Leaves in 21 daysLe Boréal vs Star Seeker
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Le Boréal is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT — 17% more than Star Seeker's 9,315 GT. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 15 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Star Seeker edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Le Boréal
Star Seeker
Size
10,944 GT
9,315 GT
Passengers
264
224
Year Built
2010
2025
Crew Ratio
1:1.9
1:1.7
Space Ratio
41.5
41.6
Decks
—
8
Length
142m
131.5m
From Price
$7,340/pp
$9,045/pp
Comparison Verdict
Le Boréal is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT — 17% more than Star Seeker's 9,315 GT. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 15 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Star Seeker edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Boréal |
| Capacity | Le Boréal |
| Modernity | Star Seeker |
| Service | Star Seeker |
| Spaciousness | Star Seeker |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Le Boréal |
| Fleet Power | Le Boréal |
Bottom line: Le Boréal leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Le Boréal for overall superiority; pick Star Seeker if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Le Boréal if...
- Size matters to you (10,944 GT)
- More onboard variety (264 guests)
- Save $1,705/person on sailings
Choose Star Seeker if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2025, 15yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.7:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (41.6 GT/pax)
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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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