October 1, 2026
9-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Valletta
From
$9,220
Price / day
$1,024
Le Boréal|Le Champlain
Le Boréal vs Le Champlain
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Le Boréal
Ponant
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Newer Ship
Le Champlain
Built in 2018
8 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Le Boréal
$1,129 / day
$93 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Le Champlain
53.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Le Boréal vs Le Champlain: Quick Comparison
Le Champlain is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 8 years newer than Le Boréal, which entered service in 2010. Le Boréal is approximately 8% larger by gross tonnage at 10,700 GT. Le Boréal also carries 40 more passengers. Le Boréal has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean, while Le Champlain has sailings in Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Le Boréal has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 Boréal | Le Champlain |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010 | 2018Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 10,700 GT | 9,900 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 224 | 184 |
| Space per Passenger | 47.8 GT | 53.8 GT |
| Length | 142.04 m | 131.06 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Le Boréal vs Le Champlain
Age
Le Champlain was built in 2018, making it 8 years newer than Le Boréal, which was built in 2010.
Size
At 10,700 GT, Le Boréal is approximately 8% larger by gross tonnage than Le Champlain at 9,900 GT.
Passenger capacity
Le Boréal carries up to 224 passengers compared with 184 aboard Le Champlain, a difference of 40 passengers.
Passenger space
Le Champlain offers more space per passenger: 53.8 GT per guest, compared with 47.8 aboard Le Boréal. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Le Boréal and Le Champlain cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Boréal has the lower average starting price per day at $1,129 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Le Boréal
Authentic Mediterranean shores
- Departure Port
- Valletta
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 9
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 1, 2026Valletta
- Day 2 · Oct 2, 2026Porto Empedocle
- Day 3 · Oct 3, 2026Trapani
- Day 4 · Oct 4, 2026Palermo
- Day 5 · Oct 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Oct 6, 2026Lipari
- Day 7 · Oct 7, 2026Salerno
- Day 8 · Oct 8, 2026Reggio di Calabria
- Day 9 · Oct 9, 2026Taormina
- Day 10 · Oct 10, 2026Syracuse
- Day 11 · Oct 11, 2026Valletta
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
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026London
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026Caen
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Saint-Malo
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Bilbao
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026La Coruña
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026Vigo – Santiago de Compostela
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Leixoes
- Day 9 · Sep 13, 2026Lisbon
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Le Boréal
October 10, 2026
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Valletta
From
$8,630
Price / day
$1,233
Le Champlain
September 5, 2026
9-Night Northern Europe & Scandinavia Cruise
Departing from London
From
$9,550
Price / day
$1,061
September 23, 2026
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$11,060
Price / day
$1,383
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Le Boréal
Average
$1,129 / day
VS
Le Champlain
Average
$1,222 / day
Le Boréal is currently 8% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$1,129/day vs $1,222/day
About $93 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Le Boréal 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 Mediterranean.
- Departing from Valletta 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 Champlain.
Choose Le Champlain 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 Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean.
- Departing from London and Barcelona works for your plans.
Le Boréal vs Le Champlain: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Le Champlain
Built in 2018
8 years newer
Bigger
Le Boréal
10,700 GT
8% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Le Boréal
$1,129 / day
About $93 less per day
- Le Champlain is 8 years newer.
- Le Boréal is 8% larger by gross tonnage.
- Le Boréal carries 40 more passengers.
- Le Champlain offers more space per passenger (53.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Le Boréal or Le Champlain?
Le Champlain is newer. It was built in 2018, while Le Boréal was built in 2010, making Le Champlain 8 years newer.
Which is bigger, Le Boréal or Le Champlain?
Le Boréal is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 10,700 GT compared with Le Champlain at 9,900 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Le Boréal has a passenger capacity of approximately 224, compared with 184 for Le Champlain.
Which ship is more spacious, Le Boréal or Le Champlain?
Le Champlain has the higher passenger space ratio at 53.8 GT per passenger, versus 47.8 for Le Boréal. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Le Boréal or Le Champlain?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Boréal has the lower average starting price per day at $1,129 per day versus $1,222 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Le Boréal sail?
The upcoming Le Boréal sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean, departing from Valletta.
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