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Ocean Voyage: Walvis Bay - Dakar

Walvis Bay - Dakar

Dates:
29/3/2026
to  10/4/2026

13
days
12
nights on board
Starting from*
AU$5,070
per person
30% Ponant Bonus
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From sea to sea, or from continent to continent, PONANT welcomes you aboard its ships for a Sea Journey. A few times a year we invite sea lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons to join our non-stop journeys, to enjoy the comfort of our ships for an extended period and share the daily lives of our crew.

As the days go by, you can admire the waves from the upper deck, keep fit in the spa and make good use of the pool or the gym, share the daily life of the crew, discover sailing techniques and instruments, and enjoy a break from the hectic pace of life.


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Choose your stateroom

Choose your stateroom

Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3
 

(19 m²)

From AU$5,070 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
 

(19 m²)

From AU$5,330 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
 

(19 m²)

From AU$5,480 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
 

(19 m²)

From AU$5,690 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 3
 

(27 m²)

From AU$7,570 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(27 m²)

From AU$7,570 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 4
 

(27 m²)

From AU$7,570 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Deluxe Suite Deck 5
 

(27 m²)

From AU$7,570 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 5
 

(38 m²)

From AU$8,140 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Prestige Suite Deck 6
 

(38 m²)

From AU$8,390 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 5
 

(32 m²)

From AU$8,600 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Privilege Suite Deck 6
 

(32 m²)

From AU$8,600 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
 

(45 m²)

From AU$8,860 per person
30% Ponant Bonus

Owner's Suite Deck 5
 

(45 m²)

From AU$12,630 per person



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Balcony Stateroom D – Deck 6 AU$16,670.00 Book
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Veranda Stateroom B - Deck 7 and 8 AU$20,880.00 Book
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25% Ponant Bonus
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Porthole Stateroom F – Deck 3 AU$11,270.00 Fully booked
Window Stateroom E – Deck 4 AU$13,030.00 Book
Balcony Stateroom D – Deck 6 AU$16,670.00 Book
Balcony Stateroom C – Deck 7 AU$16,900.00 Book
Veranda Stateroom B - Deck 7 and 8 AU$20,880.00 Book
Veranda Suite A – Deck 7 AU$28,740.00 Book
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Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$17,300.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$17,720.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$18,590.00 Fully booked
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$18,590.00 Book
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Deluxe Stateroom Deck 3 AU$8,910.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$9,360.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$9,830.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$10,390.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$16,750.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$18,600.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$19,050.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 6 AU$33,570.00 Fully booked
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L'AUSTRAL
10 nights on board
Dates:
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EE150526
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$14,130.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$14,830.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$15,670.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$21,810.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$21,810.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$21,810.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$21,810.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$29,500.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$31,030.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$32,560.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$32,560.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$35,770.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$53,380.00 Book
9/7/2026 to 20/7/2026
Glasgow, Scotland
Reykjavík
LE LAPÉROUSE
ER090726
30% Ponant Bonus
AU$14,010
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Prestige Stateroom Deck 4 AU$15,550.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 5 AU$16,320.00 Book
Prestige Stateroom Deck 6 AU$17,230.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$23,990.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$23,990.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$23,990.00 Book
Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$23,990.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 5 AU$32,430.00 Book
Prestige Suite Deck 6 AU$34,130.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$35,820.00 Book
Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$35,820.00 Book
Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$39,350.00 Book
Owner's Suite Deck 5 AU$58,730.00 Book

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*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.

Services provided

  • 24-hour room service
  • Inclusive Wifi internet access (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Dressing table and hairdryer
  • Diptyque Paris top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Two ADA staterooms

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Important trip details




Boarding conditions and passenger travel abilities

We invite you to read our boarding conditions and passenger travel abilities by clicking here. 

Any new reservation implies the acceptance of these conditions.


To guarantee your entry into one or several countries, you must ensure that you comply with the formalities and health requirements specific to each destination. In just a few clicks on our online search engine, find all the formalities you must complete prior to your departure (visas, entry authorisations for each country, vaccinations, etc.).

