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
National Geographic Quest
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
National Geographic Quest
3,135 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
National Geographic Quest
73 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
National Geographic Quest
14 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
National Geographic Quest
100
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
National Geographic Quest
52
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
National Geographic Quest
—
Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
National Geographic Quest
2,017
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
National Geographic Quest
31.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
National Geographic Quest
1.92 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | National Geographic Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991 | 2,017Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,200 GTWinner | 3,135 GT |
| Length | 92 mWinner | 73 m |
| Beam | 15 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 140Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 75Winner | 52 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.0 GT/pax | 31.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.87:1Winner | 1.92:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Nichols Brothers |
| Flag | New Zealand | United States |
| IMO Number | 8802087 | 9712058 |
Heritage Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
National Geographic Quest
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
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14 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | 5 | — |
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