Ponant Cruises
Le Commandant Charcot
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $11,260
Ship comparison
Le Commandant Charcot vs Star Legend
Windstar Cruises
Star Legend
- Cruises
- 96
- From
- $1,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Le Commandant Charcot is a small Ponant Cruises ship carrying 270 passengers, in service since 2021. Star Legend is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Le Commandant Charcot if you want more space per passenger, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Star Legend for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) and active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 117.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 41.7).
Choose Star Legend if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Le Commandant Charcot for romantic (10.0 vs 7.0), cultural (10.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Le Commandant Charcot | Star Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2015 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 31,757 | 12,995 |
| Passengers | 270 | 312 |
| Crew | 235 | 188 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.1 (better) | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 117.6 (better) | 41.7 |
| Cabins | 135 | — |
| Decks | 9 | 6 |
| Length | 492 ft | 522 ft |
| Beam | 92 ft | 63 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 34 | 96 |
| Upcoming sailings | 53 | 152 |
| Cruise lengths | 8–28 nights | 3–70 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $11,260 | $1,100 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Le Commandant Charcot leads on 4 of the ten, Star Legend on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Ponant Cruises
Le Commandant Charcot
Le Commandant Charcot debuted in 2021 as the latest luxury polar expedition ship from Ponant. The ship travels to the North Pole, Antarctica and other polar climes with up to 245 guests and 215 crew members, offering one of the best passenger-to-crew ratios at sea.
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $11,260.
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16 Night Polar Odyssey between Northeast Greenland and Spitsbergen
$33,670
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8 Night Polar Lights From North Cape to the Lofoten Islands
$15,970
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Windstar Cruises
Star Legend
Star Legend is one of the sleek, spiffy power yachts from Windstar Cruises. With just 312 guests, you'll feel as if Star Legend is your own private yacht when you step aboard. For additional luxury, its refurbished suites provide an expansive ocean view from the sitting area, making it a welcome retreat.
Highlights
- Three whirlpools
- Windstar's open bridge policy
- Computer center
- Pool
Sailing now
96 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Questions
Le Commandant Charcot or Star Legend?
Which is bigger, Le Commandant Charcot or Star Legend?
Le Commandant Charcot is bigger at 31,757 gross tons, against 12,995 gross tons for Star Legend. Le Commandant Charcot carries 270 passengers and Star Legend carries 312.
Which ship is newer, Le Commandant Charcot or Star Legend?
Le Commandant Charcot is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2015 for Star Legend.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Commandant Charcot, with 117.6 gross tons per passenger against 41.7 on Star Legend. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Le Commandant Charcot, with one crew member for every 1.1 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Star Legend.
Which is better for families?
Le Commandant Charcot scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Star Legend.
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