Le Champlain
As the second ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, the 184-passenger Le Champlain embodies the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy, and comfort.
Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.
Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
Amenities
- The Marina: used when the ship is anchored, in calm waters. Water sports platform; offers mostly swimming.
- Main Lounge: LED screen and floor-ceiling windows; offers early breakfast, specialty teas and coffees, Afternoon Tea complemented with gourmet cookies and fine chocolates; evening entertainment features live performances by resident singer and pianist and an art auction
- Theatre: main show lounge for music and dance shows.
- Panoramic Lounge and Bar: Internet corner, grand piano, Library, Panoramic Terrace (served by an outdoor Bar) is the ship’s nightclub/disco.
- Blue Eye Lounge: located below the waterline (within the hull) and features 2 giant curved porthole windows shaped as cetacean eyes. Live footage of the surrounding marine life is projected onto digital screens which acts as ‘wallpaper.’
- Sun Deck: open-air sunbathing area, with bar, luxury loungers, padded chairs, showers, deck games – Shuffleboard, Golf Driving Net, 9-hole Mini-Golf
- Wellness Centre: Spa, Balneo Room, Hammam, Massage Room, Beauty Corner, Hair Salon, Shower Room, Relaxation Room, a spacious terrace.
- The Fitness: gym room with panoramic windows
- Boutique Shop: designer clothing, luxury jewelry, Ponant logo merchandise, special occasion gifts.
- Zodiacs (inflatable boats).
- Open-bridge policy
- Elevators connect all decks.
- Wi-Fi access throughout the ship.
Dining
The Lido Grill is an outdoor dining area that serves grilled meats, along with various salads and desserts. “The Restaurant” opens onto an outside terrace and offers several buffet stations for breakfast and lunch. The staff provides table service for 4-course (a la carte) dinners. Afternoon Tea service is available in the Panoramic Lounge (forward on deck 6). Coffee and tea are complimentary and available 24-hours a day.
Le Champlain Accommodations
All staterooms and suite offer the following:
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Stateroom layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, communicating Staterooms available (Children welcome)
- Minibar
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- Video on demand
- iPod™ docks
- Desk with stationery
- Safe
- French bath products
- Dressing table, bath robes, Hairdryer
- Direct line telephone
- 110V American outlets (two flat pins) / 220V European outlets (round sockets with two round pins)
- 24hr room service
- Wi-Fi Internet access
| Category | Description | Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Owner's Suite | Two-room accommodations with bedroom (King bed), master bathroom (Balneo bathtub, dual-sink vanity), guest bathroom, separate lounge area (double sofabed), dining area (4-seat table) and a private terrace with hot tub and sliding bay windows. |  |
| Grand Deluxe Suite | Two-room accommodations with bedroom (King bed), master bathroom (Balneo bathtub, dual-sink vanity), guest bathroom, separate lounge area (double sofabed), dining area (4-seat table) and a private terrace with sliding bay windows. |  |
| Privilege Suite | 344 sq. . + 86 sq. . private balcony with sliding bay window |  |
| Prestige Suite | 409 sq. . + 86 sq. . private balcony with sliding bay window |  |
| Deluxe Suite | 291 sq. . + 65 sq. . private balcony with sliding bay window |  |
| Prestige Stateroom | 204 sq. . + 43 sq. . private balcony with sliding bay window | |
| Deluxe Stateroom | 204 sq. . + 43 sq. . private balcony with French window | |
Le Champlain Deck Plans
Le Champlain Specifications
| Specification | Info |
|---|---|
| Passengers | 184 |
| Cabins | 92 |
| Crew | 110 |
| Built | 2018 at Fincantieri Shipbuilding, Trieste, Italy. |
| Former Name(s) | N/A |
| Last Refurbished | N/A |
| Tonnage | 9,900 |
| Length (ft) | 430 |
| Width (Beam) (ft) | 59 |
| Draft (Depth) (ft) | N/A |
| Speed (knots) | 18 |
| Registered | France |
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