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 Commandant Charcot
Le Soléal
Gross Tonnage
Le Commandant Charcot
30,000 GT
Le Soléal
10,944 GT
Length
Le Commandant Charcot
150 m
Le Soléal
142 m
Beam
Le Commandant Charcot
28 m
Le Soléal
18 m
Passengers
Le Commandant Charcot
245
Le Soléal
264
Crew
Le Commandant Charcot
215
Le Soléal
140
Decks
Le Commandant Charcot
—
Le Soléal
—
Year Built
Le Commandant Charcot
2,021
Le Soléal
2,013
Space Ratio
Le Commandant Charcot
122.5 GT/pax
Le Soléal
41.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Commandant Charcot
1.14 :1
Le Soléal
1.89 :1
| Specification | Le Commandant Charcot | Le Soléal |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Expedition | Boréal Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,013 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 30,000 GTWinner | 10,944 GT |
| Length | 150 mWinner | 142 m |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 245 | 264Winner |
| Crew | 215Winner | 140 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 122.5 GT/paxWinner | 41.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.14:1Winner | 1.89:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Fincantieri |
| Flag | France | France |
| IMO Number | 9860076 | 9617063 |
Le Commandant Charcot
122 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
We may earn a commission from partner bookings at no extra cost to you.
18 m |
| Draft | 9.8 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |