Le Champlain
Launching in 2018, Le Champlain is one of a new series of Explorer ships that remain true to the Ponant spirit, embodying the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
The ship offers guests elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
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Andalucia, Madeira and the Canary Islands
From $4185.95
Per person including taxes
Available dates November 1st 2018
Immerse yourself in the Spanish, Arab and Portuguese cultures during this eight day itinerary. From Malaga to Santa Cruz de Tenerife you will visit the Andalusian city of Cadiz, one of the oldest cities in the Western Mediterranean, Madeira, a lush garden-island in the Atlantic, as well as Porto Santo, which is smaller and unspoilt. You will also call at the Canary islands which boasts a year-round tropical climate and sail to Casablanca, the so-called “white city”, where tradition and modernity mingle under a clear blue sky.
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Canary Islands and Cape Verde 10 Day Cruise
From $5235.32
Per person including taxes
Available dates November 8th 2018
This brand new itinerary allows you to discover the cultures and traditions of Spain, Cape Verde and Senegal aboard Le Champlain. Explore two exceptional archipelagos with very distinct personalities: the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde Archipelago. Le Champlain will call at Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, where you can admire the old town and its Canarian style houses. On the neighbouring island, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas will reveal its treasures, including its two vast bays and the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed the Vegueta district. The cruise continues to the Cape Verde archipelago with its unique mix of cultures. Visit vibrant Sao Vicente and be seduced by the stunning scenery in Mindelo.
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Great Lakes of North America
From $7126.49
Per person including taxes
Available dates October 6th 2019
Set sail aboard Le Champlain for a brand new 11-day cruise discovering the Great Lakes of North America. Depart from Milwaukee, in the US state of Wisconsin, the beginning of your voyage following the footsteps of the first settlers, trappers and Native Americans. Discover the picturesque landscapes and geological curiosities, the history of the Native Americans inhabiting the region before European colonization, charming islands and villages and bustling metropolises. Your voyage ends in Quebec City.
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Great Lakes of North America from Quebec
From $7126.49
Per person including taxes
Available dates September 12th 2019
Join Le Champlain for a brand new 11-day cruise discovering the Great Lakes of North America. Depart from Quebec City, whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the picturesque landscapes and geological curiosities, the history of the Native Americans inhabiting the region before European colonization, charming islands and villages and bustling metropolises. Your voyage ends in Milwaukee, Chicago.
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Greenland and Newfoundland with National Geographic
From $8088.22
Per person including taxes
Available dates August 19th 2020
Ponant, in partnership with National Geographic invites you on an all-new expedition cruise, between the magical ice of Greenland and the charms of the island of Newfoundland. Come aboard Le Champlain for an exceptional 10-day circuit from Reykjavik to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
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Natural and cultural wonders of the Caribbean with National Geographic
From $4109.84
Per person including taxes
Available dates November 23rd 2019
Ponant in partnership with National Geographic
bring you a brand-new expedition itinerary in the Caribbean Sea, sailing along the Mexican peninsula of Yucatán to Belize and Guatemala. Commence your journey in Puerto Morelos aboard the luxury Le Champlain for an 8-day cruise combining idyllic beaches and fabulous dive sites.
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