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Lindblad Expeditions vs Oceanwide Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than Oceanwide Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Lindblad Expeditions leads on cabins, dining, entertainment, service and pools & decks; Oceanwide Expeditions on value. Pick Lindblad Expeditions for families and solo travelers; Oceanwide Expeditions for value seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Lindblad Expeditions | Oceanwide Expeditions |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families, Solo travelers | Adventure seekers, Couples, Value seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.4 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 12 | 4 |
| Largest ship | National Geographic Endurance (12,786 GT) | Hondius (6,603 GT) |
| Newest ship | National Geographic Endurance (2021) | Hondius (2019) |
| Guests per ship, average | 88 | 105 |
| Usually sails | Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, South America | Northern Europe, Antarctica |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | — |
| Single supplement | Solo premium is Lindblad's pricing category for single occupancy. Reduced solo pricing from 25% above the per-person fare on a rotating… | — |
| Owner | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. | — |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States | Vlissingen, Netherlands |
| Founded | 1979 | 1993 |
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, Lindblad Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions?
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than Oceanwide Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Lindblad Expeditions leads on cabins, dining, entertainment, service and pools & decks; Oceanwide Expeditions on value.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better value?
Oceanwide Expeditions scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Oceanwide 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 Lindblad Expeditions or Oceanwide 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 Lindblad Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better for cabins?
Lindblad Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 3.0 to 2.8 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions better for families?
Lindblad Expeditions is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Oceanwide Expeditions is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Lindblad Expeditions or Oceanwide Expeditions?
Lindblad Expeditions's largest ship, National Geographic Endurance, measures 12,786 gross tons, against 6,603 for Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions's largest. An average Lindblad Expeditions ship carries 88 guests, a Oceanwide Expeditions ship 105.
How many ships do Lindblad Expeditions and Oceanwide Expeditions have?
Lindblad Expeditions has 12 ships in service; Oceanwide Expeditions has 4 ships in service.