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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions vs Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than HX Hurtigruten Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; Lindblad Expeditions on dining, entertainment and service. Pick HX Hurtigruten Expeditions for history and culture; Lindblad Expeditions for families and solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | HX Hurtigruten Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, History and culture | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 12 |
| Largest ship | Fridtjof Nansen (20,889 GT) | National Geographic Endurance (12,786 GT) |
| Newest ship | Fridtjof Nansen (2020) | National Geographic Endurance (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 284 | 88 |
| Usually sails | Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords, Antarctica, Galápagos | Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, South America |
| Solo cabins | None | Every ship |
| Single supplement | Low solo supplement on every departure while the solo cabin allocation lasts: 25% on Atlantic crossings and South America; 45% on Alaska… | 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 | HX Explorers | — |
| Owner | — | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | New York, New York, United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 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, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions?
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than HX Hurtigruten Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.2 out of 5 across their rated ships. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions leads on cabins and pools & decks; Lindblad Expeditions on dining, entertainment and service.
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is HX Hurtigruten 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 HX Hurtigruten 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 HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions better for cabins?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 4.2 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions better for families?
Lindblad Expeditions is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; HX Hurtigruten Expeditions is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions or Lindblad Expeditions?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions's largest ship, Fridtjof Nansen, measures 20,889 gross tons, against 12,786 for National Geographic Endurance, Lindblad Expeditions's largest. An average HX Hurtigruten Expeditions ship carries 284 guests, a Lindblad Expeditions ship 88.
How many ships do HX Hurtigruten Expeditions and Lindblad Expeditions have?
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has 5 ships in service; Lindblad Expeditions has 12 ships in service.