The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Evrima
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $6,100
Ship comparison
Evrima vs L'Austral
Ponant Cruises
L'Austral
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $1,760
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Evrima is a small The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship carrying 298 passengers, in service since 2022. L'Austral is a small Ponant Cruises ship carrying 264 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Evrima if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more romantic trip: it outscores L'Austral for romantic (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 88.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 41.5) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.9).
Choose L'Austral if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores Evrima for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $1,760 (vs $6,100).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Evrima | L'Austral | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Ponant Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage | 26,500 | 10,944 |
| Passengers | 298 | 264 |
| Crew | 246 | 139 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.2 (better) | 1.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 88.9 (better) | 41.5 |
| Cabins | — | 132 |
| Decks | 10 | 6 |
| Length | 623 ft | 465 ft |
| Beam | 79 ft | 59 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 45 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 57 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–12 nights | 5–19 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,100 | $1,760 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Evrima leads on 5 of the ten, L'Austral on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Evrima
The 298-passenger Evrima launched in May 2022 as the first of three yacht-like ships that will start sailing for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.
Sailing now
45 cruises on sale, from $6,100.
Ponant Cruises
L'Austral
Launched in 2011, L’Austral from France-based Ponant provides an intimate, luxurious cruise experience. Her small size makes her ideally suited for visiting ports that bigger ships can’t reach.
Highlights
- Three lounges offering evening entertainment, bars and access to the open decks
- Suites featuring ocean views and private balconies
- Multiple observation areas
- French sophistication at every turn
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $1,760.
Questions
Evrima or L'Austral?
Which is bigger, Evrima or L'Austral?
Evrima is bigger at 26,500 gross tons, against 10,944 gross tons for L'Austral. Evrima carries 298 passengers and L'Austral carries 264.
Which ship is newer, Evrima or L'Austral?
Evrima is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2011 for L'Austral.
Which has more space per passenger?
Evrima, with 88.9 gross tons per passenger against 41.5 on L'Austral. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Evrima, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.9 on L'Austral.
Which is better for families?
Evrima scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for L'Austral.
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