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View Deal →Le Dumont-d'Urville vs Star Seeker
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Le Dumont-d'Urville is the larger vessel at 10,000 GT, 7% more than Star Seeker's 9,315 GT. Le Dumont-d'Urville offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 41.6. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 6 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
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Category
Le Dumont-d'Urville
Star Seeker
Size
10,000 GT
9,315 GT
Passengers
184
224
Year Built
2019
2025
Crew Ratio
1:1.7
1:1.7
Space Ratio
54.4
41.6
Decks
—
8
Length
131m
131.5m
From Price
—
$5,205/pp
Comparison Verdict
Le Dumont-d'Urville is the larger vessel at 10,000 GT, 7% more than Star Seeker's 9,315 GT. Le Dumont-d'Urville offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 41.6. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 6 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Dumont-d'Urville |
| Capacity | Star Seeker |
| Modernity | Star Seeker |
| Service | Star Seeker |
| Spaciousness | Le Dumont-d'Urville |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Star Seeker |
| Fleet Power | Star Seeker |
Bottom line: Star Seeker leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Capacity. Choose Star Seeker for overall superiority; pick Le Dumont-d'Urville if Size matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Le Dumont-d'Urville if...
- Size matters to you (10,000 GT)
- More space per guest (54.4 GT/pax)
Choose Star Seeker if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2025, 6yr newer)
- More onboard variety (224 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.7:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Le Dumont-d'Urville | Star Seeker | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $5,205 pp |
| Departing | — | Nov 5 |
| Duration | — | 10 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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