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Pearls of the Caribbean - Luxury Cruise

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PONANT brings you an itinerary to the heart of the most enchanting islands in the Caribbean Sea. Board on Le Bellot for a 9-day cruise combining long white-sand beaches and the easy Creole way of life.

From Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique, Le Bellot will set sail to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Bequia Island, the ‘whale-hunting island’, and its wild and unspoiled coastline. You will enjoy the lively atmosphere of Port Elizabeth, the island’s main town.

After a call at Mayreau, your sailing yacht will anchor in the Tobago Cays National Park. This rosary of islands, bound together by the most beautiful coral reef in the West Indies, will reveal its incredible underwater wildlife and its secret coves.

You will then island hop gently towards Saint Lucia and its two majestic rocky peaks soaring straight from the sea, a unique location listed as UNESCO World Heritage site.

You will sail towards the enchanting setting offered by the island of Dominica - the Nature Island - before you finally reach Fort-de-France.

An experienced diving instructor is on board for the entire cruise, enabling you to safely enjoy swimming and scuba diving.

04 November, 2024 to 12 November, 2024

Deluxe Stateroom $ 8,530 AUD pp

Area : 19 m² Capacity : up to 2 passengers per cabin 4m² Private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $ 9,010 AUD pp

Area : 19 m² Capacity : up to 2 passengers per cabin 4m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi 2 cabins of 27 5 m² with a private balcony of 6 m² for people with reduced mobility.
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $ 9,300 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $ 9,680 AUD pp

Deluxe Suite $ 13,250 AUD pp

Area : 27 m² Capacity : up to 2 passengers per cabin 6m² Private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.
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Prestige Suite Deck 5 $ 14,300 AUD pp

Area : 38 m² Capacity : up to 2 passengers per cabin 8m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet access wifi.
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Prestige Suite Deck 6 $ 14,800 AUD pp

Privilege Suite $ 15,180 AUD pp

Area : 32 m² Capacity : up to 4 passengers per cabin 8m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Bathtub Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet access wifi.
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Grand Deluxe Suite $ 15,660 AUD pp

Area : 45 m² Capacity : up to 2 passengers per cabin 30m² private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Bathtub Minibar Flat screen Satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand Safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.
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Owner's Suite $ 16,140 AUD pp

Area : 45 m² Capacity : up to 2 passengers per cabin 30m2 private balcony Individually-controlled air-conditioning King-size bed or twin beds Shower Minibar Flat screen satellite TV Desk with stationery Ipod(TM) players Video on demand safe Hairdryer Bath robes Satellite direct line telephone 110/220 volts outlet French bath products 24hr room service Internet acces wifi.
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12 November, 2024 to 20 November, 2024

Deluxe Stateroom $ 8,530 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $ 9,010 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $ 9,300 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $ 9,680 AUD pp

Deluxe Suite $ 13,250 AUD pp

Prestige Suite Deck 5 $ 14,300 AUD pp

Prestige Suite Deck 6 $ 14,800 AUD pp

Privilege Suite $ 15,180 AUD pp

Grand Deluxe Suite $ 15,660 AUD pp

Owner's Suite $ 16,140 AUD pp

20 November, 2024 to 28 November, 2024

Deluxe Stateroom $ 8,530 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $ 9,010 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $ 9,300 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $ 9,680 AUD pp

Deluxe Suite $ 13,250 AUD pp

Prestige Suite Deck 5 $ 14,300 AUD pp

Prestige Suite Deck 6 $ 14,800 AUD pp

Privilege Suite $ 15,180 AUD pp

Grand Deluxe Suite $ 15,660 AUD pp

Owner's Suite $ 16,140 AUD pp

28 November, 2024 to 06 December, 2024

Deluxe Stateroom $ 8,530 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $ 9,010 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $ 9,300 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $ 9,680 AUD pp

Deluxe Suite $ 13,250 AUD pp

Prestige Suite Deck 5 $ 14,300 AUD pp

Prestige Suite Deck 6 $ 14,800 AUD pp

Privilege Suite $ 15,180 AUD pp

Grand Deluxe Suite $ 15,660 AUD pp

Owner's Suite $ 16,140 AUD pp

29 December, 2024 to 06 January, 2025

Deluxe Stateroom $ 8,880 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 $ 9,380 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 $ 9,680 AUD pp

