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Le Bougainville
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…
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About Le Bougainville
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, a multisensorial 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.
Ship Facts
| Launch year | Language | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Currency | Speed | Capacity | Crew count | Deck count | Cabin count | Electrical plugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | fr+en | 9976 | 131 meters | 18 meters | EUR | 13 knots | 184 | 118 | 5 | 92 |
types: US 2 Pin 110v EU 2 Pin 220v adapters provided: false |
Accommodation
Just like on a private yacht
The 92 staterooms and suites of Le Bougainville are the very embodiment of the PONANT spirit and approach: to offer a combination of finesse, cosy intimacy and well-being. Equipped with private balconies, they benefit from soft and gentle light and radiance throughout the day. You'll be delighted to have the elegant ambiance of your cabin to return to after a trip out in a Zodiac® inflatable or a refined restaurant dinner.
Owner's Suite
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Inclusive Wi-Fi Internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
- Private return transfer
- Priority boarding
- Champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival
- Butler service
- An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
- A lounge with armchair, double sofa bed and TV
- A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
- A bathroom with shower, balneo bathtub and smart mirror
- A one-hour spa care for one person in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
- A private 40 m² terrace: 2 deckchairs, jacuzzi, outdoor lounge area with a sofa and an armchair
- Two panoramic sliding bay windows
Facilities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Bath
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Butler Service
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Pillow Menu Available
- Telephone
- Desk
Privilege Suite
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Inclusive Wi-Fi Internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
- Priority boarding
- Champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival
- Butler service
- An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
- One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
- A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair
- A bathroom with shower
- A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
- A panoramic sliding bay window
Facilities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Sofa Bed
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Butler Service
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Lounge Area
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Pillow Menu Available
- Telephone
- Desk
Prestige Suite
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Inclusive Wi-Fi Internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
- Champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival
- An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
- A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
- A lounge with a sofa convertible to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door
- Two bathrooms with shower
- A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
- Two panoramic sliding bay windows
Facilities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Pillow Menu Available
- Telephone
- Desk
Grand Deluxe Suite
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Inclusive Wi-Fi Internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
- Priority boarding
- Champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival
- Butler service
- An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day
- A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
- A lounge with sofa bed, armchair and TV
- A bathroom with shower, balneo bathtub and smart mirror
- A private 32 m² terrace with two deckchairs and a four-seater dining table
- 2 panoramic sliding bay windows
Facilities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Pillow Menu Available
- Telephone
- Desk
Deluxe Suite
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Inclusive Wi-Fi Internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
- Champagne and a basket of fruit on arrival
- One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
- An armchair and a sofa (90 x 190 cm)
- A bathroom with shower
- A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
- A panoramic slidging bay window
Facilities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Sofa Bed
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Pillow Menu Available
- Telephone
- Desk
Deluxe Stateroom
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Inclusive Wi-Fi Internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
- One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
- A bathroom with shower
- A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
- A glazed panoramic swing door and a rectangular window
Facilities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Pillow Menu Available
- Desk
Prestige Stateroom
Services provided
- 24h room service
- Inclusive Wi-Fi Internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
- Individually-controlled air conditioning
- Dressing room with shelves and closet
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
- Minibar included
- Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
- Electronic safe
- Direct line telephone
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
- 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
- Two ADA staterooms
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
- One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
- One chaise longue
- A bathroom with shower
- A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
- A panoramic sliding bay window or a glazed panoramic swing door
Facilities
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Toiletries Provided
- Free Mini Bar
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Pillow Menu Available
- Desk
Entertainment
Our ship Le Bougainville features a number of spaces designed and arranged to serve your needs and requirements whilst at the same time preserving the privacy of each passenger.
Panoramic Lounge
- Deck 6
- Library, internet space, bar, and live entertainment on certain evenings
- Direct access to the panoramic terrace
Pool & Sun Deck
- A swimming pool offering panoramic views and equipped with a counter-current system
- A pleasant, attractive sun deck
- An exterior bar and lounge equipped with armchairs and sofas
Lounges & Bars
Different lounges enable guests to socialise and share convivial moments during their cruise. Discover the following on our four sisterships: the main lounge, an ideal place to meet over a drink and watch daytime or evening events; the panoramic lounge, an intimate piano-bar with a unique view of the horizon; and the outdoor bar, an atmospheric spot that has access to the pool and solarium.
