8
Owner's Suite
SA · OS
Overview
Le Bougainville, the third in the series of PONANT EXPLORERS, has been designed to combine exploration, elegance and open design towards the sea with state-of-the-art equipment.
Welcoming and spacious common areas, refined open-to-the-sea design, sleek exterior lines, a marina to make access to the ship's zodiac inflatables easier, hi-tech equipment, an outdoor pool, an underwater lounge… Le Bougainville represents the new generation of ships designed to combine discovery and exploration with luxury, even in the planet's most remote and isolated regions.
Suites
8
9
Grand Suite
GD5 · GD6
5
Privilege Suite
PV5 · PV6 · PV
8
Prestige Suite
PS5 · PS6
4
Deluxe Suite
DS3 · DS4 · DS5 · DS6
4
Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom
PR4 · PR5 · PR6
5
Lower Decks Balcony Stateroom
DEL
Dining
2
Le Nautilus
Varies
1
Grill Restaurant
Bbq
1
Room Service
Room
Le Nautilus
Varies
Grill Restaurant
Bbq
Room Service
Room
Life on board
The Observatory Lounge
Lounge
Library, internet space, bar, occasional live entertainment, terrace: enjoy a 180° panorama of the horizon from the observatory lounge.
Swimming pool
Sun Deck
With its water blending into the surrounding landscapes, the pool is perfect for relaxing in the sun. From the marina platform, embark on your sea excursions or water activities in complete tranquility.
The Main Lounge Room
Bar
Tea room, bar, live music, dance floor, terrace: the main lounge is an essential meeting place throughout your journey.
Theatre
Theatre
Comfortably seated, you can attend conferences given by the guests and teams of naturalists, as well as enjoy a variety of shows, concerts and performances by professional dancers and musicians. When the night comes alive Concerts, dance performances, or film screenings: every night on board is a promise of wonder and sharing of emotions.
Boutique
Shop
An extension of the journey and the ship, la Boutique offers an exclusive shopping experience with a wide range of technical and casual ready-to-wear and equipment, with or without PONANT personalization. It also features unique souvenirs to extend the journey back home, as well as jewelry, accessories and luxury items. Opening hours follow the voyage schedule, including days at sea, and all purchases on board are tax-free.
The Blue Eye
Bar
Located below the waterline of the ship, the Blue Eye is an innovative underwater lounge. Its design, inspired by the beauty of cetaceans, pays tribute to oceanographic environments.
Excursion Reception and Office
Reception
If you have not made a pre-booking before your cruise, you can book your excursions on board during one of the daily opening times of the excursion desk (timetables available in your daily program). It is only possible to pre-book one excursion per port day. If you would like to book a second excursion on the same day, please contact the excursion desk to check availability.
PONANT Studio
Studio
A photography and videography team escort you throughout your trip. These professionals capture the most beautiful moments of your cruise, which you can share with family and friends upon your return. Meet them on DECK 5 (DECK 6 on the PONANT Explorers ships) at the photo/video area, where you can also order souvenir pictures and videos.
Open Bar
Bar
From boarding and throughout the cruise, a wide selection of drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, wines, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee, tea) is served freely and at any time of the day. Some premium alcoholic beverages listed on the menu are not included in the Open Bar.
Explorations
Excursions
Because your desires for escape are many, we offer a range of explorations, each promising unique experiences. Timeless, Discoveries, or Expeditions: each collection offers a distinct and tailored approach, allowing you to experience your chosen destination as closely as possible. Timeless Preserved and authentic towns and villages, iconic or more secluded sites… Discover the cultural and gastronomic riches of your destination through the eyes …
Explorations
Because your desires for escape are many, we offer a range of explorations, each promising unique experiences. Timeless, Discoveries, or Expeditions: each collection offers a distinct and tailored approach, allowing you to experience your chosen destination as closely as possible.
Timeless
Preserved and authentic towns and villages, iconic or more secluded sites… Discover the cultural and gastronomic riches of your destination through the eyes of inspiring local guides and your onboard lecturer, experts in the regions visited.
