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 Venture
Ocean Adventurer
Gross Tonnage
National Geographic Venture
3,135 GT
Ocean Adventurer
4,376 GT
Length
National Geographic Venture
73 m
Ocean Adventurer
101 m
Beam
National Geographic Venture
14 m
Ocean Adventurer
16 m
Passengers
National Geographic Venture
100
Ocean Adventurer
128
Crew
National Geographic Venture
52
Ocean Adventurer
86
Decks
National Geographic Venture
—
Ocean Adventurer
—
Year Built
National Geographic Venture
2,018
Ocean Adventurer
1,975
Space Ratio
National Geographic Venture
31.4 GT/pax
Ocean Adventurer
34.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
National Geographic Venture
1.92 :1
Ocean Adventurer
1.49 :1
| Specification | National Geographic Venture | Ocean Adventurer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Lindblad Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 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 | 9763750 | 8010101 |
National Geographic Venture
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2018 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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