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Le Dumont d’Urville

PONANT

82 upcoming departures · 43 itineraries

Class PONANT EXPLORERS class

Built 2019

Gross Tonnage 9,988

Guests 184

Crew 118

Length 131.5 m

Beam 18.0 m

Decks 7

Cabins 92

Max speed 15.0 kn

Live Position ● 2 hours ago

Heading to: ESBCN

Currently on: A Solar Eclipse at Sea: Voyage Across the Western Mediterranean – with Smithsonian Journeys (8 nights) — Currently at Barcelona (Spain)

Barcelona (Spain) → Nice (France)

0.0 knots Moored

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Le Dumont d’Urville

Le Dumont d’Urville is a 184-guest expedition yacht in PONANT’s intimate Explorers class. Built by VARD and delivered in 2019, it combines balcony accommodations with a French-inspired onboard experience and expedition facilities for remote coastal destinations. Passengers have access to an underwater Blue Eye lounge, outdoor pool, marina platform, theatre, lounges, spa and fitness room. The ship carries 92 staterooms and suites and is designed for small-group exploration supported by naturalist-led presentations and Zodiac excursions.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: Compagnie du Ponant (PONANT)
Builder / shipyard: VARD Tulcea, Romania (hull); VARD Søviknes, Norway (outfitting)
Registry / flag: Wallis and Futuna
Call sign: FLDS
IMO number: 9814052
MMSI: 578001200
Draft: 4.6 m
Previous names: Le Kerguelen

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Blue Eye underwater lounge, marina platform, outdoor pool, open-air observation areas and Zodiac-based expedition operations.

Dining

French-influenced gastronomy is served in the ship’s restaurant, with an emphasis on regional products and refined presentation.

Entertainment

The theatre hosts lectures, naturalist presentations, concerts and other onboard performances; lounges and bars provide quieter social spaces.

Staterooms & suites

All 92 staterooms and suites feature balconies or private terraces. Categories include lower- and upper-deck balcony staterooms, Deluxe, Prestige, Privilege, Grand and Owner’s suites.

For families

The ship is primarily designed for adults and expedition travelers rather than family-oriented resort cruising. Its compact scale, educational programming and supervised expedition activities may appeal to older children, subject to voyage-specific policies.

Pools, spa & wellness

Facilities include an outdoor pool, SOTHYS and Davines spa services, hammam, hairdressing services and a fitness room.

Accessibility

Accessibility arrangements should be confirmed with PONANT before booking. Expedition operations, Zodiac transfers and some shore landings may limit mobility access.

Environmental features

The ship uses modern environmental and energy-efficiency technologies for its class, and PONANT states that it continues to improve the vessel’s environmental performance.

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Itineraries & Sailings

Ports of Call

Barcelona (Spain), Nice (France)

Next: Aug 11, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Athens (Greece), Valletta (Malta)

Next: Oct 22, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta), Málaga (Spain)

Next: May 26, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta), Málaga (Spain)

Next: Oct 29, 2026

3 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta), Livorno (Italy)

Next: Sep 6, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta), Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy)

Next: Oct 13, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Athens (Greece)

Next: Oct 8, 2026

7 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Málaga (Spain), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain)

Next: Nov 7, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Málaga (Spain), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain)

Next: Nov 15, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain), Málaga (Spain)

Next: Apr 3, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Athens (Greece), Istanbul (Turkey)

Next: Oct 14, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice (Italy), Athens (Greece)

Next: Sep 29, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Málaga (Spain), Valletta (Malta)

Next: Apr 4, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Nice (France), Valletta (Malta)

Next: Aug 19, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Richards Bay (South Africa), Nosy Be (Madagascar)

Next: Dec 27, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Durban (South Africa), Nosy Be (Madagascar)

Next: Dec 17, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Nosy Be (Madagascar), Durban (South Africa)

Next: Feb 10, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles), Nosy Be (Madagascar)

Next: Jan 31, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta), Nice (France)

Next: May 18, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta), Nice (France)

Next: Jun 7, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Walvis Bay (Namibia), Richards Bay (South Africa)

Next: Dec 16, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Walvis Bay (Namibia), Durban (South Africa)

Next: Dec 7, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice (Italy), Dubrovnik (Croatia)

Next: Jul 28, 2027

6 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Dakar (Senegal), Walvis Bay (Namibia)

Next: Nov 25, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Dakar (Senegal), Walvis Bay (Namibia)

Next: Dec 5, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Walvis Bay (Namibia), Dakar (Senegal)

Next: Mar 3, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta), Athens (Greece)

Next: Jun 14, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Venice (Italy), Valletta (Malta)

