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Paul Gauguin Cruises vs Ponant
Paul Gauguin Cruises rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Paul Gauguin Cruises leads on entertainment, pools & decks and value; Ponant on cabins and dining. Pick Paul Gauguin Cruises for families; Ponant for adventure seekers and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Ponant |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Families | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 1 | 12 |
| Largest ship | Paul Gauguin (19,200 GT) | Le Commandant Charcot (31,283 GT) |
| Newest ship | Paul Gauguin (1998) | Le Commandant Charcot (2021) |
| Guests per ship, average | 330 | 201 |
| Usually sails | Asia, Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antarctica, Caribbean |
| Loyalty program | Ponant Yacht Club | Ponant Yacht Club |
| Owner | Ponant Explorations Group | Ponant Explorations Group (Artémis) |
| Headquarters | Marseille, France | Marseille, France |
| Founded | 1998 | 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, Paul Gauguin Cruises or Ponant?
Paul Gauguin Cruises rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.0 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Paul Gauguin Cruises leads on entertainment, pools & decks and value; Ponant on cabins and dining.
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Ponant 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 Paul Gauguin Cruises or Ponant better for dining?
Ponant scores higher for dining, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (good food in the main dining room and the specialty venues).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Ponant better for entertainment?
Paul Gauguin Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Ponant better for cabins?
Ponant scores higher for cabins, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Ponant better for families?
Paul Gauguin Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Ponant is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Paul Gauguin Cruises or Ponant?
Ponant's largest ship, Le Commandant Charcot, measures 31,283 gross tons, against 19,200 for Paul Gauguin, Paul Gauguin Cruises's largest. An average Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carries 330 guests, a Ponant ship 201.
How many ships do Paul Gauguin Cruises and Ponant have?
Paul Gauguin Cruises has 1 ship in service; Ponant has 12 ships in service.
Are Paul Gauguin Cruises and Ponant owned by the same company?
No. Paul Gauguin Cruises is part of Ponant Explorations Group; Ponant is part of Ponant Explorations Group (Artémis).