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)
Golden Horizon
National Geographic Endurance
Gross Tonnage
Golden Horizon
8,770 GT
National Geographic Endurance
12,300 GT
Length
Golden Horizon
162 m
National Geographic Endurance
126 m
Beam
Golden Horizon
18.5 m
National Geographic Endurance
21 m
Passengers
Golden Horizon
276
National Geographic Endurance
126
Crew
Golden Horizon
160
National Geographic Endurance
102
Decks
Golden Horizon
5
National Geographic Endurance
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Year Built
Golden Horizon
2,021
National Geographic Endurance
2,020
Space Ratio
Golden Horizon
31.8 GT/pax
National Geographic Endurance
97.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Golden Horizon
1.73 :1
National Geographic Endurance
1.24 :1
| Specification | Golden Horizon | National Geographic Endurance |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Tradewind Voyages | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Class | Sailing Vessel | Polar |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,020 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 8,770 GT | 12,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 162 mWinner | 126 m |
| Beam | 18.5 m | 21 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 276Winner | 126 |
| Crew | 160Winner | 102 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.8 GT/pax | 97.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.73:1 | 1.24:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Brodosplit | Ulstein |
| Flag | United Kingdom | United States |
| IMO Number | 8000214 | 9828157 |
Golden Horizon
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
National Geographic Endurance
98 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.2:1 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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Decks | 5 | — |
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