The various different lounges allow passengers to meet up and share quality time together.
- The main lounge is the ideal place to relax with a drink and enjoy the various activities that have been organised such as dancing classes or theme evenings.
- The cosy piano bar is a panorama lounge with breathtaking views of the horizon.
- The outside bar is a great space for relaxing and is handy for accessing the swimming pool* and its solarium.
The Main Lounge - Deck 3
- A 200 m² (2,150 ft²) main lounge
- Able to accommodate all our passengers at once for moments of shared conviviality, and as a venue for both daytime and evening shows and entertainment
Theatre
The Theatre* is the most unique meeting space on board. It's the largest space on the ship and regularly accommodates all the passengers. It plays host to shows and entertainment as well as conferences from our experts, naturalist guides and guests of honours. The Theatre makes every cruise unique and enriching thanks to its constant and very accessible events.
Settle comfortably into your seat and enjoy a range of different shows, concerts and performances organised by the professional dancers and musicians onboard.
Special musical evenings, dance evenings and culture and music quizzes are held In the Grand Salon lounge onboard Le Ponant. Additionally, traditional local music concerts, featuring styles such as Corsican polyphony and Caribbean steel band music, are performed out on deck in the open air by bands specially invited onboard for the purpose.
- 188-seat capacity
- Cutting edge audio and lighting technology
- LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media
*As Le Ponant has a different layout due to its smaller size, it cannot accommodate certain equipment.
Shop
On board all our ships, a shop is open during sailing. It offers a selection of presents and souvenirs: clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and accessories.
Leisure Areas
Dedicated to leisure and relaxation, the libraries onboard all our ships stock a range of books and board games. This space is also equipped with Wi-Fi connected computers.
All the ships have a special area for children onboard known as the Le Kids Club. Books, television, board games and consoles (PS4 or Wii™) are all provided for their use and enjoyment.
PONANT 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.
The Blue Eye
Every ship** in the PONANT EXPLORERS series features the Blue Eye. Located in the hull, below the waterline, this unique multi-sensory lounge that is unique to Ponant cruises plunges you into the heart of underwater life. Sight, hearing, and sensations... With digital screens, hydrophones and Body Listening sofas, you can experience the complete and unprecedented spectacle offered by the seabed.
Accessible to all passengers and equipped with a bar, the Blue Eye is an exceptional place to share a drink in a unique atmosphere.
Excursion Reception and Office
On board the sisterships (Le Boreal, L'Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and PONANT EXPLORERS, the reception desk and the excursion desk are arranged side by side to facilitate all your requests.
Reception: our receptionists can accommodate you 24 hours a day on all our ships (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Le Ponant) to answer all your needs, such as room service, etc.
The excursion office: the excursion team is available at all times to tell you about the onshore programmes, organise group or private excursions and to manage transfers at the start or end of the cruise.
On Le Ponant, the receptionist will answer all your questions about excursions.
- Deck 3
- A 140 m² (1,500 ft²) space
- A reception/concierge service
- The excursions desk
- The onboard administrative services
- The sales office operated by our Customer Manager
- Our 50m² (540 ft²) shop selling a line of clothing, jewellery, beauty care products, postcards and various accessories.
- The facilities accessible to persons with reduced mobility
Open Bar
From the moment you board and throughout your cruise, your unlimited drinks are included*, at any time of the day. A drink with friends at the bar, refreshments on your return from an excursion or in the calm of your Stateroom’s balcony: enjoy a large selection of beverages (mineral waters, cold drinks, cruise wines, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee, tea). A selection of premium alcoholic drinks is also available "à la carte".
*It doesn't include premium alcoholic drinks indicated in the Bar Menu. It is valid only for individual personal consumption, without limitations.
