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Ship: Le Champlain   
Departure: Saturday, October 9, 2027
Nights: 10 nights
Departs: Bordeaux
Returns: Lisbon
+ Club Members - Bonus Onboard Credit
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
10
Nights
Days at Sea
2
Sea Days
Ports
9
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    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 Saturday, October 9, 2027 Bordeaux, France Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Bordeaux, France

    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

    2 Sunday, October 10, 2027 Pauillac, France 12:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Pauillac, France

    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

    3 Monday, October 11, 2027 Royan
    4 Tuesday, October 12, 2027 Bilbao, Spain 12:00 PM 10:30 PM
    View of Bilbao, Spain

    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

    5 Wednesday, October 13, 2027 Santander, Spain 7:00 AM 10:00 PM
    View of Santander, Spain

    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

    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
    View of La Coruna, Spain

    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

    8 Saturday, October 16, 2027 Vigo, Spain 10:00 AM 10:00 PM
    View of Vigo, Spain

    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

    9 Sunday, October 17, 2027 Oporto, Portugal 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
    View of Oporto, Portugal

    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

    10 Monday, October 18, 2027 Figueira Da Foz
    11 Tuesday, October 19, 2027 Lisbon, Portugal 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Lisbon, Portugal

    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

  • Ship

    Le Champlain Overview

    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.

  • Cabins

    Le Champlain Cabins

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite  on the Le Champlain Privilege Suite  on the Le Champlain

    Cabin Types

    SA, PV6, PV5

    Average Cabin Size – 45.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 30.0 m2

    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.

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite on the Le Champlain Deluxe Suite on the Le Champlain

    Cabin Types

    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.

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Le Champlain Balcony on the Le Champlain

    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL

    Average Cabin Size – 19.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    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.

  • Deck Plans

    Le Champlain Deck Plans

    Legend

  • Promotions

    Current Cruise Deals for Le Champlain

    Ponant Clean Cruising Club Offer

    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

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering:
    • Open Bar including select mineral waters, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi
    • All onboard dining
    PLUS
    • EUR200 per person onboard credit for Clean Cruising Club Members
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Cabin Availability

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Balcony

From $9470
Deluxe Suite at the Le Champlain

Deluxe Suite

From $16180
Privilege Suite  at the Le Champlain

Privilege Suite

From $24130

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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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