Two Ponant ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Le Dumont-d'Urville (2019) is the newer ship by 28 years versus Le Ponant (1991). Le Dumont-d'Urville is the larger hull at 9,976 GT (~588% bigger). Le Ponant sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (32 vs 184).
| Spec | Le Dumont-d'Urville | Le Ponant |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 1991 |
| Tonnage | 9,976 GT | 1,449 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 184 | 32 |
| Guests (max) | 184 | 32 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.