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
Spirit of Enderby
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
Spirit of Enderby
1,764 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
Spirit of Enderby
72 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
Spirit of Enderby
13 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
Spirit of Enderby
50
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
Spirit of Enderby
34
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
Spirit of Enderby
—
Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
Spirit of Enderby
1,984
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
Spirit of Enderby
35.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
Spirit of Enderby
1.47 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | Spirit of Enderby |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | Heritage Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991Winner | 1,984 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,200 GTWinner | 1,764 GT |
| Length | 92 mWinner | 72 m |
| Beam | 15 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 140Winner | 50 |
| Crew | 75Winner | 34 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.0 GT/pax | 35.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.87:1 | 1.47:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Hollming |
| Flag | New Zealand | Russia |
| IMO Number | 8802087 | 8803856 |
Heritage Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Spirit of Enderby
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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13 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | 5 | — |
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