September 28, 2026
16-Night Oceania Cruise
Departing from Darwin
From
$15,430
Price / day
$964
Le Soléal|Le Champlain
Le Soléal vs Le Champlain
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Le Champlain
Built in 2018
5 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Le Soléal
$944 / day
$278 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Le Champlain
53.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Le Soléal vs Le Champlain: Quick Comparison
Le Champlain is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 5 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 Soléal has upcoming sailings in Oceania and Pacific Islands, while Le Champlain has sailings in Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean. 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 Soléal | Le Champlain |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2013 | 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 Soléal vs Le Champlain
Age
Le Champlain was built in 2018, making it 5 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 Champlain at 9,900 GT.
Passenger capacity
Le Soléal 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 Soléal. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Le Soléal (Oceania and Pacific Islands) and Le Champlain (Northern Europe & Scandinavia and Mediterranean) 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 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.
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 Soléal
October 24, 2026
16-Night Pacific Islands Cruise
Departing from Cairns
From
$14,790
Price / day
$924
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 Soléal
Average
$944 / day
VS
Le Champlain
Average
$1,222 / day
Le Soléal has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$944/day vs $1,222/day
About $278 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 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 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 Soléal vs Le Champlain: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Le Champlain
Built in 2018
5 years newer
Bigger
Le Soléal
10,700 GT
8% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Le Soléal
$944 / day
About $278 less per day
- Le Champlain is 5 years newer.
- Le Soléal is 8% larger by gross tonnage.
- Le Soléal carries 40 more passengers.
- Le Champlain offers more space per passenger (53.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Le Soléal or Le Champlain?
Le Champlain is newer. It was built in 2018, while Le Soléal was built in 2013, making Le Champlain 5 years newer.
Which is bigger, Le Soléal or Le Champlain?
Le Soléal 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 Soléal has a passenger capacity of approximately 224, compared with 184 for Le Champlain.
Which ship is more spacious, Le Soléal or Le Champlain?
Le Champlain 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 Soléal or Le Champlain?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Le Soléal has the lower average starting price per day at $944 per day versus $1,222 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Le Soléal sail?
The upcoming Le Soléal sailings currently listed cover Oceania and Pacific Islands, departing from Darwin and Cairns.
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