Le Champlain
Le Champlain set sail under the French flag in September 2018. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.
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Le Champlain
Departure: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Nights: 8 nights
Departs: Dakar
Returns: Dakar
Prices are Avg twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.
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8
Nights
7
Sea Days
2
Ports
2
Countries
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Itinerary
Ports of call
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Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure 1 Sunday, December 13, 2026 Dakar, Senegal Embark 6:00 PM 
Dakar, the western-most city on the African mainland, is a very French capital and the largest city of Senegal. A feverish city that brims with life, together with its beautiful tree-lined boulevards, results in it having the most European atmosphere of any city on the continent. To get an excellent view of the city visit Les Mamelles Lighthouse that was built in 1864 and located on a small volcanic hill. Read more about Dakar, Senegal
2 Monday, December 14, 2026 At Sea 3 Tuesday, December 15, 2026 Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
The Bijagos Archipelago is a cluster of about 88 semitropical islands located in the Atlantic ocean off the African coast of Guinea-Bissau. Due to the fierce independence of the Bijagos people, the islands retains their abundant natural resources, flora, and fauna. Indeed, it is possible to see hippos or turtle nesting grounds on some islands. Read more about Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
3 Tuesday, December 15, 2026 Kere Beach, Bijagos 4 Wednesday, December 16, 2026 Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
The Bijagos Archipelago is a cluster of about 88 semitropical islands located in the Atlantic ocean off the African coast of Guinea-Bissau. Due to the fierce independence of the Bijagos people, the islands retains their abundant natural resources, flora, and fauna. Indeed, it is possible to see hippos or turtle nesting grounds on some islands. Read more about Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
4 Wednesday, December 16, 2026 Uno, Bijagos 5 Thursday, December 17, 2026 Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
The Bijagos Archipelago is a cluster of about 88 semitropical islands located in the Atlantic ocean off the African coast of Guinea-Bissau. Due to the fierce independence of the Bijagos people, the islands retains their abundant natural resources, flora, and fauna. Indeed, it is possible to see hippos or turtle nesting grounds on some islands. Read more about Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
6 Friday, December 18, 2026 Joao Vieira Island, Bijagos 6 Friday, December 18, 2026 Cavalos, Bijagos 7 Saturday, December 19, 2026 Bolama 7 Saturday, December 19, 2026 Canhabaque, Bijagos 8 Sunday, December 20, 2026 Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
The Bijagos Archipelago is a cluster of about 88 semitropical islands located in the Atlantic ocean off the African coast of Guinea-Bissau. Due to the fierce independence of the Bijagos people, the islands retains their abundant natural resources, flora, and fauna. Indeed, it is possible to see hippos or turtle nesting grounds on some islands. Read more about Bijagos Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau
9 Monday, December 21, 2026 Dakar, Senegal 7:00 AM Disembark
Dakar, the western-most city on the African mainland, is a very French capital and the largest city of Senegal. A feverish city that brims with life, together with its beautiful tree-lined boulevards, results in it having the most European atmosphere of any city on the continent. To get an excellent view of the city visit Les Mamelles Lighthouse that was built in 1864 and located on a small volcanic hill. Read more about Dakar, Senegal
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Ship
Le Champlain Overview
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Cabins
Le Champlain Cabins
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite
Cabin Types
SA, PV6, PV5
Average Cabin Size – 45.0 m2
Average Balcony Size – 30.0 m2
Area : 45 m². 30 m² private balcony. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin.Individually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bedor twin beds ShowerMinibarFlat screensatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandsafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi.
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Cabin Types
PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3
Area: 38 m². Private balcony: 8m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin.Individually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi.
Balcony
Balcony
Cabin Types
PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL
Average Cabin Size – 19.0 m2
Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2
Area: 19 m². Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. 4m² private balconyIndividually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi2 cabins of 275 m² with a private balcony of 6 m² for people with reduced mobility.
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Deck Plans
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Cabin Availability
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Cruiseline: Ponant Ship: Le Champlain Departure: Sunday, December 13, 2026 Nights: 8 nights Departs: Dakar Returns: Dakar
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