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.
Built 2020
Le Commandant Charcot vs Silver Endeavour
Silver Endeavour vs MS Fridtjof Nansen
MS Fridtjof Nansen vs MS Roald Amundsen
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MS Roald Amundsen vs Silver Cloud
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Silver Cloud vs Hanseatic Nature
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Hanseatic Nature vs Hanseatic Spirit
Hanseatic Spirit vs Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Inspiration vs Ultramarine
Ultramarine vs World Explorer
World Explorer vs World Odyssey
World Odyssey vs World Voyager
World Voyager vs Ocean Victory
Ocean Victory vs Douglas Mawson
Douglas Mawson vs Greg Mortimer
Greg Mortimer vs Sylvia Earle
Sylvia Earle vs Ocean Explorer
Ocean Explorer vs MS Spitsbergen
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
Ocean Adventurer vs Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Adventurer vs National Geographic Quest
National Geographic Quest vs National Geographic Venture
National Geographic Venture vs Celebrity Xpedition
Celebrity Xpedition vs MS Santa Cruz II
MS Santa Cruz II vs Spirit of Enderby
Spirit of Enderby vs National Geographic Sea Bird
National Geographic Sea Bird vs National Geographic Sea Lion
National Geographic Sea Lion vs Wilderness Explorer
Wilderness Explorer vs Safari Endeavour
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.
There are currently 32 cruise ships in the Expedition class. Use our comparison tool to see the differences between these sister ships.
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.
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.
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.
