Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $8,700
Ship comparison
Safari Explorer vs Treasure of Galapagos
Avalon Waterways
Treasure of Galapagos
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Safari Explorer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 1998. Treasure of Galapagos is an intimate Avalon Waterways ship carrying 16 passengers, in service since 2009. Treasure of Galapagos has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Safari Explorer if you want a bigger ship or more cruises to choose from: it carries 36 passengers (vs 16) and it has 7 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose Treasure of Galapagos if you want more crew per passenger, a newer ship or a smaller ship: it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 2.4), its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 1998) and it carries 16 passengers (vs 36).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Safari Explorer | Treasure of Galapagos | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Un-Cruise Adventures | Avalon Waterways |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2009 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2008 | 2017 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 695 | 343 |
| Passengers | 36 | 16 |
| Crew | 15 | 10 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.3 | 21.4 (better) |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 145 ft | 102 ft |
| Beam | 36 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 11 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7–13 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $8,700 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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Treasure of Galapagos has no Bliss scores yet.
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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.
Avalon Waterways
Treasure of Galapagos
Thinking of a trip to take in the stunning wildlife of the Galápagos Islands? The ship Treasure of Galapagos, chartered by Avalon Waterways, is a good introduction to one of the most pristine and sensitive ecosystems on earth.
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Questions
Safari Explorer or Treasure of Galapagos?
Which is bigger, Safari Explorer or Treasure of Galapagos?
Safari Explorer is bigger at 695 gross tons, against 343 gross tons for Treasure of Galapagos. Safari Explorer carries 36 passengers and Treasure of Galapagos carries 16.
Which ship is newer, Safari Explorer or Treasure of Galapagos?
Treasure of Galapagos is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 1998 for Safari Explorer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Treasure of Galapagos, with 21.4 gross tons per passenger against 19.3 on Safari Explorer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Treasure of Galapagos, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Safari Explorer.
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