Next: Sep 27, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta)

Next: May 3, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Durban (South Africa), Walvis Bay (Namibia)

Next: Feb 21, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Civitavecchia (Rome) (Italy), Tarragona (Spain)

Next: Oct 21, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Nice (France), Athens (Greece)

Next: Jun 5, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Dubrovnik (Croatia), Venice (Italy)

Next: Aug 4, 2027

6 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)

Next: Jan 7, 2027

6 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Antalya (Turkey), Valletta (Malta)

Next: Apr 23, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Valletta (Malta), Antalya (Turkey)

Next: Apr 13, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain), Dakar (Senegal)

Next: Nov 15, 2026

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Dakar (Senegal), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain)

Next: Mar 15, 2027

2 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Athens (Greece), Valletta (Malta)

Next: Oct 29, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Athens (Greece), Venice (Italy)

Next: Jul 20, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Athens (Greece), Venice (Italy)

Next: Jul 15, 2028

1 upcoming departure

All Upcoming Departures

Departure	Return	Itinerary	Nights	Region	Book
Aug 11, 2026	Aug 19, 2026	A Solar Eclipse at Sea: Voyage Across the Western Mediterranean – with Smithsonian Journeys	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 19, 2026	Aug 29, 2026	Isle of Beauty, Italian shores & Malta	10	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 29, 2026	Sep 6, 2026	There is a little bit of Franz Schubert in all of us	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 6, 2026	Sep 14, 2026	Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights: Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 8, 2026	Oct 15, 2026	At the heart of the Greek islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 22, 2026	Oct 29, 2026	Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 29, 2026	Nov 7, 2026	Ancient shores of the Mediterranean	9	Mediterranean	Book →
Nov 7, 2026	Nov 15, 2026	Atlantic Odyssey from the Iberian Peninsula to the Canary Islands	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Nov 15, 2026	Nov 25, 2026	Volcanic landscapes from Canary Islands to Cape Verde	10	Mediterranean	Book →
Nov 25, 2026	Dec 7, 2026	Ocean Voyage: Dakar - Walvis Bay	12	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Dec 7, 2026	Dec 17, 2026	Namibian & South African Coastlines	10	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Dec 17, 2026	Dec 28, 2026	Madagascar & South Africa	11	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Jan 7, 2027	Jan 15, 2027	The essential Seychelles	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jan 15, 2027	Jan 23, 2027	The essential Seychelles	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jan 23, 2027	Jan 31, 2027	The essential Seychelles	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jan 31, 2027	Feb 10, 2027	Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys	10	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Feb 10, 2027	Feb 21, 2027	Madagascar & South Africa	11	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Feb 21, 2027	Mar 3, 2027	South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys	10	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Mar 3, 2027	Mar 15, 2027	Ocean Voyage: Walvis Bay - Dakar	12	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Mar 15, 2027	Mar 25, 2027	Volcanic landscapes from Cape Verde to Canary Islands	10	Mediterranean	Book →
Apr 4, 2027	Apr 13, 2027	From the Iberian shores to the Italian coast	9	Mediterranean	Book →
Apr 13, 2027	Apr 23, 2027	The Mediterranean: in the Footsteps of Great Civilisations	10	Mediterranean	Book →
Apr 23, 2027	May 3, 2027	The Mediterranean: in the Footsteps of Great Civilisations	10	Mediterranean	Book →
May 3, 2027	May 8, 2027	Sicilian interlude	5	Mediterranean	Book →
May 10, 2027	May 18, 2027	There is a little bit of Franz Schubert in all of us	8	Mediterranean	Book →
May 18, 2027	May 26, 2027	Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 7, 2027	Jun 14, 2027	Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 14, 2027	Jun 22, 2027	Peaceful islands and ancient treasures of the Mediterranean	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 22, 2027	Jun 29, 2027	At the heart of the Greek islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 29, 2027	Jul 6, 2027	At the heart of the Greek islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 6, 2027	Jul 13, 2027	At the heart of the Greek islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 13, 2027	Jul 20, 2027	At the heart of the Greek islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 20, 2027	Jul 28, 2027	Well-being break in the Mediterranean	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 28, 2027	Aug 4, 2027	Natural wonders and cultural jewels of Dalmatia	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 4, 2027	Aug 11, 2027	The Adriatic Sea - with the Paris Opera Ballet	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 11, 2027	Aug 18, 2027	Natural wonders and cultural jewels of Dalmatia	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 