Le Dumont-d'Urville
Let's step aboard one of Ponant's six explorer ships, whilst docked in Dover. Le Dumont-d’Urville is part of a new fleet of vessels equipped with cutting-edge technology, boasting open-air lounges, an outdoor swimming pool, and one of the most unique features on any ship afloat!
French by name, French by nature the ship exude's chic French style, with muted white leathers, attention to detail and deep sumptuous furnishings.
Although she's part France's premier cruise line, she welcomes an international audience and many languages including English are spoken onboard.
Bon Voyage!
Pools
Restaurants
Bars
Entertainment Venues
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Best Bits
Ahoy!
A specially designed hydraulic platform makes it easy to embark and disembark from the onboard Zodiacs. This deck is also used for swimming and kayaks
Small Ship Feel
Hersize means she can squeeze into tight spaces; including up the Thames and under Tower Bridge
Suite Life
All cabins onboard are considered suites, even at entry level.
Infinite Possibilities
Take a dip in one of the most spectacular pools on any ship, perched right at the aft gaze out of the perspex end over the ships wake.
Eye, Eye Captain
Take a seat and peek out of the only underwater bar with a window on any ship. Sit back and relax to the sounds of the ocean recored live from the ship.
Dining Options
What's your order?
Le Dumont-d’Urville is small, but perfectly formed, with two restaurants to choose from. You can also choose to dine in the intimate setting of your room and balcony.
The Le Nautilus
The onboard French brasserie, where all three meals of the day are served, either inside or alfresco over looking the pool deck and wake.
The Grill
An outdoor venue around the pool, serving pool bites by day and grilled meats and salads in the evening.
Bars
Charge your vessels!
Most drinks are included whilst onboard, Premium drinks are an extra charge.
Panoramic Lounge
A Library, observatory, cafe and bar all rolled into one
The Main Lounge
With a seat for every guest onboard, settle in an listen to live music, a briefing for the following day, or wander own to view the wake
Blue Eye
Ensure you do this at least once per voyage, sip on a drink of your choice as you peer into the deep blue ocean.
Entertainment
Even a ship of her size Le Dumont-d’Urville boasts a theatre and a lounge for evening entertainment.
The Theatre
From evening cabaret to guest lectures and destination talks, you'll find it here
The Lounge
The all purpose relaxed lounge and terrace at the aft of the ship
