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
Ocean Adventurer
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
Ocean Adventurer
101 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
Ocean Adventurer
16 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
Ocean Adventurer
128
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
Ocean Adventurer
86
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
Ocean Adventurer
—
Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
Ocean Adventurer
1,975
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
Ocean Adventurer
34.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
Ocean Adventurer
1.49 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | Ocean Adventurer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991Winner | 1,975 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,200 GT | 4,376 GTWinner |
| Length | 92 m | 101 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 16 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 140Winner | 128 |
| Crew | 75 | 86Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.0 GT/pax | 34.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.87:1 | 1.49:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | P. Wencke & Sohn |
| Flag | New Zealand | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8802087 | 8010101 |
Heritage Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Ocean Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | 5 | — |