Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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
Ocean Adventurer
Gross Tonnage
National Geographic Quest
3,135 GT
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT
Length
National Geographic Quest
73 m
Ocean Adventurer
101 m
Beam
National Geographic Quest
14 m
Ocean Adventurer
16 m
Passengers
National Geographic Quest
100
Ocean Adventurer
128
Crew
National Geographic Quest
52
Ocean Adventurer
86
Decks
National Geographic Quest
—
Ocean Adventurer
—
Year Built
National Geographic Quest
2,017
Ocean Adventurer
1,975
Space Ratio
National Geographic Quest
31.4 GT/pax
Ocean Adventurer
34.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
National Geographic Quest
1.92 :1
Ocean Adventurer
1.49 :1
| Specification | National Geographic Quest | Ocean Adventurer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Lindblad Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017Winner | 1,975 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,135 GT | 4,376 GTWinner |
| Length | 73 m | 101 mWinner |
| Beam | 14 m | 16 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100 | 128Winner |
| Crew | 52 | 86Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.4 GT/pax | 34.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.92:1 | 1.49:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Nichols Brothers | P. Wencke & Sohn |
| Flag | United States | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9712058 | 8010101 |
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
Ocean Adventurer
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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