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Linblad / Nat. Geo. • National Geographic Endeavour II
Jul 31, 2026
$14,267/person
View Deal →National Geographic Endeavour II vs National Geographic Quest
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Built in 2017, National Geographic Quest is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. National Geographic Endeavour II edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 2 – 3
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Category
National Geographic Endeavour II
National Geographic Quest
Size
3,132 GT
3,135 GT
Passengers
96
100
Year Built
2005
2017
Crew Ratio
1:1.7
1:1.9
Space Ratio
32.6
31.4
Decks
—
—
Length
73m
73m
From Price
$14,029/pp
$8,781/pp
Comparison Verdict
Built in 2017, National Geographic Quest is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. National Geographic Endeavour II edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | National Geographic Quest |
| Capacity | Tie |
| Modernity | National Geographic Quest |
| Service | National Geographic Endeavour II |
| Spaciousness | National Geographic Endeavour II |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Tie |
| Fleet Power | National Geographic Quest |
Bottom line: National Geographic Quest leads 3–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose National Geographic Quest for overall superiority; pick National Geographic Endeavour II if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if...
- Better service ratio (1.7:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (32.6 GT/pax)
Choose National Geographic Quest if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2017, 12yr newer)
- Size matters to you (3,135 GT)
- More onboard variety (100 guests)
- Save $5,248/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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