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 $ 10,080 AUD pp

Deluxe Suite $ 13,790 AUD pp

Prestige Suite Deck 5 $ 14,900 AUD pp

Prestige Suite Deck 6 $ 15,390 AUD pp

Privilege Suite $ 15,790 AUD pp

Grand Deluxe Suite $ 16,300 AUD pp

Owner's Suite $ 16,800 AUD pp

Additional charges:

Port Taxes & Fees 590 AUD pp

Pearls of the Caribbean - Luxury Cruise itinerary:

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Day 1 FORT-DE-FRANCE

Located on the western coast of Martinique, Fort-de-France will amaze you by the splendour of its bay, a magnificent cut-out in the coastline, considered as one of the most beautiful in the world. At the harbour mouth, on its strip of land, fort Saint-Louis overlooks the capital city of Martinique. If you climb up to it, you can see some breath-taking views. Saint Louis Cathedral and the Schoelcher library bear witness to a secular history, intimately linked to the island’s story. Why not try some fresh coconut at the colourful Grand Marché. Two really pleasant places you can take a breather in, right in the heart of the city, are the garden of Balata and the Aimé Césaire park.

Day 2 PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA ISLAND

In the heart of the Caribbean, Bequia is the second-largest of 32 islands that make up the country of St Vincent and the Grenadines. You will love the lively and picturesque atmosphere of Port Elizabeth, the island’s main town. From the port, a promenade lined with beautiful traditional houses, landscaped gardens and small restaurants runs along the shoreline. It leads to Princess Margaret Beach, a wild beach where Princess Margaret herself has stayed and which seems to emerge directly from the tropical forest. From rainforest to lush meadows and long stretches of sand, Bequia will offer you a natural setting that is conducive to lovely walks and to spending time on the beach.

Day 3 MAYREAU ISLAND

Among the string of paradisiac islands with their sandy beaches that form the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines archipelago, Mayreau is the smallest. Its peaceful and idyllic atmosphere, far from the madding crowd, invites you to relax. On shore, enjoy a shaded and fully equipped beach from which to go snorkelling if you’d like to observe the colourful fish around the coral sitting at the foot of the rocks that stretch across the bay.

Day 4 TOBAGO CAYS

Scattered between St Vincent and Grenada, the Tobago Cays comprises five little islands: Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac and Jamesby. This rosary of uninhabited cays in the southern West Indies is a marine park whose turquoise lagoons provide a home and safe haven for some outstanding marine fauna, including peaceful green turtles. Girded and united by a coral reef, these secluded islands are a peaceful paradise for divers, swimmers and snorkellers.

Day 5 KINGSTOWN

Kingstown is the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, independent since 1979 but still a member of the British Commonwealth. Some of the 32 islands of the Grenadines are inhabited, like Mustique, some are not, like Tobago Cays. But they are all renowned for crystal clear, calm waters, and some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. The Botanic Garden in Kingstown is the oldest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and well worth a visit, as is Fort Charlotte, featuring panoramic views of the archipelago. La Soufrière, Saint Vincent's active volcano, dominates the northern end of the island, where it periodically erupts (most recently in April 2021), scarring the surrounding land with lava and ash.

Day 6 PIGEON ISLAND BEACH & SOUFRIÈRE

Linked to St Lucia by a sand causeway, Pigeon Island has been a designated National Park since 1979. On this wild and pristine land, you will be inspired to take pleasant walks amid the tropical vegetation and through a magnificent tree-filled garden. You will also be irresistibly drawn to the two pretty little sandy beaches nestling on the southern side and bathed by crystal-clear waters. While snorkelling, be sure to explore the underwater world that is teeming with life, along the rocks lining this peninsula’s coast. You will thoroughly enjoy the calm and beauty of this place, which is really conducive to simply relaxing. Nestled in the crook of a breath-taking bay, the former capital of St Lucia is brimming with attractions. Soufrière is famous for The Pitons, volcanic spires that tower over the entrance to the town. In the vicinity of the lush botanical gardens, you will be able to enjoy the curative powers of the Diamond Falls mineral baths. From the beach at the north end of the bay, you can set off to explore the reefs that are home to stunning gardens of sea fans at the foot of the cliffs that plunge into the sea.

