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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises vs Ponant
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Ponant |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Adventure seekers | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 5 | 12 |
| Largest ship | Europa 2 (42,830 GT) | Le Commandant Charcot (31,283 GT) |
| Newest ship | Hanseatic Spirit (2021) | Le Commandant Charcot (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 323 | 201 |
| Usually sails | Antarctica, World cruises | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antarctica, Caribbean |
| 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 (Artémis) |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Marseille, France |
| Founded | 1970 | 1988 |
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 Ponant?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Ponant better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Ponant better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Ponant better for entertainment?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Ponant better for cabins?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises scores higher for cabins, 4.8 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises or Ponant?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises's largest ship, Europa 2, measures 42,830 gross tons, against 31,283 for Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant's largest. An average Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship carries 323 guests, a Ponant ship 201.
How many ships do Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Ponant have?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has 5 ships in service; Ponant has 12 ships in service.
Are Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Ponant owned by the same company?
No. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is part of TUI Cruises; Ponant is part of Ponant Explorations Group (Artémis).