Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin
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Ship comparison
Paul Gauguin vs Star Legend
Windstar Cruises
Star Legend
- Cruises
- 91
- From
- $1,100
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Paul Gauguin is a small Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carrying 332 passengers, in service since 1998. Star Legend is a small Windstar Cruises ship carrying 312 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Paul Gauguin if you want better-rated entertainment, a more family-friendly ship or more space per passenger: it outscores Star Legend for entertainment (7.1 vs 5.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 57.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 41.7).
Choose Star Legend if you want more of a party, a newer ship or more culture: it outscores Paul Gauguin for party (6.0 vs 0.0) and cultural (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 1998).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Paul Gauguin | Star Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Windstar Cruises |
| Ship size | Small | Small |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2015 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (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 | — | 91 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 141 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 3 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $1,100 |
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 Legend 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 Legend
Star Legend is one of the sleek, spiffy power yachts from Windstar Cruises. With just 312 guests, you'll feel as if Star Legend is your own private yacht when you step aboard. For additional luxury, its refurbished suites provide an expansive ocean view from the sitting area, making it a welcome retreat.
Highlights
- Three whirlpools
- Windstar's open bridge policy
- Computer center
- Pool
Sailing now
91 cruises on sale, from $1,100.
Questions
Paul Gauguin or Star Legend?
Which is bigger, Paul Gauguin or Star Legend?
Paul Gauguin is bigger at 19,200 gross tons, against 12,995 gross tons for Star Legend. Paul Gauguin carries 332 passengers and Star Legend carries 312.
Which ship is newer, Paul Gauguin or Star Legend?
Star Legend is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 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 Legend. 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 Legend.
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 Legend.
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