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 Champlain
Le Louis Bleriot
Gross Tonnage
Le Champlain
10,000 GT
Le Louis Bleriot
10,000 GT
Length
Le Champlain
131 m
Le Louis Bleriot
131 m
Beam
Le Champlain
18 m
Le Louis Bleriot
18 m
Passengers
Le Champlain
184
Le Louis Bleriot
184
Crew
Le Champlain
110
Le Louis Bleriot
110
Decks
Le Champlain
—
Le Louis Bleriot
—
Year Built
Le Champlain
2,018
Le Louis Bleriot
2,025
Space Ratio
Le Champlain
54.4 GT/pax
Le Louis Bleriot
54.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Champlain
1.67 :1
Le Louis Bleriot
1.67 :1
| Specification | Le Champlain | Le Louis Bleriot |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Explorer Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,000 GT | 10,000 GT |
| Length | 131 m | 131 m |
| Beam | 18 m | 18 m |
| Draft | 4.7 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 184 | 184 |
| Crew | 110 | 110 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 54.4 GT/pax | 54.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.67:1 | 1.67:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | VARD |
| Flag | France | France |
| IMO Number | 9775574 | 9829600 |
Le Champlain
54 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Le Louis Bleriot
54 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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