Le Champlain is the second ship in the Ponant Explorers series. Like Le Lapérouse, she combines discovery and exploration with luxury and comfort. 

 

Following Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain was the second addition to Ponant Cruises’ widely acclaimed series of Explorer ships. Like her sister ships, Le Champlain combines destination-led discovery and adventures in remote regions with five-star luxury and comfort. 

 

Le Champlain offers an exciting collection of itineraries to Africa, Asia and Europe, allowing guests to fall in love with the beautiful coral islands of the Seychelles, be inspired by Indian culture, and be charmed by the historic cities of the Baltic Sea.

 

Ponant Le Champlain Accommodation

Le Champlain offers a choice of 92 staterooms and suites. The accommodation is divided into the following seven categories:

  • Deluxe Stateroom
  • Prestige Stateroom
  • Deluxe Suite
  • Grand Deluxe Suite
  • Prestige Suite
  • Privilege Suite
  • Owner’s Suite

Staying in one of the Le Champlain’s staterooms or suites is like staying on a private yacht. All 92 rooms offer a culmination of refined decoration and comfort and are equipped with a Smart HD TV, minibar, electronic safe and adjustable air conditioning. Even the lower categories boast private balconies and walk-in wardrobes, and all Explorer-class guests can benefit from 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi access.

The ensuites are stocked with top-of-the-range Hermès products and uniquely feature a glass wall, so guests never miss a moment to admire the breathtaking views out toward the horizon.

Accommodation highlights

Prestige Suite

In addition to the services provided across all staterooms and suites, guests of the Prestige Suite can expect champagne on arrival and an assortment of sweet and savoury canapés in-house every day while making the most of priority boarding and 24-hour butler service.

Guests of the Prestige Suite will also enjoy making the most of the additional space – the Prestige Suites feature a master bedroom and separate lounge area, two bathrooms and a larger balcony, and can also interconnect to create a 409 ft² space that comfortably sleeps four.

Owner’s Suite

In addition to the perks offered with the Prestige Suite, guests of the Owner Suite can enjoy private return transfers and a complimentary one-hour spa treatment while benefiting from a private terrace – equipped with a jacuzzi, two sun loungers and a lounge corner – and a larger bathroom with a separate shower and Balneo bathtub.

Dining

As one might expect on a French-flag ship, Ponant’s culinary offering has a distinctively French flavour, with casual dining by day and a more refined dining experience by night.

There are two restaurants on Le Champlain. Le Nautilus is the main restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This gastronomic restaurant can accommodate all 184 passengers at once, with outdoor seating permitted in warmer climates. With a focus on French and European cuisine, guests can expect to enjoy a delicious buffet comprising salads, cheeses and desserts during the day and an elegant sit-down meal with a mouth-watering selection of meats and fish in the evening.

Le Nemo is Ponant’s poolside restaurant, open for lunch and dinner and offering a more relaxed dining experience and spectacular ocean views. This grill restaurant can accommodate up to 70 guests and serves a superb selection of grilled meats and a variety of salads and desserts.

Facilities

During the day

 

A unique feature on Le Champlain is the Blue Eye Lounge, the first-ever multi-sensory underwater lounge at sea. Located beneath the water line and equipped with two glass portholes, specially developed hydrophones and ‘body-listening sofas’, this unique space has been designed to bring guests closer to the underwater world. 

 

Another favourite spot is the Pool Deck, featuring an infinity pool installed with a counter-current system, an attractive sun deck and an outdoor bar and lounge area. Next to the pool are stairs leading to the marina, which allows for easy disembarkation by Zodiac and participation in watersports such as kayaking and paddleboarding. 

 

In partnership with SOTHYS™, Ponant brings Explorer-class guests a state-of-the-art Wellness Area equipped with several treatment rooms, a L’Oréal Paris hair salon and perhaps the best sauna at sea with a huge panoramic window offering spectacularly calming views of the ocean. 

 

For those who like to keep active – even after a day of exploring – there is a gym stocked with the latest cardio equipment and a steam room next door. What’s more, regular fitness, yoga and pilates classes are offered to all guests in the form of group sessions during all cruises. Fitness fanatics can also book one-on-one training sessions on select sailings. 

 

When night falls 

 

For after-dinner drinks, guests can head to the Panoramic Lounge, offering a bar and live entertainment on certain evenings, as well as a library and designated internet space. During warmer climates, guests can enjoy a glass or two of their favourite wine on the Panoramic Terrace while gazing out onto the open ocean. 

 

Alternatively, head to the theatre to enjoy a concert, a show by the ship’s resident performers or a movie night on the big screen. The venue can seat all 184 guests at once and utilises cutting-edge audio and lighting technology and an LED stage background, making for an entirely immersive entertainment experience.

 

For more information regarding Le Champlain cruises, please call our Voyage Consultants on 0800 008 6677. Alternatively, please submit an online enquiry form for your preferred sailing below.  

Additional Information

Deluxe Suite – Deck 4 – [DS4]

Deluxe Suite – Deck 4

Privilege Suite – Deck 6 – [PVS6]

8m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Bathtub Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet access wifi

Privilege Suite – Deck 5 – [PVS5]

8m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Bathtub Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet access wifi.

Prestige Suite – Deck 6 – [PS6]

8m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet access wifi.

Prestige Suite – Deck 5 – [PS5]

8m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet access wifi.

Owner’s Suite – [OS]

Owner’s suite is situated on Deck 6. It has been decorated by French interior designers and will provide you with a breathtakting panoramic sea view.Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.

Grand Deluxe Suite – Deck 6 – [GDS6]

108 sq.ft. private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Bathtub Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.

Grand Deluxe Suite – Deck 5 – [GDS5]

108 sq.ft. private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Bathtub Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.

Deluxe Suite – Deck 6 – [DS6]

Private balcony. Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi

Deluxe Suite – Deck 5 – [DS5]

Private balcony. Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.

Deluxe Suite – Deck 3 – [DS3]

private balcony of 5 m² individual air double or 2 single beds bath Mini bar Flat Screen TV Ipod (TM) Video on demand Electronic safe French brand bath products Vanity and hairdryer Direct dial phone Satellite Installation 110/220 volts Room service 24h / 24h WiFi internet access.

Deluxe Stateroom – [D]

Private balcony 4m² individual air double or 2 single beds Shower separate toilet Mini bar Flat Screen TV Ipod (TM) Video on demand Desk with stationery Electronic safe French brand bath products Vanity and hairdryer Direct dial phone Satellite Installation 110/220 volts Room service 24h / 24h WiFi internet access.

Prestige Stateroom – Deck 4 – [C]

Private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.

Prestige Stateroom – Deck 5 – [B]

Private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.

Prestige Stateroom – Deck 6 – [A]

Private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

Deck 3

Deck 2