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National Geographic Endeavour II vs National Geographic Venture

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. National Geographic Venture wins 3 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

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Category
National Geographic Endeavour II
National Geographic Venture
Size
3,132 GT
3,135 GT
Passengers
96
100
Year built
2005
2018
Crew ratio
1.7 guests per crew
1.9 guests per crew
Space ratio
32.6 GT per guest
31.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
73 m
73 m

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Built in 2018, National Geographic Venture is 13 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. National Geographic Endeavour II edges ahead in service at 1.7 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.

CategoryWinner
SizeNational Geographic Venture
CapacityTie
ModernityNational Geographic Venture
ServiceNational Geographic Endeavour II
SpaciousnessNational Geographic Endeavour II
DecksNo data
LengthTie
Fleet PowerNational Geographic Venture

Bottom line: National Geographic Venture leads 3–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose National Geographic Venture for overall superiority; pick National Geographic Endeavour II if Service matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose National Geographic Endeavour II if

  • More crew per guest (1.7 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (32.6 GT per guest)
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Choose National Geographic Venture if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2018, 13 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (3,135 GT)
  • More onboard variety (100 guests)
Book National Geographic Venture

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.