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 Lyrial
Star Seeker
Gross Tonnage
Le Lyrial
10,944 GT
Star Seeker
9,315 GT
Length
Le Lyrial
142 m
Star Seeker
131.5 m
Beam
Le Lyrial
18 m
Star Seeker
19 m
Passengers
Le Lyrial
264
Star Seeker
224
Crew
Le Lyrial
140
Star Seeker
135
Decks
Le Lyrial
—
Star Seeker
8
Year Built
Le Lyrial
2,015
Star Seeker
2,025
Space Ratio
Le Lyrial
41.5 GT/pax
Star Seeker
41.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Lyrial
1.89 :1
Star Seeker
1.66 :1
| Specification | Le Lyrial | Star Seeker |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Boréal Class | Star Seeker Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,015 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,944 GTWinner | 9,315 GT |
| Length | 142 mWinner | 131.5 m |
| Beam | 18 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 264Winner | 224 |
| Crew | 140Winner | 135 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.5 GT/pax | 41.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.89:1 | 1.66:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | WestSEA Shipyard |
| Flag | France | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9617075 | 9904819 |
Le Lyrial is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT — 17% more than Star Seeker's 9,315 GT. Built in 2025, Star Seeker is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Star Seeker edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Lyrial |
| Capacity | Le Lyrial |
| Modernity | Star Seeker |
| Service | Star Seeker |
| Spaciousness | Star Seeker |
Bottom line: Star Seeker wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Le Lyrial
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
Star Seeker
42 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
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| Draft | 4.9 mWinner | 4.8 m |
| Decks | — | 8 |
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