Le Bellot is an 184-guest PONANT cruise ship, in service since 2020. This page lists 54 upcoming departures across 26 itineraries, 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: Nova Scotia and the East Coast of the United States (13 nights)
The live position is about 357 km from this itinerary’s ports, so the scheduled voyage above may be out of date. The map shows where the ship actually is.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Le Bellot is a 2020-built PONANT EXPLORERS expedition yacht designed for intimate luxury voyages in remote and scenic destinations. The 184-guest ship has 92 staterooms and suites, all positioned for a spacious, small-ship experience, with French-inspired dining, lounges, a theater, pool, spa, fitness room and the Blue Eye multisensory underwater lounge. Its compact 131.5-metre hull and ice-strengthened expedition design support access to destinations larger cruise ships cannot reach.
Le Bellot combines a 184-guest capacity with expedition features including a marina platform, Zodiac operations and the Blue Eye underwater lounge. Its small scale and extensive balcony accommodation emphasize scenery, privacy and destination-focused exploration.
Dining includes an elegant main restaurant and an outdoor grill, complemented by lounges and bars serving a relaxed, refined onboard atmosphere.
The theater hosts lectures from experts and naturalists, as well as live shows, concerts and professional performances. Lounges and an observatory-style viewing environment provide quieter alternatives.
The ship offers 92 staterooms and suites, including balcony staterooms, Deluxe, Prestige, Privilege, Grand and Owner’s Suites. PONANT lists accommodation sizes from approximately 204 to 484 square feet.
PONANT’s current ship page does not identify dedicated family facilities for Le Bellot. The ship is primarily presented as an intimate expedition vessel for adults and general luxury travelers.
Wellness facilities include a SOTHYS and Davines spa, hammam, fitness room and swimming pool.
The shipbuilder lists two fully ADA cabins. Travelers should confirm current accessibility arrangements and excursion limitations directly with PONANT before booking.
Le Bellot was designed with contemporary environmental technology for its delivery period and uses diesel-electric propulsion. PONANT describes its fleet as incorporating measures intended to support more responsible exploration.
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| Caribbean | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada & New England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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Le Bellot carries about 184 guests with roughly 118 crew.
Le Bellot entered service in 2020.
At 9,976 gross tons and 132 m long, Le Bellot is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 44% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
