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Ponant Le Bellot

Le Bellot offers a range of itineraries, including polar expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as tropical destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, and the South Pacific.

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  • Sail in style on this superb small ship infused with quiet luxury and tranquillity, enjoying impeccable service and intrepid itineraries.

  • Relax in one of just 132 staterooms and suites offering the space, ambience, and amenities of an exclusive superyacht.

  • Dine on impressive French-inspired cuisine, enjoy live music and entertainment, laze around the pool or relax in the soothing spa.

  • Explore some of the world’s most fascinating destinations, with a fleet of Zodiacs and expert destination and naturalist guides.

Ponant endeavours to bring active explorers personalized and intuitive service, luxury facilities and immersive itineraries, creating intimate voyages with eco-sustainability at its core. Every cruise and experience program is planned with a high level of care, knowledge and passion.

Plunge into elegance aboard Ponant’s expedition vessel Le Bellot. Blending luxury with modern technology and environmental sustainability, with just 92 luxury cabins and suites, including Zodiac boats for thrilling excursions and a marina platform for water sports. 

Bellot promises an unforgettable stay that combines luxury with the excitement of adventure, while boasting an elegant design, unparalleled service, and a strong commitment to sustainability. Featuring state-of-the-art technology to minimize its ecological footprint, with an advanced wastewater treatment system and energy-efficient engines, reflecting a commitment to preserving the pristine environments it explores. 
With a chic and sophisticated design creating the aura of a boutique hotel, Le Bellot is ready to sail you to the most remote and beautiful corners of the world, whether exploring polar regions or tropical paradises there are a wide variety of itineraries to choose from. The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art expedition facilities, including Zodiac boats for immersive excursions and a marina platform for water sports. The experienced onboard team of naturalists and experts provide insightful knowledge and lead a wide variety of activities, such as whale watching and wildlife excursions, cultural tours, land expeditions, hikes and water sports.    
Choose from just 92 luxurious cabins and suites, each designed with comfort and privacy in mind, also offers a range of staterooms, most of which feature private balconies with breathtaking ocean views. Every cabin is equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, en-suite bathrooms, luxury toiletries, minibars, and 24-hour room service.  
The onboard facilities are next level, with sensational cuisine options from the Le Nautilus gastronomic restaurant on the fourth deck, open to the exterior and serving a selection of buffet dishes, salads, desserts and cheeses. The Grill restaurant is on the third deck, with a relaxed ambiance and atmosphere offering grilled meats and a variety of salads and desserts. In the afternoon enjoy a few sweet treats in the Grand Salon as you discuss your highlight activities of the day with the other guests ahead of dinner. 
When you are not out adventuring on the various excursions, make the most of the ship's facilities, relax at the spa and gym, by the swimming pool or in the library. Or stroll through the ship's various social spaces, in the observatory lounge and the panoramic lounge. Le Bellot promises an unforgettable journey that combines luxury with the spirit of adventure. 

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  • Journey
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    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • Departure
  • Nights
  • Start - Finish
  • Route
  • Ocean Voyage : Fort de France - Las Palmas
  • $3,400*
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 27th Mar 2025
  • 10
  • Fort-de-France - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Gourmet escapade in the Canary Islands with Pierre Hermé and La Mamounia
  • $5,300*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 6th Apr 2025
  • 7
  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Casablanca

  • Cruising from Morocco to Spain’s Andalusian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $7,500*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 13th Apr 2025
  • 7
  • Casablanca - Lisbon

  • Atlantic shores and the Channel coastline
  • $8,800*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 20th Apr 2025
  • 14
  • Lisbon - London (Greenwich)

  • Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $7,500*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 4th May 2025
  • 8
  • London (Greenwich) - Fairlie

  • Scottish archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic heritage and island identities
  • $9,000*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 12th May 2025
  • 9
  • Fairlie - Glasgow

  • Scottish archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic heritage and island identities
  • $9,000*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 21st May 2025
  • 9
  • Glasgow - Glasgow

  • Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $7,800*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 30th May 2025
  • 7
  • Glasgow - Bergen

  • Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $24,500*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 27th Jun 2025
  • 7
  • Oslo - Bergen

  • Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $11,100*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 4th Jul 2025
  • 7
  • Bergen - Glasgow

  • Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland
  • $10,300*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 11th Jul 2025
  • 10
  • Glasgow - Reykjavík

  • Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $9,400*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 21st Jul 2025
  • 7
  • Reykjavík - Reykjavík

  • Icelandic mosaic
  • $8,400*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 28th Jul 2025
  • 7
  • Reykjavík - Reykjavík

