across 5 categories
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 Dumont-d'Urville
Le Jacques Cartier
Gross Tonnage
Le Dumont-d'Urville
10,000 GT
Le Jacques Cartier
10,000 GT
Length
Le Dumont-d'Urville
131 m
Le Jacques Cartier
131 m
Beam
Le Dumont-d'Urville
18 m
Le Jacques Cartier
18 m
Passengers
Le Dumont-d'Urville
184
Le Jacques Cartier
184
Crew
Le Dumont-d'Urville
110
Le Jacques Cartier
110
Decks
Le Dumont-d'Urville
—
Le Jacques Cartier
—
Year Built
Le Dumont-d'Urville
2,019
Le Jacques Cartier
2,020
Space Ratio
Le Dumont-d'Urville
54.4 GT/pax
Le Jacques Cartier
54.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Dumont-d'Urville
1.67 :1
Le Jacques Cartier
1.67 :1
| Specification | Le Dumont-d'Urville | Le Jacques Cartier |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Explorer Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,000 GT | 10,000 GT |
| Length | 131 m | 131 m |
| Beam | 18 m | 18 m |
| Draft | 4.7 m | 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 | 9818079 | 9818055 |
Le Dumont-d'Urville
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 Jacques Cartier
54 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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