Where is Le Bougainville today?
In Casablanca, Morocco
On day 3 of a 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Malaga (Nov 10 to 17).
Next: Tangier, Morocco, tomorrow · then Melilla, Sat Nov 14.
Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 15: 5 nights from $3,760
Upcoming Le Bougainville cruises from $3,050 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Western Mediterranean cruise, Malaga round trip
Nov 10 to 17, 2026 · 6 ports of call.
Where Le Bougainville sails, month by month
Le Bougainville sails from Fort-de-France from December 2026 to February 2027 and in November 2027, Vieux Fort from February to March 2027 and Valletta from April to May 2027 and in August 2027 and October 2027 on 7-, 8- and 12-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Bequia (11 calls), Mayreau (11) and Les Saintes (11).
- Dec 2026Fort-de-France · sold out
- Jan 2027Fort-de-France · sold out
- Feb 2027Fort-de-France · sold out
- Mar 2027Vieux Fort · sold out
- Apr 2027Valletta · sold out
- May 2027Valletta · sold out
- Jun 2027Venice · sold out
- Jul 2027Athens (Piraeus) · sold out
- Aug 2027Barcelona · sold out
- Sep 2027No sailings listed
- Oct 2027Valletta · sold out
- Nov 2027Malaga · 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 Bougainville sailings with prices.
Le Bougainville at a glance
Le Bougainville is a Ponant cruise ship. It entered service in 2019 (7 years ago). It carries 184 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 Bougainville entered service in 2019 as part of Ponant's fleet of intimate expedition vessels. With a passenger capacity of just 184, the ship provides a small-scale cruising experience designed for exploration-focused itineraries.
Built through a partnership between VARD Tulcea in Romania, which constructed the hull, and VARD Søviknes in Norway, which handled outfitting, Le Bougainville combines robust construction with refined finishing.
The compact size allows access to remote destinations and ports that larger cruise ships cannot reach, making it well-suited for adventurous travelers seeking a more immersive travel experience.
Le Bougainville specs
- Built
- 2019
- Gross Tonnage
- 10,700 GT
- Length
- 131 m
- Passengers
- 184
- Cabins
- 92
- Crew
- 112
- Decks
- 7
- Builder
- VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull) VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting)
- Flag
- France
- Age
- 7 years old
- Size
- Small ship
- Space Ratio
- 58.2 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 15, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
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Le Bougainville FAQ
Where is Le Bougainville right now?
According to Ponant's published itinerary, Le Bougainville is scheduled to be in Casablanca, Morocco today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 3 of a 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Malaga. Tomorrow it calls at Tangier, Morocco, and it returns to Malaga on November 17. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Le Bougainville sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Bougainville sails from Fort-de-France, Martinique from December 2026 to February 2027 and in November 2027, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia from February to March 2027 and Valletta, Malta from April to May 2027 and in August 2027 and October 2027 on 7-, 8- and 12-night cruises.
What ports does Le Bougainville visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Bougainville calls most often at Bequia, St Vincent and the Grenadines (11 calls), Mayreau, Grenadines (11), Les Saintes, Guadeloupe (11), Pigeon Island, Saint Lucia (10) and Soufriere, Saint Lucia (10), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 73 ports in all.
How many passengers does Le Bougainville carry?
Le Bougainville carries 184 passengers in 92 cabins. It has 112 crew, about 1.6 passengers per crew member.
When was Le Bougainville built and how old is it?
Le Bougainville entered service in 2019, so it is 7 years old.
How big is Le Bougainville?
Le Bougainville 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 Bougainville?
Le Bougainville has 112 crew.
Which cruise line operates Le Bougainville?
Le Bougainville is operated by Ponant.
Where was Le Bougainville built?
Le Bougainville was built by VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull) VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting).
How much does a cruise on Le Bougainville cost?
The cheapest upcoming Le Bougainville cruise we track starts from $3,050. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
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