Spots going fastPaul Gauguin vs Star Breeze
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Paul Gauguin is the significantly larger vessel at 19,170 GT — 92% more than Star Breeze's 9,975 GT. Paul Gauguin offers more personal space with a space ratio of 57.7 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 1998, Paul Gauguin is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 7 – 0
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Category
Paul Gauguin
Star Breeze
Size
19,170 GT
9,975 GT
Passengers
332
312
Year Built
1998
1989
Crew Ratio
1:1.5
1:1.6
Space Ratio
57.7
32.0
Decks
—
—
Length
156m
135m
From Price
—
$4,811/pp
Comparison Verdict
Paul Gauguin is the significantly larger vessel at 19,170 GT — 92% more than Star Breeze's 9,975 GT. Paul Gauguin offers more personal space with a space ratio of 57.7 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 1998, Paul Gauguin is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Paul Gauguin |
| Capacity | Paul Gauguin |
| Modernity | Paul Gauguin |
| Service | Paul Gauguin |
| Spaciousness | Paul Gauguin |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Paul Gauguin |
| Fleet Power | Paul Gauguin |
Bottom line: Paul Gauguin leads 7–0 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Paul Gauguin for overall superiority; pick Star Breeze if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Paul Gauguin if...
- You want the newer ship (built 1998, 9yr newer)
- Size matters to you (19,170 GT)
- More onboard variety (332 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.5:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Paul Gauguin | Star Breeze | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $4,811 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 27 |
| 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.
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