Cruises aboard Le Dumont d'Urville
46 cruises
Ancient shores of the Mediterranean
From
Valletta (Malta)
To
Málaga (Spain)
9 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Málaga (Spain)
To
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain)
8 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain)
To
Dakar (Senegal)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Dakar (Senegal)
To
Walvis Bay (Namibia)
12 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Walvis Bay (Namibia)
To
Durban (South Africa)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Durban (South Africa)
To
Nosy Be (Madagascar)
11 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)
To
Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)
8 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Victoria, Mahé (Seychelles)
To
Nosy Be (Madagascar)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys
From
Durban (South Africa)
To
Walvis Bay (Namibia)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Walvis Bay (Namibia)
To
Dakar (Senegal)
12 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Dakar (Senegal)
To
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands (Spain)
10 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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From
Málaga (Spain)
To
Valletta (Malta)
9 nightsaboard the shipLe Dumont d'Urville
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*Price displayed is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available. The price includes the Ponant Bonus discount.
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Frequently asked questions about Le Dumont d’Urville from PONANT EXPLORATIONS
Le Dumont d’Urville can accommodate a maximum of 184 guests. The 92 staterooms and suites, all with balconies, are spread across four decks.
Le Dumont d’Urville mainly offers cruises in the Mediterranean, exploring the islands of the Aegean and Adriatic Seas and the shores of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. She also sails the tropical waters of the Seychelles and Madagascar, as far as South Africa.
Guests aboard Le Dumont d’Urville can enjoy the following facilities:
a gourmet restaurant and a grill restaurant with terrace,
a main lounge with bar and dance floor,
an observation lounge with bar and library, offering 180° views of the horizon,
the Blue Eye, an underwater lounge below the waterline,
a wellness area (sauna, treatments and massages, hair salon and fitness room),
a heated outdoor pool with glass sides,
a theatre for lectures, shows and concerts,
a boutique offering a selection of souvenirs, jewellery and ready-to-wear clothing, and a photo studio.
Experiences and activities vary depending on the type of cruise.
On “Timeless” cruises, one excursion per day, per port of call and per person is included, with a wide choice of options: visits to sites and museums, guided walks through historic centres, craft workshops, food and wine tastings, and more. The experience is enhanced by optional excursions at an additional cost and lectures on board led by a destination expert.
On “Expedition” cruises, the team of naturalist guides on board organises excursions and landings. Guests board the ship’s Zodiacs in small groups to explore the environment, observe wildlife and meet local communities.
On “Discovery” cruises, the included excursions (one per day per person) and optional excursions at an additional cost are complemented by outings and landings organised by the naturalist guides. The programme is tailored to each destination to offer the best possible experience.
On certain cruises, snorkelling excursions, introductory scuba-diving sessions and scuba-diving sessions are organised by the instructors on board, with equipment supplied and maintained by PONANT EXPLORATIONS.
Themed cruises are offered each season with renowned partners and guest speakers, including music cruises with exclusive concerts, culinary cruises with guest chefs, and cruises exploring major issues facing society.
Families are welcome aboard PONANT EXPLORERS, including Le Dumont d’Urville. Children are welcome from the age of one, except on “Discovery” and “Expedition” cruises, for which the minimum age is six. Subject to availability, connecting staterooms are reserved for families. On selected departures identified as “Kid Explorers”, experienced activity leaders supervise children aged four to thirteen each day, with fun and educational activities on board and ashore. The programme and timings are adapted to each cruise and confirmed on board.
A doctor and nurse are available on board to deal with initial medical emergencies, and the ship is equipped with a medical facility for minor surgery.
However, guests whose health requires special precautions should be aware of the remote nature of some of the regions visited and the lack of specialised medical facilities there. These guests are advised to consult their doctor before considering travelling.