Day 7 LES SAINTES

During the feast of All Saints in 1493, Christopher Columbus discovered this archipelago of nine islands that he named "The Saints". Today, only two of them are inhabited. Terre de Haut, in the east, is dominated by the Morne Mire hill; at the summit stands Fort Napoleon, paying homage to the islands' history. In the heart of the botanical garden, shared by iguanas and cacti, there is an exceptional view of the Baie des Saintes, one of the most beautiful in the world. The long shady beach of Pompierre, where it is forbidden to drop anchor, is a peaceful place for a swim, while Pain de Sucre Beach offers wonderful opportunities for snorkelling. On the island, don’t forget to taste the local speciality, the “tourment d’amour”, a cake made with coconut.

Day 8 PORTSMOUTH

With its mountainous terrain, vast tropical forest, hot springs, rivers and spectacular waterfalls, Dominica is undoubtedly the wildest island in the Caribbean. Protected by several national parks, this little-known land, located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, between Guadeloupe and Martinique, will inspire adventure and exploration. During your port of call, do not miss out on discovering the enchanting landscapes of the Indian River: navigating through this dense mangrove, in which creepers, ferns, forest trees and giant roots are interweaved, is a magical experience, a fascinating voyage into the heart of an almost mystical natural universe.

Day 9 FORT-DE-FRANCE

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Itineraries are subject to change.

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Day 9 FORT-DE-FRANCE *

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Day 6 PIGEON ISLAND BEACH & SOUFRIÈRE *

Day 5 KINGSTOWN *

Day 4 TOBAGO CAYS *

Day 3 MAYREAU ISLAND *

Day 2 PORT ELIZABETH, BEQUIA ISLAND *

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Map for Pearls of the Caribbean - Luxury Cruise

Le Champlain

Vessel Type: Luxury

Length: 127 metres

Passenger Capacity: 92 cabins

Built: 2017/2018

Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 cabins and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.

As the first ship in a new series, Le Champlain will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.

Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.

Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.

RESTAURANTS

As it is an essential part of French culture, gastronomy will naturally have pride of place aboard this new ship. Through its two restaurants, Le Champlain will invite you on a journey to elegance and epicureanism.

In a relaxed atmosphere, a first dining area located on Deck 3 and able to seat 70 will serve grilled meats daily, along with a variety of salads and desserts.

To the back of Deck 4, you will find a 260 m² panoramic restaurant which can accommodate all of our passengers in a single sitting. Designed differently to that on our other ships, this dining area, which opens onto the outside, will have a buffet of salads, desserts and cheeses at your disposal. Our discreet and attentive crew will provide table service for hot meals.

PUBLIC AREAS

Like Le Boréal and its sisterships, Le Champlain has many common areas that are designed and equipped to meet all of your needs while preserving the intimacy of each passenger.

A 140 m² reception area includes: A reception/concierge desk, An excursions desk, The ship’s administrative services, The sales office, manned by our Guest Relations Officer, Our 50 m² boutique which sells clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and various accessories, Toilets accessible to passengers with reduced mobility.

A new hydraulic platform with adjustable height provides: Easier boarding than on any other cruise ship, Easier Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation for expeditions, Easier access to the sea for swimming and practising various water sports such as kayaking or paddle-boarding.

A pool deck offering: A pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a counter-current swimming system, A pleasant solarium, An outdoor bar and lounge with armchairs and sofas.

A 200 m² main lounge which can accommodate all of our passengers to share convivial moments and to host activities organised during the day or evening.

Lastly, a theatre that seats 188, equipped with: The latest sound and lighting technology, A LED wall as the stage backdrop, for the projection of high-resolution images and videos.

• A cruise into the heart of the idyllic West Indies, where an easy lifestyle is nurtured between the spicy flavours and flowery perfumes of the islands.

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Morne Trois Pitons National Park on Dominica; Saint Lucia’s rocky peaks
Relax in the heart of long white sandy beaches and multiple opportunities to swim in crystal clear waters.

• Discover the Grenadine Islands, considered one of the world’s most stunning archipelagos.

• On Mayreau Island, private use of a beach for the day, including a barbecue

• In Kingstown, the possibility of visiting the magnificent Botanic Gardens and enjoying a catamaran trip with views over La Soufrière Volcano.

• Exceptional seabed with possibility of seeing turtles, barracuda, spiny lobsters and parrot fish.

• The incredibly charming Les Saintes archipelago, with its colourful houses, dreamy coves and green hills.

• On Dominica, the National Park of Cabrits and Fort Shirley.

• Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board.

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