Un-Cruise Adventures
Safari Explorer
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $8,700
Ship comparison
Safari Explorer vs Wilderness Discoverer
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Discoverer
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,900
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Safari Explorer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 36 passengers, in service since 1998. Wilderness Discoverer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 76 passengers, in service since 1992.
Choose Safari Explorer if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Wilderness Discoverer for staterooms (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 19.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 9.0) and its maiden voyage was in 1998 (vs 1992).
Choose Wilderness Discoverer if you want a lower starting fare, more adventure and nature or a bigger ship: it outscores Safari Explorer for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $4,900 (vs $8,700) and it carries 76 passengers (vs 36).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Safari Explorer | Wilderness Discoverer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Un-Cruise Adventures | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2008 | 2011 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 695 | 683 |
| Passengers | 36 | 76 |
| Crew | 15 | 26 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.3 (better) | 9.0 |
| Decks | 3 | 3 |
| Length | 145 ft | 176 ft |
| Beam | 36 ft | 36 ft |
| Speed | 11 mph | 11 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 51 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–13 nights | 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $8,700 | $4,900 (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 Discoverer 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
Wilderness Discoverer
Active adventure is top of mind on Wilderness Discoverer from Un-Cruise Adventures. Complementing the wilderness outside, the décor of the main lounge, including reclaimed Alaskan yellow cedar on the bar top, evokes the feel of a national park.
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $4,900.
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7 Night Glacier Bay Adventure with 2 Days in Glacier Bay
$4,900
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7 Night Alaskas Fjords and Glaciers with Ketchikan
$5,700
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Questions
Safari Explorer or Wilderness Discoverer?
Which is bigger, Safari Explorer or Wilderness Discoverer?
Safari Explorer is bigger at 695 gross tons, against 683 gross tons for Wilderness Discoverer. Safari Explorer carries 36 passengers and Wilderness Discoverer carries 76.
Which ship is newer, Safari Explorer or Wilderness Discoverer?
Safari Explorer is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1992 for Wilderness Discoverer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Safari Explorer, with 19.3 gross tons per passenger against 9.0 on Wilderness Discoverer. 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 2.9 on Wilderness Discoverer.
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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