Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $8,700
Ship comparison
Safari Explorer vs Wilderness Adventurer
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Adventurer
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $5,300
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Safari Explorer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 1998. Wilderness Adventurer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 60 passengers, in service since 1984.
Choose Safari Explorer if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Wilderness Adventurer for staterooms (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 19.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 10.7) and its maiden voyage was in 1998 (vs 1984).
Choose Wilderness Adventurer if you want a lower starting fare, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Safari Explorer for family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $5,300 (vs $8,700).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Safari Explorer | Wilderness Adventurer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Un-Cruise Adventures | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 (better) | 1984 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2008 | 2011 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 695 | 639 |
| Passengers | 36 | 60 |
| Crew | 15 | 20 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 3.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.3 (better) | 10.7 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 145 ft | 160 ft |
| Beam | 36 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 11 mph | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 43 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–13 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $8,700 | $5,300 (better) |
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, Wilderness Adventurer on 2, with 6 level.
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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.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Adventurer
The interior of Wilderness Adventurer from Un-Cruise Adventures complements the wild places it sails through. The main lounge evokes the feel of a wilderness lodge or neighborhood pub, with a long bar made from reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar. Three accessible decks are ideal for keeping watch for wildlife and taking in the outdoors.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $5,300.
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7 Night Alaskas Fjords and Glaciers with Ketchikan
$5,300
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7 Night Glacier Bay Adventure with 2 Days in Glacier Bay
$5,300
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Questions
Safari Explorer or Wilderness Adventurer?
Which is bigger, Safari Explorer or Wilderness Adventurer?
Safari Explorer is bigger at 695 gross tons, against 639 gross tons for Wilderness Adventurer. Safari Explorer carries 36 passengers and Wilderness Adventurer carries 60.
Which ship is newer, Safari Explorer or Wilderness Adventurer?
Safari Explorer is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1984 for Wilderness Adventurer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Safari Explorer, with 19.3 gross tons per passenger against 10.7 on Wilderness Adventurer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Safari Explorer, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Wilderness Adventurer.
Which is better for families?
Wilderness Adventurer scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Safari Explorer.
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