Le Champlain|Tere Moana

Le Champlain vs Tere Moana

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

Le Champlain cruise ship
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Le Champlain

Ponant

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Newer Ship

Le Champlain

Built in 2018

20 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

Both ships are the same

Le Champlain vs Tere Moana: Quick Comparison

Le Champlain is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 20 years newer than Tere Moana, which entered service in 1998. Le Champlain is approximately 183% larger by gross tonnage at 9,900 GT. Le Champlain has upcoming sailings in Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean. 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 Champlain and Tere Moana
SpecLe ChamplainTere Moana
Year Built2018Newer1998
Gross Tonnage9,900 GT3,504 GT
Passenger Capacity184—
Space per Passenger53.8 GT—
Length131.06 m100 m
Decks——
Cabins——

Key Differences: Le Champlain vs Tere Moana

Age

Le Champlain was built in 2018, making it 20 years newer than Tere Moana, which was built in 1998.

Size

At 9,900 GT, Le Champlain is approximately 183% larger by gross tonnage than Tere Moana at 3,504 GT.

Itineraries

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

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
  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 Champlain

Tere Moana

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Le Champlain

Average

$1,222 / day

VS

Tere Moana

Average

$0 / day

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

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Le Champlain if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You want to sail in Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean.
  • Departing from London and Barcelona works for your plans.

Choose Tere Moana if…

  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Le Champlain.

Le Champlain vs Tere Moana: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Le Champlain

Built in 2018

20 years newer

Bigger

Le Champlain

9,900 GT

183% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Le Champlain is 20 years newer.
  • Le Champlain is 183% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Le Champlain or Tere Moana?

Le Champlain is newer. It was built in 2018, while Tere Moana was built in 1998, making Le Champlain 20 years newer.

Which is bigger, Le Champlain or Tere Moana?

Le Champlain is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 9,900 GT compared with Tere Moana at 3,504 GT.

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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