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
World Odyssey
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
World Odyssey
9,300 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
World Odyssey
126 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
World Odyssey
19 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
World Odyssey
200
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
World Odyssey
120
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
World Odyssey
—
Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
World Odyssey
2,023
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
World Odyssey
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
World Odyssey
1.67 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | World Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | nicko cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 4,200 GT | 9,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 92 m | 126 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 140 | 200Winner |
| Crew | 75 | 120Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.0 GT/pax | 46.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.87:1 | 1.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | WestSea |
| Flag | New Zealand | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 8802087 | 9887080 |
Heritage Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
World Odyssey
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 8.5 m |
| Decks | 5 | — |
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