MS Douce France|MV La Belle des Océans

MS Douce France vs MV La Belle des Océans

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MS Douce France

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Newer Ship

MS Douce France

Built in 1997

7 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

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More Spacious Ship

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MS Douce France vs MV La Belle des Océans: Quick Comparison

MS Douce France is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1997, it is 7 years newer than MV La Belle des Océans, which entered service in 1990. MV La Belle des Océans also carries 23 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 MS Douce France and MV La Belle des Océans
SpecMS Douce FranceMV La Belle des Océans
Year Built1997Newer1990
Gross Tonnage5,218 GT
Passenger Capacity107130
Space per Passenger40.1 GT
Length110 m103 m
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Key Differences: MS Douce France vs MV La Belle des Océans

Age

MS Douce France was built in 1997, making it 7 years newer than MV La Belle des Océans, which was built in 1990.

Passenger capacity

MV La Belle des Océans carries up to 130 passengers compared with 107 aboard MS Douce France, a difference of 23 passengers.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

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

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose MS Douce France if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.

Choose MV La Belle des Océans if…

  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MS Douce France.

MS Douce France vs MV La Belle des Océans: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

MS Douce France

Built in 1997

7 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • MS Douce France is 7 years newer.
  • Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
  • MV La Belle des Océans carries 23 more passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, MS Douce France or MV La Belle des Océans?

MS Douce France is newer. It was built in 1997, while MV La Belle des Océans was built in 1990, making MS Douce France 7 years newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

MV La Belle des Océans has a passenger capacity of approximately 130, compared with 107 for MS Douce France.

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