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
Sea Cloud II
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
Sea Cloud II
3,849 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
Sea Cloud II
117 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
Sea Cloud II
16 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
Sea Cloud II
94
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
Sea Cloud II
60
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
Sea Cloud II
—
Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
Sea Cloud II
2,001
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
Sea Cloud II
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
Sea Cloud II
1.57 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | Sea Cloud II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | Sea Cloud Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Windjammer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,200 GTWinner | 3,849 GT |
| Length | 92 m | 117 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 16 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 140Winner | 94 |
| Crew | 75Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.0 GT/pax | 41.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.87:1 | 1.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Astilleros Gondán |
| Flag | New Zealand | Malta |
| IMO Number | 8802087 | 9171292 |
Heritage Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Sea Cloud II
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | 5 | — |
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