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.
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A small expedition-size ship at 9,900 gross tons — #322 of 566 ships we track. 54 tons of ship per guest.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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View the official Le Dumont D’urville deck plans from Tauck →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Lower deck balcony stateroomOperator code DEL. | Balcony | 13 | 204 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| Upper decks balcony stateroomOperator codes PR4, PR5 and PR6. | Balcony | 66 | 204 sq ft | 2 | 4, 5, 6 |
| Deluxe SuiteOperator codes DS3, DS4, DS5 and DS6. | Suite | 5 | 290 sq ft | 3 | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Prestige SuiteOperator codes PS5 and PS6; formed by combining two connecting Prestige Staterooms, so the count is not separately additive. | Suite | — | 409 sq ft | 4 | 5, 6 |
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| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
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| Sep 8, 2027 | Sep 15, 2027 | Venice & the Dalmatian Coast | 7 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Sep 15, 2027 | Sep 22, 2027 | Venice & the Dalmatian Coast | 7 | Mediterranean | Book → |
| Sep 22, 2027 | Sep 29, 2027 | Venice & the Dalmatian Coast | 7 | Mediterranean | Book → |
Le Dumont D’urville is registered in France, with port of registry Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna.
Le Dumont D’urville carries about 184 guests with roughly 118 crew.
Le Dumont D’urville entered service in 2019.
At 9,900 gross tons and 131 m long, Le Dumont D’urville is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 43% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Ponant recommends casual-elegant clothing, with cocktail attire for gala evenings. Shorts and bermuda shorts are not permitted in the gourmet restaurants in the evening.
Full board is included, including the main restaurant and Grill. The standard open bar includes a selection of water, soft drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee and tea; some premium drinks cost extra.
Gratuities are left to the passenger's discretion rather than being mandatory. Ponant places an envelope in the cabin near the end of the cruise for optional tips.
Free Wi-Fi is available in cabins and common areas. Connection quality can depend on the ship's location and navigation conditions.
Le Dumont d'Urville has two specially adapted staterooms on the PONANT EXPLORERS design, including accessible cabins on Decks 4 and 5. Some shore landings and Zodiac excursions may not be suitable for passengers with reduced mobility.
Children under one year old are not permitted on PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruises. Minimum ages vary by cruise type; expedition cruises generally require children to be at least six and independently able to follow instructions during Zodiac activities.
