Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
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Ship comparison
Paul Gauguin vs Star Breeze
Windstar Cruises
Star Breeze
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $2,480
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Paul Gauguin is a small Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carrying 332 passengers, in service since 1998. Star Breeze is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Paul Gauguin if you want better-rated entertainment, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Star Breeze for entertainment (7.1 vs 3.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Star Breeze if you want more of a party, a newer ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Paul Gauguin for party (6.0 vs 0.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 1998).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Paul Gauguin | Star Breeze | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2014 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2020 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 19,200 | 12,995 |
| Passengers | 332 | 312 |
| Crew | 215 | 188 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.5 (better) | 1.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 57.8 (better) | 41.7 |
| Decks | 7 | 6 |
| Length | 513 ft | 522 ft |
| Beam | 72 ft | 63 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 150 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 4 to 53 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,480 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Paul Gauguin leads on 6 of the ten, Star Breeze on 2, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
Sailing the fantasy-like islands of Tahiti and French Polynesia on Paul Gauguin Cruises' flagship the Paul Gauguin is just about as dreamy as a cruise gets. The ambience is casual chic and oh so French from morning croissants to the gourmet-style cuisine at night.
Highlights
- 5-star-plus, luxury cruise ship sailing around Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific
- Unsurpassed service and attention to detail amid elegant, relaxing surroundings
- All-inclusive pricing: select wines and spirits, soft drinks, bottled water and hot beverages
- A choice of three dining venues
Windstar Cruises
Star Breeze
Over the years Windstar Cruises has won an avid following attracted to its reputation for offering an intimate, boutique style of cruising. And that's quite evident on its Star Breeze power yacht.
Highlights
- Shore excursions that introduce passengers to local culture
- Spa treatments at onboard WindSpa
- All-suite staterooms with ocean views
- Access to complimentary water sports equipment
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $2,480.
Questions
Paul Gauguin or Star Breeze?
Which is bigger, Paul Gauguin or Star Breeze?
Paul Gauguin is bigger at 19,200 gross tons, against 12,995 gross tons for Star Breeze. Paul Gauguin carries 332 passengers and Star Breeze carries 312.
Which ship is newer, Paul Gauguin or Star Breeze?
Star Breeze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 1998 for Paul Gauguin.
Which has more space per passenger?
Paul Gauguin, with 57.8 gross tons per passenger against 41.7 on Star Breeze. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Paul Gauguin, with one crew member for every 1.5 passengers against one for every 1.7 on Star Breeze.
Which is better for families?
Paul Gauguin scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Star Breeze.
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