Spots going fastL'Austral vs National Geographic Resolution
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
National Geographic Resolution is the larger vessel at 12,300 GT — 12% more than L'Austral's 10,944 GT. National Geographic Resolution offers more personal space with a space ratio of 97.6 GT per passenger versus 41.5. Built in 2021, National Geographic Resolution is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
L'Austral
National Geographic Resolution
Size
10,944 GT
12,300 GT
Passengers
264
126
Year Built
2011
2021
Crew Ratio
1:1.9
1:1.2
Space Ratio
41.5
97.6
Decks
—
—
Length
142m
126m
From Price
$22,120/pp
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Comparison Verdict
National Geographic Resolution is the larger vessel at 12,300 GT — 12% more than L'Austral's 10,944 GT. National Geographic Resolution offers more personal space with a space ratio of 97.6 GT per passenger versus 41.5. Built in 2021, National Geographic Resolution is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | L'Austral |
| Capacity | L'Austral |
| Modernity | National Geographic Resolution |
| Service | National Geographic Resolution |
| Spaciousness | National Geographic Resolution |
| 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 National Geographic Resolution if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose National Geographic Resolution if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2021, 10yr newer)
- Size matters to you (12,300 GT)
- Better service ratio (1.2:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (97.6 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| L'Austral | National Geographic Resolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $22,120 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 2 | — |
| Duration | 13 nights | — |
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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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