Ponant Cruises
L'Austral
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
Ship comparison
L'Austral vs Seabourn Venture
Seabourn
Seabourn Venture
- Cruises
- 112
- From
- $4,799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
L'Austral is a small Ponant Cruises ship carrying 264 passengers, in service since 2011. Seabourn Venture is a small Seabourn ship carrying 264 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose L'Austral if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.2).
Choose Seabourn Venture if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores L'Austral for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 87.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 41.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2011).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| L'Austral | Seabourn Venture | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Seabourn |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 10,944 | 23,000 |
| Passengers | 264 | 264 |
| Crew | 139 | 120 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.5 | 87.1 (better) |
| Cabins | 132 | — |
| Decks | 6 | 5 |
| Length | 465 ft | 558 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 85 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 112 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 140 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 8 to 96 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $4,799 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. L'Austral leads on 0 of the ten, Seabourn Venture on 6, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
Seabourn
Seabourn Venture
You can expect luxury on a Seabourn cruise. Now, expand your expectations and your world with that same casual luxury.
Sailing now
112 cruises on sale, from $4,799.
Questions
L'Austral or Seabourn Venture?
Which is bigger, L'Austral or Seabourn Venture?
Seabourn Venture is bigger at 23,000 gross tons, against 10,944 gross tons for L'Austral. L'Austral carries 264 passengers and Seabourn Venture carries 264.
Which ship is newer, L'Austral or Seabourn Venture?
Seabourn Venture is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2011 for L'Austral.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seabourn Venture, with 87.1 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?
L'Austral, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Seabourn Venture.
Which is better for families?
Seabourn Venture 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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