Cruise Frog guide
Lindblad Expeditions vs UnCruise Adventures
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than UnCruise Adventures on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Lindblad Expeditions leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level. Pick Lindblad Expeditions for solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Lindblad Expeditions | UnCruise Adventures |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Expedition | Expedition |
| Best for | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families, Solo travelers | Adventure seekers, Couples, Families |
| Fleet rating | 3.4 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 12 | 9 |
| Largest ship | National Geographic Endurance (12,786 GT) | La Pinta (1,438 GT) |
| Newest ship | National Geographic Endurance (2021) | La Pinta (2007) |
| Guests per ship, average | 88 | 62 |
| Usually sails | Alaska, Mexican Riviera, Pacific Coast, South America | Alaska, Pacific Coast, Mexican Riviera, Hawaii |
| 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… | — |
| Loyalty program | — | UnCruise Loyalty & Rewards |
| Owner | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. | — |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 1979 | 1996 |
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 UnCruise Adventures?
Lindblad Expeditions rates higher than UnCruise Adventures on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.4 to 3.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Lindblad Expeditions leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Lindblad Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures 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 UnCruise Adventures better for cabins?
Lindblad Expeditions scores higher for cabins, 3.0 to 2.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Lindblad Expeditions or UnCruise Adventures?
Lindblad Expeditions's largest ship, National Geographic Endurance, measures 12,786 gross tons, against 1,438 for La Pinta, UnCruise Adventures's largest. An average Lindblad Expeditions ship carries 88 guests, a UnCruise Adventures ship 62.
How many ships do Lindblad Expeditions and UnCruise Adventures have?
Lindblad Expeditions has 12 ships in service; UnCruise Adventures has 9 ships in service.