Passengers
180
Tonnage
10,700 GT
Built
2018
Length
131m
Decks
7
Crew
112
About this ship
Le Champlain entered service in 2018 as part of Ponant's expedition-focused fleet. The ship carries just 180 passengers, positioning it for intimate exploration voyages to remote destinations. Built collaboratively with the hull constructed at VARD Tulcea in Romania and outfitting completed at VARD Søviknes in Norway, Le Champlain combines European engineering expertise.
This smaller scale allows access to ports and waterways unavailable to larger cruise ships while maintaining comfortable accommodations for discerning travelers seeking expedition-style cruising.
Ship details
- Built
- 2018
- Gross Tonnage
- 10,700 GT
- Length
- 131 m
- Beam
- 18 m
- Passengers
- 180
- Cabins
- 92
- Crew
- 112
- Decks
- 7
- Max Speed
- 15 knots
- Builder
- VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull) VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting)
- Registry
- Wallis and Futuna
Quick facts
- Age
- 8 years old
- Size
- Small ship
- Space Ratio
- 59.4 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.6:1
- Fleet Rank
- 6th largest of 13
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Caribbean (Eastern)
- Next Sailing
- Oct 1, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
Amenities
🍽️ Dining & Bars
BuffetSpecialty Restaurant
🎭 Entertainment
TheaterPiano BarNight ClubLive Music Venue
🏊 Recreation
PoolMini Golf
👨👩👧 Family
Kids Club
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
SpaFitness CenterSteam RoomHair Salon
📚 Lifestyle
Library
✨ Other
Blue Eye Underwater Lounge
Price tracker
Le Champlain prices
Upcoming Le Champlain cruises start from $3,460. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
Track Le Champlain prices →Upcoming sailings
Cruises on Le Champlain
Oct 1, 2026 · 10 nights
10 Night Mediterranean Cruise
Ponant
$10,400
Oct 18, 2026 · 7 nights
7 Night Mediterranean Cruise
Ponant
$11,510
Oct 25, 2026 · 7 nights
7 Night Mediterranean Cruise
Ponant
$6,930
Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights
7 Night Mediterranean Cruise
Ponant
$7,270
Nov 8, 2026 · 8 nights
8 Night Mediterranean Cruise
Ponant
$7,150
Nov 16, 2026 · 9 nights
9 Night Mediterranean Cruise
Ponant
$8,870
Nov 25, 2026 · 8 nights
8 Night Europe - Northern Cruise
Ponant
$5,870
Dec 3, 2026 · 10 nights
10 Night Europe - Northern Cruise
Ponant
$6,190
Dec 13, 2026 · 8 nights
8 Night Europe - Northern Cruise
Ponant
$6,470
Dec 21, 2026 · 8 nights
8 Night Europe - Northern Cruise
Ponant
$6,470
CruiseDepartsNightsFrom