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 Ponant
Gross Tonnage
Le Dumont-d'Urville
10,000 GT
Le Ponant
1,443 GT
Length
Le Dumont-d'Urville
131 m
Le Ponant
88 m
Beam
Le Dumont-d'Urville
18 m
Le Ponant
12 m
Passengers
Le Dumont-d'Urville
184
Le Ponant
64
Crew
Le Dumont-d'Urville
110
Le Ponant
30
Decks
Le Dumont-d'Urville
—
Le Ponant
—
Year Built
Le Dumont-d'Urville
2,019
Le Ponant
1,991
Space Ratio
Le Dumont-d'Urville
54.4 GT/pax
Le Ponant
22.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Dumont-d'Urville
1.67 :1
Le Ponant
2.13 :1
| Specification | Le Dumont-d'Urville | Le Ponant |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Explorer Class | Sailing |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 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 | 9818079 | 8802882 |
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 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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12 m |
| Draft | 4.7 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
