Le Bougainville is an 184-guest Tauck cruise ship, in service since 2019. This page lists 17 upcoming departures across 4 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A small expedition-size ship at 9,976 gross tons — #308 of 565 ships we track. 54 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles (7 nights)
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Le Bougainville is a 2019 Ponant Explorers-class small ship operated by Ponant and marketed by Tauck. With accommodation for 184 guests, six passenger decks, mostly balcony cabins, and a high crew-to-guest ratio, it is designed for intimate expedition-style cruising. Its compact size supports access to smaller ports, while the ship combines French-inspired dining and service with modern exploration features.
The ship features Ponant’s Blue Eye multisensory underwater lounge, a hydraulic sea platform, an outdoor pool with counter-current swimming, and a 188-seat theater. Its design emphasizes small-ship access and observation of marine environments.
The vessel is primarily designed for adult-oriented small-ship exploration rather than dedicated family programming. Fincantieri lists nine window deluxe/family cabins.
Facilities include a spa, fitness center, pool, solarium, and outdoor relaxation areas. The ship also provides 24-hour room service.
Fincantieri lists two fully ADA cabins. Elevators serve the passenger decks.
Ponant and Tauck describe the Explorer Series as incorporating environmentally friendly or green technology. The ship uses an electric-driven controllable-pitch propulsion system and modern exploration equipment.
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| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Deluxe StateroomLower-deck balcony stateroom. | Balcony | 13 | 204 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| Prestige StateroomUpper-deck balcony stateroom; some staterooms can combine to form Prestige Suites. | Balcony | 65 | 204 sq ft | 2 | 4, 5, 6 |
| Deluxe Suite | Suite | 5 | 290 sq ft | 3 | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Prestige SuiteCreated by combining two adjoining Prestige Staterooms. | Suite | — | 409 sq ft | 4 | 5, 6 |
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Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles
Le Bougainville is registered in Wallis and Futuna.
Le Bougainville carries about 184 guests with roughly 110 crew.
Le Bougainville entered service in 2019.
At 9,976 gross tons and 132 m long, Le Bougainville is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 44% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
PONANT recommends casual-elegant clothing, with cocktail attire for gala evenings. Shorts and bermuda shorts are not permitted in the evening at gourmet restaurants.
Full board is included, along with a selection of mineral water, soft drinks, wines, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee and tea through the open bar. Some premium alcoholic drinks are charged separately.
No. Gratuities are left to each passenger's discretion.
Yes. Wi-Fi is included in cabins and common areas, although connection quality can vary with location and circumstances.
Yes. PONANT Explorers have accessible cabins and ramps in common areas. Passengers must be independently mobile or travel with a companion able to provide necessary assistance.
Children from age one may travel on qualifying cruises, subject to voyage limits. The Kid Explorers program for ages four to thirteen is offered only on selected sailings, so it is not a permanent shipboard facility.
