Where is Le Champlain today?
In Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece
In port 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM local time, on day 6 of an 8-night Mediterranean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Valletta (Nov 8 to 16).
Next: Gallipoli, Italy, tomorrow 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM · then Siracusa, Sun Nov 15, 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Mon Nov 16: 9 nights from $8,870
Upcoming Le Champlain cruises from $3,460 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
8-night Mediterranean cruise, Athens (Piraeus) to Valletta
Nov 8 to 16, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where Le Champlain sails, month by month
Le Champlain sails from Las Palmas from December 2026 to January 2027 and in November 2027, Glasgow (Greenock) from April to May 2027 and in October 2027 and Copenhagen from May to June 2027 and in August 2027 on 7-, 8- and 10-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Bijagos Islands (17 calls), Funchal (8) and Skye (Portree, 8). It also has longer sailings of 11 and 13 nights in February 2027 and October 2027.
- Dec 2026Dakar · sold out
- Jan 2027Las Palmas · sold out
- Feb 2027Brest · sold out
- Mar 2027No sailings listed
- Apr 2027Glasgow (Greenock) · sold out
- May 2027Copenhagen · sold out
- Jun 2027Copenhagen · sold out
- Jul 2027Bergen · sold out
- Aug 2027Copenhagen · sold out
- Sep 2027No sailings listed
- Oct 2027Lisbon · sold out
- Nov 2027Las Palmas · sold out
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Ponant may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Le Champlain sailings with prices.
Le Champlain at a glance
Le Champlain is a Ponant cruise ship. It entered service in 2018 (8 years ago). It carries 180 passengers and 112 crew, about 1.6 passengers per crew member. At 10,700 gross tons and 131 m (430 ft) long, it is a small ship with 7 decks and 92 cabins. It was built by VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull) VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting) and sails under the flag of France.
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.
Le Champlain specs
- Built
- 2018
- Gross Tonnage
- 10,700 GT
- Length
- 131 m
- Passengers
- 180
- Cabins
- 92
- Crew
- 112
- Decks
- 7
- Builder
- VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull) VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting)
- Flag
- France
- 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
- Nov 16, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
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🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
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Le Champlain FAQ
Where is Le Champlain right now?
According to Ponant's published itinerary, Le Champlain is scheduled to be in Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece today (Friday, November 13, 2026), from 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM, on day 6 of an 8-night Mediterranean cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Valletta. Tomorrow it calls at Gallipoli, Italy, and it ends in Valletta on November 16. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Le Champlain sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Champlain sails from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands from December 2026 to January 2027 and in November 2027, Glasgow (Greenock), United Kingdom from April to May 2027 and in October 2027 and Copenhagen, Denmark from May to June 2027 and in August 2027 on 7-, 8- and 10-night cruises.
What ports does Le Champlain visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Champlain calls most often at Bijagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau (17 calls), Funchal, Madeira, Portugal (8), Skye (Portree), United Kingdom (8), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands (7) and Alesund, Norway (7), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 81 ports in all.
How many passengers does Le Champlain carry?
Le Champlain carries 180 passengers in 92 cabins. It has 112 crew, about 1.6 passengers per crew member.
When was Le Champlain built and how old is it?
Le Champlain entered service in 2018, so it is 8 years old.
How big is Le Champlain?
Le Champlain is 10,700 gross tons and 131 m (430 ft) long, with 7 decks. That makes it a small ship.
How many crew work on Le Champlain?
Le Champlain has 112 crew.
Which cruise line operates Le Champlain?
Le Champlain is operated by Ponant.
Where was Le Champlain built?
Le Champlain was built by VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull) VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting).
How much does a cruise on Le Champlain cost?
The cheapest upcoming Le Champlain cruise we track starts from $3,460. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Le Champlain prices
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