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Le Champlain is a cruise ship from the French company Ponant, designed for expedition cruising. It is the second vessel in the Ponant Explorers series, which also includes Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-d'Urville, Le Jacques Cartier, and Le Bellot. This luxury exploration yacht combines elegance and adventure.
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Le Champlain
Itinerary : Piraieus, Skiathos, Volos, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Mount Athos, Limnos, Hydra, Piraieus
Le Champlain
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Piraieus
11/1/2026
from
$ 6,131
Itinerary : Piraieus, Corinth Canal, Itea, Katakolon, Gythion, MONEMVASIA, Nafplio, Hydra, Piraieus
Le Champlain
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Piraieus
10/25/2026
from
$ 6,467
Itinerary : Piraieus, Heraklion, Santorini, Rhodes, Amorgos, Delos, Mykonos, Hydra, Piraieus
Le Champlain
8 d
Suite
Piraieus
10/18/2026
from
$ 21,344
Itinerary : Glasgow, Iona, Lunga Island, Isle of Canna, Loch Scavaig, Callanish, Ullapool, Portree, Tobermory, Glasgow
1 other departures
Le Champlain
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Glasgow
4/20/2027
from
$ 5,519
Other departures:
27 Apr 2027
Itinerary : Glasgow, Lunga Island, Isle of Canna, Loch Scavaig, Callanish, Ullapool, Portree, Tobermory, Glasgow
Le Champlain
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Glasgow
4/13/2027
from
$ 5,519
Itinerary : Dakar, Cartagena, Orango Island, Uno ko, Orango Island, Cavalos (Bijagós), João Vieira Island (Bijagós), Bolama, Canhabaque (Bijagós), Caravela Island, Dakar
2 other departures
Le Champlain
9 d
Balcony Stateroom
Dakar
12/13/2026
from
$ 6,311
Other departures:
21-29 Dec 2026
Itinerary : Copenhagen, Gudhjem, Gdansk, Visby, Stockholm, Saaremaa, Talinn, Helsinki
Le Champlain
9 d
Balcony Stateroom
Copenhagen
5/13/2027
from
$ 8,039
Itinerary : Piraieus, Nafplio, MONEMVASIA, Heraklion, Gythion, Kerkira, Galle, Syracuse (Sicily), Valetta
Le Champlain
9 d
Balcony Stateroom
Piraieus
11/8/2026
from
$ 8,159
Itinerary : Copenhagen, Disko Bay, Marstrand, Eigersund, Bergen, Hardangerfjord, Ulvik, Lysefjord, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Fredrikstad
Le Champlain
9 d
Balcony Stateroom
Copenhagen
8/12/2027
from
$ 8,579
Itinerary : Civitavecchia / Rome, Salerno, Reggio Calabria, Catanio, Galle, Parga, Katakolon, Corinth Canal, Itea, Nafplio, Hydra, Piraieus
Le Champlain
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Civitavecchia / Rome
10/1/2026
from
$ 10,210
Itinerary : Barcelona, Mahon, Ibiza, Valencia, Cartagena, Motril, Malaga, Cadiz, Portimao, Lisbon, Figueira da Foz, Leixoes
Le Champlain
12 d
Balcony Stateroom
Barcelona
5/6/2026
from
$ 11,230
Itinerary : Copenhagen, Disko Bay, Fredrikstad, Oslo, Arendal, Eigersund, Skua Glacier, Lysefjord, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, Hellesylt, Alesund, Bergen
Le Champlain
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Copenhagen
6/25/2027
from
$ 11,542
Itinerary : Copenhagen, Gudhjem, Gdansk, Visby, Stockholm, Saaremaa, Talinn, Helsinki
Le Champlain
9 d
Suite
Copenhagen
8/10/2026
from
$ 25,196
Itinerary : Fort-de-France, Las Palmas
Le Champlain
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Fort-de-France
4/6/2026
from
$ 4,163
Itinerary : Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Brest, Concarneau, Saint Nazaire, Royan, Bordeaux
Le Champlain
9 d
Balcony Stateroom
Glasgow
10/1/2027
from
$ 5,159
Itinerary : Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Funchal, Safi, Casablanca
Le Champlain
10 d
Balcony Stateroom
Las Palmas
1/16/2027
from
$ 5,399
Itinerary : Malaga, Tangier, Casablanca, Funchal, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Lanzarote, Las Palmas
Le Champlain
9 d
Balcony Stateroom
Malaga
11/25/2026
from
$ 5,411
Itinerary : Las Palmas, Lanzarote, Puerto del Rosario, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Mindelo, Praia, Dakar
Le Champlain
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Las Palmas
12/3/2026
from
$ 5,999
Itinerary : Dakar, Praia, Mindelo, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Lanzarote, Las Palmas
Le Champlain
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Dakar
1/6/2027
from
$ 5,999
Itinerary : Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Funchal, Cadiz, Huelva, Lisbon
