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Le Bellot

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The 184-passenger Le Bellot from France-based Ponant sports a refined European vibe, restrained design touches and modern technologies.

  • 184guests
  • 9,976gross tons
  • 33cruises now
  • $2,670fares from

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The 184-passenger boutique ship Le Bellot from Ponant offers sailings to all corners of the globe.

At a glance

Le Bellot is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Ponant Cruises, in service since 2020. It carries 184 guests and 112 crew (1.6 guests per crew member) at 9,976 gross tons. It ties with 5 other ships as the 6th largest of 12 Ponant Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for adventure & nature (10/10) and lowest for entertainment, family friendly, party and spa & fitness (5/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable. It has 33 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,670 to $16,650.

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Specs

Cruiseable
4 / 5
Guests
184
Crew
112
Gross tons
9,976
Decks
4
Length
430 ft
Beam
59 ft
Maiden voyage
2020
Space ratio
1.6
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
1.6
Speed (mph)
14
IMO
9852418

Bliss scores

What Le Bellot is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 9.0
  2. Adventure and nature 10.0
  3. Cultural 6.0
  4. Dining 7.0
  5. Entertainment 5.0
  6. Family friendly 5.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 8.0
  9. Spa and fitness 5.0
  10. Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Le Bellot: Ponant ship offers French stylings, charming destinations

Like the other ships in the Ponant Explorers class of expedition vessels, Le Bellot was designed to provide comfort for its passengers in chic French stylings even as it roamed to some of the globe's most remote and isolated regions.

The lithe 184-passenger ship from Marseille-based Ponant sports a refined European vibe, restrained design touches, modern technologies, smart service and open spaces, contributing to a decidedly different kind of adventure cruise experience.

Le Bellot, which debuted in March 2020, features innovative and environmentally friendly equipment, 92 roomy, classy staterooms with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside. As the first ship in a new class of ships, Le Bellot embodies a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort. 

Who will like sailing on Le Bellot

Le Bellot attracts an international crowd of well-heeled, intellectually curious travelers who prefer small-ship sailing and visits to charming, off-the-beaten-path locales and don't mind the lack of onboard activities or splashy stage shows. 

Where Le Bellot sails 

Le Bellot travels the globe. Its wide-ranging 7- to 15-night itineraries include charming warm weather destinations like the Seychelles, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and Corsica, more traditional ports like Mykonos, Reykjavík, Cozumel and Montreal, and future stops in more remote destinations.

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Dining

On Ponant voyages, French cuisine is a central part of the experience. Dining venues on board include Le Nautilus, a panoramic restaurant lounge, and the Grill Restaurant, an outdoor venue serving grilled specialities. 

Activities on board

Like several other Ponant ships, Le Bellot offers a cool area of the ship called the Blue Eye Lounge where you can pretend you're Jules Vern in an underwater submersible. The observation space features curved portholes that let you see the passing sea life. 

Above the waterline on deck 6, the Panoramic Lounge offers sweeping 180-degree views of the surrounding seascapes. In the ship's Main Lounge you'll find daily enrichment lectures and briefings about upcoming port visits.

When you arrive at a suitable destination, the onboard marina platform opens up to launch Zodiac boats and organized water sports activities. Le Bellot also features an elegant spa, salon and fitness center.

Staterooms

All 92 staterooms and suites come equipped with private balconies or terraces. Cabins include a flat-screen satellite TV, Bose Bluetooth speaker, Hermes bath products, direct line telephone, 24-hour room service and Wi-Fi.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Le Bellot, contact Cruiseable's travel experts by email or by calling 1-877-322-3773.

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Inside and out

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  • A 344-square-foot Privilege Suite with a sliding bay window and 86-square-foot private balcony on Le Bellot.
    A 344-square-foot Privilege Suite with a sliding bay window and 86-square-foot private balcony on Le Bellot.
  • The Suite de l’Armateur (Shipowner's Suite) on Ponant’s Le Bellot comes with a private Jacuzzi on deck.
    The Suite de l’Armateur (Shipowner's Suite) on Ponant’s Le Bellot comes with a private Jacuzzi on deck.

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  • The 184-passenger boutique ship Le Bellot from Ponant offers sailings to all corners of the globe.
    The 184-passenger boutique ship Le Bellot from Ponant offers sailings to all corners of the globe.
  • The Blue Eye lounge aboard Ponant’s new yachts gives guests a closeup view of underwater sea life.
    The Blue Eye lounge aboard Ponant’s new yachts gives guests a closeup view of underwater sea life.

