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
Ocean Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Le Boréal
10,944 GT
Ocean Explorer
8,000 GT
Length
Le Boréal
142 m
Ocean Explorer
104.4 m
Beam
Le Boréal
18 m
Ocean Explorer
18.4 m
Passengers
Le Boréal
264
Ocean Explorer
138
Crew
Le Boréal
140
Ocean Explorer
92
Decks
Le Boréal
—
Ocean Explorer
6
Year Built
Le Boréal
2,010
Ocean Explorer
2,021
Space Ratio
Le Boréal
41.5 GT/pax
Ocean Explorer
58.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Boréal
1.89 :1
Ocean Explorer
1.50 :1
| Specification | Le Boréal | Ocean Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Boréal Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010 | 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 | 9609930 | 9887066 |
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
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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