Le Champlain
If you want to discover some of the world's most remote corners onboard a ship that's more akin to a luxury yacht than a cruise ship, look no further than Le Champlain. Launched in 2018, this cosy and intimate ship takes French elegance and class to the seas, offering the best in fascinating shore excursions, cuisine and relaxing onboard moments. Taking you to bucket-list destinations across the Caribbean, Scandinavia and North America, guests can expect fine dining, sophisticated entertainment and attentive service from the first until the last moment of your cruise.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2018
- Tonnage 9976
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 2
- Decks 5
- Lifts 2
- Pools 1
- Restaurants 2
- Formal nights Yes
- Maximum capacity 184
- Crew 118
- Refurbished 2018
What's onboard
Dining
As an important aspect of French culture, it's no surprise that during your time on Le Champlain you'll be treated to gourmet delights from morning until evening. The main restaurant on this ship is Le Nautilus where guests can dine at breakfast, lunch and dinner in a spacious setting with panoramic views across the ocean. Alternatively, if you're looking for something a little more intimate, the smaller Grill Restaurant is situated on deck, meaning that you can enjoy your perfectly grilled meats and freshly prepared salads and desserts as you breathe in the refreshing sea air.
Entertainment
Evenings on Le Champlain are bound to impress, with a wide range of entertainment on offer for you to enjoy. From shows in the cutting-edge theatre, to live music in the Main Lounge, film nights and more, once night has fallen, the ship comes alive. However, if you'd rather enjoy a more laid back evening, the Blue Eye lounge is a popular PONANT bar where you can sip on your favourite drink as you watch the marine life passing by through the portholes.
Things to do
A cruise holiday isn't just about the time you spend on shore excursions - it's also about the onboard experience. For those who like to stay active, the gym and watersports marina are the perfect places to get in a workout or dive into the inviting ocean while you try your hand at paddleboarding or kayaking. However, relaxing is also an important part of any holiday, so if you want to enjoy a laid back few hours of pampering, head to the spa and beauty salon for a tranquil treatment. Alternatively, the onboard library and lounges offer the perfect spots for some time to yourself. Whatever you spend your time doing onboard, you'll have a fantastic time on Le Champlain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on Le Champlain?
The Ponant luxury yacht Le Champlain features 92 staterooms and suites, all of which include a private balcony or terrace.
Families and Kids
Does Le Champlain have waterslides?
No, this ship focuses on a more relaxed, elegant pool deck experience without waterslides.The ship does feature a Marina Platform at the stern of the ship used on select days for sea swimming and watersports such as windsurfing or kayaking.
Is Le Champlain family-friendly?
Families are permitted, but the ship is primarily designed for adults with no dedicated kids' clubs or youth facilities.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on Le Champlain?
Onboard, guests can choose between two distinct dining venues. Le Nautilus, a formal deck 4 main restaurant featuring an outdoor terrace, single open seating, and gourmet French and international cuisine paired with table-served hot entrées and buffet items; and Le Nemo, a casual poolside grill on deck 3 offering outdoor buffet breakfasts, lunches, and themed dinners with grilled specialties.
What speciality dining is there on Le Champlain?
Le Champlain doesn’t have separate, dedicated specialty dining restaurants that require extra cover charge. All dining onboard ship is included in the fare as well as in-suite dining room service available 24 hours a day.
Itineraries
Which ports does Le Champlain usually sail out of?
This ship sails from various global ports depending on the season. Please check specific itineraries for exact departure locations.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard Le Champlain?
Top highlights onboard Le Champlain include excellent service, comfortable staterooms, unique itineraries, discreet French luxury, an intimate mega-yacht atmosphere, fine dining, a luxury wellness area, an outdoor heated saltwater pool, and a marina platform for direct water access.
