Ponant Cruises
Le Jacques Cartier
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $1,480
Ship comparison
Le Jacques Cartier vs Viking Buri
Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,899
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Le Jacques Cartier is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2020. Viking Buri is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Le Jacques Cartier if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Viking Buri for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 54.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 26.3) and it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.8).
Choose Viking Buri if you want better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Le Jacques Cartier for entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Le Jacques Cartier | Viking Buri | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 9,976 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 184 | 190 |
| Crew | 112 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 54.2 (better) | 26.3 |
| Decks | 7 | 4 |
| Length | 430 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 33 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 53 | 117 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–16 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,480 (better) | $2,899 |
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 6 of the ten, Viking Buri on 2, with 2 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…
Sailing now
33 cruises on sale, from $1,480.
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$14,080
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$13,890
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
The 190-passenger Viking Buri will transport you through Burgundy and Provence in the South of France on itineraries between Lyon and Avignon.
Highlights
- Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, chess and walking track
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Balcony cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $2,899.
Questions
Le Jacques Cartier or Viking Buri?
Which is bigger, Le Jacques Cartier or Viking Buri?
Le Jacques Cartier is bigger at 9,976 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Viking Buri. Le Jacques Cartier carries 184 passengers and Viking Buri carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Le Jacques Cartier or Viking Buri?
Le Jacques Cartier is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2014 for Viking Buri.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Jacques Cartier, with 54.2 gross tons per passenger against 26.3 on Viking Buri. 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 3.8 on Viking Buri.
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 Viking Buri.
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