Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Hanseatic Inspiration
Scenic Eclipse II
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Inspiration
16,100 GT
Scenic Eclipse II
17,545 GT
Length
Hanseatic Inspiration
139 m
Scenic Eclipse II
168 m
Beam
Hanseatic Inspiration
22 m
Scenic Eclipse II
22 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Inspiration
230
Scenic Eclipse II
228
Crew
Hanseatic Inspiration
175
Scenic Eclipse II
176
Decks
Hanseatic Inspiration
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Scenic Eclipse II
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Year Built
Hanseatic Inspiration
2,019
Scenic Eclipse II
2,023
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Inspiration
70.0 GT/pax
Scenic Eclipse II
77.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Inspiration
1.31 :1
Scenic Eclipse II
1.30 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Inspiration | Scenic Eclipse II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Discovery Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GT | 17,545 GTWinner |
| Length | 139 m | 168 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 22 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230Winner | 228 |
| Crew | 175 | 176Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/pax | 77.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1 | 1.30:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Uljanik |
| Flag | Germany | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9817157 | 9850460 |
Hanseatic Inspiration
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Scenic Eclipse II
77 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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