Le Dumont-D'Urville Cruises

Teas, coffees and pastries are always on hand, and all drinks are complimentary (top wines and spirits are extra). The stylish lounges and bars are pleasant centres to relax on a sea day. There’s a unique Blue Eye underwater lounge, with three underwater cameras that project screen images, as well as two underwater portholes that let you view directly what’s there beneath the water line, as you recline and view life underwater, listen also to the subaquatic sounds pickup up by aquaphone.

The main theatre seats 188, comes equipped with the latest sound and lighting technology, and an LED wall as the stage backdrop for the projection of high-resolution images and videos. Presentations by naturalists, lecturers, experienced guides and specialists are delivered in the large main lounge.

On expedition cruises your on-shore activities will be exceptional, the ship provides all necessary adventure equipment, and advises you on personal health and dress requirements in preparation for the cruise.

The ship has salon facilities in association with the French beauty house SOTHYS of Paris. And the fitness rooms have panoramic ocean views while you keep in shape.

All ships have a special area for children onboard known as the Le Kids Club. Books, television, board games and consoles (PS4 or Wii™) are all provided to keep younger guests entertained.

• Afternoon tea service
• All main meals on-board
• Butler service (Suites)
• Captain's welcome champagne
• Coffee, tea & pastries 24 hrs
• Cruise Director & bilingual staff
• Gourmet dining with fine wines
• In-cabin breakfast at no charge
• Internet access & Wi-Fi (common areas, cabins)
• Ironing/laundry service (pay)
• Lectures by guest experts
• Main lounge – live music
• Onboard newsletter
• Open bar & cabin minibar (from May 2015)
• Open seating for dining
• Satellite phone in cabin
• Ship-shore-ship transfers
• Single sitting, open-seated dining
• Under 13 sharing cabin with parents travel free (pay port dues)
• Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
• Water sports equipment & marina platform

Cabin Types

PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL

Average Cabin Size – 19.0 m2

Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: 2 passengers per cabin depending on cabin type. Balcony size: 4 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).

Cabin Types

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

Area: 32-38 msup2;. Capacity: 2-4 passengers per cabin depending on cabin type. Balcony size: 8 msup2;. Cabin features: Individually-controlled air-conditioning. King-size bed or twin beds. Shower. Minibar. Flat screen. Satellite TV. Desk with stationery. Ipod(TM) players. Video on demand. Safe. Hairdryer. Bath robes. Satellite direct line telephone. 110/220 volts outlet. French bath products. 24hr room service. Internet access wifi (fee may apply).