Le Bellot
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Le Bellot

Ponant·Built 2020
Passengers
184
Tonnage
10,700 GT
Built
2020
Length
131m
Decks
7
Crew
112

Where is Le Bellot today?

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Port not listed for today

On day 6 of a 7-night Panama Canal cruise from Colon to Puerto Caldera (Nov 7 to 14). The itinerary we have does not name today's port.

Next: Golfito, Costa Rica, tomorrow 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM · then Puerto Caldera, Sat Nov 14, arriving 8:00 AM.

Scheduled position from Ponant's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.

Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 7 nights from $5,970

Upcoming Le Bellot cruises from $2,420 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓

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Current cruise, day by day

7-night Panama Canal cruise, Colon to Puerto Caldera

Nov 7 to 14, 2026 · 5 ports of call.

Date
Port
Sat Nov 7
Colon, Panama
Departs 8:00 PM
Sun Nov 8
San Blas Islands, Panama
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Mon Nov 9
Panama Canal, Panama
Tue Nov 10
Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama
Departs 7:00 PM
Wed Nov 11
Playa Muerto (Darién National Park), Panama
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thu Nov 12
Port not listedToday
Fri Nov 13
Golfito, Costa Rica
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sat Nov 14
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Arrives 8:00 AM

Where Le Bellot sails, month by month

Le Bellot sails from Cabo San Lucas from January to March 2027, Reykjavik from May to July 2027 and Colon from December 2026 to January 2027 and in April 2027 and November 2027 on 7-, 8- and 10-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Coastal Cruising (Scenic, 12 calls), Great Lakes (Scenic Cruising, 9) and Loreto (8). It also has longer sailings of 11, 12, 13 and 15 nights in April 2027 and July 2027 and from September to October 2027.

  • Dec 2026
    Puerto Caldera · sold out
  • Jan 2027
    Puntarenas · sold out
  • Feb 2027
    Cabo San Lucas · sold out
  • Mar 2027
    Cabo San Lucas · sold out
  • Apr 2027
    Lisbon · sold out
  • May 2027
    Reykjavik · sold out
  • Jun 2027
    Reykjavik · sold out
  • Jul 2027
    Reykjavik · sold out
  • Aug 2027
    Toronto · sold out
  • Sep 2027
    Toronto · sold out
  • Oct 2027
    Boston · sold out
  • Nov 2027
    Fort-de-France · 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 Bellot sailings with prices.

Le Bellot at a glance

Le Bellot is a Ponant cruise ship. It entered service in 2020 (6 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.

About this ship

Le Bellot is a small luxury cruise ship operated by French cruise line Ponant, carrying just 184 passengers. Built through a collaboration between VARD Tulcea in Romania for the hull and VARD Søviknes in Norway for outfitting, the ship reflects the expedition-focused design characteristic of Ponant's fleet.

Her intimate size makes her well-suited for exploring remote destinations and accessing smaller ports unavailable to larger vessels.

Le Bellot specs

Built
2020
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
Quick facts
Age
6 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
10 nights
Primary Region
Panama Canal
Next Sailing
Nov 14, 2026
Family
Kids Club on board
Amenities

🎭 Entertainment

TheaterPiano BarNight ClubLive Music Venue

🏊 Recreation

PoolMini Golf

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

Kids Club

🧖 Wellness & Relaxation

SpaFitness CenterSteam RoomHair Salon

📚 Lifestyle

Library

🛶 Expedition & Watersports

Watersports Marina

✨ Other

ShuffleboardBlue Eye Underwater Lounge

Le Bellot FAQ

Where is Le Bellot right now?

According to Ponant's published itinerary, Le Bellot is on a day whose port is not listed in the itinerary we have (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 6 of a 7-night Panama Canal cruise from Colon to Puerto Caldera. Tomorrow it calls at Golfito, Costa Rica, and it ends in Puerto Caldera on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.

Where does Le Bellot sail from?

Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Bellot sails from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico from January to March 2027, Reykjavik, Iceland from May to July 2027 and Colon, Panama from December 2026 to January 2027 and in April 2027 and November 2027 on 7-, 8- and 10-night cruises.

What ports does Le Bellot visit?

Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Le Bellot calls most often at Coastal Cruising (Scenic, 12 calls), Great Lakes (Scenic Cruising, 9), Loreto, Mexico (8), San Blas Islands, Panama (8) and Curu Wildlife Reserve, Costa Rica (7), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 88 ports in all.

How many passengers does Le Bellot carry?

Le Bellot carries 184 passengers in 92 cabins. It has 112 crew, about 1.6 passengers per crew member.

When was Le Bellot built and how old is it?

Le Bellot entered service in 2020, so it is 6 years old.

How big is Le Bellot?

Le Bellot 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 Bellot?

Le Bellot has 112 crew.

Which cruise line operates Le Bellot?

Le Bellot is operated by Ponant.

Where was Le Bellot built?

Le Bellot was built by VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull) VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting).

How much does a cruise on Le Bellot cost?

The cheapest upcoming Le Bellot cruise we track starts from $2,420. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.

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