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Wilderness Explorer vs Wilderness Legacy
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Wilderness Legacy
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Wilderness Explorer is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 74 passengers, in service since 1976. Wilderness Legacy is an intimate Un-Cruise Adventures ship carrying 88 passengers, in service since 1983.
Choose Wilderness Explorer if you want a more active cruise, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Wilderness Legacy for active (10.0 vs 8.0), adventure & nature (10.0 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Wilderness Legacy if you want more space per passenger or a newer ship: it has 16.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 12.3) and its maiden voyage was in 1983 (vs 1976).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Wilderness Explorer | Wilderness Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Un-Cruise Adventures | Un-Cruise Adventures |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1976 | 1983 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2013 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 910 | 1,472 |
| Passengers | 74 | 88 |
| Crew | 26 | 35 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 12.3 | 16.7 (better) |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 186 ft | 192 ft |
| Beam | 38 ft | 40 ft |
| Speed | 13 mph | 12 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Wilderness Explorer leads on 6 of the ten, Wilderness Legacy on 0, with 4 level.
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Un-Cruise Adventures
Wilderness Explorer
To complement the wild, natural surroundings of Wilderness Explorer from Un-Cruise Adventures, the interior of the 74-guest expedition ship has been designed with a Pacific Northwest feel, including the nautical-themed main lounge.
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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
Wilderness Explorer or Wilderness Legacy?
Which is bigger, Wilderness Explorer or Wilderness Legacy?
Wilderness Legacy is bigger at 1,472 gross tons, against 910 gross tons for Wilderness Explorer. Wilderness Explorer carries 74 passengers and Wilderness Legacy carries 88.
Which ship is newer, Wilderness Explorer or Wilderness Legacy?
Wilderness Legacy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1983 against 1976 for Wilderness Explorer.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wilderness Legacy, with 16.7 gross tons per passenger against 12.3 on Wilderness Explorer. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Wilderness Legacy, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Wilderness Explorer.
Which is better for families?
Wilderness Explorer scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Wilderness Legacy.
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