Cruise Frog guide
Ponant vs Seabourn
Seabourn rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Seabourn leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Ponant | Seabourn |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Adventure seekers, History and culture, Food lovers | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Adventure seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 12 | 5 |
| Largest ship | Le Commandant Charcot (31,283 GT) | Seabourn Encore (41,865 GT) |
| Newest ship | Le Commandant Charcot (2021) | Seabourn Pursuit (2023) |
| Guests per ship, average | 201 | 437 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antarctica, Caribbean | 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 (Artémis) | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Headquarters | Marseille, France | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Founded | 1988 | 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, Ponant or Seabourn?
Seabourn rates higher than Ponant on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 to 3.8 out of 5 across their rated ships. Seabourn leads on cabins, entertainment and pools & decks, with the rest level.
Is Ponant or Seabourn better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Ponant or Seabourn better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Ponant or Seabourn better for entertainment?
Seabourn scores higher for entertainment, 3.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Ponant or Seabourn better for cabins?
Seabourn scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Ponant or Seabourn?
Seabourn's largest ship, Seabourn Encore, measures 41,865 gross tons, against 31,283 for Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant's largest. An average Ponant ship carries 201 guests, a Seabourn ship 437.
How many ships do Ponant and Seabourn have?
Ponant has 12 ships in service; Seabourn has 5 ships in service.
Are Ponant and Seabourn owned by the same company?
No. Ponant is part of Ponant Explorations Group (Artémis); Seabourn is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.