Travel Advice
23 December
Setting sail from Hobart
Tasmania’s capital has been revitalised in recent years with a slew of new museums, restaurant openings and festivals. Hobart’s highlights include the provocative Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), the lively waterfront and a thriving foodie and craft beer scene.
24 December
Australia: Maria Island
Maria Island, off the east coast of Tasmania, was formerly a convict probation station, and is now part of a protected national park that provides a refuge for wildlife including the endangered Tasmanian devil. The island is also home to some 125 bird species, including emus, swift parrots and forty-spotted pardalotes.
25-27 December
Australia: Tasman Peninsula (Tasmania), Port Davey (Tasmania), Grassy (King Island)
28 December
At sea
29 December
Australia: Iles des Phoques (Tasmania)
30 December - 2 January
Arriving in Hobart
Your home from home
Sleek and stylish, Ponant's wonderful Explorer yachts blend luxury and intimacy with a discreet elegance and tasteful décor.
What we love
Named after six of France's most famous explorers, Le Champlain, Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques Cartier offer exciting and adventurous itineraries in the utmost comfort. Technologically advanced, with the latest in environmentally friendly hardware, the new ships embody Ponant's trademark élan and flair, with just 92 spacious rooms and suites, a stylish pool deck and an intimate, refined onboard ambience.
| Capacity | 184 Guests |
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| Crew | 110 Staff |
| Style | Refined with a wonderful mix of a modern super yacht and nautical tradition, all with a French flair. |
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