mv Minerva vs Club Med 2
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Newer Ship
mv Minerva
Built in 1996
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Club Med 2
38.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
mv Minerva vs Club Med 2: Quick Comparison
mv Minerva is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1996, it is 4 years newer than Club Med 2, which entered service in 1992. Club Med 2 is approximately 16% larger by gross tonnage at 14,983 GT. Club Med 2 also carries 42 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
| Spec | mv Minerva | Club Med 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1996Newer | 1992 |
| Gross Tonnage | 12,892 GT | 14,983 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 350 | 392 |
| Space per Passenger | 36.8 GT | 38.2 GT |
| Length | 133.55 m | 187 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: mv Minerva vs Club Med 2
Age
mv Minerva was built in 1996, making it 4 years newer than Club Med 2, which was built in 1992.
Size
At 14,983 GT, Club Med 2 is approximately 16% larger by gross tonnage than mv Minerva at 12,892 GT.
Passenger capacity
Club Med 2 carries up to 392 passengers compared with 350 aboard mv Minerva, a difference of 42 passengers.
Passenger space
Club Med 2 offers more space per passenger: 38.2 GT per guest, compared with 36.8 aboard mv Minerva. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
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Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
mv Minerva
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Club Med 2
Average
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Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose mv Minerva if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
Choose Club Med 2 if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher 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 mv Minerva.
mv Minerva vs Club Med 2: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
mv Minerva
Built in 1996
4 years newer
Bigger
Club Med 2
14,983 GT
16% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- mv Minerva is 4 years newer.
- Club Med 2 is 16% larger by gross tonnage.
- Club Med 2 carries 42 more passengers.
- Club Med 2 offers more space per passenger (38.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, mv Minerva or Club Med 2?
mv Minerva is newer. It was built in 1996, while Club Med 2 was built in 1992, making mv Minerva 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, mv Minerva or Club Med 2?
Club Med 2 is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 14,983 GT compared with mv Minerva at 12,892 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Club Med 2 has a passenger capacity of approximately 392, compared with 350 for mv Minerva.
Which ship is more spacious, mv Minerva or Club Med 2?
Club Med 2 has the higher passenger space ratio at 38.2 GT per passenger, versus 36.8 for mv Minerva. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
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