari Quest
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Quest
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $9,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Safari Explorer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 1998. Safari Quest is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 22 passengers, in service since 1992.
Choose Safari Explorer if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Safari Quest for staterooms (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 19.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 15.7) and its maiden voyage was in 1998 (vs 1992).
Choose Safari Quest if you want more adventure and nature or a smaller ship: it outscores Safari Explorer for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 22 passengers (vs 36).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Safari Explorer | Safari Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Un-Cruise Adventures | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2006 |
| Gross tonnage | 695 | 345 |
| Passengers | 36 | 22 |
| Crew | 15 | 9 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.3 (better) | 15.7 |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 145 ft | 120 ft |
| Beam | 36 ft | 29 ft |
| Speed | 11 mph | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 39 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–13 nights | 7–12 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $8,700 (better) | $9,900 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Safari Explorer leads on 2 of the ten, Safari Quest on 1, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
Designed for comfort and adventure, Safari Explorer from UnCruise Adventures is a good platform for discovery. Three public decks make it easy to see action in the water and provide plenty of room for relaxing and breathing fresh air.
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale, from $8,700.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Quest
On the 22-guest boutique yacht Safari Quest from Un-Cruise Adventures. Four decks offer invigorating spaces to get away from it all and take in up-close views of the surrounding wilderness. Recap the day's activities, relax or watch a movie on the wide-screen TV in the comfortable and sophisticated salon.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $9,900.
Questions
Safari Explorer or Safari Quest?
Which is bigger, Safari Explorer or Safari Quest?
Safari Explorer is bigger at 695 gross tons, against 345 gross tons for Safari Quest. Safari Explorer carries 36 passengers and Safari Quest carries 22.
Which ship is newer, Safari Explorer or Safari Quest?
Safari Explorer is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1992 for Safari Quest.
Which has more space per passenger?
Safari Explorer, with 19.3 gross tons per passenger against 15.7 on Safari Quest. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers.
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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