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Max Passengers: 184
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By: Ponant Explorations Group

Experience a luxurious setting where the main focus is of authenticity and passion for travel. Le Bougainville is an environmentally-friendly 184-passenger ship that sails across the stunning blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, offering her guests a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy, and comfort.

Cabin Specifications:
Le Bougainville offers 92 elegantly designed staterooms that perfectly combine comfort, sophistication, and modern convenience. Each cabin features a private balcony, shower, minibar, flat-screen TV, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, and French bath products. Additional amenities include a satellite telephone, 110/220V outlets, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV, ensuring a seamless and luxurious experience throughout the voyage. Designed with a focus on style and sustainability, this 184-passenger vessel provides guests with an intimate and environmentally friendly way to explore the Mediterranean and Atlantic.

Features Onboard:
Chic and elegant with a distinct yacht-like ambiance, Le Bougainville embodies the perfect balance of French sophistication and contemporary design. The ship’s layout is thoughtfully arranged to enhance comfort and accessibility: Deck 3 houses the pool, main lounge, shop, reception, theater, and cabins; Deck 4 includes the main restaurant and additional cabins; Deck 5 features cabins and the bridge; Deck 6 offers a panoramic lounge, art gallery, sun deck, and cabins; while Deck 7 includes the spa, fitness center, and another sun deck. Guests can indulge in exquisite French cuisine at two onboard restaurants—one being the panoramic restaurant on Deck 4, which offers both indoor and open-air dining, and the other an outdoor grill serving meats and salads in a relaxed setting. Social spaces include a pool area with an outdoor bar and solarium, a cutting-edge theater with advanced sound and lighting, and a hydraulic platform that simplifies boarding and zodiac access. Le Bougainville delivers a seamless blend of luxury, comfort, and innovation for an unforgettable Mediterranean cruising experience.

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

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Cabins

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Deluxe Stateroom
Area: 19 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
4m² Private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
Area: 19 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
4m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
Area: 19 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
4m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
Area: 19 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
4m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds
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Deluxe Suite
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
6m² private balcony
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Prestige Suite Deck 5
Area: 38 m²
8m² private balcony
King-size bed or twin beds
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Prestige Suite Deck 6
Area: 38 m²
8m² private balcony
King-size bed or twin beds
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Privilege Suite
Area: 32 m²
Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
8m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Area: 45 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
30m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds
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Owner's Suite
Area: 45 m²
Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
30m² private balcony; King-size bed or twin beds

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