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 Soléal
Sylvia Earle
Gross Tonnage
Le Soléal
10,944 GT
Sylvia Earle
8,000 GT
Length
Le Soléal
142 m
Sylvia Earle
104 m
Beam
Le Soléal
18 m
Sylvia Earle
18 m
Passengers
Le Soléal
264
Sylvia Earle
132
Crew
Le Soléal
140
Sylvia Earle
85
Decks
Le Soléal
—
Sylvia Earle
—
Year Built
Le Soléal
2,013
Sylvia Earle
2,022
Space Ratio
Le Soléal
41.5 GT/pax
Sylvia Earle
60.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Soléal
1.89 :1
Sylvia Earle
1.55 :1
| Specification | Le Soléal | Sylvia Earle |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Aurora Expeditions |
| Class | Boréal Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,013 | 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 | 9617063 | 9867868 |
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
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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
We may earn a commission from partner bookings at no extra cost to you.
4.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
_IMO_9502518%2C_in_Split%2C_Croatia%2C_2011-07-06.jpg%26w%3D400&w=3840&q=75)
_Greenock_2015.jpg%26w%3D400&w=3840&q=75)
