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)
Hanseatic Inspiration
Wilderness Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Inspiration
16,100 GT
Wilderness Explorer
99 GT
Length
Hanseatic Inspiration
139 m
Wilderness Explorer
56 m
Beam
Hanseatic Inspiration
22 m
Wilderness Explorer
11 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Inspiration
230
Wilderness Explorer
76
Crew
Hanseatic Inspiration
175
Wilderness Explorer
28
Decks
Hanseatic Inspiration
—
Wilderness Explorer
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Inspiration
2,019
Wilderness Explorer
1,998
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Inspiration
70.0 GT/pax
Wilderness Explorer
1.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Inspiration
1.31 :1
Wilderness Explorer
2.71 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Inspiration | Wilderness Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | UnCruise Adventures |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GTWinner | 99 GT |
| Length | 139 mWinner | 56 m |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230Winner | 76 |
| Crew | 175Winner | 28 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/paxWinner | 1.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1Winner | 2.71:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Nichols Brothers |
| Flag | Germany | United States |
| IMO Number | 9817157 | 8984277 |
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
Wilderness Explorer
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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