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View Deal →L'Austral vs Star Legend
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
L'Austral is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT, 10% more than Star Legend's 9,975 GT. L'Austral offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.5 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 2011, L'Austral is 19 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
L'Austral
Star Legend
Size
10,944 GT
9,975 GT
Passengers
264
312
Year Built
2011
1992
Crew Ratio
1:1.9
1:1.6
Space Ratio
41.5
32.0
Decks
—
—
Length
142m
135m
From Price
—
$3,248/pp
Comparison Verdict
L'Austral is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT, 10% more than Star Legend's 9,975 GT. L'Austral offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.5 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 2011, L'Austral is 19 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | L'Austral |
| Capacity | Star Legend |
| Modernity | L'Austral |
| Service | Star Legend |
| Spaciousness | L'Austral |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | L'Austral |
| Fleet Power | Star Legend |
Bottom line: L'Austral leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose L'Austral for overall superiority; pick Star Legend if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose L'Austral if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2011, 19yr newer)
- Size matters to you (10,944 GT)
- More space per guest (41.5 GT/pax)
Choose Star Legend if...
- More onboard variety (312 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| L'Austral | Star Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $3,248 pp |
| Departing | — | Oct 3 |
| Duration | — | 8 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?
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