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Linblad / Nat. Geo. • National Geographic Orion
Nov 19, 2026
$14,303/person
View Deal →National Geographic Orion vs Oberoi Philae
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Oberoi Philae is the larger vessel at 4,500 GT — 11% more than National Geographic Orion's 4,050 GT. Oberoi Philae offers more personal space with a space ratio of 102.3 GT per passenger versus 39.7. Built in 2015, Oberoi Philae is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
National Geographic Orion
Oberoi Philae
Size
4,050 GT
4,500 GT
Passengers
102
44
Year Built
2003
2015
Crew Ratio
1:1.4
1:0.8
Space Ratio
39.7
102.3
Decks
—
—
Length
103m
72m
From Price
$14,303/pp
$10,240/pp
Comparison Verdict
Oberoi Philae is the larger vessel at 4,500 GT — 11% more than National Geographic Orion's 4,050 GT. Oberoi Philae offers more personal space with a space ratio of 102.3 GT per passenger versus 39.7. Built in 2015, Oberoi Philae is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | National Geographic Orion |
| Capacity | National Geographic Orion |
| Modernity | Oberoi Philae |
| Service | Oberoi Philae |
| Spaciousness | Oberoi Philae |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | National Geographic Orion |
| Fleet Power | National Geographic Orion |
Bottom line: National Geographic Orion leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose National Geographic Orion for overall superiority; pick Oberoi Philae if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Oberoi Philae if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2015, 12yr newer)
- Size matters to you (4,500 GT)
- Better service ratio (0.8:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (102.3 GT/pax)
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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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