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Le Jacques Cartier
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Le Jacques Cartier vs Royal Clipper
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Royal Clipper
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Le Jacques Cartier is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2020. Royal Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 227 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Le Jacques Cartier if you want more space per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Royal Clipper for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 54.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 22.0) and its maiden voyage was in 2020 (vs 2000).
Choose Royal Clipper if you want a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Le Jacques Cartier for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
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Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Le Jacques Cartier | Royal Clipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,976 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 184 | 227 |
| Crew | 112 | 106 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 2.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 54.2 (better) | 22.0 |
| Decks | 7 | 4 |
| Length | 430 ft | 439 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 54 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Le Jacques Cartier leads on 4 of the ten, Royal Clipper on 3, with 3 level.
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Ponant Cruises
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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Star Clippers
Royal Clipper
Royal Clipper, owned by Star Clippers Cruises, is a distinguished five-masted, fully-rigged sailing ship that offers a unique seagoing experience, blending the grandeur and tradition of classic sailing with modern amenities and luxurious service.
Questions
Le Jacques Cartier or Royal Clipper?
Which is bigger, Le Jacques Cartier or Royal Clipper?
Le Jacques Cartier is bigger at 9,976 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Royal Clipper. Le Jacques Cartier carries 184 passengers and Royal Clipper carries 227.
Which ship is newer, Le Jacques Cartier or Royal Clipper?
Le Jacques Cartier is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2000 for Royal Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Jacques Cartier, with 54.2 gross tons per passenger against 22.0 on Royal Clipper. 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 2.1 on Royal Clipper.
Which is better for families?
Le Jacques Cartier scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Royal Clipper.
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