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 Voyager
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Adventurer
4,200 GT
World Voyager
9,300 GT
Length
Heritage Adventurer
92 m
World Voyager
126 m
Beam
Heritage Adventurer
15 m
World Voyager
19 m
Passengers
Heritage Adventurer
140
World Voyager
200
Crew
Heritage Adventurer
75
World Voyager
120
Decks
Heritage Adventurer
5
World Voyager
—
Year Built
Heritage Adventurer
1,991
World Voyager
2,020
Space Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
30.0 GT/pax
World Voyager
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Adventurer
1.87 :1
World Voyager
1.67 :1
| Specification | Heritage Adventurer | World Voyager |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | nicko cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,991 | 2,020Winner |
| 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 | 8521232 |
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 Voyager
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 12.2 m |
| Decks | 5 | — |
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