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)
Heritage Adventurer
Heritage Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
Heritage Explorer
300 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
Heritage Explorer
25 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
Heritage Explorer
7 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
Heritage Explorer
18
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
Heritage Explorer
8
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
Heritage Explorer
2
Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
Heritage Explorer
2,009
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
Heritage Explorer
16.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
Heritage Explorer
2.25 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | Heritage Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | Heritage Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,200 GTWinner | 300 GT |
| Length | 92 mWinner | 25 m |
| Beam | 15 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 140Winner | 18 |
| Crew | 75Winner | 8 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.0 GT/paxWinner | 16.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.87:1Winner | 2.25:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Custom |
| Flag | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| IMO Number | 8802087 | 8019356 |
Heritage Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Heritage Explorer
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Free cancellation on most rooms
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7 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | 5Winner | 2 |
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