Ponant Cruises
Le Champlain
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- 3
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Ship comparison
Le Champlain vs Le Dumont d'Urville
Ponant Cruises
Le Dumont d'Urville
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Le Champlain is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2018. Le Dumont d'Urville is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2019. Le Dumont d'Urville has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Le Champlain | Le Dumont d'Urville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Ponant Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 9,900 | 10,000 |
| Passengers | 184 | 184 |
| Crew | 110 | 110 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 53.8 | 54.3 (better) |
| Decks | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 430 ft | 430 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 59 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 3 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 7 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 10 to 11 nights | — |
Bliss scores
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Le Dumont d'Urville has no Bliss scores yet.
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Ponant Cruises
Le Champlain
Featuring innovative and environmentally friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows and lounge areas that open onto the outside, Le Champlain is a luxury expedition yacht from France-based Ponant cruise line that boasts just 92 cabins and suites. The ship launched in September 2018.
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3 cruises on sale.
Ponant Cruises
Le Dumont d'Urville
Featuring innovative and environmentally friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows and lounge areas that open onto the outside, Le Dumont d’Urville is a luxury expedition yacht from France-based Ponant cruise line that boasts just 92 cabins and suites. The ship launched in August 2019.
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Questions
Le Champlain or Le Dumont d'Urville?
Which is bigger, Le Champlain or Le Dumont d'Urville?
Le Dumont d'Urville is bigger at 10,000 gross tons, against 9,900 gross tons for Le Champlain. Le Champlain carries 184 passengers and Le Dumont d'Urville carries 184.
Which ship is newer, Le Champlain or Le Dumont d'Urville?
Le Dumont d'Urville is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2018 for Le Champlain.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Dumont d'Urville, with 54.3 gross tons per passenger against 53.8 on Le Champlain. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.7 passengers.
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