Between Martinique & Panama
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*The supplement for single usage of a double cabin is waived, according to availability and staterooms categories.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Saint Lucia’s volcanic Pitons ; Willemstad, capital of the island of Curaçao; Cartagena de Indias, an old colonial city.
- Discovering the Los Roques archipelago, a paradise for sea turtles.
- Zodiac® excursions and discovering the stunning San Blas Islands from Holandes Cay.
- An extraordinary encounter with the Kuna Indians, a warrior tribe of the San Blas archipelago.
- Possibility of diving (PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board.
- Lecturers on board, selected for their areas of expertise.
- Staterooms & Suites
- LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
- Port of call & excursions
- Formalities
- Dive in Caribbean Sea
- Pre/Post & Overlands
Staterooms & Suites
Deluxe Stateroom AU$4,740 Available Prestige Deck 4 AU$5,010 Available Prestige Deck 5 AU$5,160 Available Prestige Deck 6 AU$5,310 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$7,110 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$7,110 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$7,110 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$7,110 Available Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU$10,130 Available Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU$10,430 Available Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$10,740 Available Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$10,740 Available Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$15,510 Not Available Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$11,050 Available Owner's Suite AU$15,970 Available
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
LE DUMONT-D'URVILLE
Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
As the first ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Dumont d'Urville will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line’s hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.
Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
Port of call & excursions
Fort-de-France
Embarkation 07/12/2019 from 18H00 to 19H00 . Departure 07/12/2019 at 20H00 .Located on the western coast of Martinique, Fort-de-France will amaze you by the splendour of its bay, a magnificent cut-out in the coastline, considered as one of the most beautiful in the world. At the harbour mouth, on its strip of land, fort Saint-Louis overlooks the capital city of Martinique. If you climb up to it, you can see some breath-taking views. Saint Louis Cathedral and the Schoelcher library bear witness to a secular history, intimately linked to the island’s story. Why not try some fresh coconut at the colourful Grand Marché. Two really pleasant places you can take a breather in, right in the heart of the city, are the garden of Balata and the Aimé Césaire park.
8 December 2019 – Pigeon Point
Arrival 08/12/2019 early morning. Departure 08/12/2019 midday.Linked to St Lucia by a sand causeway, Pigeon Island has been a designated National Park since 1979. The tropical vegetation of this wild, protected island is home to abundant birdlife. It is easy to explore on foot; the remains of Fort Rodney offer an insight into the regionﾒs naval history as well as fabulous views. Two beautiful beaches nestle on the southern side of the island, where you can take a ﾓsnubaﾔ dive adventure, an exciting mix of diving and snorkelling.
8 December 2019 – Soufrière
Arrival 08/12/2019 early afternoon. Departure 08/12/2019 late afternoon.Nestled in the crook of a breath-taking bay, the former capital of St Lucia is brimming with attractions. Soufrière is famous for The Pitons, volcanic spires that tower over the entrance to the town, and you will fall in love with its authentic Creole charm and warm friendly atmosphere. As well as diving and swimming off exquisite beaches, don't miss Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens for the mineral baths, one of the natural wonders of the Caribbean.
9 December 2019 – Saint George's, Grenada
Arrival 09/12/2019 early morning. Departure 09/12/2019 midday.Delicately set against the back of a bay on the west coast of Grenada, Saint George’s attracts newcomers by the beauty of its location and its friendly, festive atmosphere. This “spice island” capital is an excellent base for visiting the surrounding natural sites, but you’ll also want to spend some time here moseying around its narrow streets where colonial houses and lush green gardens coexist. Carenage is Saint George’s lively commercial fishing harbour, high in colour, especially when the boats are being loaded with fruit and vegetables destined for neighbouring islands. 5 kilometres south, the Grand Anse beach is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean islands.
10 December 2019▸11 December 2019 – Los Roques Archipelago
Arrival 10/12/2019 early afternoon. Departure 11/12/2019 early evening.A journey to Venezuela is a real break from routine, at the heart of a wild natural environment where adventure is the watchword. The longest Caribbean coastline of the South American continent awaits you to the north of the country, where long unspoiled sunkissed beaches give the traveller the impression that they have entered paradise. The Nature Reserve of Los Roques National Park is a 100 km² lagoon with more than 300 islands, islets and sand banks. Protected by a great coral reef, caressed by the gentle breeze of the trade winds, these islands with their unique beauty offer travellers their emerald water. Do not miss this port of call of incomparable charm.
12 December 2019 – Willemstad
Arrival 12/12/2019 early morning. Departure 12/12/2019 late afternoon.The capital of Curaçao stretches along the edge of St Annﾒs Bay on the islandﾒs south-west coast, and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A profusion of colour awaits you on the Handelskade quays, where itﾒs a pleasure to stroll alongside the merchantsﾒ houses whose rainbow façades characterise ﾠDutch colonial architecture. A few paces from here is the Floating Market, a true feast for the eyes ﾖ and tastebuds. You can also visit Fort Rif and the Maritime Museum, or, in the quieter streets of Otrobanda, youﾒll enjoy browsing the craft shops and old-time bars at your own leisurely pace.
