Side-by-side cruise ship comparison Β· Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Golden Horizon
L'Austral
Gross Tonnage
Golden Horizon
8,770 GT
L'Austral
10,944 GT
Length
Golden Horizon
162 m
L'Austral
142 m
Beam
Golden Horizon
18.5 m
L'Austral
18 m
Passengers
Golden Horizon
276
L'Austral
264
Crew
Golden Horizon
160
L'Austral
140
Decks
Golden Horizon
5
L'Austral
β
Year Built
Golden Horizon
2,021
L'Austral
2,011
Space Ratio
Golden Horizon
31.8 GT/pax
L'Austral
41.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Golden Horizon
1.73 :1
L'Austral
1.89 :1
| Specification | Golden Horizon | L'Austral |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Tradewind Voyages | Ponant |
| Class | Sailing Vessel | BorΓ©al Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 8,770 GT | 10,944 GTWinner |
| Length | 162 mWinner | 142 m |
| Beam | 18.5 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 276Winner | 264 |
| Crew | 160Winner | 140 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.8 GT/pax | 41.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.73:1Winner | 1.89:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Brodosplit | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United Kingdom | France |
| IMO Number | 8000214 | 9502506 |
Golden Horizon
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2021 with modern facilities β great for a first cruise
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
L'Austral
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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18 m |
| Draft | β | β |
| Decks | 5 | β |