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Le Champlain

Le Champlain

Ponant·Explorers
activeBuilt 2017
PonantExplorersActiveWallis and Futuna
4.6CC
1423/2k Berlitz
Ponant
GRT
10 700
Guests
184
Crew
112
Crew:Guest
1:1.6
Length
131m
Space Ratio
58.2
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History
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Le Champlain is the second ship in Ponant's Explorers class, named after Samuel de Champlain, "The Father of New France," following the company's practice of naming each vessel in the class after a famous French explorer. Built by VARD with its hull constructed in Romania and final outfitting completed in Norway, the ship was delivered to Ponant and commenced her maiden voyage from Honfleur, France to Lisbon, Portugal.

Vessel Timeline
20 Apr 2017
Keel Laid
VARD shipyards
29 Mar 2018
Launched
VARD shipyards
31 Dec 2017
Le Champlain
Ponant
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
October 25, 2018
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Built By
VARD shipyards
🧊 Ice Class 1C
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Identity
IMO Number9814038
MMSI578001100
Call SignFLBP
Flag StateWallis and Futuna
Port of RegistryMata-Utu
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Construction
ShipyardVARD shipyards
Keel LaidApril 20, 2017
Float OutMarch 29, 2018
DeliveredDecember 31, 2017
Yard Number849
Maiden VoyageOctober 25, 2018
Est. price (CIN)$150M
Price per berth$815 217
Price per GT$14 019
In 2026 dollars$200M
Per berth (2026$)$1 086 957
Per GT (2026$)$18 692
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Dimensions
131m
Length
18m
Beam
4.7m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)10 700
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Capacity
184
Guests
112
Crew
92
Cabins
Guests (max)264
Space Ratio58.2
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.6
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Propulsion
Ice Class1C
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Onboard
7
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Le Champlain has a gross tonnage of 10,700 and accommodates up to 184 passengers on a lower berth basis, served by a crew of 112. The ship measures 131 metres in length with a beam of 18 metres, spans 7 decks, and contains 92 cabins in total. It operates at a service speed of 15 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.6/ 5.0
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1423/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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