Ponant Cruises
Le Jacques Cartier
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Ship comparison
Le Jacques Cartier vs Scenic Jewel
Scenic
Scenic Jewel
- Cruises
- 52
- From
- $3,292
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Le Jacques Cartier is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2020. Scenic Jewel is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Le Jacques Cartier if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Scenic Jewel for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 54.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.3).
Choose Scenic Jewel if you want better-rated staterooms, a more active cruise or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Le Jacques Cartier for staterooms (10.0 vs 6.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 52 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Le Jacques Cartier | Scenic Jewel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2012 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,976 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 184 | 169 |
| Crew | 112 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 3.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 54.2 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 7 | 4 |
| Length | 430 ft | 444 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 38 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 52 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $3,292 |
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 3 of the ten, Scenic Jewel on 2, with 5 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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Scenic
Scenic Jewel
Scenic Jewel from the luxury cruise line Scenic voyages along the Rhine River, to such destinations as Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna and smaller river towns. The ship features outdoor balconies that convert into all-weather "Sun Lounges," newly designed guest rooms with 32-inch, flat screen HDTVs as well as six onboard restaurants.
Highlights
- Balconies convert to all-weather "Sun Lounges" so you never miss a good view
- Deluxe Balcony Suites with additional space & privacy
- Scenic Cruises' signature all-inclusive pricing, including tips
Sailing now
52 cruises on sale, from $3,292.
Questions
Le Jacques Cartier or Scenic Jewel?
Which is bigger, Le Jacques Cartier or Scenic Jewel?
Le Jacques Cartier is bigger at 9,976 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jewel. Le Jacques Cartier carries 184 passengers and Scenic Jewel carries 169.
Which ship is newer, Le Jacques Cartier or Scenic Jewel?
Le Jacques Cartier is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2012 for Scenic Jewel.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Jacques Cartier, with 54.2 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jewel. 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 3.3 on Scenic Jewel.
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 Scenic Jewel.
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