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Le Bellot is a 2020 Ponant Explorers-class small ship operated by Ponant and marketed by Tauck. Designed for expedition-style cruising, she carries up to 184 guests in an intimate setting with six passenger decks, French-inspired interiors, open-air observation areas and a compact yacht-like profile. The ship combines a refined onboard experience with practical exploration equipment, including a hydraulic marina platform for Zodiac operations and water access. Most accommodations have balconies, while the ship’s small scale supports a quieter, more personal style of cruising. ([tauck.com](https://www.tauck.com/ships/le-bellot))
Le Bellot features Ponant’s Blue Eye underwater lounge, a 188-seat theatre, an outdoor pool with counter-current system, observation areas and a hydraulic platform for embarkation, Zodiac transfers and water activities. ([tauck.com](https://www.tauck.com/ships/le-bellot))
The ship has two restaurants: a panoramic main restaurant serving French and international cuisine and a more casual outdoor grill serving salads, desserts and grilled specialties. ([tauck.com](https://www.tauck.com/ships/le-bellot))
Entertainment centers on the main lounge, evening performances and lectures in the 188-seat theatre, with additional destination-focused programming from onboard lecturers. ([tauck.com](https://www.tauck.com/ships/le-bellot))
Le Bellot has 92 staterooms and suites, including four suites, with ocean views and balconies or private terraces. Tauck lists staterooms from approximately 204 to 296 square feet and suites from approximately 296 to 484 square feet. ([tauck.com](https://www.tauck.com/ships/le-bellot))
The ship has limited family-specific facilities but includes nine window deluxe or family cabins, according to the shipbuilder’s specifications. ([fincantieri.com](https://www.fincantieri.com/en/business/products/cruise-ships/Le-Bellot))
Wellness facilities include a spa, fitness center, steam-bath and treatment options, plus an outdoor pool and solarium. ([tauck.com](https://www.tauck.com/ships/le-bellot))
The ship has elevators serving the passenger decks and two fully ADA cabins listed in the shipbuilder’s specifications. ([tauck.com](https://www.tauck.com/ships/le-bellot))
Le Bellot belongs to Ponant’s newer Explorer series, which uses environmentally focused technology and carries Bureau Veritas CLEANSHIP certification within the series. ([tauck.com](https://www.tauck.com/ships/le-bellot))
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