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)
Le Boréal
Le Jacques Cartier
Gross Tonnage
Le Boréal
10,944 GT
Le Jacques Cartier
10,000 GT
Length
Le Boréal
142 m
Le Jacques Cartier
131 m
Beam
Le Boréal
18 m
Le Jacques Cartier
18 m
Passengers
Le Boréal
264
Le Jacques Cartier
184
Crew
Le Boréal
140
Le Jacques Cartier
110
Decks
Le Boréal
—
Le Jacques Cartier
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Year Built
Le Boréal
2,010
Le Jacques Cartier
2,020
Space Ratio
Le Boréal
41.5 GT/pax
Le Jacques Cartier
54.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Boréal
1.89 :1
Le Jacques Cartier
1.67 :1
| Specification | Le Boréal | Le Jacques Cartier |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Boréal Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010 | 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 | 9609930 | 9818055 |
Le Boréal
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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