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Sea Cloud II
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Ship comparison
Sea Cloud II vs Wilderness Legacy
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Wilderness Legacy
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Sea Cloud II is an intimate Lindblad Expeditions ship carrying 94 passengers, in service since 2001. Wilderness Legacy is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 88 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose Sea Cloud II if you want more space per passenger, more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Wilderness Legacy for cultural (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 40.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2001 (vs 1983).
Choose Wilderness Legacy if you want more adventure and nature: it outscores Sea Cloud II for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Sea Cloud II | Wilderness Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 1983 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 3,849 | 1,472 |
| Passengers | 94 | 88 |
| Crew | 60 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.9 (better) | 16.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 384 ft | 192 ft |
| Beam | 52 ft | 40 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 12 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Sea Cloud II leads on 4 of the ten, Wilderness Legacy on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Legacy
Step aboard the 88-guest Wilderness Legacy from Un-Cruise Adventures and take a step back in time. The replica coastal steamer exudes old-world charm, with the benefits of modern comforts. Simultaneously upscale and casual, the vessel boasts carved wooden cabinetry and turn-of-the-century décor.
Questions
Sea Cloud II or Wilderness Legacy?
Which is bigger, Sea Cloud II or Wilderness Legacy?
Sea Cloud II is bigger at 3,849 gross tons, against 1,472 gross tons for Wilderness Legacy. Sea Cloud II carries 94 passengers and Wilderness Legacy carries 88.
Which ship is newer, Sea Cloud II or Wilderness Legacy?
Sea Cloud II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1983 for Wilderness Legacy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sea Cloud II, with 40.9 gross tons per passenger against 16.7 on Wilderness Legacy. 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 2.5 on Wilderness Legacy.
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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