Le Bellot|Le Champlain

Le Bellot vs Le Champlain

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Le Bellot cruise ship
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Le Bellot

Ponant

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Newer Ship

Le Bellot

Built in 2020

2 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Le Champlain

$1,222 / day

$73 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Both ships are the same

Le Bellot vs Le Champlain: Quick Comparison

Le Bellot is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2020, it is 2 years newer than Le Champlain, which entered service in 2018. Le Bellot has upcoming sailings in North America, while Le Champlain has sailings in Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Le Champlain has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Le Bellot and Le Champlain
SpecLe BellotLe Champlain
Year Built2020Newer2018
Gross Tonnage9,900 GT9,900 GT
Passenger Capacity184184
Space per Passenger53.8 GT53.8 GT
Length131.06 m131.06 m
Decks——
Cabins——

Key Differences: Le Bellot vs Le Champlain

Age

Le Bellot was built in 2020, making it 2 years newer than Le Champlain, which was built in 2018.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Le Bellot (North America) and Le Champlain (Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Champlain has the lower average starting price per day at $1,222 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Le Bellot

Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Departure Port
Toronto
Region
North America
Nights
12
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 24, 2026Toronto
  2. Day 2 · Sep 25, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 26, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 27, 2026Montreal
  5. Day 5 · Sep 28, 2026Quebec City
  6. Day 6 · Sep 29, 2026Tadoussac
  7. Day 7 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Oct 1, 2026Charlottetown
  9. Day 9 · Oct 2, 2026Cap-aux-Meules
  10. Day 10 · Oct 3, 2026Sydney
  11. Day 11 · Oct 4, 2026Lunenburg
  12. Day 12 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
  13. Day 13 · Oct 6, 2026Portland
  14. Day 14 · Oct 7, 2026Boston

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Le Champlain

London to Lisbon: Cruising Europe's Western Shores – with Smithsonian Journeys

Departure Port
London
Region
Northern Europe & Scandinavia
Nights
9
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026London
  2. Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026Caen
  3. Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Saint-Malo
  4. Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
  5. Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Bilbao
  6. Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026La Coruña
  7. Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026Vigo – Santiago de Compostela
  8. Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Leixoes
  9. Day 9 · Sep 13, 2026Lisbon

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Le Bellot

Le Champlain

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Le Bellot

Average

$1,295 / day

VS

Le Champlain

Average

$1,222 / day

Le Champlain has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$1,222/day vs $1,295/day

About $73 less per day

This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Le Bellot if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You want to sail in North America.
  • Departing from Toronto and Boston works for your plans.

Choose Le Champlain if…

  • You want to sail in Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean.
  • Departing from London and Barcelona works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Le Bellot.

Le Bellot vs Le Champlain: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Le Bellot

Built in 2020

2 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Le Champlain

$1,222 / day

About $73 less per day

  • Le Bellot is 2 years newer.
  • Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
  • Both ships carry the same number of passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Le Bellot or Le Champlain?

Le Bellot is newer. It was built in 2020, while Le Champlain was built in 2018, making Le Bellot 2 years newer.

Which ship is cheaper, Le Bellot or Le Champlain?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Champlain has the lower average starting price per day at $1,222 per day versus $1,295 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Le Bellot sail?

The upcoming Le Bellot sailings currently listed cover North America, departing from Toronto and Boston.

Where does Le Champlain sail?

The upcoming Le Champlain sailings currently listed cover Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean, departing from London and Barcelona.

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