CANADA MARITIMES
DATES: 2022 – OCT 16-30
2023 – OCT 16-30* | OCT 23-NOV 06**
* SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS – SHORE-EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
DURATION: 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS
EMBARK: TORONTO, ON
DISEMBARK: GLOUCESTER, MA
SHIP: LE BELLOT, **LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE
FROM: $11,060 – All Inclusive – Port Charges, Open Bar, Gratuities to ship crew
From Toronto, set sail aboard Le Bellot for the vast unspoiled expanses of Canada and the North American coast. You will first enjoy a magnificent sail along the shimmering waters of Lake Ontario, then your ship will sail into the Saint Lawrence river, a prodigious waterway home to exceptionally beautiful nature. Then cruise through the dramatic fjord of Saguenay, where many marine mammals have taken refuge, and on to the Canadian Maritimes – Percé, and the colorful, historic towns of Nova Scotia, before visiting charming Bar Harbor, and Gloucester, the oldest port in the United States.
Expedition Highlights
- A brand-new cruise combining nature observation at the end of the Indian summer with the history of the first American settlers.
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: the old towns of Lunenburg and Québec
- Discover Montreal, a cosmopolitan and dynamic city
Sailing on the St. Lawrence, a great ocean- like river that is home to a rich ecosystem. - Visiting national parks, such as Acadia and Fjord-du-Saguenay National Parks, and fishing villages that have kept their authentic charm, such as Provincetown.
- Observation of marine mammals at the mouth of the Saguenay River.
Included features:
- All accommodations, meals, and excursion described above
- Gratuities to crew, guides and drivers on included excursions
- Comprehensive 14-night cruise aboard the deluxe LE BELLOT, with all the amenities for which Ponant ships are famous.
- All meals while on board the ship (from dinner on the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation)
- Captain’s welcome cocktail and gala dinner
- “Open Bar” (pouring wines, house champagne, alcohol except premium brands… list available upon request)
- Evening entertainment and events
- Room service 24h (special selection)
- Water sports activities (except scuba diving) using the ship’s equipment, when permitted by local authorities and confirmed by ship Master according to safety and sea conditions onsite
- Park entry fees into protected areas
- Airfare
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, Internet, etc.)
- Travel Insurance
- Pre- and Post-cruise programs
- Day 1 OCTOBER 16, 2022 – TORONTO - EMBARKATION
- Day 2 OCTOBER 17, 2022 - SAILING LAKE ONTARIO AND SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER
- Day 3 OCTOBER 18, 2022 - MONTREAL
- Day 4 OCTOBER 19, 2022 - QUÉBEC CITY
- Day 5 OCTOBER 20, 2022 - SAGUENAY
- Day 6 OCTOBER 21, 2022 - TADOUSSAC
- Day 7 OCTOBER 22, 2022 - AT SEA
- Day 8 OCTOBER 23, 2022 - PERCÉ
- DAY 9 OCTOBER 24, 2022 - CAP-AUX-MEULES, MAGDALEN ISLANDS
- DAY 10 OCTOBER 25, 2022 - BADDECK
- DAY 11 OCTOBER 26, 2022 - LOUISBOURG
- DAY 12 OCTOBER 27, 2022 - LUNENBURG
- DAY 13 OCTOBER 28, 2022 - AT SEA
- DAY 14 OCTOBER 29, 2022 - BAR HARBOR, ME
- DAY 15 OCTOBER 30, 2022 – GLOUCESTER - DISEMBARK
LE BELLOT & LE DUMONT-D’URVILLE
Like the other ships in the PONANT EXPLORERS series, Le Bellot and Le Dumont-d’Urville have been designed to provide absolute comfort for their passengers, even at the heart of the world’s most remote and isolated regions.
Racy lines, state-of-the-art equipment, a refined design, a softly muted and at the same time convivial ambiance together with a deliberately restricted number of cabins all contribute to the modernity of these unique ships in the world of cruising.
You will encounter unique itineraries, calls inaccessible to large ships, chic and elegant yacht-like ambiance, refined and personalized service as well as gastronomic cuisine.
Fast Facts:
- Length: 430 ft
- Beam: 59 ft
- Draft: 15 ft
- Cruising speed: 12.5 knots
- Guest decks: 5
- Guest capacity (double occupancy): Up to 184 PAX
- Normal crew size: 118
- Gross tonnage: 9976 UMS
RESTAURANTS
Loyal to the great French tradition, the haute cuisine on board is worthy of the finest restaurants, where discreet, attentive service is the hallmark.
The Le Nautilus gastronomic restaurant
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.
Grill Restaurant
An exterior grill restaurant on deck 3 offering a relaxed ambiance and atmosphere:
PUBLIC AREAS
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.
Panoramic Lounge
Library, internet desk, cocktail bar, live entertainment on selected evenings. Direct access to the panoramic terrace.
Wellness Area
Spa treatments, L’oreal Paris hair salon, free access sauna and open gym
Pool 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
The Theater
188-seat capacity, cutting edge audio and lighting technology and LED stage background wall enabling the projection of ultra-high resolution media
ACCOMMODATIONS ABOARD
All the 92 staterooms and suites onboard are equipped with private balconies or terraces. Like the rest of the ship’s spaces, they have been designed to be exceptionally open to the exterior. Brightness and radiance, discreet luxury, ethnic touches, contemporary design and unparalleled levels of comfort add the finishing touches to the all-round voyage experience.
- Individually-controlled air-conditioning
- Cabin layout: king-size bed, or twin beds, adjoining cabins available (children welcome)
- Minibar
- Flat screen satellite TV
- Video on demand
- Bose™ Bluetooth speaker
- Desk with stationery
- Electronic safe
- Hermès® bath products
- Dressing table and hairdryer
- Bath robes
- Direct line telephone
- 110/220 volt outlets
- 24hr room service
- Inclusive Internet access Wifi
DELUXE STATEROOM
- Area : 19 m²
- Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin
DELUXE SUITE DECKS 3-6
- Area : 27 m²
- Capacity :up to 2 passengers per cabin (Deck 4 & 6; 3 passengers per cabin)
GRAND DELUXE SUITE DECK 6
- Area : 45 m²
- Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
PRESTIGE DECKS 4-5
- Area : 19 m²
- Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin
PRESTIGE DECK 6
- Area : 19 m²
- Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
PRESTIGE DECKS 5-6 SUITE
- Area : 38 m²
- Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin
PRIVILEGE SUITE DECKS 5-6
- Area : 32 m²
- Capacity: up to 3 passengers per cabin
OWNER’S SUITE
- Area : 45 m²
- Capacity: up to 4 passengers per cabin