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Cruises on Le Bellot

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  1. 12 Night Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence Quebec to the Canadian Maritimes with Smithsonian Journeys 12 nights · from Toronto Next Sep 24, 2026 2 dates from $14,610
  2. 13 Night Nova Scotia and the East Coast of the United States 13 nights · from Boston Next Oct 6, 2026 from $13,700
  3. 12 Night Panama Colombia and Caribbean Islands 12 nights · from Fort De France Next Oct 26, 2026 from $7,970
  4. 7 Night Central Americas Jewels and Panama Canal 7 nights · from Colon Next Nov 7, 2026 from $6,560
  5. 7 Night Central Americas Jewels and Panama Canal 7 nights · from Puntarenas Next Nov 14, 2026 from $6,220
  6. 10 Night Secrets of Central America 10 nights · from Colon Next Nov 21, 2026 4 dates from $8,640
  7. 7 Night Pacific Coast of Costa Rica 7 nights · from Puntarenas Next Dec 1, 2026 from $7,590
  8. 10 Night Secrets of Central America 10 nights · from Puntarenas Next Dec 8, 2026 5 dates from $8,410
  9. 10 Night Secrets of Central America 10 nights · from Colon Next Dec 18, 2026 from $10,330
  10. 7 Night Pacific Coast of Costa Rica 7 nights · from Puntarenas Next Dec 28, 2026 from $7,550
  11. 7 Night Ocean Voyage Puntarenas to Cabo San Lucas 7 nights · from Puntarenas Next Jan 24, 2027 2 dates from $2,940
  12. 10 Night Exploration in the Heart of Baja California 10 nights · from Cabo San Lucas Next Jan 31, 2027 9 dates from $10,240
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  1. 10 Night Baja and the Sea of Cortez In Search of the Great Whales with Smithsonian Journeys 10 nights · from Cabo San Lucas Next Feb 10, 2027 from $12,550
  2. 7 Night Ocean Voyage Cabo San Lucas to Puntarenas 7 nights · from Cabo San Lucas Next Mar 22, 2027 from $2,890
  3. 10 Night Panama Colombia and Caribbean Islands 10 nights · from Colon Next Apr 8, 2027 from $7,500
  4. 12 Night Ocean Voyage Fort de France to Lisbon 12 nights · from Fort De France Next Apr 18, 2027 from $4,510
  5. 9 Night Lisbon to London Cruising Europes Western Shores with Smithsonian Journeys 9 nights · from Lisbon Next Apr 30, 2027 2 dates from $7,510
  6. 8 Night Celtic Voyage the Hebrides and the Irish Sea with Smithsonian Journeys 8 nights · from London Next May 9, 2027 from $8,160
  7. 10 Night Wild Lands of Scotland the Faroe Islands and Iceland 10 nights · from Glasgow Next May 17, 2027 2 dates from $11,880
  8. 7 Night Icelandic Mosaic 7 nights · from Reykjavik Next May 27, 2027 3 dates from $8,810
  9. 7 Night Iceland Voyage Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys 7 nights · from Reykjavik Next Jun 3, 2027 2 dates from $9,870
  10. 15 Night Exploration from Greenland to Canada via St. Pierre and Miquelon 15 nights · from Reykjavik Next Jul 29, 2027 from $15,510
  11. 8 Night Voyage Along the Great Lakes with Smithsonian Journeys 8 nights · from Toronto Next Aug 13, 2027 from $10,730
  12. 8 Night Voyage Along the Great Lakes with Smithsonian Journeys 8 nights · from Milwaukee Next Aug 21, 2027 2 dates from $10,350
  13. 13 Night Fall Foliage on the St. Lawrence Quebec to the Canadian Maritimes with Smithsonian Journeys 13 nights · from Toronto Next Sep 26, 2027 from $16,650
  14. 11 Night Historic North American Shores 11 nights · from Boston Next Oct 9, 2027 from $11,810
  15. 9 Night Panama Colombia and Caribbean Islands 9 nights · from Fort De France Next Nov 19, 2027 from $6,940
  16. 7 Night Pacific Coast of Costa Rica 7 nights · from Puntarenas Next Dec 8, 2027 3 dates from $5,880
  17. 10 Night Baja and the Sea of Cortez In Search of the Great Whales with Smithsonian Journeys 10 nights · from Cabo San Lucas Next Feb 14, 2028 from $12,110
  18. 7 Night Direct Crossing 7 nights · from Cabo San Lucas Next Mar 25, 2028 from $2,670
  19. 12 Night Panama Colombia and Caribbean Islands 12 nights · from Colon Next Apr 11, 2028 from $8,750
  20. 8 Night Celtic Voyage the Hebrides and the Irish Sea with Smithsonian Journeys 8 nights · from London Next May 14, 2028 from $7,800
  21. 15 Night In the Wake of the Vikings from Iceland to Canada 15 nights · from Reykjavik Next Aug 3, 2028 from $14,990

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