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 Jacques Cartier
Gross Tonnage
L'Austral
10,944 GT
Le Jacques Cartier
10,000 GT
Length
L'Austral
142 m
Le Jacques Cartier
131 m
Beam
L'Austral
18 m
Le Jacques Cartier
18 m
Passengers
L'Austral
264
Le Jacques Cartier
184
Crew
L'Austral
140
Le Jacques Cartier
110
Decks
L'Austral
—
Le Jacques Cartier
—
Year Built
L'Austral
2,011
Le Jacques Cartier
2,020
Space Ratio
L'Austral
41.5 GT/pax
Le Jacques Cartier
54.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
L'Austral
1.89 :1
Le Jacques Cartier
1.67 :1
| Specification | L'Austral | Le Jacques Cartier |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Boréal Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,944 GTWinner | 10,000 GT |
| Length | 142 mWinner | 131 m |
| Beam | 18 m | 18 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 264Winner | 184 |
| Crew | 140Winner | 110 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.5 GT/pax | 54.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.89:1 | 1.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | VARD |
| Flag | France | France |
| IMO Number | 9502506 | 9818055 |
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 Jacques Cartier
54 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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