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Le Dumont d'Urville

Le Dumont d’Urville, expected to debut in 2019, will be the fourth ship of Ponant Explorers, a new class that remains true to the Ponant spirit, gently combining aspects of sophistication, comfort and privacy with contemporary and ecofriendly equipment for a truly unique cruising experience. With only 92 accommodations, 110 crew members, and a maximum capacity for 184 passengers, Le Dumont d’Urville will continue the Ponant tradition of making you feel like you’re  The Infinity Pool onboard will take you right the edge of the water.  aboard your own private yacht. With its small size and length, Le Dumont d’Urville is specifically designed for expeditions and will take you to rarely-visited destinations whose secrets are just waiting to be unlocked. The ship is fitted with stabilizers and its hull is reinforced precisely for polar expeditions so you can explore the polar region with utmost safety and security.

Le Dumont d'Urville Itineraries

Sailing aboard a Le Dumont d’Urville cruise means you’ll visit fascinating and curious destination that even mid-sized ships are unable to reach. Voyages on Le Dumont d’Urville range from 7 to 12-nights. Some of Le Dumont d’Urville’s most recent destinations for 2019 include Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa.

Luxury Service

The service provided by the well-trained crew of Le Dumont d’Urville is discreet, yet specialized. No detail will go unnoticed. This characteristic French yacht will provide an extremely relaxing vacation. A familiar, yet sophisticated, atmosphere will further transport you where you would never imagine. Plus, Le Dumont d’Urville is a certified “clean-ship,” so its impact on the environment is minimal as it sails the world.

Onboard Lifestyle

Le Dumont d’Urville, like her sister ships, will have many common areas that are designed to meet all of your needs. The public areas aboard this ship include:

  • The reception area, where you can find the concierge and excursions desks
  • Onboard shop
  • Main Lounge, where you can mingle with other guests and attend hosted activities
  • Pool deck with an infinity pool that features a counter-current swimming system and panoramic view. It is located near the solarium and outdoor bar and lounge, which offers comfortable seating
  • The 188-seat theater hosts daily entertainment and is outfitted with the best sound and lighting technology. It also features an LED stage backdrop for projecting high quality images and videos

Many of the public areas open to the outdoors so you can enjoy the fresh polar or tropical air.

Le Dumont d'Urville Menus

An essential part of French culture, gastronomy will naturally have place of pride aboard Le Dumont d’Urville. You can choose from a relaxed dining atmosphere on deck 3, which offers grilled meats and a variety of salads and desserts daily, or a panoramic restaurant featuring a buffet and table service towards the rear of deck 4. Ponant recently partnered with Ducasse Conseil to heighten its culinary standards even further to provide you with the best culinary experience possible.

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Ship Highlights

Comfortable Accommodations

All staterooms and suites come with a private balcony so you can enjoy the majestic view of the horizon. Each room includes an adjustable thermostat, a king size or twin beds, a shower, minibar, flat-screen satellite TV, desktop with stationary, iPod players, on-demand video, a safe, hair dryer, bathrobes, and satellite phone. Also included are French bath products, 24-hour room service and internet accessible wi-fi. Certain suites have a bathtub and suites on deck 5  Enjoying champagne in the sunset is just one way to spend time onboard <em>Le Dumont d’Urville</em>. include complimentary butler service. There are four 484-square foot suites with a private terrace.

Blue Eye Lounge

Le Dumont d’Urville is the fourth ship to feature the Blue Eye Lounge, a multi-sensory underwater space located within the hull and beneath the water line, and the first of its kind in the world. The lounge, designed by architect Jacques Rougerie, is illuminated by specially designed lighting and decorated with digital screens that project images filmed by 3 underwater cameras, strategically placed to entice jellyfish and other sea life. The lounge’s sound, coordinated by sound design expert Michel Redolfi, evokes unique acoustic immersion and allows you to listen to live sounds of the environment outside of you through hydrophones that are attached to the ship. The sofas in the lounge vibrate in unison with the live sounds to bring you a true sensory listening experience.

3-Position Marina

Le Dumont d’Urville features a brand-new hydraulic platform at the rear, which has three adjustable heights. While the ship is sailing, the platform serves as a sun deck. When the ship is docked or anchored, it can lower into the water for easy and convenient Zodiac launching or it can be set to sea level for swimming and watersports.

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