Signature highlights
Small-ship expedition design; Blue Eye underwater lounge; marina platform; observation lounge; private balconies or terraces on all staterooms and suites.
Le Champlain
Le Champlain is an 184-guest PONANT cruise ship, in service since 2018. This page lists 70 upcoming departures across 52 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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Le Champlain at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 44%
A small expedition-size ship at 9,976 gross tons — #308 of 565 ships we track. 54 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 41 minutes ago
Heading to: Rhodes
8.4 knots
Not Defined
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Le Champlain
Le Champlain is a 184-guest expedition ship in PONANT’s intimate Explorers fleet. Built in 2018, the 131.5-meter vessel combines French-inspired hospitality with expedition capability, including a marina platform for water activities and the Blue Eye underwater observation lounge. All 92 staterooms and suites have private balconies or terraces, while the compact size supports access to smaller ports and culturally focused destinations. On board, guests will find refined dining, lounges, a theater, pool, spa, fitness room, and observation areas.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- PONANT (Compagnie du Ponant)
- Builder / shipyard
- VARD Tulcea, Romania, with outfitting at VARD Søviknes, Norway
- Registry / flag
- Wallis and Futuna, French registry; Mata Utu
- Call sign
- FLBP
- IMO number
- 9814038
- MMSI
- 578001100
- Draft
- 4.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
French-influenced dining is offered in an indoor-outdoor restaurant, with casual pool-deck options and room service. Meals are served in an intimate, unassigned-seating setting.
Entertainment
Theater programming includes lectures from guest experts and naturalists, live shows, concerts, professional performances, and films. Lounges, an observatory, library, and outdoor bar provide quieter alternatives.
Staterooms & suites
The 92 staterooms and suites include balcony categories and larger suites with terraces. Representative accommodations range from approximately 204-square-foot balcony staterooms to 484-square-foot Grand and Owner’s suites.
For families
The ship is designed primarily for adult-oriented expedition travel and offers limited family-capable accommodations, including cabins or suites accommodating up to four guests.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a SOTHYS and Davines spa, hammam, fitness room, sauna, hairdressing services, treatments, massages, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Accessibility
The builder lists two fully ADA cabins. Guests should confirm current accessible-cabin availability and specific onboard requirements directly with PONANT.
Environmental features
Le Champlain incorporates energy-efficient and environmentally oriented systems developed for the PONANT Explorers design. PONANT states that the ship’s environmental performance has continued to be enhanced since construction.
History & sister ships
Other PONANT Explorers class ships
Where Le Champlain sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa & Middle East | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 25, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 52 itineraries and their departure dates
- A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Greece 18 Oct 2026
- Adventure in the Bissagos Islands 13 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026, 29 Dec 2026
- Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean 8 Nov 2026
- Ancient shores of the Mediterranean 16 Nov 2026
- Atlantic odyssey from the Canary Islands to the shores of Morocco 16 Jan 2027
- Atlantic Odyssey from the Iberian Peninsula to the Canary Islands 25 Nov 2026
- Bay of Biscay & Iberian Peninsula 9 Oct 2027
- Cities and splendours of the Adriatic 22 Aug 2028
- Cruising from Morocco to Spain’s Andalusian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys 3 Apr 2028
- Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys 28 Oct 2028
- Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys 23 Feb 2028
- Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean – with Smithsonian Journeys 20 Sep 2028
- Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys 5 Aug 2027
- Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys 11 Jun 2027
- European autumn in the Aegean Sea 1 Nov 2026
- From Celtic Shores to the Bay of Biscay 1 Oct 2027
- From Malta to the shores of the Adriatic 7 Aug 2028
- From the Arctic Circle to the Scottish Isles 3 Apr 2027
- From the canals of Venice to the city of gods 29 Aug 2028
- From the Norwegian fjords to the Bay of Biscay 8 Jul 2028
- Gastronomic Journey Through Norwegian Fjords 5 Jul 2027
- Gastronomic Journey Through Norwegian Fjords 19 Jul 2027
- Greek Coast & Aegean Islands 4 Oct 2028, 12 Oct 2028, 20 Oct 2028
- Green Shores: Exploring the Bay of Biscay and Iberian Coastline 19 Jul 2028
- Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean jewels 28 Jul 2028
- Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic 21 May 2027
- Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic 13 May 2027
- Jewels of the Antilles 1 Mar 2028, 8 Mar 2028, 15 Mar 2028
- Jewels of the northern Caribbean 12 Jan 2028, 19 Jan 2028, 26 Jan 2028, 2 Feb 2028
- Landscapes and Historic Sites of the Peloponnese 25 Oct 2026
- Legendary Lands and Northern Cities 4 May 2027
- Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys 19 Oct 2027
- Mythical islands and wild landscapes of the Hebrides 13 Apr 2027, 20 Apr 2027, 27 Apr 2027
- Natural Wonders and Cultural Jewels of Dalmatia 15 Aug 2028
- Nordic Sea Treasures 21 Feb 2027
- Norwegian Fjords 26 May 2028
- Norwegian fjords 12 Jul 2027, 20 Aug 2027
- Ocean Voyage: Las Palmas - Fort de France 21 Nov 2027
- Ocean Voyage: Vieux Fort - Casablanca 22 Mar 2028
- Pearls of the Caribbean 1 Dec 2027, 15 Dec 2027, 29 Dec 2027, 16 Feb 2028
- Scandinavian cities and Norwegian fjords 25 Jun 2027
- Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys 19 May 2028
- Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys 27 Aug 2027
- Secret Scandinavia 12 Aug 2027
- Secret treasures of the Lesser Antilles 5 Jan 2028, 9 Feb 2028
- Splendours of the Canaries and authentic Madeira 1 Nov 2027, 11 Nov 2027
- The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant 27 Sep 2028
- The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant 13 Sep 2028
- The Iberian Peninsula and Fortified cities of the Atlantic 10 Apr 2028
- Volcanic landscapes from Canary Islands to Cape Verde 3 Dec 2026
- Volcanic landscapes from Cape Verde to Canary Islands 6 Jan 2027
- Wonders of the Caribbean 8 Dec 2027, 22 Dec 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Le Champlain FAQ
What flag does Le Champlain sail under?
Le Champlain is registered in Wallis and Futuna, French registry; Mata Utu.
How many passengers does Le Champlain hold?
Le Champlain carries about 184 guests with roughly 118 crew.
How old is Le Champlain?
Le Champlain entered service in 2018.
How big is Le Champlain?
At 9,976 gross tons and 132 m long, Le Champlain is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 44% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.