Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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 Nature
Wilderness Discoverer
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Nature
16,100 GT
Wilderness Discoverer
99 GT
Length
Hanseatic Nature
139 m
Wilderness Discoverer
53 m
Beam
Hanseatic Nature
22 m
Wilderness Discoverer
11 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Nature
230
Wilderness Discoverer
76
Crew
Hanseatic Nature
175
Wilderness Discoverer
28
Decks
Hanseatic Nature
—
Wilderness Discoverer
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Nature
2,019
Wilderness Discoverer
1,992
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Nature
70.0 GT/pax
Wilderness Discoverer
1.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Nature
1.31 :1
Wilderness Discoverer
2.71 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Nature | Wilderness Discoverer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | UnCruise Adventures |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 1,992 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GTWinner | 99 GT |
| Length | 139 mWinner | 53 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 | Blount Marine |
| Flag | Germany | United States |
| IMO Number | 9817145 | 8884166 |
Hanseatic Nature
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 Discoverer
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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11 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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