13 December 2019 – At sea
Arrival 13/12/2019. Departure 13/12/2019.During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship’s upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observer marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
14 December 2019 – Cartagena
Arrival 14/12/2019 early morning. Departure 14/12/2019 late afternoon.A splendid harbour city in the north of Columbia, a source of inspiration for the Columbian writer Gabriel García Márquez, Cartagena will win you over with its well-preserved colonial architecture, and warm friendly atmosphere. You can visit the sumptuous UNESCO World Heritage fortified historical centre whose churches and houses have magnificent multi-coloured façades. A witness of Spanish domination, the San Felipe de Barajas fortress stands on top of a hill from where you can admire views over the whole city. The Las Bóvedas neighbourhood will charm you with its arcades, used as prison cells during the 19th century civil wars.
15 December 2019 – Holandes Cayes
Arrival 15/12/2019 midday. Departure 15/12/2019 late afternoon.Holandes Cayes is among the islands of the San Blas archipelago, a string of coral islands that graces the heart of the Caribbean Sea. Some 378 islands and cays covering an area of 260 square kilometres offer travellers a multitude of natural and cultural treasures. Holandes Cayes, which is nicknamed ﾓthe swimming poolﾔ, is popular with the cruise-yachting community for its white sand beaches and diving and snorkelling opportunities.
Colón
Disembarkation 16/12/2019 at 07H00 .Colón is the second largest city in Panama, at the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal. Colón is today an important port, and the free trade zone created in 1953 contributed greatly to the development of the city. Colón was founded in 1850 by Americans working on the Panama railroad connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts through the isthmus of Panama; the city rapidly overshadowed the older Caribbean ports of Panama when the canal opened.
Formalities
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
Warning about the use of drones: the use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region travelled through, as well as a pilot’s licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorisations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceedings.
In order to participate in diving sessions, guests must have with them a medical certificate less than 1 year old and their up to date dive book.
Dive in Caribbean Sea
Dive in Caribbean Sea
Scuba diving
Your dives will be led by Patrick Brissac your instructor. He will take care of your safety and that all goes smoothly.
On some diving sites, as in natural reserves or if the local regulations require it, a local guide will escort the diving.
Thanks to check below.
| COUNTRY | PORT OF CALL | CERTIFIED DIVE | FIRST DIVE |
| Martinique | Fort-de-France | Embarkation | |
| Saint Lucia | Pigeon Point | NO | NO |
| Saint Lucia | Soufrière | YES | NO |
| Grenada | Saint George's | YES | NO |
| Venezuela | Los Roques Archipelago | NO | NO |
| Venezuela | Los Roques Archipelago | YES | YES |
| Curacao | Willemstad | NO | NO |
| Colombia | Cartagena | YES | YES |
| Panama | Holandes Cayes | YES | NO |
| Panama | Colón | Disembarkation | |
The minimum level required for scuba diving on this cruise is 1 star CMAS or the Open Water Diver Padi.
What is a confirmed diver?
A confirmed diver is 1 star CMAS certified diver, or the Open Water Diver (PADI).
The certification card, the diving log book and a recent medical certificate (less than 12 months) must be presented at the beginning of the cruise to our diving instructor Patrick BRISSAC.
How does it work?
The instructor can dive with 4 confirmed divers at a time, according to their certification. The instructor reserves the right to check divers’ ability for maximum safety.
The depth that can be reached will depend of the certification of the divers:
- For those with Level 1 or PADI Open Water Diver certificates the maximum depth can be up to 20 metres.
- If two Level 2 divers wish to dive together alone, they must have a briefing first. They must have dive computers and are allowed to go to a maximum depth of 20 metres.
Duration of the dives
The diving activity lasts from 2 to 3 hours, which includes the journey to the diving site and the diving. This duration is given as an indication and may vary according to the site, the level of divers, weather conditions and the number of participants.
For experienced divers, the duration of dives varies between 35 and 60 minutes depending on the site, the diver’s experience and consumption. As we will dive in remote place, the dives will be done without decompression stop. A safety stop of 3 minutes at 5 meters will be mandatory.
Supplied equipment
- Diving wetsuit
- Stabilizing jacket
- Fins
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Regulator with octopus and pressure gauge
- Diving computer
Rates :
Price per person
- First dive:
- Introductory dive (1 dive): €80
- Ponant Discovery Pack (2 dives): €150
- Certified dive:
- Exploration (1 dive): €80
- Excellence Package (3 dives): €225
- Passion Package (6 dives): €420
Fauna of the Caribbean Sea
The fauna of the Caribbean Sea is very varied. During the various dives, could observe various species of benthic fauna such as French angel fish, yellow tail snapper, red snapper, and pelagic fauna such as wahoo, sail fish, as well as endemic wildlife such as barel sponges, and purple sponges.
Pre/Post & Overlands
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Before your cruise
** Prices per person, based on double occupancy