Le Bougainville Cruises

On board of Le Bougainville

Le Bougainville is part of the Ponant Explorers series and therefore offers unique luxurious expeditions on the seven seas. The luxury yacht is identical in construction to its sister ships Le Champlain and Le Lapérouse and owns an environmentally friendly technique so that it is certified with the “CLEANSHIP” certificate of the international certification company Bureau Veritas. With only 184 passengers on board there is a private atmosphere combined with a successful mixture of elegance, comfort and intimacy that is completed by an extraordinary service.

Luxurious suites with numerous amenities

The name of the luxury yacht comes from the French officer and sailor Louis Antoine de Bougainville. He was the first Frenchman who sailed around the whole world. The luxury yacht Le Bougainville continues this tradition and was built for cruises into every corner of the world. While passengers explore the world they can feel at home at the same time. The luxurious and comfortable cabins and suits on board become a home at high seas and are equipped with a private balcony. Furthermore, various amenities are included in the cabins and suites, for example a free minibar, high-grade beauty products and a diverse Video on Demand program.

Yacht feeling on board of Le Bougainville

The public areas of the ships are luxurious as well, starting from the reception area with the reception, the excursion desk and a boutique to restaurants and lounges on board and a theatre with space for 188 persons. Real yacht feeling is provided on the pool deck that invites all guests to a sun bath or a swim in the infinity pool. Moreover there is a hydraulic extensible marina that offers various advantages: the embarkation and disembarkation and the access to the Zodiacs becomes a lot easier and different water sports such as swimming, diving and kayaking are possible right from the deck of Le Bougainville.

Underwater discoveries in the underwater lounge Blue Eye

Another highlight on board is the multi-sensory underwater lounge Blue Eye that offers views into the colorful underwater world around the ship. The lounge is located beneath the water line of the ship and features two glass portholes that invite to an observation of the submarine world while the sound of the sea is made perceptible by an innovative sound system. The ship is equipped with different outdoor cameras in strategic positions and their videos are displayed on various screens in the underwater lounge.

Culinary delights on board of Le Bougainville

Hungry explorers should make their way to one of the ship’s two restaurants. Consistent with the French flag of Le Bougainville the restaurants offer French Savor-Vivre on the highest level. The Panorama Restaurant on deck 4 seats all guests at the same time and provides a salad and dessert buffet and exquisite main courses served at the table. A restaurant with a casual atmosphere is located on deck 3; fresh grilled specialties, salads and desserts are served here.

Come on board of Le Bougainville and explore the world in a luxurious way!