Tips on good passenger ship!

[Templar]

Need help on what ship to buy for passenger missions.

I have dolphin right now and it holds 24 economy class cabins and can jump 27.42LY max.
I want ship with good space for passengers but I also want to be able to travel great distances,
I got 110.000.000 right now, Im thinking of beluga, orca or maybe save some more for anaconda.

What should I do?

Thanks in advance.

[Aurican]

Anaconda for bulk transport. Beluga Liner for luxury.

Yes, Python is the medium class version of Anaconda for bulk transporting.

[ST4LK3R]

I use this Python https://s.orbis.zone/mZekXH4J for Robigo>Sothis. Mine has a Docking Computer in Slot 2. You'll need more than 200mil to properly fit Anaconda and to cover insurance.

[Exploding Lobster]

Both the Beluga and Anaconda are good ships but I think the Beluga can use special cabins that get you higher paying missions. I use a Federal Corvette, just for the laughs and an Anaconda for making money.

[Templar]

Ok but does the beluga have good jump range?
I know anaconda have.

[ST4LK3R]

https://s.orbis.zone/1buw Beluga with stock A FSD
https://s.orbis.zone/1bux Annie with Engineered FSD

Use it and check. Idk how you like to fit your ship but that's how I'd fit if I don't use it in Open Play. With Engineered FSD, it's +30LY.

Edited: Strictly for Solo Play and with assumption that you can dodge fsd interdictions.

[Mio Rin]

110 million will get you a Python with a full complement of passenger cabins and defensive modules, with money to spare for a few rebuys.
Python has the largest potential cargo/passenger capacity of the medium ships.

[Templar]

Yeah Ive consider python but I think maybe its too slow for my taste.

And yes one more question, can I buy ship than sell it for same price?

[Dolphin Bottlenose]

If you go with the Beluga Liner or the Anaconda - watch out for those secretive/criminal passengers. They don't happen in bulk, but if you take some VIPs for a tour, they are often not to be disturbed by any scans.

To accommodate this requirement, you need a fast ship, that can also get into a safety of stations with ease. This will rule out the Beluga.

I would rather go with the Orca instead. It's a very fast ship that can simply outrun even surprise scans by elite FDL police. It goes through mailslots with ease. And it jumps very well, too.

[Dolphin Bottlenose]

Originally posted by Templar:

And yes one more question, can I buy ship than sell it for same price?

No, you lose 10% of the price that you paid for it and installed inside modules. But you can sell the modules alone for a full price. So it's always good to sell the modules first, and only then to sell the stripped down hull.

[Templar]

Okey thanks for all good answers I will look into them more and decide which is best for me right now.
Maybe I can buy all of them later when I get much more money.
Just want to upgrade from dolphin to something better, mainly.

[dragonmalice]

I'd go with Orca. Its jump range is good, its speed is amazing, it maneuvers like a dream, and it falls into the mail slots with no effort. It's also not bad in a fight with long range weapons - very easy to stand off at 5-6k with its speed. If you don't wanna fight, AI's won't be able to catch you.

The Type 7 is decent for bulk passengers if you want a cheaper ship, but it's definitely not as fun and the jump range is just ok.

Once you get some more credits, the Anaconda is awesome for bulk passenger work up to first class.

[Kittenpox]

Depends what you kind of passenger transport you want to do.
For quite some time, I had an Asp Explorer fitted with a first-class cabin, and otherwise geared for maximum jump range, which I used for taking (individual) criminals on sightseeing tours - and passively gathering exploration data.

[mad viper]

asp explorer will jump over 60ly with a large 1st class module (needs to be engineered a bit for 60) its a nice vehicle to use for those 6-12 million cr sightseer jobs.