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 Bougainville
Le Soléal
Gross Tonnage
Le Bougainville
10,000 GT
Le Soléal
10,944 GT
Length
Le Bougainville
131 m
Le Soléal
142 m
Beam
Le Bougainville
18 m
Le Soléal
18 m
Passengers
Le Bougainville
184
Le Soléal
264
Crew
Le Bougainville
110
Le Soléal
140
Decks
Le Bougainville
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Le Soléal
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Year Built
Le Bougainville
2,019
Le Soléal
2,013
Space Ratio
Le Bougainville
54.4 GT/pax
Le Soléal
41.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Bougainville
1.67 :1
Le Soléal
1.89 :1
| Specification | Le Bougainville | Le Soléal |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Explorer Class | Boréal Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,013 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,000 GT | 10,944 GTWinner |
| Length | 131 m | 142 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 18 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 184 | 264Winner |
| Crew | 110 | 140Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 54.4 GT/paxWinner | 41.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.67:1Winner | 1.89:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Fincantieri |
| Flag | France | France |
| IMO Number | 9798902 | 9617063 |
Le Bougainville
54 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Le Soléal
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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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