Le Champlain
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Las Palmas
4/16/2026
from
$ 6,599
Itinerary : Helsinki, Talinn, Stockholm, Visby, Gdansk, Ronne, Copenhagen
Le Champlain
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Helsinki
5/21/2027
from
$ 7,499
Itinerary : Bordeaux, Pauillac, Royan, Bilbao, Santander, Avilés, The Coruna, Vigo, Leixoes, Figueira da Foz, Lisbon
Le Champlain
11 d
Balcony Stateroom
Bordeaux
10/9/2027
from
$ 7,619
Itinerary : Bergen, Alesund, Geiranger, Hellesylt, Nordfjordeid, Skua Glacier, Lysefjord, Eigersund, Arendal, Fredrikstad
1 other departures
Le Champlain
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Bergen
7/19/2027
from
$ 8,075
Other departures:
05 Jul 2027
Itinerary : Fredrikstad, Arendal, Eigersund, Skua Glacier, Lysefjord, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, Hellesylt, Alesund, Bergen
1 other departures
Le Champlain
8 d
Balcony Stateroom
Fredrikstad
7/12/2027
from
$ 8,075
Other departures:
20 Aug 2027
Itinerary : Valetta, Syracuse (Sicily), Port Empedocle, Tunis, Annaba, Alger, Cartagena, Melilla, Motril, Malaga
Le Champlain
10 d
Balcony Stateroom
Valetta
11/16/2026
from
$ 8,219
Le Champlain was built between 2017 and 2018 by Vard shipyards. It measures 430 feet long and 59 feet wide, with a gross tonnage of 9,976. With 92 staterooms and suites, it can accommodate up to 184 guests. The ship’s size and capacity align with Ponant’s expedition cruise concept—offering personalized experiences in remote destinations.
With 118 crew members, Le Champlain maintains an excellent guest-to-crew ratio of 1.5. The 24/7 service, luxurious passenger spaces, and premium amenities place it on par with the world’s finest 5-star hotels.
Caribbean cruises, the Azores, the Iberian Peninsula, cruises to Northern Europe, Central America, and the Indian Ocean—Le Champlain offers diverse itineraries, often including ports that are inaccessible to large cruise ships.
In addition to travel, Ponant emphasizes culture. Each cruise features onboard experts and lecturers who provide enriching insights into the regions visited.
Explorations are always guided by professional naturalists. Whether hiking or heading out by Zodiac, kayak, or paddleboard, guests learn about the local wildlife, flora, and cultures.
While at sea, guests enjoy a range of amenities: spa, hammam, hair salon, fitness room, art gallery, theater, swimming pool, panoramic lounge, and boutique—all designed for relaxation and entertainment.
Le Champlain features two distinct restaurants. On Deck 4, the gourmet restaurant offers French and international fine dining in a sophisticated setting, with menus developed in collaboration with acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse and paired with a curated wine list from the ship’s cellar.
On Deck 3, when the weather allows, the grand salon’s terrace transforms into an outdoor grill restaurant.
The ship’s main bar, the grand salon, features a dance floor and terrace and hosts festive evening events organized by the crew. The poolside relaxation area includes a small bar—perfect for sunbathing with your favorite drink.
Le Champlain’s most original bar is located below the waterline. The Blue Eye lounge offers a unique multisensory experience—watch marine life through whale eye–shaped portholes and listen to underwater sounds picked up by sensors beneath the hull.
All 92 staterooms and suites aboard Le Champlain feature a private balcony or terrace. Cabins offer 205 square feet, while suites range from 290 to 484 square feet of refined, fully equipped living space, including individual climate control, satellite TV, minibar, desk with stationery, vanity, safe, satellite phone, 220V outlets, and unlimited Wi-Fi.
The toilet is separate from the bathroom, which includes a full selection of Hermès bath and beauty products and a hairdryer.
Ponant is committed to sustainability. Le Champlain is equipped with the latest green technologies and has been awarded the “Cleanship” label by Bureau Veritas. At sea, the crew is trained in eco-friendly practices, and the ship regularly welcomes leading figures involved in environmental protection.
Commissioning:
2018
Nb of passengers:
184
Nb crew members:
118
Width:
18 m
Length:
131 m
Speed:
14 Knots
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