Ponant vs Albatros Expeditions — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Ocean Victory (2021) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Le Bougainville (2019). Le Bougainville is the larger hull at 9,976 GT (~22% bigger). Le Bougainville sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (184 vs 185).
| Spec | Le Bougainville | Ocean Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2021 |
| Tonnage | 9,976 GT | 8,181 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 184 | 185 |
| Guests (max) | 184 | 200 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Ocean Victory has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.