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Le Champlain

5 reviews | 433° place out of 697
90.54
Le Champlain
Details
  • Shipyard Vard Soviknes
  • Year 2018
  • Length 131.40 m
  • Beam 18.00 m
  • Tons 9,976 gt
  • Decks 5
  • Cabins 92
  • Passengers 180
  • Crew 110
  • Crew/Pax ratio 1 : 1.64
  • Currency EUR
  • Language French
  • Flag Wallis & Futuna
Description

The second unit of the new generation of Ponant ships, Le Champlain, doesn’t betray the values of the company: the “Nordic” elegance of the rooms, the refined furnishings, and the attentive service. Le Champlain offers a beautiful pool suspended above the sea, a Spa with a sea view sauna, a series of inflatable boats on the highest deck that will be lowered into the sea to discover the most beautiful and interesting destinations. From the French inspired cuisine, to the service, to the luxury suites, Le Champlain offers all the right ingredients for an inviting cruise with great attention paid to the client and to destinations that few ships in the world can offer.
Gabriele Bassi

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Laetitia R @Laetitia New Contributor (1) 05/09/2023
89.35

Le luxe avec Ponant en Europe du Nord

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Ma croisière de 9 jours à bord du Le Champlain de Ponant a été vraiment magnifique, c'est une compagnie de croisière de luxe qui m'a vraiment plu. Le navire est bien entretenu et bien conçu. L'ambiance est très familiale grâce au petit nombre de passagers, et les espaces communs ne sont jamais surpeuplés. La qualité de la nourriture était excellente avec un service impeccable ! Étant une compagnie de croisière française, toutes les annonces sont faites d'abord en français puis en anglais. Le choix des excursions était varié et les guides étaient tous bien informés et parlaient couramment l'anglais, ce qui permet aux invités non-français d'obtenir les bonnes informations. Les spectacles du soir étaient fantastiques. Certains étaient en français et d'autres en anglais, et essentiellement musicaux. Les danseurs étaient vraiment talentueux. Je réserverai probablement une autre croisière avec Ponant à l'avenir.

Cruising area
Northern Europe, Svalbards, Greenland
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
French
Period
Aug 2023
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
France
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Hans J @SuperCruiser Reviewer (17) 06/09/2019
91.34

Canary Islands with Le Champlain

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My first experience with Ponant. I wanted to try this new ship on a route from Spain to the Canaries. What can I say, excellent service, beautiful ship, really a great cruise company. I recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy intimacy, privacy and a family environment.

Cruising area
Canaries, Azores, Cape Verde
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Nov 2018
Who cruised?
Single
Nationality
Sweden
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Lucy C @Lucy Expert Contributor (6) 21/05/2019
88.70

Southern Italy experience

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Wonderful weather and ports of call

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A nice experience on this small french ship! Everything is well organized, few people, great service. I liked it!

Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Oct 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
United States
Ports of call: Valletta, Porto Empedocle, Trapani, Palermo, Lipari, Taormina, Gozo
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Anne-Marie B @Anna-Marie Expert Contributor (6) 14/04/2019
87.50

A nice surprise

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general qulity

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very small spaces

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A very nice french mega yacht! Tried without many entusiasm but really sorprised. Superb service, great food and a very nice itinerary. Probably not soon but I'm sure I'll follow this small cruiseline.

Cruising area
Canaries, Azores, Cape Verde
Experience
Cruised (9 days)
Language
English
Period
Nov 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
United States
Ports of call: Las Palmas, Puerto del Rosario, Mindelo, Praia, Dakar
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Lucienne A @Lucienne Contributor (5) 04/02/2019
95.80

Belle expérience, bateau incroyable

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Cruising area
Northern Europe, Svalbards, Greenland
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Portuguese
Period
Oct 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
France
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