Timeless: your experiences
- Disembarkation at the dock or by tender, excursions by air-conditioned bus or local transport, depending on the destinations
- One excursion per day and per stopover, accompanied by local guides
- Optional paid excursions, available depending on the port of call, to further explore the destination
- Lectures led by expert guides or distinguished guests
- Activities supervised by Kids Club staff for children aged 4 to 13, depending on departure times.
Discoveries
Explore your destination in all its facets: cultural, natural, historical or even gastronomic… Each itinerary is designed to offer you the best of your stopovers thanks to the expertise of local guides or naturalist guides, depending on the destination.
Discoveries: your experiences
- Disembarkations at the dock, by tender or Zodiac, excursions by air-conditioned bus or local transport, depending on the destination
- One activity per day and per stopover, accompanied by local guides or naturalist guides
- Optional paid excursions, available depending on the port of call, to further explore the destination
- Lectures given by tour guides, naturalist guides, or distinguished guests
Shipments
Sail to the most secluded shores on the planet. An all-inclusive immersive experience, co-created with local communities, accompanied by a team of naturalist guides passionate about the world's wildlife, flora, and cultures. These experts share their knowledge through inspiring onboard lectures, Zodiac excursions, walks or hikes in small groups, and opportunities to connect with peoples whose traditions are thousands of years old.
The program for all excursions, both included and optional, is available eight months before departure. Booking takes place approximately two months before departure.
Experts by your side
Lectures
Captains, expedition leaders, experienced naturalist guides, lecturers, wildlife photographers, personalities from the world of art, science, culture and gastronomy... Experts share their passions with you on board or on land. Captains Your captain is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of your journey on board. An expert in navigating polar or tropical waters, their announcements punctuate your day. And when wildlife appears on the horiz …
Experts by your side
Captains, expedition leaders, experienced naturalist guides, lecturers, wildlife photographers, personalities from the world of art, science, culture and gastronomy... Experts share their passions with you on board or on land.
Captains
Your captain is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of your journey on board. An expert in navigating polar or tropical waters, their announcements punctuate your day. And when wildlife appears on the horizon, do not hesitate to accept their invitation to join the outer decks for magnificent observations. Gala dinners are also unmissable opportunities to meet your captain and share with them your passion for travel.
Expedition leaders
Alongside the captain, the expedition leader conducts your exploration. They supervise the team of naturalist guides, ensure the safety of the proposed experiences, and adjust the highlights of your journey according to the navigation conditions, to reveal all the riches of these fascinating ecosystems.
Photo ambassadors
During some trips, having renowned photographers on board offers you the unique opportunity to participate in workshops, and conferences, and receive personalised advice to enhance your images.
Activity guides
Scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, polar hiking on foot or snowshoes, cross-country skiing, dog sledding... Whether it's for an introduction or to deepen your practice, experience immersive activities led by certified guides, ambassadors of local cultures and communities.
Guests and partners
Dancers, musicians, writers, journalists, researchers, adventurers... Experts and prestigious partners share their passion, whether it is artistic or scientific.
Speakers
Art historians, journalists, ethnologists, naturalists... Every journey is a unique opportunity to learn more about the regions visited.
The Hydraulic Platform
Excursions
Deck 2 Much easier onboard access than on any other cruise ship Easier disembarking and embarking by Zodiac when participating in expeditions Swimming and bathing in the sea and various nautical sports, such as kayaking and paddle-boarding
The Spa
Spa
In partnership with SOTHYS™ and Davines®, the spa offers a wide range of treatments, massages, hairdressing services, as well as a hammam and a fitness room perfect for self-care and well-being.
The Gym
Gym
The fitness room offers a wide range of exercises suitable for all levels to train facing magnificent views.
The Hairdressing Salon
Salon
Provided in partnership with KÉRASTASE® and L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL®, the hairdressing salon offers a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair's shine and brilliance. Our stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.
