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 Jacques Cartier
Le Ponant
Gross Tonnage
Le Jacques Cartier
10,000 GT
Le Ponant
1,443 GT
Length
Le Jacques Cartier
131 m
Le Ponant
88 m
Beam
Le Jacques Cartier
18 m
Le Ponant
12 m
Passengers
Le Jacques Cartier
184
Le Ponant
64
Crew
Le Jacques Cartier
110
Le Ponant
30
Decks
Le Jacques Cartier
—
Le Ponant
—
Year Built
Le Jacques Cartier
2,020
Le Ponant
1,991
Space Ratio
Le Jacques Cartier
54.4 GT/pax
Le Ponant
22.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Jacques Cartier
1.67 :1
Le Ponant
2.13 :1
| Specification | Le Jacques Cartier | Le Ponant |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Explorer Class | Sailing |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 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 | 9818055 | 8802882 |
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
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 | — | — |
