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Le Dumont D’urville

3 upcoming departures  ·  1 itinerary

Le Dumont D’urville is an 184-guest Tauck cruise ship, in service since 2019. This page lists 3 upcoming departures across 1 itinerary in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

Class PONANT EXPLORERS
Built 2019
Gross Tonnage 9,900
Guests 184
Crew 118
Length 131.0 m
Beam 18.0 m
Decks 7
Cabins 92
Max speed 15.0 kn
Flag France, with port of registry Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
Guests per crew 1.6
Space ratio 54

Le Dumont D’urville at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 43%

A small expedition-size ship at 9,900 gross tons — #321 of 565 ships we track. 54 tons of ship per guest.

Live Position ● 5 hours ago

Heading to: Nauplia
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 PONANT EXPLORERS expedition yacht designed for intimate voyages to culturally rich and environmentally sensitive destinations. Built in 2019, the ship combines French-inspired interiors with expedition equipment, including a marina platform for Zodiac operations and water activities. Guests have access to ocean-view accommodations, multiple lounges, two restaurants, a pool, spa, fitness room, theatre and the distinctive Blue Eye underwater lounge.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Compagnie du Ponant, trading as PONANT
Builder / shipyard
VARD Tulcea, Romania, with final outfitting at VARD Søviknes, Norway
Registry / flag
France, with port of registry Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
Call sign
FLDS
IMO number
9814052
MMSI
578001200
Draft
4.5 m
Previous names
Le Kerguelen

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features the Blue Eye underwater lounge, a swimming pool, a marina platform for Zodiac embarkation and water sports, and observation spaces suited to expedition cruising. Its compact size supports access to smaller ports and remote destinations.

Dining

Dining includes a panoramic main restaurant and a more casual outdoor grill serving French and international cuisine. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

Entertainment

A theatre hosts lectures, concerts and performances, while the main lounge and panoramic lounge provide spaces for evening entertainment and socializing. The Blue Eye underwater lounge offers underwater views, live imagery and hydrophone-based ocean sounds.

Staterooms & suites

The ship has 92 staterooms and suites, all with ocean views; most include private balconies. Accommodation categories range from balcony staterooms to Deluxe, Prestige, Privilege, Grand and Owner’s suites.

For families

The ship offers a small leisure area and expedition activities suitable for families, although its facilities and programming are primarily designed for adults and destination-focused travelers.

Pools, spa & wellness

Facilities include a spa with treatment rooms, a hammam, beauty services and a fitness room. An outdoor pool and sun deck provide additional relaxation space.

Accessibility

Elevators serve the passenger decks, and the ship includes two fully accessible cabins according to shipbuilder specifications. The adjustable marina platform is designed to assist boarding and Zodiac embarkation, subject to operational conditions.

Environmental features

The vessel was built with the environmental technologies available for its 2019 delivery and uses an ice-strengthened hull for polar-region operations. PONANT states that it continues to improve the ship’s environmental performance.

History & sister ships

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Where Le Dumont D’urville sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Mediterranean 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule.

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Itineraries & Sailings

7 Nights

Venice & the Dalmatian Coast

Next: Sep 8, 2027
3 upcoming departures
All 1 itinerary and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Sep 8, 2027Sep 15, 2027Venice & the Dalmatian Coast7MediterraneanBook →
Sep 15, 2027Sep 22, 2027Venice & the Dalmatian Coast7MediterraneanBook →
Sep 22, 2027Sep 29, 2027Venice & the Dalmatian Coast7MediterraneanBook →

Le Dumont D’urville FAQ

What flag does Le Dumont D’urville sail under?

Le Dumont D’urville is registered in France, with port of registry Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna.

How many passengers does Le Dumont D’urville hold?

Le Dumont D’urville carries about 184 guests with roughly 118 crew.

How old is Le Dumont D’urville?

Le Dumont D’urville entered service in 2019.

How big is Le Dumont D’urville?

At 9,900 gross tons and 131 m long, Le Dumont D’urville is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 43% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.