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.
To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.
Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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1 | Saturday, October 9, 2027 | Bordeaux, France | Embark | 6:00 PM |
![]() Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in SW France. It is the world’s major wine industry capital, while the historic part of the city is on the UNESCO Heritage List due to its elegant18th century architecture. It has become a sought-after destination for both tourists and cinema production crews. Read more about Bordeaux, France |
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2 | Sunday, October 10, 2027 | Pauillac, France | 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
![]() The French town of Pauillac is a small wine producing port on the Gironde estuary, the largest estuary in Europe, located approximately an hour from Bordeaux. This area is reputed to be one of the greatest wine-producing areas in France. Indeed, it is central to the most important vineyards of Bordeaux, and home to three of Bordeaux's five first growth wines. Read more about Pauillac, France |
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3 | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Royan | ||
4 | Tuesday, October 12, 2027 | Bilbao, Spain | 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
![]() Bilbao, situated on the estuary of Bilboa in the north-central part of Spain, is a bustling city that epitomises the merger of the modern and the historical, as modern architects erect new buildings next to 19th-century structures. Thanks to its history and location, Bilbao is a magnificent ‘cocktail’ where architecture, tradition, character, and history, are blended to offer the visitor endless leisure and culture opportunities. With the railway connecting Bilbao and the coastal neighbourhood of Las Arenas, the city became a popular beach destination, but it was the inauguration of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - a true masterpiece - in 1997 that gave the tourism industry its real impetus. Read more about Bilbao, Spain |
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5 | Wednesday, October 13, 2027 | Santander, Spain | 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
![]() The port city of Santander is the capital of the autonomous community of Cantabria, situated on the north coast of Spain between Asturias and the Basque Country. Today Santander remains a popular tourist destination renowned for its mild climate hence the urban beaches - some of which are great for surfing - are a real draw card. Indeed one of the city’s main attractions is the famous El Sardinero beach with its delightful promenade. Read more about Santander, Spain |
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6 | Thursday, October 14, 2027 | Aviles, Spain | 7:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
7 | Friday, October 15, 2027 | La Coruna, Spain | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
![]() Located in the NW corner of Spain, La Coruna is part of the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia. It’s a region of vast green landscapes with a rich Celtic and Roman heritage that keeps, to this day, a mystic and magic allure. Once protected by walls on three sides and by the sea on the other, the lively streets of the early medieval town with good examples of preserved Romanesque architecture, make for a fascinating visit. Read more about La Coruna, Spain |
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8 | Saturday, October 16, 2027 | Vigo, Spain | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
![]() Vigo, the ‘Gateway to the Atlantic’, is the largest city in NW Spain. It is located on a 32 km long estuary and boasts beautiful beaches and outstanding water sports facilities. Built over both a hill-fort and a Roman settlement, today it boasts major historic buildings and wide tree-lined streets. Read more about Vigo, Spain |
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9 | Sunday, October 17, 2027 | Oporto, Portugal | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
![]() Located in the scenic estuary of the Douro River with swathes of vineyards clinging to the hills, Oporto - aka Porto - is Portugal's second largest metropolis, and one of Europe's most charismatic cities. The city is home to monuments by leading world architects from the past and the present, and some fantastic baroque carvings. Then there’s the world-famous sweet wine, and Ribeira - Its historical centre - that was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO. Read more about Oporto, Portugal |
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10 | Monday, October 18, 2027 | Figueira Da Foz | ||
11 | Tuesday, October 19, 2027 | Lisbon, Portugal | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
![]() Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, lies in the western Iberian Peninsula aside the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. As one of the oldest cities in the world, it is rich in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Modern and Post-Modern constructions. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares. Read more about Lisbon, Portugal |
SA, PV6, PV5
Area : 45 m². 30 m² 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.
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
Area: 38 m². Private balcony: 8m². 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.
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Area: 19 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. 4m² 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 m² with a private balcony of 6 m² for people with reduced mobility.
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.
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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/br>
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Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Champlain Departure: Saturday, October 9, 2027 Nights: 10 nights Departs: Bordeaux Returns: Lisbon
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