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)
National Geographic Explorer
Ocean Victory
Gross Tonnage
National Geographic Explorer
6,471 GT
Ocean Victory
8,500 GT
Length
National Geographic Explorer
108 m
Ocean Victory
105 m
Beam
National Geographic Explorer
16 m
Ocean Victory
18 m
Passengers
National Geographic Explorer
148
Ocean Victory
189
Crew
National Geographic Explorer
85
Ocean Victory
115
Decks
National Geographic Explorer
—
Ocean Victory
—
Year Built
National Geographic Explorer
1,982
Ocean Victory
2,021
Space Ratio
National Geographic Explorer
43.7 GT/pax
Ocean Victory
45.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
National Geographic Explorer
1.74 :1
Ocean Victory
1.64 :1
| Specification | National Geographic Explorer | Ocean Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Lindblad Expeditions | Atlas Ocean Voyages |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,982 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 6,471 GT | 8,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 108 mWinner | 105 m |
| Beam | 16 m | 18 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 148 | 189Winner |
| Crew | 85 | 115Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.7 GT/pax | 45.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.74:1 | 1.64:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | China Merchants |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9005829 | 9834066 |
National Geographic Explorer
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Ocean Victory
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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