Le Dumont-d'Urville

Max Passengers: 184
Operated By: Ponant Explorations Group

Le Dumont-d'Urville embodies a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy, and comfort. This limited-capacity yacht incorporates 92 environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed cabins, with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, providing for an intimate and extraordinary cruising experience.

Cabin Specifications:
Le Dumont-d’Urville offers 92 elegantly designed cabins and suites that perfectly combine refinement, intimacy, and modern comfort. Each stateroom features large windows that fill the space with natural light and offer stunning ocean views. Designed with environmentally friendly technology and materials, these accommodations provide a serene retreat at sea while maintaining Ponant’s signature French sophistication. Guests can enjoy a cozy, yacht-like ambiance with all the expected modern amenities, creating an intimate and extraordinary cruising experience for up to 184 passengers..

Features Onboard:
Blending French style, comfort, and innovation, Le Dumont-d’Urville offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can explore spectacular destinations in an ethnic-chic setting with luxury service. As gastronomy is a vital part of French culture, the ship places great emphasis on fine dining. Two restaurants onboard elevate the culinary experience: a relaxed Grill Restaurant on Deck 3 seating 70 guests serves grilled meats, fresh salads, and desserts daily; while the Panoramic Restaurant on Deck 4 (260 m²) accommodates all passengers in one sitting, offering buffet selections of salads, desserts, and cheeses, with table service for hot meals provided by an attentive crew.

Common areas are designed to foster both social interaction and privacy. The reception area (140 m²) includes a concierge and excursions desk, guest relations office, boutique, and accessible restrooms. A hydraulic platform with adjustable height allows effortless boarding, Zodiac embarkation, and direct access to the sea for water activities like kayaking or paddleboarding. The pool deck features a counter-current pool with panoramic views, a solarium, and an outdoor bar and lounge with comfortable seating.
Guests can relax or socialize in the main lounge (200 m²), which hosts various activities throughout the day and evening, or enjoy performances and presentations in the theater, which seats 188 and features state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and a high-resolution LED backdrop. Like her sister ships, Le Dumont-d’Urville embodies the essence of Ponant’s fleet—a refined balance of luxury, intimacy, and eco-conscious exploration.


Ship specifications

• Length: 131 m
• Beam: 18 m
• Draft: 4,7 m
• Ice class: 1C
• Classification: Bureau Veritas
• Flag: French
• Guest decks: 5
• Zodiacs: 9
• Gross tonnage: 9 976 UMS
• Electric motors: 2 X 2 000 KW
• Installed power: 6 400 KW
• Construction: Vard Sovik, Norvège
• Plug/ Voltage type Onboard: Standard European Plug