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 Louis Bleriot
Le Soléal
Gross Tonnage
Le Louis Bleriot
10,000 GT
Le Soléal
10,944 GT
Length
Le Louis Bleriot
131 m
Le Soléal
142 m
Beam
Le Louis Bleriot
18 m
Le Soléal
18 m
Passengers
Le Louis Bleriot
184
Le Soléal
264
Crew
Le Louis Bleriot
110
Le Soléal
140
Decks
Le Louis Bleriot
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Le Soléal
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Year Built
Le Louis Bleriot
2,025
Le Soléal
2,013
Space Ratio
Le Louis Bleriot
54.4 GT/pax
Le Soléal
41.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Louis Bleriot
1.67 :1
Le Soléal
1.89 :1
| Specification | Le Louis Bleriot | Le Soléal |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Ponant |
| Class | Explorer Class | Boréal Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,013 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,000 GT | 10,944 GTWinner |
| Length | 131 m | 142 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 18 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 184 | 264Winner |
| Crew | 110 | 140Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 54.4 GT/paxWinner | 41.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.67:1Winner | 1.89:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Fincantieri |
| Flag | France | France |
| IMO Number | 9829600 | 9617063 |
Le Soléal is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT — 9% more than Le Louis Bleriot's 10,000 GT. Le Louis Bleriot offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 41.5. Built in 2025, Le Louis Bleriot is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Soléal |
| Capacity | Le Soléal |
| Modernity | Le Louis Bleriot |
| Service | Le Louis Bleriot |
| Spaciousness | Le Louis Bleriot |
Bottom line: Le Louis Bleriot wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Le Louis Bleriot
54 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Le Soléal
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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