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 Lapérouse
Seven Seas Explorer
Gross Tonnage
Le Lapérouse
10,000 GT
Seven Seas Explorer
55,254 GT
Length
Le Lapérouse
131 m
Seven Seas Explorer
224 m
Beam
Le Lapérouse
18 m
Seven Seas Explorer
32 m
Passengers
Le Lapérouse
184
Seven Seas Explorer
750
Crew
Le Lapérouse
110
Seven Seas Explorer
542
Decks
Le Lapérouse
—
Seven Seas Explorer
—
Year Built
Le Lapérouse
2,018
Seven Seas Explorer
2,016
Space Ratio
Le Lapérouse
54.4 GT/pax
Seven Seas Explorer
73.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Lapérouse
1.67 :1
Seven Seas Explorer
1.38 :1
| Specification | Le Lapérouse | Seven Seas Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Class | Explorer Class | Explorer Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,000 GT | 55,254 GTWinner |
| Length | 131 m | 224 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 184 | 750Winner |
| Crew | 110 | 542Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 54.4 GT/pax | 73.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.67:1 | 1.38:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Fincantieri |
| Flag | France | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9750478 | 9703150 |
Seven Seas Explorer is the significantly larger vessel at 55,254 GT — 453% more than Le Lapérouse's 10,000 GT. Seven Seas Explorer offers more personal space with a space ratio of 73.7 GT per passenger versus 54.4. Built in 2018, Le Lapérouse is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Capacity | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Modernity | Le Lapérouse |
| Service | Seven Seas Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Seven Seas Explorer |
Bottom line: Seven Seas Explorer wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Le Lapérouse
54 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Seven Seas Explorer
74 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | 4.7 m | 7.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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