Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Celebrity Xpedition
Heritage Adventurer
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Xpedition
2,842 GT
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
Length
Celebrity Xpedition
90 m
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
Beam
Celebrity Xpedition
14 m
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
Passengers
Celebrity Xpedition
96
Heritage Adventurer
140
Crew
Celebrity Xpedition
64
Heritage Adventurer
75
Decks
Celebrity Xpedition
—
Heritage Adventurer
5
Year Built
Celebrity Xpedition
2,001
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
Space Ratio
Celebrity Xpedition
29.6 GT/pax
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Xpedition
1.50 :1
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Xpedition | Heritage Adventurer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Heritage Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001Winner | 1,991 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 2,842 GT | 4,200 GTWinner |
| Length | 90 m | 92 mWinner |
| Beam | 14 m | 15 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 96 | 140Winner |
| Crew | 64 | 75Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 29.6 GT/pax | 30.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.50:1Winner | 1.87:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Cassens Werft | Kvaerner Kleven |
| Flag | Ecuador | New Zealand |
| IMO Number | 8521220 | 8802087 |
Celebrity Xpedition
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Heritage Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | 5 |
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