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MS Van Gogh vs MS Douce France

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

MS Van Gogh cruise ship
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MS Van Gogh

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Newer Ship

MS Van Gogh

Built in 1999

2 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

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More Spacious Ship

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MS Van Gogh vs MS Douce France: Quick Comparison

MS Van Gogh is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1999, it is 2 years newer than MS Douce France, which entered service in 1997. MS Douce France also carries 2 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 Van Gogh and MS Douce France
SpecMS Van GoghMS Douce France
Year Built1999Newer1997
Gross Tonnage
Passenger Capacity105107
Space per Passenger
Length110 m110 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: MS Van Gogh vs MS Douce France

Age

MS Van Gogh was built in 1999, making it 2 years newer than MS Douce France, which was built in 1997.

Passenger capacity

MS Douce France carries up to 107 passengers compared with 105 aboard MS Van Gogh, a difference of 2 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 Van Gogh if…

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

Choose MS Douce France 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 Van Gogh.

MS Van Gogh vs MS Douce France: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

MS Van Gogh

Built in 1999

2 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • MS Van Gogh is 2 years newer.
  • Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
  • MS Douce France carries 2 more passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, MS Van Gogh or MS Douce France?

MS Van Gogh is newer. It was built in 1999, while MS Douce France was built in 1997, making MS Van Gogh 2 years newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

MS Douce France has a passenger capacity of approximately 107, compared with 105 for MS Van Gogh.

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