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 Spirit
Wilderness Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Spirit
16,100 GT
Wilderness Explorer
99 GT
Length
Hanseatic Spirit
139 m
Wilderness Explorer
56 m
Beam
Hanseatic Spirit
22 m
Wilderness Explorer
11 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Spirit
230
Wilderness Explorer
76
Crew
Hanseatic Spirit
175
Wilderness Explorer
28
Decks
Hanseatic Spirit
—
Wilderness Explorer
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Spirit
2,021
Wilderness Explorer
1,998
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
70.0 GT/pax
Wilderness Explorer
1.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
1.31 :1
Wilderness Explorer
2.71 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Spirit | Wilderness Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | UnCruise Adventures |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 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 | 9817169 | 8984277 |
Hanseatic Spirit
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 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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11 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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