Compare Expedition Ships
32 sister ships in this class · Data updated February 2026
The Expedition class includes 32 sister ships built on the same platform. While these ships share similar dimensions and overall layouts, each vessel offers unique characteristics that make it special. Compare the ships below to find the one that best matches your vacation preferences.
Sister ships in the same class provide a consistent cruise experience - if you enjoyed one ship, you'll likely enjoy the others. However, differences in amenities, dining venues, entertainment options, and cabin configurations can make each ship feel unique.
Expedition Ships
Le Commandant Charcot
30,000 GT • 245 pax
Built 2021
Silver Endeavour
23,500 GT • 200 pax
Built 2021
MS Roald Amundsen
20,889 GT • 530 pax
Built 2019
MS Fridtjof Nansen
20,889 GT • 530 pax
Built 2020
Silver Cloud
17,400 GT • 254 pax
Built 1994
Hanseatic Inspiration
16,100 GT • 230 pax
Built 2019
Hanseatic Spirit
16,100 GT • 230 pax
Built 2021
Hanseatic Nature
16,100 GT • 230 pax
Built 2019
Ultramarine
13,000 GT • 199 pax
Built 2021
World Odyssey
9,300 GT • 200 pax
Built 2023
World Explorer
9,300 GT • 176 pax
Built 2019
World Voyager
9,300 GT • 200 pax
Built 2020
Ocean Victory
8,500 GT • 189 pax
Built 2021
Douglas Mawson
8,500 GT • 154 pax
Built 2025
Ocean Explorer
8,000 GT • 138 pax
Built 2021
Sylvia Earle
8,000 GT • 132 pax
Built 2022
Greg Mortimer
8,000 GT • 132 pax
Built 2019
MS Spitsbergen
7,025 GT • 180 pax
Built 2016
National Geographic Explorer
6,471 GT • 148 pax
Built 1982
Silver Explorer
6,072 GT • 132 pax
Built 1989
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT • 128 pax
Built 1975
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT • 140 pax
Built 1991
National Geographic Quest
3,135 GT • 100 pax
Built 2017
National Geographic Venture
3,135 GT • 100 pax
Built 2018
Celebrity Xpedition
2,842 GT • 96 pax
Built 2001
MS Santa Cruz II
2,452 GT • 90 pax
Built 2002
Spirit of Enderby
1,764 GT • 50 pax
Built 1984
National Geographic Sea Bird
100 GT • 62 pax
Built 1982
National Geographic Sea Lion
100 GT • 62 pax
Built 1982
Safari Endeavour
99 GT • 86 pax
Built 1983
Wilderness Explorer
99 GT • 76 pax
Built 1998
Wilderness Discoverer
99 GT • 76 pax
Built 1992
Compare Expedition Sister Ships
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Le Commandant Charcot vs Silver Endeavour
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Silver Endeavour vs MS Roald Amundsen
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MS Roald Amundsen vs MS Fridtjof Nansen
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MS Fridtjof Nansen vs Silver Cloud
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Silver Cloud vs Hanseatic Spirit
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Hanseatic Spirit vs Hanseatic Inspiration
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Hanseatic Inspiration vs Hanseatic Nature
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Hanseatic Nature vs Ultramarine
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Ultramarine vs World Explorer
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World Explorer vs World Voyager
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World Voyager vs World Odyssey
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World Odyssey vs Ocean Victory
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Ocean Victory vs Douglas Mawson
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Douglas Mawson vs Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer vs Greg Mortimer
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Greg Mortimer vs Sylvia Earle
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Sylvia Earle vs MS Spitsbergen
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MS Spitsbergen vs National Geographic Explorer
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National Geographic Explorer vs Silver Explorer
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Silver Explorer vs Ocean Adventurer
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Ocean Adventurer vs Heritage Adventurer
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Heritage Adventurer vs National Geographic Venture
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National Geographic Venture vs National Geographic Quest
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National Geographic Quest vs Celebrity Xpedition
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Celebrity Xpedition vs MS Santa Cruz II
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MS Santa Cruz II vs Spirit of Enderby
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Spirit of Enderby vs National Geographic Sea Bird
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National Geographic Sea Bird vs National Geographic Sea Lion
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National Geographic Sea Lion vs Wilderness Discoverer
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Wilderness Discoverer vs Wilderness Explorer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Expedition class?
The Expedition class is a group of 32 sister ships built on the same platform. These ships share similar dimensions, layouts, and features but may have unique amenities or configurations.
How many ships are in the Expedition class?
There are currently 32 cruise ships in the Expedition class. Use our comparison tool to see the differences between these sister ships.
Are Expedition ships identical?
While Expedition ships share the same base design and dimensions, each ship may have unique restaurants, entertainment venues, décor themes, and cabin configurations. Compare them to find subtle differences.
Which Expedition ship should I choose?
Consider factors like the ship's year built (newer ships may have updated features), specific amenities unique to each vessel, and the itineraries offered. Our comparison tool highlights the differences between ships.
What are the advantages of sister ships?
Sister ships offer consistent quality and familiar layouts across the fleet. If you enjoyed one ship in the class, you'll likely enjoy others. However, each ship may have unique features worth exploring.
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