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Paul Gauguin Cruises vs Seabourn
Seabourn rates higher than Paul Gauguin Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Paul Gauguin Cruises leads on value; Seabourn on cabins, dining and pools & decks. Pick Paul Gauguin Cruises for families; Seabourn for food lovers and adventure seekers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Paul Gauguin Cruises | Seabourn |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Families | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 1 | 5 |
| Largest ship | Paul Gauguin (19,200 GT) | Seabourn Encore (41,865 GT) |
| Newest ship | Paul Gauguin (1998) | Seabourn Pursuit (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 330 | 437 |
| Usually sails | Asia, Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific | Mediterranean, Antarctica, Australia and New Zealand, Alaska |
| Solo cabins | — | None |
| Single supplement | — | No single suites. Solo guests pay a single-occupancy fare above the per-person double rate; no fixed fleetwide percentage is published… |
| Loyalty program | Ponant Yacht Club | Seabourn Club |
| Owner | Ponant Explorations Group | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Marseille, France | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 1998 | 1986 |
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 Seabourn?
Seabourn rates higher than Paul Gauguin Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 4.0 out of 5 across their rated ships. Paul Gauguin Cruises leads on value; Seabourn on cabins, dining and pools & decks.
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Seabourn 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 Seabourn better for dining?
Seabourn 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 Seabourn better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Seabourn better for cabins?
Seabourn scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Paul Gauguin Cruises or Seabourn better for families?
Paul Gauguin Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Seabourn is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Paul Gauguin Cruises or Seabourn?
Seabourn's largest ship, Seabourn Encore, measures 41,865 gross tons, against 19,200 for Paul Gauguin, Paul Gauguin Cruises's largest. An average Paul Gauguin Cruises ship carries 330 guests, a Seabourn ship 437.
How many ships do Paul Gauguin Cruises and Seabourn have?
Paul Gauguin Cruises has 1 ship in service; Seabourn has 5 ships in service.
Are Paul Gauguin Cruises and Seabourn owned by the same company?
No. Paul Gauguin Cruises is part of Ponant Explorations Group; Seabourn is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.