Spots going fastLe Paul Gauguin vs Scenic Eclipse
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Le Paul Gauguin is the larger vessel at 19,200 GT — 9% more than Scenic Eclipse's 17,545 GT. Scenic Eclipse offers more personal space with a space ratio of 77.0 GT per passenger versus 57.8. Built in 2019, Scenic Eclipse is 21 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
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Category
Le Paul Gauguin
Scenic Eclipse
Size
19,200 GT
17,545 GT
Passengers
332
228
Year Built
1998
2019
Crew Ratio
1:1.5
1:1.3
Space Ratio
57.8
77.0
Decks
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—
Length
156m
168m
From Price
$8,420/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Le Paul Gauguin is the larger vessel at 19,200 GT — 9% more than Scenic Eclipse's 17,545 GT. Scenic Eclipse offers more personal space with a space ratio of 77.0 GT per passenger versus 57.8. Built in 2019, Scenic Eclipse is 21 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Scenic Eclipse |
| Capacity | Le Paul Gauguin |
| Modernity | Scenic Eclipse |
| Service | Scenic Eclipse |
| Spaciousness | Scenic Eclipse |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Scenic Eclipse |
| Fleet Power | Le Paul Gauguin |
Bottom line: Scenic Eclipse leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Scenic Eclipse for overall superiority; pick Le Paul Gauguin if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Le Paul Gauguin if...
- Size matters to you (19,200 GT)
- More onboard variety (332 guests)
Choose Scenic Eclipse if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2019, 21yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.3:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (77.0 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Le Paul Gauguin | Scenic Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $8,420 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 8 | — |
| Duration | 7 nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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