September 24, 2026
12-Night North America Cruise
Departing from Toronto
From
$17,110
Price / day
$1,426
Le Bellot|Le Soléal
Le Bellot vs Le Soléal
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Le Bellot
Built in 2020
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Le Soléal
$944 / day
$351 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Le Bellot
53.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Le Bellot vs Le Soléal: Quick Comparison
Le Bellot is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2020, it is 7 years newer than Le Soléal, which entered service in 2013. Le Soléal is approximately 8% larger by gross tonnage at 10,700 GT. Le Soléal also carries 40 more passengers. Le Bellot has upcoming sailings in North America, while Le Soléal has sailings in Oceania and Pacific Islands. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Le Soléal 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
| Spec | Le Bellot | Le Soléal |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2020Newer | 2013 |
| Gross Tonnage | 9,900 GT | 10,700 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 184 | 224 |
| Space per Passenger | 53.8 GT | 47.8 GT |
| Length | 131.06 m | 142.04 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Le Bellot vs Le Soléal
Age
Le Bellot was built in 2020, making it 7 years newer than Le Soléal, which was built in 2013.
Size
At 10,700 GT, Le Soléal is approximately 8% larger by gross tonnage than Le Bellot at 9,900 GT.
Passenger capacity
Le Soléal carries up to 224 passengers compared with 184 aboard Le Bellot, a difference of 40 passengers.
Passenger space
Le Bellot offers more space per passenger: 53.8 GT per guest, compared with 47.8 aboard Le Soléal. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Le Bellot (North America) and Le Soléal (Oceania and Pacific Islands) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Soléal has the lower average starting price per day at $944 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
- Day 1 · Sep 24, 2026Toronto
- Day 2 · Sep 25, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 26, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 27, 2026Montreal
- Day 5 · Sep 28, 2026Quebec City
- Day 6 · Sep 29, 2026Tadoussac
- Day 7 · Sep 30, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Oct 1, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 9 · Oct 2, 2026Cap-aux-Meules
- Day 10 · Oct 3, 2026Sydney
- Day 11 · Oct 4, 2026Lunenburg
- Day 12 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Oct 6, 2026Portland
- Day 14 · Oct 7, 2026Boston
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Le Soléal
New Guinea Odyssey
- Departure Port
- Darwin
- Region
- Oceania
- Nights
- 16
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 28, 2026Darwin
- Day 2 · Sep 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 30, 2026Kei Islands
- Day 4 · Oct 1, 2026Triton Bay
- Day 5 · Oct 2, 2026Kitikiti Waterfall
- Day 6 · Oct 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 4, 2026Cenderawasih Bay
- Day 8 · Oct 5, 2026Cenderawasih Bay
- Day 9 · Oct 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Oct 7, 2026Jayapura
- Day 11 · Oct 8, 2026Kopar
- Day 12 · Oct 9, 2026Madang
- Day 13 · Oct 10, 2026Tami Islands
- Day 14 · Oct 11, 2026Tufi
- Day 15 · Oct 12, 2026Alotau
- Day 16 · Oct 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 17 · Oct 14, 2026Cairns
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Le Bellot
October 6, 2026
13-Night North America Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$15,120
Price / day
$1,163
Le Soléal
September 28, 2026
16-Night Oceania Cruise
Departing from Darwin
From
$15,430
Price / day
$964
October 24, 2026
16-Night Pacific Islands Cruise
Departing from Cairns
From
$14,790
Price / day
$924
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Le Bellot
Average
$1,295 / day
VS
Le Soléal
Average
$944 / day
Le Soléal has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$944/day vs $1,295/day
About $351 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 prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in North America.
- Departing from Toronto and Boston works for your plans.
Choose Le Soléal if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Oceania and Pacific Islands.
- Departing from Darwin and Cairns 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 Soléal: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Le Bellot
Built in 2020
7 years newer
Bigger
Le Soléal
10,700 GT
8% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Le Soléal
$944 / day
About $351 less per day
- Le Bellot is 7 years newer.
- Le Soléal is 8% larger by gross tonnage.
- Le Soléal carries 40 more passengers.
- Le Bellot offers more space per passenger (53.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Le Bellot or Le Soléal?
Le Bellot is newer. It was built in 2020, while Le Soléal was built in 2013, making Le Bellot 7 years newer.
Which is bigger, Le Bellot or Le Soléal?
Le Soléal is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 10,700 GT compared with Le Bellot at 9,900 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Le Soléal has a passenger capacity of approximately 224, compared with 184 for Le Bellot.
Which ship is more spacious, Le Bellot or Le Soléal?
Le Bellot has the higher passenger space ratio at 53.8 GT per passenger, versus 47.8 for Le Soléal. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Le Bellot or Le Soléal?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Soléal has the lower average starting price per day at $944 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.
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