Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $6,549
Ship comparison
Ganges Voyager II vs Le Ponant
Ponant Cruises
Le Ponant
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ganges Voyager II is an intimate Uniworld River Cruises ship carrying 56 passengers, in service since 2016. Le Ponant is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 64 passengers, in service since 1991.
Choose Ganges Voyager II if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or more crew per passenger: it outscores Le Ponant for adventure & nature (9.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 1991) and it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 2.1).
Choose Le Ponant if you want better-rated dining, more space per passenger or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Ganges Voyager II for dining (9.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (7.5 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 23.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.9).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ganges Voyager II | Le Ponant | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Uniworld River Cruises | Ponant Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 1991 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 1,489 |
| Passengers | 56 | 64 |
| Crew | 36 | 30 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 2.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 17.9 | 23.3 (better) |
| Cabins | 28 | — |
| Decks | 3 | 4 |
| Length | 185 ft | 291 ft |
| Beam | 41 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 12 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 56 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 12 to 15 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,549 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ganges Voyager II leads on 4 of the ten, Le Ponant on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Uniworld River Cruises
Ganges Voyager II
One of only two luxury river cruise ships sailing on India's Ganges River, Uniworld’s Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers in 28 suites and staterooms from the capital of New Delhi to Kolkata (Calcutta).
Highlights
- On-board cultural entertainment such as traditional sitar music, a Bollywood-style song and dance show and more
- Complimentary local beers and soft drinks
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $6,549.
Ponant Cruises
Le Ponant
Le Ponant, a three-masted schooner from France-based cruise line Ponant, sails to small islands, hidden harbors and exclusive ports of call in the Mediterranean with only 64 guests aboard. She is stylish, friendly and relaxed.
Highlights
- Able to cruise to small, exclusive ports in the Mediterranean
- Outdoor dining for breakfast and lunch
- All staterooms have views of the ocean
Questions
Ganges Voyager II or Le Ponant?
Which is bigger, Ganges Voyager II or Le Ponant?
Le Ponant is bigger at 1,489 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Ganges Voyager II. Ganges Voyager II carries 56 passengers and Le Ponant carries 64.
Which ship is newer, Ganges Voyager II or Le Ponant?
Ganges Voyager II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 1991 for Le Ponant.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Ponant, with 23.3 gross tons per passenger against 17.9 on Ganges Voyager II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ganges Voyager II, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 2.1 on Le Ponant.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10.
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