Dining
Le Nautilus
Towards the rear of deck 4 you'll find a panoramic restaurant large enough to accommodate all our passengers at one sitting. Offering a different concept than on our other ships, this space is open to the exterior and serves buffets of salads, desserts and cheeses. Our discreet and attentive staff provide a table service for hot meals.
- 260 m2 (2,800 ft²)
- Wine cellar
Grill Restaurant
An exterior grill restaurant on deck 3 offering a relaxed ambiance and atmosphere:
- Capacity: 70
- Views out over the pool deck
- Grilled meats and a variety of salads and desserts
Room Service
Whether you wish to have breakfast in the privacy of your cabin, savour a snack in the middle of the day or enjoy your dinner in an intimate setting, our Room Service is available for you. Have a gourmet interlude and treat yourself from a varied menu at any time of day or night *.
*Except on Le Ponant
Enrichment
Marvel at the sun rising over the pristine glaciers of Spitsbergen, set out to discover the mysteries of Scotland, enjoy enriching encounters in Alaska∘ or just relax, take your time, and choose a sun kissed journey through the Mediterranean.
The trip of a lifetime, a romantic getaway or a family holiday: cruising the PONANT way allows∘ you the freedom to organise your Odyssey∘ as a unique experience and tailor it according to your desires. Whether you have the spirit of a refined adventurer, a meditative mind or you love the great outdoors, Ponant will fulfil all your travel desires.
Take the time to extend the pleasure of a stay in a country before boarding your yacht, get to the heart of a culture or simply have fun for a while: the guides, lecturers and travel advisers are there to assist you. Music, golf, gastronomy; from port to port, the themed cruises allow passengers∘ to live their hobby to the full - or to discover a new one.
Carefully designed itineraries, quality guest speakers, attentive service: for more than 25 years, on land and at sea, or teams and their crews have been there to help you get the most out of your cruise.
Excursions
Excursions & land itineraries
Each itinerary has been thoughtfully created by our teams to offer you a complete excursion experience. You can discover the hidden gems of the regions you visit in line with your interests.
Hidden creeks, ancient cities, UNESCO world heritage sites... the world reveals its hidden gems as you journey along the routes taken by travellers. In keeping with our ethos “Accessing the worlds treasures by sea”, we offer a wide choice of land excursions during all our cruises (except for expeditions). Chosen by our PONANT experts for their cultural value and historic interest, these excursions can last a few hours or a few days. If you need to stay on land overnight, we take care of your stay from start to finish, until you rejoin your ship. These longer excursions mean you can discover the unmissable sites of the region you are visiting, like Cuzco in Peru for example or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
You can access these trips by pre-booking two months before your departure date.
The Hydraulic Platform
- 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
Health & Fitness
The Spa
All our ships feature an onboard spa. Equipped with massage cabins and a Turkish bath (Sister ships) or a sauna (Explorers), the spa offers a wide choice of top-of-the-range treatments provided in association with SOTHYS™ or CLARINS (Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier only), leading French spa and wellness centre brands.
Discover a range of facial treatments, aromatic baths, exfoliation and body massage treatments designed to provide moments of complete relaxation. You can also supplement your beauty ritual with additional services such as hair-removal, makeovers, manicures and pedicures.
Prices and details of services in the PONANT Yacht Spa menu.
The Gym
The gyms on our ships are equipped with the very latest Technogym© equipment and machines. Treadmills, exercise bikes, Kinesis Wall© strength training machines and many other types of equipment are all provided in a laid-back relaxing environment. The wide floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea add undeniable charm to the exercise sessions.
Each day also begins with organised morning workout sessions, either out in the open air or in the theatre. These are supplemented by water aerobics in the pool, or in the sea off the beach for PONANT passengers, when the situation allows it.
The Hairdressing 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.
Deckplans
Deck 7
- Spa
- Fitness Centre
- Hair Salon
Deck 6
- Panoramic Lounge
- Art Gallery/Photo Video
- Staterooms
Deck 5
- Bridge
- Staterooms
- Accessible Staterooms
Deck 4
- Restaurant
- Staterooms
- Accessible Staterooms
Deck 3
- Theatre
- Medical Centre
- Excursion Desk
- Reception Desk
- Main Lounge
- Grill
- Pool
- Staterooms