18, 2027	Aug 25, 2027	The Adriatic Sea - with the Paris Opera Ballet	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 25, 2027	Sep 1, 2027	Natural wonders and cultural jewels of Dalmatia	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 1, 2027	Sep 8, 2027	The Adriatic Sea - with the Paris Opera Ballet	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 29, 2027	Oct 7, 2027	Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 7, 2027	Oct 14, 2027	At the heart of the Greek islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 14, 2027	Oct 21, 2027	Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 29, 2027	Nov 6, 2027	Waves & Melodies: 12th Piano Festival at Sea	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Nov 6, 2027	Nov 15, 2027	Ancient shores of the Mediterranean	9	Mediterranean	Book →
Nov 15, 2027	Nov 25, 2027	Atlantic Odyssey from the Iberian Peninsula to the Canary Islands	10	Mediterranean	Book →
Nov 25, 2027	Dec 5, 2027	Volcanic landscapes from Canary Islands to Cape Verde	10	Mediterranean	Book →
Dec 5, 2027	Dec 16, 2027	Ocean Voyage: Dakar - Walvis Bay	11	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Dec 16, 2027	Dec 27, 2027	Namibian & South African Coastlines	11	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Dec 27, 2027	Jan 7, 2028	Jewels of Madagascar	11	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Jan 17, 2028	Jan 25, 2028	The essential Seychelles	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jan 25, 2028	Feb 2, 2028	The essential Seychelles	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Feb 2, 2028	Feb 10, 2028	The essential Seychelles	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Feb 10, 2028	Feb 20, 2028	Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys	10	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Feb 20, 2028	Mar 2, 2028	Madagascar & South Africa	11	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Mar 2, 2028	Mar 12, 2028	South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys	10	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Mar 12, 2028	Mar 24, 2028	Ocean Voyage: Walvis Bay - Dakar	12	Africa & Middle East	Book →
Mar 24, 2028	Apr 3, 2028	Volcanic landscapes from Cape Verde to Canary Islands	10	Mediterranean	Book →
Apr 3, 2028	Apr 11, 2028	Canary Islands, Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Apr 11, 2028	Apr 20, 2028	Ancient shores of the Mediterranean	9	Mediterranean	Book →
Apr 20, 2028	Apr 28, 2028	There is a little bit of Franz Schubert in all of us	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Apr 28, 2028	May 6, 2028	There is a little bit of Franz Schubert in all of us	8	Mediterranean	Book →
May 6, 2028	May 14, 2028	There is a little bit of Franz Schubert in all of us	8	Mediterranean	Book →
May 14, 2028	May 21, 2028	Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys	7	Mediterranean	Book →
May 21, 2028	May 26, 2028	An Autumn Escape: Côte d’Azur, Italian Riviera & Corsica	5	Mediterranean	Book →
May 26, 2028	May 31, 2028	Ancient shores of the Mediterranean	5	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 5, 2028	Jun 17, 2028	Sweet Mediterranean Escape	12	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 17, 2028	Jun 24, 2028	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jun 24, 2028	Jul 1, 2028	At the heart of the Greek islands	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 1, 2028	Jul 8, 2028	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 8, 2028	Jul 15, 2028	The Cyclades, in the Wake of Le Ponant	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 15, 2028	Jul 26, 2028	Well-being break in the Mediterranean	11	Mediterranean	Book →
Jul 26, 2028	Aug 2, 2028	Natural wonders and cultural jewels of Dalmatia	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 2, 2028	Aug 9, 2028	The Adriatic Sea - with the Paris Opera Ballet	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 9, 2028	Aug 16, 2028	Natural wonders and cultural jewels of Dalmatia	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 16, 2028	Aug 23, 2028	The Adriatic Sea - with the Paris Opera Ballet	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 23, 2028	Aug 30, 2028	Natural wonders and cultural jewels of Dalmatia	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Aug 30, 2028	Sep 6, 2028	The Adriatic Sea - with the Paris Opera Ballet	7	Mediterranean	Book →
Sep 27, 2028	Oct 5, 2028	Sailing the Adriatic: Treasures of Eastern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 5, 2028	Oct 13, 2028	There is a little bit of Franz Schubert in all of us	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 13, 2028	Oct 21, 2028	Ancient Wonders and Culinary Delights: Cruising Southern Italy and Sicily – with Smithsonian Journeys	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 21, 2028	Oct 29, 2028	Southern France and the Italian Riviera by Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys	8	Mediterranean	Book →
Oct 29, 2028	Nov 6, 2028	Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys	8	Mediterranean	Book →

Le Dumont d’Urville

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About Le Dumont d’Urville

Ship at a Glance

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Dining

Entertainment

Staterooms & suites

For families

Pools, spa & wellness

Accessibility

Environmental features

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