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Lindblad Expeditions vs Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic rates higher than Lindblad Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.4 out of 5 across their rated ships. Lindblad Expeditions leads on entertainment and service; Swan Hellenic on cabins and pools & decks. Pick Lindblad Expeditions for families and solo travelers; Swan Hellenic for history and culture.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Lindblad Expeditions | Swan Hellenic |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families, Solo travelers | Couples, History and culture, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 12 | 3 |
| Largest ship | National Geographic Endurance (12,786 GT) | SH Diana (12,255 GT) |
| Newest ship | National Geographic Endurance (2021) | SH Diana (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 88 | 165 |
| Usually sails | Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, South America | Antarctica, Northern Europe |
| 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 | Larnaca, Cyprus |
| Founded | 1979 | 1954 |
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 Swan Hellenic?
Swan Hellenic rates higher than Lindblad Expeditions on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.4 out of 5 across their rated ships. Lindblad Expeditions leads on entertainment and service; Swan Hellenic on cabins and pools & decks.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Swan Hellenic 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 Swan Hellenic better for cabins?
Swan Hellenic scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Lindblad Expeditions or Swan Hellenic better for families?
Lindblad Expeditions is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Swan Hellenic is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Lindblad Expeditions or Swan Hellenic?
Lindblad Expeditions's largest ship, National Geographic Endurance, measures 12,786 gross tons, against 12,255 for SH Diana, Swan Hellenic's largest. An average Lindblad Expeditions ship carries 88 guests, a Swan Hellenic ship 165.
How many ships do Lindblad Expeditions and Swan Hellenic have?
Lindblad Expeditions has 12 ships in service; Swan Hellenic has 3 ships in service.