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)
L'Austral
Le Boréal
Gross Tonnage
L'Austral
10,944 GT
Le Boréal
10,944 GT
Length
L'Austral
142 m
Le Boréal
142 m
Beam
L'Austral
18 m
Le Boréal
18 m
Passengers
L'Austral
264
Le Boréal
264
Crew
L'Austral
140
Le Boréal
140
Decks
L'Austral
—
Le Boréal
—
Year Built
L'Austral
2,011
Le Boréal
2,010
Space Ratio
L'Austral
41.5 GT/pax
Le Boréal
41.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
L'Austral
1.89 :1
Le Boréal
1.89 :1
| Specification | L'Austral | Le Boréal |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Boréal Class | Boréal Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011Winner | 2,010 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,944 GT | 10,944 GT |
| Length | 142 m | 142 m |
| Beam | 18 m | 18 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 264 | 264 |
| Crew | 140 | 140 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.5 GT/pax | 41.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.89:1 | 1.89:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | France | France |
| IMO Number | 9502506 | 9609930 |
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
Le Boréal
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
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