Next ports of call of Le Champlain
The calls planned over the next 30 days, from the itineraries published by the cruise lines.
Next cruise departures of Le Champlain
63 departures on sale, the soonest first.
- October 18, 2026 7 nights · from Athènes Le Pirée Héraklion, Santorin, Rhodes, Bodrum from €8,770 per person
- October 25, 2026 7 nights · from Athènes Le Pirée Piraeus-Athens, Corinth Canal, Itea, Delphi, Katakolon, Olympia from €5,930 per person
- November 1, 2026 7 nights · from Athènes Le Pirée Piraeus-Athens, Skiathos Island, Volos, Meteora, Thessaloniki from €6,490 per person
- November 8, 2026 8 nights · from Athènes Le Pirée Nauplie, Monemvasia, Héraklion, Gythio from €6,140 per person
- November 16, 2026 9 nights · from La Valette Valletta, Siracusa, Sicily Italy, Porto Empedocle, Agrigento, La Goulette-Tunis from €6,900 per person
- November 25, 2026 8 nights · from Malaga Tanger, Casablanca, Funchal, Santa Cruz de La Palma from €5,060 per person
- December 3, 2026 10 nights · from Las Palmas Arrecife, Puerto Del Rosario, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Sebastián de la Gomera from €5,370 per person
- December 13, 2026 8 nights · from Dakar Carache Island Bijagos, Caravela, Uno Island, Bijagos from €5,050 per person
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About Le Champlain
Le Champlain is an upscale expedition cruise ship operated by the French luxury cruise line Ponant. Commissioned in 2018, it is the second vessel in the Ponant Explorers class, a series of intimate ships designed to access remote and shallow ports while offering refined accommodations.
Origin and Philosophy
The vessel is named in honor of Samuel de Champlain, the celebrated 17th-century French navigator, cartographer, and founder of Quebec City. In keeping with Ponant's philosophy, Le Champlain combines the spirit of maritime discovery with French elegance and high-end hospitality.
Onboard Experience and Amenities
Le Champlain offers an intimate, yacht-like atmosphere, catering to travelers seeking immersive cultural and natural expeditions without sacrificing comfort:
- The Blue Eye: The ship features this innovative, multi-sensory underwater lounge located beneath the waterline. Guests can observe ocean life through large observation windows and listen to underwater acoustics through integrated hydrophones.
- Expedition Focus: Equipped with a fleet of Zodiac craft, the ship allows guests to make regular shore landings and access isolated inlets, fjords, and islands under the guidance of naturalists and expert guides.
- Hospitality and Gastronomy: Dining reflects French culinary traditions, paired with attentive personalized service, wellness areas, and expansive observation decks designed to connect passengers directly with the surrounding environment.
Destinations
Le Champlain sails to a diverse range of worldwide destinations, including the Caribbean, Central America, the Mediterranean, and the coasts of Northern and Western Europe.
Presentation written with the help of AI from public sources.