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
Seven Seas Grandeur
Gross Tonnage
Le Champlain
10,000 GT
Seven Seas Grandeur
55,254 GT
Length
Le Champlain
131 m
Seven Seas Grandeur
224 m
Beam
Le Champlain
18 m
Seven Seas Grandeur
32 m
Passengers
Le Champlain
184
Seven Seas Grandeur
746
Crew
Le Champlain
110
Seven Seas Grandeur
548
Decks
Le Champlain
—
Seven Seas Grandeur
—
Year Built
Le Champlain
2,018
Seven Seas Grandeur
2,023
Space Ratio
Le Champlain
54.4 GT/pax
Seven Seas Grandeur
74.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Champlain
1.67 :1
Seven Seas Grandeur
1.36 :1
| Specification | Le Champlain | Seven Seas Grandeur |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Class | Explorer Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,000 GT | 55,254 GTWinner |
| Length | 131 m | 224 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 184 | 746Winner |
| Crew | 110 | 548Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 54.4 GT/pax | 74.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.67:1 | 1.36:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Fincantieri |
| Flag | France | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9775574 | 9811286 |
Seven Seas Grandeur is the significantly larger vessel at 55,254 GT — 453% more than Le Champlain's 10,000 GT. Seven Seas Grandeur offers more personal space with a space ratio of 74.1 GT per passenger versus 54.4. Built in 2023, Seven Seas Grandeur is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seven Seas Grandeur |
| Capacity | Seven Seas Grandeur |
| Modernity | Seven Seas Grandeur |
| Service | Seven Seas Grandeur |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Grandeur |
Bottom line: Seven Seas Grandeur wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Seven Seas Grandeur
74 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 4.7 m | 7.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
