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Le Dumont d'Urville
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Le Dumont d'Urville vs Le Jacques Cartier
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Le Dumont d'Urville is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2019. Le Jacques Cartier is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2020. 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.
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Specifications
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| Le Dumont d'Urville | Le Jacques Cartier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Ponant Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2020 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 10,000 | 9,976 |
| Passengers | 184 | 184 |
| Crew | 110 | 112 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.7 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 54.3 (better) | 54.2 |
| Decks | 6 | 7 |
| Length | 430 ft | 430 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 59 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
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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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Le Jacques Cartier
The 184-passenger Le Jacques Cartier expedition ship from Ponant debuted in July 2020 and offers a superior small-ship cruising experience, complete with stylish interior and exterior spaces, state-of-the-art technology aimed at sustainability, and boutique staterooms and comfortable suites with large windows and either a private balcony…
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Questions
Le Dumont d'Urville or Le Jacques Cartier?
Which is bigger, Le Dumont d'Urville or Le Jacques Cartier?
Le Dumont d'Urville is bigger at 10,000 gross tons, against 9,976 gross tons for Le Jacques Cartier. Le Dumont d'Urville carries 184 passengers and Le Jacques Cartier carries 184.
Which ship is newer, Le Dumont d'Urville or Le Jacques Cartier?
Le Jacques Cartier is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2019 for Le Dumont d'Urville.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Dumont d'Urville, with 54.3 gross tons per passenger against 54.2 on Le Jacques Cartier. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Le Jacques Cartier, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Le Dumont d'Urville.
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