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
Sylvia Earle
Gross Tonnage
Le Lyrial
10,944 GT
Sylvia Earle
8,000 GT
Length
Le Lyrial
142 m
Sylvia Earle
104 m
Beam
Le Lyrial
18 m
Sylvia Earle
18 m
Passengers
Le Lyrial
264
Sylvia Earle
132
Crew
Le Lyrial
140
Sylvia Earle
85
Decks
Le Lyrial
—
Sylvia Earle
—
Year Built
Le Lyrial
2,015
Sylvia Earle
2,022
Space Ratio
Le Lyrial
41.5 GT/pax
Sylvia Earle
60.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Lyrial
1.89 :1
Sylvia Earle
1.55 :1
| Specification | Le Lyrial | Sylvia Earle |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Aurora Expeditions |
| Class | Boréal Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,015 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 10,944 GTWinner | 8,000 GT |
| Length | 142 mWinner | 104 m |
| Beam | 18 m | 18 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 264Winner | 132 |
| Crew | 140Winner | 85 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.5 GT/pax | 60.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.89:1 | 1.55:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | SunStone Ships |
| Flag | France | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9617075 | 9867868 |
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
Sylvia Earle
61 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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