Ponant Cruises
Le Champlain
- Cruises
- 64
- From
- $3,810
Ship comparison
Le Champlain vs Scenic Eclipse II
Scenic
Scenic Eclipse II
- Cruises
- 61
- From
- $3,904
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Le Champlain is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2018. Scenic Eclipse II is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 228 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose Le Champlain if you want more culture or a more romantic trip: it outscores Scenic Eclipse II for cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Scenic Eclipse II if you want a better-rated spa and gym, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores Le Champlain for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 74.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 53.8) and it has a crew member for every 1.2 passengers (vs 1.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Le Champlain | Scenic Eclipse II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 9,900 | 17,085 |
| Passengers | 184 | 228 |
| Crew | 110 | 192 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 53.8 | 74.9 (better) |
| Decks | 6 | 10 |
| Length | 430 ft | 551 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 70 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 19 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 64 | 61 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 68 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–13 nights | 7–30 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $3,810 (better) | $3,904 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Le Champlain leads on 2 of the ten, Scenic Eclipse II on 3, with 5 level.
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- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
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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.
Sailing now
64 cruises on sale, from $3,810.
Scenic
Scenic Eclipse II
The 228-passenger Scenic Eclipse II from Scenic is a luxury expedition ship — dubbed a "discovery yacht" — that provides an ultra-luxury cruise experience. It's designed for both polar and tropical expeditions, offering guests the opportunity to explore remote and pristine areas around the world.
Sailing now
61 cruises on sale, from $3,904.
Questions
Le Champlain or Scenic Eclipse II?
Which is bigger, Le Champlain or Scenic Eclipse II?
Scenic Eclipse II is bigger at 17,085 gross tons, against 9,900 gross tons for Le Champlain. Le Champlain carries 184 passengers and Scenic Eclipse II carries 228.
Which ship is newer, Le Champlain or Scenic Eclipse II?
Scenic Eclipse II is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2018 for Le Champlain.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Eclipse II, with 74.9 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?
Scenic Eclipse II, with one crew member for every 1.2 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Le Champlain.
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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