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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises vs Paul Gauguin Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises rates higher than Paul Gauguin Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks; Paul Gauguin Cruises on value. Pick Hapag-Lloyd Cruises for food lovers and adventure seekers; Paul Gauguin Cruises for families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Paul Gauguin Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Adventure seekers | Couples, History and culture, Families |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 1 |
| Largest ship | Europa 2 (42,830 GT) | Paul Gauguin (19,200 GT) |
| Newest ship | Hanseatic Spirit (2021) | Paul Gauguin (1998) |
| Guests per ship, average | 323 | 330 |
| Usually sails | Antarctica, World cruises | Asia, Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Suites are priced per person on double occupancy. Hapag-Lloyd publishes offers for solo travelers with no or only a small surcharge for… | — |
| Loyalty program | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Club | Ponant Yacht Club |
| Owner | TUI Cruises | Ponant Explorations Group |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Marseille, France |
| Founded | 1970 | 1998 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Paul Gauguin Cruises?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises rates higher than Paul Gauguin Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads on cabins, dining and pools & decks; Paul Gauguin Cruises on value.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Paul Gauguin Cruises better value?
Paul Gauguin Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Paul Gauguin Cruises better for dining?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Paul Gauguin Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Paul Gauguin Cruises better for cabins?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.8 to 4.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Paul Gauguin Cruises better for families?
Paul Gauguin Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Paul Gauguin Cruises?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises's largest ship, Europa 2, measures 42,830 gross tons, against 19,200 for Paul Gauguin, Paul Gauguin Cruises's largest. An average Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship carries 323 guests, a Paul Gauguin Cruises ship 330.
How many ships do Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Paul Gauguin Cruises have?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has 5 ships in service; Paul Gauguin Cruises has 1 ship in service.
Are Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Paul Gauguin Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is part of TUI Cruises; Paul Gauguin Cruises is part of Ponant Explorations Group.