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)
Douglas Mawson
World Voyager
Gross Tonnage
Douglas Mawson
8,500 GT
World Voyager
9,300 GT
Length
Douglas Mawson
105 m
World Voyager
126 m
Beam
Douglas Mawson
18 m
World Voyager
19 m
Passengers
Douglas Mawson
154
World Voyager
200
Crew
Douglas Mawson
95
World Voyager
120
Decks
Douglas Mawson
—
World Voyager
—
Year Built
Douglas Mawson
2,025
World Voyager
2,020
Space Ratio
Douglas Mawson
55.2 GT/pax
World Voyager
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Douglas Mawson
1.62 :1
World Voyager
1.67 :1
| Specification | Douglas Mawson | World Voyager |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Aurora Expeditions | nicko cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,020 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 8,500 GT | 9,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 105 m | 126 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 154 | 200Winner |
| Crew | 95 | 120Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 55.2 GT/paxWinner | 46.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.62:1Winner | 1.67:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | China Merchants Heavy Industry | WestSea |
| Flag | Bahamas | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 9852577 | 8521232 |
World Voyager is the larger vessel at 9,300 GT — 9% more than Douglas Mawson's 8,500 GT. Douglas Mawson offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.2 GT per passenger versus 46.5. Built in 2025, Douglas Mawson is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | World Voyager |
| Capacity | World Voyager |
| Modernity | Douglas Mawson |
| Service | Douglas Mawson |
| Spaciousness | Douglas Mawson |
Bottom line: Douglas Mawson wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Douglas Mawson
55 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
World Voyager
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 5.2 m | 12.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
