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The Essential Of The Caribbean

Ship: Le Champlain   
Departure: Friday, December 6, 2024
Nights: 11 nights
Returns:
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
11
Nights
Days at Sea
2
Sea Days
Ports
11
Ports
Countries Visted
8
Countries
  • Itinerary

    The Essential Of The Caribbean

    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 Friday, December 6, 2024 Fort-de-France, Martinique Embark 8:00 PM
    View of Fort-de-France, Martinique

    Martinique is a Caribbean island that is an overseas department of France. It truly is a ‘little bit of France’, and visitors quickly become aware that very little English is spoken. On the other hand, it is intriguing in that it is one of the few islands where the lush countryside reflects the growth of sugar cane and bananas. Read more about Fort-de-France, Martinique

    2 Saturday, December 7, 2024 Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 10:00 AM 11:59 PM
    View of Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

    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

    3 Sunday, December 8, 2024 Tobago Cays, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 8:00 AM 11:59 PM
    4 Monday, December 9, 2024 Mayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 9:30 AM 10:30 PM
    View of Mayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

    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

    5 Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Pigeon Island, Saint Lucia 7:00 AM 12:00 PM
    View of Pigeon Island, Saint Lucia

    Pigeon Island is a 40 acre islet with artificial causeway built in 1972 joining it to Gros Islet commune, on the northern tip of the island-country of Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia is part of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The island as a whole has switched hands between the British and French throughout its existence. Read more about Pigeon Island, Saint Lucia

    5 Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Soufrière, Saint Lucia 2:30 PM 9:00 PM
    View of Soufrière, Saint Lucia

    Soufrière is a town on the SW coast of the British colonial island of Saint Lucia, in the West Indies. Soufrière's backdrop of the Pitons – a World Heritage Site comprising two giant volcanic plugs, the sea and inland rainforest provide a picture-perfect setting for a visit to this laid-back and relatively undeveloped town. Considering that its name is French for "sulfur," it should be no surprise to discover the wealth of hot springs and mineral baths. Read more about Soufrière, Saint Lucia

    6 Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Portsmouth, Great Britain 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Portsmouth, Great Britain

    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

    7 Thursday, December 12, 2024 Marie-Galante
    8 Friday, December 13, 2024 St John's, Antigua and Barbuda 7:00 AM 6:30 PM
    View of St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

    St John’s, the capital of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda (two islands) in the Caribbean, sits on the NW coast of the tropical island of Antigua that is home to magnificent beaches. St John's was hit significantly by Hurricane Irma (Sep 2017) but tourist infrastructure remained intact. St John’s reflects its British heritage with such edifices as Fort Barrington overlooking the shoreline, and 17th C Fort James. Read more about St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

    9 Saturday, December 14, 2024 Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Islands (British) 11:00 AM 7:00 PM
    10 Sunday, December 15, 2024 St Bart's, Guadeloupe 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
    View of St Bart's, Guadeloupe

    Saint-Barthelemy (St Bart’s) is a French island located in the Caribbean among the Leeward Islands. St Bart’s has long been considered a playground of the rich and famous, and is known for its beautiful pristine world class beaches, gourmet dining in chic restaurants, and duty free high-end designer shopping. Two interesting fact are: firstly, that the population is nearly entirely of European ancestry, and secondly that the island - consisting principally cliffs and hills - has no rivers or springs. Read more about St Bart's, Guadeloupe

    11 Monday, December 16, 2024 Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis 6:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Basseterre is located on the SW coast of St Kitts Island in the Leeward Islands group, and is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean. Subsequently, it is very well known for its variety of architectural styles and fascinating buildings, set against dense tropical forests and a huge dormant volcano. The domed colonial Treasury Building, or customs house, is a reminder of the value of these islands as sugar colonies. Read more about Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

    12 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Pointe-À-Pitre
  • 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

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    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

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

    Cabin Types

    PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    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

    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 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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    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Champlain Departure: Friday, December 6, 2024 Nights: 11 nights Departs: Fort-de-France Returns:

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