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)
Wilderness Explorer
World Odyssey
Gross Tonnage
Wilderness Explorer
99 GT
World Odyssey
9,300 GT
Length
Wilderness Explorer
56 m
World Odyssey
126 m
Beam
Wilderness Explorer
11 m
World Odyssey
19 m
Passengers
Wilderness Explorer
76
World Odyssey
200
Crew
Wilderness Explorer
28
World Odyssey
120
Decks
Wilderness Explorer
—
World Odyssey
—
Year Built
Wilderness Explorer
1,998
World Odyssey
2,023
Space Ratio
Wilderness Explorer
1.3 GT/pax
World Odyssey
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Wilderness Explorer
2.71 :1
World Odyssey
1.67 :1
| Specification | Wilderness Explorer | World Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | UnCruise Adventures | nicko cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 99 GT | 9,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 56 m | 126 mWinner |
| Beam | 11 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 76 | 200Winner |
| Crew | 28 | 120Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 1.3 GT/pax | 46.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.71:1 | 1.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Nichols Brothers | WestSea |
| Flag | United States | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 8984277 | 9887080 |
Wilderness Explorer
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
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
