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Le Dumont-d'Urville
Le Dumont-d'Urville is a Ponant cruise ship of the Ponant Explorers class, in service since 2019. She measures 9,976 gross tons and carries 184 guests with a crew of 118. She sails Mediterranean, Canary Islands itineraries.
About Le Dumont-d'Urville
Le Dumont-d'Urville is the fourth of the six Ponant Explorers. She was ordered as Le Kerguelen but renamed before delivery after Jules Dumont d'Urville, the 19th-century naval officer and explorer, and Vard handed her over in Norway in June 2019. She carries up to 184 guests in 92 staterooms and suites and has the class's Blue Eye underwater lounge. Her schedule pairs Mediterranean seasons in Greece, Malta, Sicily and the Adriatic with winters along the coasts of Namibia, South Africa, Madagascar and the Seychelles, reached by way of the Canary Islands and Senegal.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Le Dumont-d'Urville?
Le Dumont-d'Urville is operated by Ponant and belongs to its Ponant Explorers class.
How big is Le Dumont-d'Urville?
Le Dumont-d'Urville measures 9,976 gross tons and 131 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How crowded does Le Dumont-d'Urville feel?
Le Dumont-d'Urville has a passenger space ratio of 54.2: 9,976 gross tons for 184 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Le Dumont-d'Urville feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Le Dumont-d'Urville carry?
Le Dumont-d'Urville carries 184 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 118 (about 1.6 guests per crew member).
When did Le Dumont-d'Urville enter service?
Le Dumont-d'Urville entered service in 2019.
Where does Le Dumont-d'Urville sail?
Le Dumont-d'Urville sails Mediterranean and Canary Islands itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Le Dumont-d'Urville?
Ponant publishes the deck plans for Le Dumont-d'Urville; this page links to Deck plans.
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