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 Commandant Charcot
Gross Tonnage
L'Austral
10,944 GT
Le Commandant Charcot
30,000 GT
Length
L'Austral
142 m
Le Commandant Charcot
150 m
Beam
L'Austral
18 m
Le Commandant Charcot
28 m
Passengers
L'Austral
264
Le Commandant Charcot
245
Crew
L'Austral
140
Le Commandant Charcot
215
Decks
L'Austral
—
Le Commandant Charcot
—
Year Built
L'Austral
2,011
Le Commandant Charcot
2,021
Space Ratio
L'Austral
41.5 GT/pax
Le Commandant Charcot
122.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
L'Austral
1.89 :1
Le Commandant Charcot
1.14 :1
| Specification | L'Austral | Le Commandant Charcot |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Boréal Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,944 GT | 30,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 142 m | 150 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 28 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 264Winner | 245 |
| Crew | 140 | 215Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.5 GT/pax | 122.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.89:1 | 1.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | VARD |
| Flag | France | France |
| IMO Number | 9502506 | 9860076 |
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 Commandant Charcot
122 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 9.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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