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 Ponant
Gross Tonnage
Le Champlain
10,000 GT
Le Ponant
1,443 GT
Length
Le Champlain
131 m
Le Ponant
88 m
Beam
Le Champlain
18 m
Le Ponant
12 m
Passengers
Le Champlain
184
Le Ponant
64
Crew
Le Champlain
110
Le Ponant
30
Decks
Le Champlain
—
Le Ponant
—
Year Built
Le Champlain
2,018
Le Ponant
1,991
Space Ratio
Le Champlain
54.4 GT/pax
Le Ponant
22.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Champlain
1.67 :1
Le Ponant
2.13 :1
| Specification | Le Champlain | Le Ponant |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Explorer Class | Sailing |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 1,991 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,000 GTWinner | 1,443 GT |
| Length | 131 mWinner | 88 m |
| Beam | 18 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 184Winner | 64 |
| Crew | 110Winner | 30 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 54.4 GT/paxWinner | 22.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.67:1Winner | 2.13:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | SFCN |
| Flag | France | France |
| IMO Number | 9775574 | 8802882 |
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 Ponant
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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12 m |
| Draft | 4.7 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
