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
Seabourn Pursuit
Gross Tonnage
Paul Gauguin
19,170 GT
Seabourn Pursuit
23,000 GT
Length
Paul Gauguin
156 m
Seabourn Pursuit
170 m
Beam
Paul Gauguin
22 m
Seabourn Pursuit
23 m
Passengers
Paul Gauguin
332
Seabourn Pursuit
264
Crew
Paul Gauguin
217
Seabourn Pursuit
190
Decks
Paul Gauguin
—
Seabourn Pursuit
—
Year Built
Paul Gauguin
1,998
Seabourn Pursuit
2,023
Space Ratio
Paul Gauguin
57.7 GT/pax
Seabourn Pursuit
87.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Paul Gauguin
1.53 :1
Seabourn Pursuit
1.39 :1
| Specification | Paul Gauguin | Seabourn Pursuit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Seabourn Cruise Line |
| Class | Gauguin | Expedition Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 19,170 GT | 23,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 156 m | 170 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 332Winner | 264 |
| Crew | 217Winner | 190 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 57.7 GT/pax | 87.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.53:1 | 1.39:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | T. Mariotti |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9111319 | 9862037 |
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
Seabourn Pursuit
87 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 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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| Draft | 6.2 mWinner | 5.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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