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 Explorer
Spirit of Enderby
Gross Tonnage
Heritage Explorer
300 GT
Spirit of Enderby
1,764 GT
Length
Heritage Explorer
25 m
Spirit of Enderby
72 m
Beam
Heritage Explorer
7 m
Spirit of Enderby
13 m
Passengers
Heritage Explorer
18
Spirit of Enderby
50
Crew
Heritage Explorer
8
Spirit of Enderby
34
Decks
Heritage Explorer
2
Spirit of Enderby
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Year Built
Heritage Explorer
2,009
Spirit of Enderby
1,984
Space Ratio
Heritage Explorer
16.7 GT/pax
Spirit of Enderby
35.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Heritage Explorer
2.25 :1
Spirit of Enderby
1.47 :1
| Specification | Heritage Explorer | Spirit of Enderby |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Heritage Expeditions | Heritage Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition Yacht | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009Winner | 1,984 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 300 GT | 1,764 GTWinner |
| Length | 25 m | 72 mWinner |
| Beam | 7 m | 13 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 18 | 50Winner |
| Crew | 8 | 34Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 16.7 GT/pax | 35.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.25:1 | 1.47:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Custom | Hollming |
| Flag | New Zealand | Russia |
| IMO Number | 8019356 | 8803856 |
Heritage Explorer
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | 2 | — |
