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Mont St Michel ferry vs Cap Finistere ferry

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Mont St Michel ferry cruise ship
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Mont St Michel ferry

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Newer Ship

Mont St Michel ferry

Built in 2002

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

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Cap Finistere ferry

38.5 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Mont St Michel ferry vs Cap Finistere ferry: Quick Comparison

Mont St Michel ferry is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2002, it is 1 year newer than Cap Finistere ferry, which entered service in 2001. Mont St Michel ferry is approximately 9% larger by gross tonnage at 35,586 GT. Mont St Michel ferry also carries 1,350 more passengers. 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 Mont St Michel ferry and Cap Finistere ferry
SpecMont St Michel ferryCap Finistere ferry
Year Built2002Newer2001
Gross Tonnage35,586 GT32,728 GT
Passenger Capacity2,200850
Space per Passenger16.2 GT38.5 GT
Length173.4 m203.9 m
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Cabins

Key Differences: Mont St Michel ferry vs Cap Finistere ferry

Age

Mont St Michel ferry was built in 2002, making it 1 year newer than Cap Finistere ferry, which was built in 2001.

Size

At 35,586 GT, Mont St Michel ferry is approximately 9% larger by gross tonnage than Cap Finistere ferry at 32,728 GT.

Passenger capacity

Mont St Michel ferry carries up to 2,200 passengers compared with 850 aboard Cap Finistere ferry, a difference of 1,350 passengers.

Passenger space

Cap Finistere ferry offers more space per passenger: 38.5 GT per guest, compared with 16.2 aboard Mont St Michel ferry. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

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Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Mont St Michel ferry if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.

Choose Cap Finistere ferry if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Mont St Michel ferry.

Mont St Michel ferry vs Cap Finistere ferry: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Mont St Michel ferry

Built in 2002

1 year newer

Bigger

Mont St Michel ferry

35,586 GT

9% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Mont St Michel ferry is 1 year newer.
  • Mont St Michel ferry is 9% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Mont St Michel ferry carries 1,350 more passengers.
  • Cap Finistere ferry offers more space per passenger (38.5 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Mont St Michel ferry or Cap Finistere ferry?

Mont St Michel ferry is newer. It was built in 2002, while Cap Finistere ferry was built in 2001, making Mont St Michel ferry 1 year newer.

Which is bigger, Mont St Michel ferry or Cap Finistere ferry?

Mont St Michel ferry is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 35,586 GT compared with Cap Finistere ferry at 32,728 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Mont St Michel ferry has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,200, compared with 850 for Cap Finistere ferry.

Which ship is more spacious, Mont St Michel ferry or Cap Finistere ferry?

Cap Finistere ferry has the higher passenger space ratio at 38.5 GT per passenger, versus 16.2 for Mont St Michel ferry. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

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