Spots going fastL'Austral vs Le Bellot
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
L'Austral is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT — 9% more than Le Bellot's 10,000 GT. Le Bellot offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 41.5. Built in 2020, Le Bellot is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
L'Austral
Le Bellot
Size
10,944 GT
10,000 GT
Passengers
264
184
Year Built
2011
2020
Crew Ratio
1:1.9
1:1.7
Space Ratio
41.5
54.4
Decks
—
—
Length
142m
131m
From Price
$22,120/pp
$12,650/pp
Comparison Verdict
L'Austral is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT — 9% more than Le Bellot's 10,000 GT. Le Bellot offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 41.5. Built in 2020, Le Bellot is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | L'Austral |
| Capacity | L'Austral |
| Modernity | Le Bellot |
| Service | Le Bellot |
| Spaciousness | Le Bellot |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | L'Austral |
| Fleet Power | L'Austral |
Bottom line: L'Austral leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose L'Austral for overall superiority; pick Le Bellot if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose L'Austral if...
- Size matters to you (10,944 GT)
- More onboard variety (264 guests)
Choose Le Bellot if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2020, 9yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.7:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (54.4 GT/pax)
- Save $9,470/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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