Leaves in 24 daysLe Boréal vs Star Pride
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Le Boréal is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT — 10% more than Star Pride's 9,975 GT. Le Boréal offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.5 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 2010, Le Boréal is 22 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Le Boréal
Star Pride
Size
10,944 GT
9,975 GT
Passengers
264
312
Year Built
2010
1988
Crew Ratio
1:1.9
1:1.6
Space Ratio
41.5
32.0
Decks
—
—
Length
142m
135m
From Price
$7,340/pp
$6,113.45/pp
Comparison Verdict
Le Boréal is the larger vessel at 10,944 GT — 10% more than Star Pride's 9,975 GT. Le Boréal offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.5 GT per passenger versus 32.0. Built in 2010, Le Boréal is 22 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Boréal |
| Capacity | Star Pride |
| Modernity | Le Boréal |
| Service | Star Pride |
| Spaciousness | Le Boréal |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Le Boréal |
| Fleet Power | Star Pride |
Bottom line: Le Boréal leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Le Boréal for overall superiority; pick Star Pride if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Le Boréal if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2010, 22yr newer)
- Size matters to you (10,944 GT)
- More space per guest (41.5 GT/pax)
Choose Star Pride if...
- More onboard variety (312 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
- Save $1,226.55/person on sailings
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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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Can I compare more than two ships?
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