The Kids Explorers Club
Children's Activity
During your cruise, PONANT EXPLORATIONS offers a program of activities dedicated to children, from 4 to 13 years old on our entire fleet. A team of experienced facilitators on board offers daily manual activities, educational workshops, board games, introductory meditation sessions, and much more, as well as content specific to each itinerary and the number of participants. Kid Explorers have the opportunity to extend this experience on land wit …
The Kids Explorers Club
During your cruise, PONANT EXPLORATIONS offers a program of activities dedicated to children, from 4 to 13 years old on our entire fleet.
A team of experienced facilitators on board offers daily manual activities, educational workshops, board games, introductory meditation sessions, and much more, as well as content specific to each itinerary and the number of participants.
Kid Explorers have the opportunity to extend this experience on land with the possibility of enjoying a tailor-made excursion, swimming outings, walks and scavenger hunts.
This program of activities will be offered to children every day. (The exact times will be communicated to you by the activity leaders.)
To best meet your needs, the schedule is adapted to your cruise itinerary. For more information, please contact the entertainment team beforehand.
The program of entertainment and activities is communicated daily in the logbook.
A welcome kit with gifts is offered to each child on board.
Deck plans
Deck 7
- Sun Deck
- Spa
- Fitness Centre
- Hair Salon
Deck 6
- Observatory Lounge
- Art Gallery/Studio Ponant
- Library
- Privilege Suites
- Grand Suites
- Deluxe Suites
- Prestige Suites
- Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom
Deck 5
- Bridge
- Owners Suite
- Prestige Suites
- Deluxe Suites
- Privilege Suites
- Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom
- Accessible Staterooms
Deck 4
- Restaurant
- Deluxe Suites
- Upper Decks Balcony Stateroom
- Accessible Staterooms
Deck 3
- Theatre
- Medical Centre
- Excursion Desk
- Reception Desk
- Shop
- Main Lounge
- Grill
- Pool
- Marina
- Deluxe Suites
- Lower Deck Balcony Stateroom
Cruises on Le Bougainville
13th Piano Festival at Sea
From £5,920 pp
6th Opera Festival at Sea, with Benjamin Bernheim
From £7,260 pp
Ancient shores of the Mediterranean
From £5,860 pp
Ancient shores of the Mediterranean
From £8,240 pp
Andalusia and Moroccan shores
From £10,410 pp
At the heart of the Greek islands
From £4,250 pp
Authentic Mediterranean Shores
From £4,310 pp
Caribbean Flavours
From £4,840 pp
Central America Jewels & Panama Canal
From £4,380 pp
Corsica and the French Riviera
From £3,220 pp
Costa Rica by Sea: Wildlife and Rainforests of the Pacific Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys
From £5,010 pp
Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
From £4,580 pp
Cruising the Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea: Venice to Athens – with Smithsonian Journeys
From £6,670 pp
Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys
From £5,410 pp
Culture and islands of the Mediterranean
From £6,680 pp
Escapade between Greek islands and Italian treasures
From £7,090 pp
From Malta to the shores of the Adriatic
From £6,140 pp
From Malta to the shores of the Adriatic
From £4,860 pp
Hidden gems of the Western Mediterranean
From £6,160 pp
Historic cities and Mediterranean shores
From £3,030 pp
Isle of Beauty, Italian Shores & Malta
From £5,800 pp
Jewels of the Italian coastlines
From £6,280 pp
Ocean Voyage: Cadiz - Fort de France
From £3,550 pp
Ocean Voyage: Malaga - Fort de France
From £3,270 pp
Pacific Coast of Costa Rica
From £4,010 pp
Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys
From £5,150 pp
Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands
From £6,330 pp
Pearls of the Caribbean
From £3,730 pp
Pearls of the Caribbean
From £3,850 pp
Renaud Capuçon’s Caribbean Celebration: 50 Years in Paradise
From £9,090 pp
Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Sicily - Southbound
From £9,790 pp
Secrets of Central America
From £6,260 pp
Secrets of Central America
From £6,100 pp
Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome - Northbound
From £9,790 pp
Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles - Northbound
From £9,140 pp
Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles - Southbound
From £9,140 pp
Tuscany, Liguria and the French Riviera
From £3,410 pp
Venice & the Dalmatian Coast
From £15,160 pp
Wandering the Mediterranean
From £6,090 pp
Wonders of the Caribbean
From £3,730 pp