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
Ocean Explorer
Gross Tonnage
L'Austral
10,944 GT
Ocean Explorer
8,000 GT
Length
L'Austral
142 m
Ocean Explorer
104.4 m
Beam
L'Austral
18 m
Ocean Explorer
18.4 m
Passengers
L'Austral
264
Ocean Explorer
138
Crew
L'Austral
140
Ocean Explorer
92
Decks
L'Austral
—
Ocean Explorer
6
Year Built
L'Austral
2,011
Ocean Explorer
2,021
Space Ratio
L'Austral
41.5 GT/pax
Ocean Explorer
58.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
L'Austral
1.89 :1
Ocean Explorer
1.50 :1
| Specification | L'Austral | Ocean Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Boréal Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,944 GTWinner | 8,000 GT |
| Length | 142 mWinner | 104.4 m |
| Beam | 18 m | 18.4 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 264Winner | 138 |
| Crew | 140Winner | 92 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.5 GT/pax | 58.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.89:1 | 1.50:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Brodogradiliste Uljanik |
| Flag | France | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9502506 | 9887066 |
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
Ocean Explorer
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 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 | — | 6.7 m |
| Decks | — | 6 |
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