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Aurora Expeditions vs Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than Aurora Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Aurora Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; Lindblad Expeditions on dining, entertainment and service. Pick Lindblad Expeditions for families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Aurora Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Solo travelers, Couples | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 12 |
| Largest ship | Greg Mortimer (7,892 GT) | National Geographic Endurance (12,786 GT) |
| Newest ship | Douglas Mawson (2025) | National Geographic Endurance (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 144 | 88 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Antarctica, Mediterranean | Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, South America |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | Every ship |
| Single supplement | Ten dedicated solo cabins on every sailing of the 2026 and 2027 seasons carry no single supplement. A solo traveler who wants another… | Solo premium is Lindblad's pricing category for single occupancy. Reduced solo pricing from 25% above the per-person fare on a rotating… |
| Loyalty program | Aurora Expeditions Loyalty Program | — |
| Owner | — | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | New York, New York, United States |
| Founded | 1991 | 1979 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Aurora Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions?
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than Aurora Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. Aurora Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; Lindblad Expeditions on dining, entertainment and service.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Aurora Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions better for dining?
Lindblad Expeditions scores higher for dining, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Aurora Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions better for entertainment?
Lindblad Expeditions scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Aurora Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions better for cabins?
Aurora Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.7 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Aurora Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions better for families?
Lindblad Expeditions is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Aurora Expeditions is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Aurora Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions?
Lindblad Expeditions's largest ship, National Geographic Endurance, measures 12,786 gross tons, against 7,892 for Greg Mortimer, Aurora Expeditions's largest. An average Aurora Expeditions ship carries 144 guests, a Lindblad Expeditions ship 88.
How many ships do Aurora Expeditions and Lindblad Expeditions have?
Aurora Expeditions has 3 ships in service; Lindblad Expeditions has 12 ships in service.