  • Icelandic mosaic
  • $8,900*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 4th Aug 2025
  • 7
  • Reykjavík - Reykjavík

  • Natural and cultural discoveries in Celtic lands
  • $6,200*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 19th Aug 2025
  • 8
  • Dublin - Dublin

  • Natural and cultural discoveries in Celtic lands
  • $5,900*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 27th Aug 2025
  • 8
  • Dublin - Dublin

  • The Hebrides archipelago, a journey deep into the heart of the wilderness
  • $7,900*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 4th Sep 2025
  • 9
  • Dublin - Glasgow

  • Shetland, Orkney & Hebrides
  • $6,500*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 4th Oct 2025
  • 7
  • Rosyth - Glasgow

  • A Symphony at Sea: The Musical Traditions of Ireland and France
  • $6,600*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 11th Oct 2025
  • 8
  • Glasgow - Bordeaux

  • Gastronomy, Vineyards & Grands Crus
  • $5,200*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 19th Oct 2025
  • 7
  • Bordeaux - Lisbon

  • Lisbon to the Canary Islands by Sea: Spain, Morocco, & Atlantic Isles – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $9,500*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 26th Oct 2025
  • 13
  • Lisbon - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Volcanic landscapes from Canary Islands to Cape Verde
  • $4,500*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 8th Nov 2025
  • 8
  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Dakar

  • Adventure in the Bissagos Islands
  • $7,500*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 16th Nov 2025
  • 8
  • Dakar - Dakar

  • Adventure in the Bissagos Islands
  • $6,000*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 24th Nov 2025
  • 8
  • Dakar - Dakar

  • Ocean Voyage: Dakar - Fort-de-France
  • $3,000*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 2nd Dec 2025
  • 10
  • Dakar - Fort-de-France

  • Pearls of the Caribbean
  • $5,200*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 12th Dec 2025
  • 8
  • Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France

  • Pearls of the Caribbean
  • $5,800*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 20th Dec 2025
  • 8
  • Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France

  • The Essentials of the Caribbean
  • $9,800*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 28th Dec 2025
  • 12
  • Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France

  • The Essentials of the Caribbean
  • $6,800*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 19th Jan 2026
  • 10
  • Santo Domingo - Fort-de-France

  • The Essentials of the Caribbean
  • $11,100*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 10th Feb 2026
  • 12
  • Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France

  • Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $6,400*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 28th Feb 2026
  • 8
  • Vieux Fort - Vieux Fort

  • Pearls of the Caribbean
  • $5,200*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 8th Mar 2026
  • 8
  • Fort-de-France - Fort-de-France

  • Ocean Voyage : Fort de France - Las Palmas
  • $3,300*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 16th Mar 2026
  • 10
  • Fort-de-France - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • The Canaries, lands of contrast
  • $4,100*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 26th Mar 2026
  • 7
  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • The Canaries, lands of contrast
  • $4,400*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 2nd Apr 2026
  • 7
  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

  • Volcanic islands and historic cities of the North Atlantic
  • $5,500*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 9th Apr 2026
  • 10
  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Lisbon

  • Gastronomy, Vineyards & Grands Crus
  • $7,000*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 19th Apr 2026
  • 10
  • Lisbon - Bordeaux

  • Landscapes and islands of the North Atlantic
  • $5,200*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 29th Apr 2026
  • 8
  • Bordeaux - London (Greenwich)

  • Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $6,700*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 7th May 2026
  • 8
  • London (Greenwich) - Glasgow

  • Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland
  • $9,900*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 15th May 2026
  • 10
  • Glasgow - Reykjavík

  • Icelandic mosaic
  • $6,800*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 25th May 2026
  • 7
  • Reykjavík - Reykjavík

  • Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $8,400*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 1st Jun 2026
  • 7
  • Reykjavík - Reykjavík

  • Exploration from Greenland to Canada via Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • $13,900*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 27th Jul 2026
  • 15
  • Reykjavík - Toronto, Ontario

  • A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $8,600*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 11th Aug 2026
  • 8
  • Toronto, Ontario - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  • A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $8,600*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 19th Aug 2026
  • 8
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Toronto, Ontario

  • Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence: Québec to the Canadian Maritimes – with Smithsonian Journeys
  • $12,000*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 24th Sep 2026
  • 12
  • Toronto, Ontario - Boston, Massachusetts

  • Nova Scotia and the East Coast of the United States
  • $11,800*
    • Pricing is a guideline only and is based on two people sharing.
    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates and room type.
    • Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
  • 6th Oct 2026
  • 13
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Boston, Massachusetts

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