Le Champlain
Le Champlain set sail under the French flag in September 2018. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.
Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
Ship:
Le Champlain
Departure: Wednesday, February 23, 2028
Nights: 7 nights
Departs:
Returns:
+ Club Members - Bonus Onboard Credit
Prices are Avg twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.
Inside
Sold out
Sold out
Balcony
$7,870
$1124/day
Deluxe Suite
$11,610
$1658/day
Privilege Suite
$13,140
$1877/day
Return
trip
7
Nights
2
Sea Days
6
Ports
4
Countries
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Itinerary
Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
Ports of call
To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.
Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure 1 Wednesday, February 23, 2028 Vieux Fort 2 Thursday, February 24, 2028 Portsmouth, Great Britain 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 
The great waterfront city of Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island on the southern coast of England. It is the UK's only island city. Fast becoming Britain’s favourite waterfront destination, it has an irresistible mix of history and heritage, shopping, lively arts as well as great restaurants and bars. Read more about Portsmouth, Great Britain
3 Friday, February 25, 2028 Les Saintes, Guadeloupe 12:00 AM 6:00 PM
Îles des Saintes is an archipelago in the French Antilles, a dependency of Guadeloupe, which in turn is an overseas department of France. The large island of Guadeloupe lies 12km to the north. Les Saintes consists of two very mountainous volcanic inhabited islands, Terre-de-Haut Island and Terre-de-Bas Island, with seven other uninhabited islets. Read more about Les Saintes, Guadeloupe
4 Saturday, February 26, 2028 Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 11:30 AM 11:59 PM
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a country of 32 beautiful Caribbean islands in the idyllic Caribbean, stretching south from Saint Vincent Island to Grenada. Proud of its French and British colonial history, it is now part of the Commonwealth of Nations and the Caribbean Community of 15 nations. Bequia (pronounced "Beck-way”) is blessed with white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and friendly people. Read more about Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
5 Sunday, February 27, 2028 Mayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines, in the far SE of the Caribbean Sea. It has a population of about 300, centred at the Old Wall village, with its small school, a telecommunications building, and the Mayreau Catholic Church located on a hilltop in the SW of the island. With its picture-postcard beaches, it truly is a secret treasure of peace and tranquillity. Read more about Mayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
6 Monday, February 28, 2028 Tobago Cays, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 12:00 AM 6:00 PM 7 Tuesday, February 29, 2028 Bridgetown, Barbados 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
The city of Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the island country of Barbados, a major tourist destination in the West Indies. The city has numerous attractions, landmarks, monuments, museums, and art galleries of an international standard. It is also a starting point for visiting many other popular cities on the island. Read more about Bridgetown, Barbados
8 Wednesday, March 1, 2028 Vieux Fort -
Ship
Le Champlain Overview
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Cabins
Le Champlain Cabins
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite
Cabin Types
SA, PV6, PV5
Average Cabin Size – 45.0 m2
Average Balcony Size – 30.0 m2
Area : 45 msup2;. 30 msup2; private balcony. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin.Individually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bedor twin beds ShowerMinibarFlat screensatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandsafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Cabin Types
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
Area: 38 msup2;. Private balcony: 8msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin.Individually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi.
Balcony
Balcony
Cabin Types
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Average Cabin Size – 19.0 m2
Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2
Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. 4msup2; private balconyIndividually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi2 cabins of 275 msup2; with a private balcony of 6 msup2; for people with reduced mobility.
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Deck Plans
Le Champlain Deck Plans
Legend
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Promotions
Current Cruise Deals for Le Champlain
Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer
The Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer• Ponant sailings receive EUR200 pp onboard credit • Paul Gauguin sailings US$200 pp onboard credit • Combinable with all other offers If you're not currently a Club Member, you can still hold your cabin and ask your consultant to sign you up before you pay your deposit.* To receive the bonus Clean Cruising Club member offer, guests must be current members of the Clean Cruising Club.
Terms & Conditions apply.
Ponant's All-Inclusive offering
Ponant's All-Inclusive offering: • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea• Unlimited Wi-Fi• All onboard diningPLUS• EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members• Ask your consultant about Ponant's referral program and past passenger offers
Terms & Conditions apply.
Ponant & Smithsonian Journeys
Experience the unique alliance of Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys for a selection of handcrafted itineraries Your journey will include*: • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea • Unlimited Wi-Fi & all onboard dining • Guided shore excursions and informative lectures, talks and entertainment• Arrival and departure transfers + onboard gratuitiesPLUS• Bonus up to EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members*• Bonus up to EUR500 per person onboard credit if booked prior to 30 June 2026*
Offer ends 31 December 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.
Cabin Availability
Hold a cabin or view live cabin availability aboard Le Champlain for this sailing
Balcony
From $7870
Deluxe Suite
From $11610
Privilege Suite
From $13140
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- Large team of cruise experts
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Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Champlain Departure: Wednesday, February 23, 2028 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Returns: