Leaves in 28 daysLe Champlain vs World Explorer
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Le Champlain is the larger vessel at 10,000 GT — 8% more than World Explorer's 9,300 GT. Le Champlain accommodates 8 more guests (184 vs 176), making it the larger resort-at-sea — World Explorer trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Le Champlain
World Explorer
Size
10,000 GT
9,300 GT
Passengers
184
176
Year Built
2018
2019
Crew Ratio
1:1.7
1:1.6
Space Ratio
54.4
52.8
Decks
—
—
Length
131m
126m
From Price
$11,180/pp
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Comparison Verdict
Le Champlain is the larger vessel at 10,000 GT — 8% more than World Explorer's 9,300 GT. Le Champlain accommodates 8 more guests (184 vs 176), making it the larger resort-at-sea — World Explorer trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Champlain |
| Capacity | Le Champlain |
| Modernity | World Explorer |
| Service | World Explorer |
| Spaciousness | Le Champlain |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Le Champlain |
| Fleet Power | Le Champlain |
Bottom line: Le Champlain leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Le Champlain for overall superiority; pick World Explorer if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Le Champlain if...
- Size matters to you (10,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (184 guests)
- More space per guest (54.4 GT/pax)
Choose World Explorer if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2019, 1yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Le Champlain | World Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $11,180 pp | — |
| Departing | Aug 26 | — |
| Duration | 10 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.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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