Ponant vs Swan Hellenic — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
SH Diana (2023) is the newer ship by 4 years versus Le Bougainville (2019). SH Diana is the larger hull at 12,100 GT (~21% bigger). Le Bougainville sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (184 vs 192).
| Spec | Le Bougainville | SH Diana |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2023 |
| Tonnage | 9,976 GT | 12,100 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 184 | 192 |
| Guests (max) | 184 | 192 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
SH Diana has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.