Leaves in 28 daysLe Champlain vs World Navigator
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Le Champlain is the larger vessel at 10,000 GT — 8% more than World Navigator's 9,300 GT. Le Champlain offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 47.5. Built in 2021, World Navigator is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Le Champlain
World Navigator
Size
10,000 GT
9,300 GT
Passengers
184
196
Year Built
2018
2021
Crew Ratio
1:1.7
1:1.6
Space Ratio
54.4
47.5
Decks
—
6
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 Navigator's 9,300 GT. Le Champlain offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 47.5. Built in 2021, World Navigator is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Champlain |
| Capacity | World Navigator |
| Modernity | World Navigator |
| Service | World Navigator |
| Spaciousness | Le Champlain |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Le Champlain |
| Fleet Power | Le Champlain |
Bottom line: Le Champlain leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Le Champlain for overall superiority; pick World Navigator 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 space per guest (54.4 GT/pax)
Choose World Navigator if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2021, 3yr newer)
- More onboard variety (196 guests)
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Le Champlain | World Navigator | |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
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