Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
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)
Paul Gauguin
Scenic Eclipse II
Gross Tonnage
Paul Gauguin
19,170 GT
Scenic Eclipse II
17,545 GT
Length
Paul Gauguin
156 m
Scenic Eclipse II
168 m
Beam
Paul Gauguin
22 m
Scenic Eclipse II
22 m
Passengers
Paul Gauguin
332
Scenic Eclipse II
228
Crew
Paul Gauguin
217
Scenic Eclipse II
176
Decks
Paul Gauguin
—
Scenic Eclipse II
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Year Built
Paul Gauguin
1,998
Scenic Eclipse II
2,023
Space Ratio
Paul Gauguin
57.7 GT/pax
Scenic Eclipse II
77.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Paul Gauguin
1.53 :1
Scenic Eclipse II
1.30 :1
| Specification | Paul Gauguin | Scenic Eclipse II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Gauguin | Discovery Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 19,170 GTWinner | 17,545 GT |
| Length | 156 m | 168 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 22 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 332Winner | 228 |
| Crew | 217Winner | 176 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 57.7 GT/pax | 77.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.53:1 | 1.30:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Uljanik |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9111319 | 9850460 |
Paul Gauguin
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Scenic Eclipse II
77 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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