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 Sea Lion
World Odyssey
Gross Tonnage
National Geographic Sea Lion
100 GT
World Odyssey
9,300 GT
Length
National Geographic Sea Lion
46 m
World Odyssey
126 m
Beam
National Geographic Sea Lion
10 m
World Odyssey
19 m
Passengers
National Geographic Sea Lion
62
World Odyssey
200
Crew
National Geographic Sea Lion
25
World Odyssey
120
Decks
National Geographic Sea Lion
—
World Odyssey
—
Year Built
National Geographic Sea Lion
1,982
World Odyssey
2,023
Space Ratio
National Geographic Sea Lion
1.6 GT/pax
World Odyssey
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
National Geographic Sea Lion
2.48 :1
World Odyssey
1.67 :1
| Specification | National Geographic Sea Lion | World Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Lindblad Expeditions | nicko cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,982 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 100 GT | 9,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 46 m | 126 mWinner |
| Beam | 10 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 62 | 200Winner |
| Crew | 25 | 120Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 1.6 GT/pax | 46.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.48:1 | 1.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Whidbey Island | WestSea |
| Flag | United States | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 8314718 | 9887080 |
National Geographic Sea Lion
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
World Odyssey
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
