September 5, 2026
9-Night Northern Europe & Scandinavia Cruise
Departing from London
From
$9,550
Price / day
$1,061
Le Champlain|Le Bellot
Le Champlain vs Le Bellot
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
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 Champlain vs Le Bellot: 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 Champlain has upcoming sailings in Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean, while Le Bellot has sailings in North America. 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
| Spec | Le Champlain | Le Bellot |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018 | 2020Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 9,900 GT | 9,900 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 184 | 184 |
| Space per Passenger | 53.8 GT | 53.8 GT |
| Length | 131.06 m | 131.06 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Le Champlain vs Le Bellot
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 Champlain (Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean) and Le Bellot (North America) 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 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.
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.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Le Champlain
September 23, 2026
8-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$11,060
Price / day
$1,383
Le Bellot
September 24, 2026
12-Night North America Cruise
Departing from Toronto
From
$17,110
Price / day
$1,426
October 6, 2026
13-Night North America Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$15,120
Price / day
$1,163
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Le Champlain
Average
$1,222 / day
VS
Le Bellot
Average
$1,295 / 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 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.
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.
Le Champlain vs Le Bellot: 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 Champlain or Le Bellot?
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 Champlain or Le Bellot?
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 Champlain sail?
The upcoming Le Champlain sailings currently listed cover Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean, departing from London and Barcelona.
Where does Le Bellot sail?
The upcoming Le Bellot sailings currently listed cover North America, departing from Toronto and Boston.
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