Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Quest
National Geographic Resolution
Gross Tonnage
National Geographic Quest
3,135 GT
National Geographic Resolution
12,300 GT
Length
National Geographic Quest
73 m
National Geographic Resolution
126 m
Beam
National Geographic Quest
14 m
National Geographic Resolution
21 m
Passengers
National Geographic Quest
100
National Geographic Resolution
126
Crew
National Geographic Quest
52
National Geographic Resolution
102
Decks
National Geographic Quest
—
National Geographic Resolution
—
Year Built
National Geographic Quest
2,017
National Geographic Resolution
2,021
Space Ratio
National Geographic Quest
31.4 GT/pax
National Geographic Resolution
97.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
National Geographic Quest
1.92 :1
National Geographic Resolution
1.24 :1
| Specification | National Geographic Quest | National Geographic Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Lindblad Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Polar |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,135 GT | 12,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 73 m | 126 mWinner |
| Beam | 14 m | 21 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 126Winner |
| Crew | 52 | 102Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.4 GT/pax | 97.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.92:1 | 1.24:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Nichols Brothers | Ulstein |
| Flag | United States | United States |
| IMO Number | 9712058 | 9828169 |
National Geographic Quest
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
National Geographic Resolution
98 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.2:1 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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 10 m |
| Decks | — | — |