The international situation can change rapidly, so be sure to check this information regularly prior to your departure. However, please note that we always recommend our guests contact the relevant national immigration and customs and border control authorities directly to find out what rules apply to their specific situation. PONANT is not responsible for any decisions made by guests based on the information provided by the online search engine.


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.


Senegal: American, Australian and British citizens are visa exempt. 


Namibia: Australian, Canadian, US, UK and German citizens are visa exempt. You will be issued, free of charge, a tourist card of a validity of 90 days at the airport.


List of items prohibited on board

To guarantee the safety and well-being of our guests, certain items are strictly prohibited on board. Should you have one of these products or objects in your possession, they will be confiscated immediately and will not be transported on the ship. When an item transported aboard is considered illegal, the relevant authorities will be notified systematically.

Click here for the full list of items prohibited on board. 


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.


Packing Checklist

Ideal clothes for life on board:

You are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.

 

Informal evening:

In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.

For women:

  • Simple dress
  • Skirt or trousers
  • Blouse
  • Polo

For men:

  • Pleated trousers or chinos
  • Sports jacket
  • Shirt
  • Polo

 

SHOP:

A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.

 

A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.


Advice

ACCESSORIES:

  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Swimsuit (for the Spa on board)
  • Gym wear (fitness)
  • Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
  • Mobile phone charger
  • Hat/cap

HEALTH CARE:

  • Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
  • Medications and prescriptions

OUTFITS ON BOARD:

  • Casual outfits for the day
  • Smarter outfits for dinners

In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.

All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.

Ports of Call & Excursions

29 March 2026 - Walvis Bay


Embarkation 29/3/2026 From 5:00 pm to 2:10 am
Departure 29/3/2026 at 6:00 pm


On the wild coastlines of Namibia, you will feel the force of the encounter between the infinite dunes of the oldest desert in the world and the tempestuous waves of the Atlantic Ocean. A natural port in the curve of a bay formed by an old river delta, Walvis Bay is protected from the whims of the ocean by the natural barrier of Pelican Point. It is a real refuge for migratory birds, where thousands of pink flamingos and Cape cormorants mix with one of the largest Cape fur seal colonies in the world. On the Namibian coastline, the seals make the most of the Benguela Current, cold and full of fish, which comes up from the Antarctic.

At sea

30 March 2026  9 April 2026 - At sea


Arrival 30/3/2026
Departure 9/4/2026


During your journey 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 journey without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, depending on the activities offered, or 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 observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.

Dakar

10 April 2026 - Dakar


Arrival 10/4/2026 early morning
Disembarkation 10/4/2026 at 8:00 am


On the tip of the African continent, the buzzing capital of Senegal stretches along the narrow peninsula of Cape Verde. You may be overwhelmed by its sheer size, but Dakar will win you over with its richly diverse districts, appealing cultural scene and rich natural surroundings. In the historic centre, you'll enjoy the pell-mell of colours and tasty delights in Kermel market. Far from the effervescence of the city, Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as a place of remembrance, having once been a slave trade outpost. On the other side of the plateau, the wild Madeleine islands are protected by a national park.

Le Bougainville

Welcoming and spacious common areas, refined open-to-the-sea design, sleek exterior lines, a marina to make access to the ship's zodiac inflatables easier, hi-tech equipment, an outdoor pool, a multisensorial underwater lounge… Le Bougainville represents the new generation of ships designed to combine discovery and exploration with luxury, even in the planet's most remote and isolated regions. 

Up to 184 Guests
92 staterooms & suites
118 crew members
Spa
2 restaurants

Decks

Ponant ship LE BOUGAINVILLE - Deck 3 Ponant ship LE BOUGAINVILLE - Deck 4 Ponant ship LE BOUGAINVILLE - Deck 5 Ponant ship LE BOUGAINVILLE - Deck 6 Ponant ship LE BOUGAINVILLE - Deck 7

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Ocean Voyage

From sea to sea, or from continent to continent, PONANT welcomes you aboard its ships for a Sea Journey. A few times a year we invite sea lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons to join our journeys, to enjoy the comfort of our ships for an extended period and share the daily lives of our crew. As the days go by, you can admire the waves from the upper deck, keep fit in the spa and make good use of the pool or the gym, share the daily life of the crew, discover sailing techniques and instruments, and enjoy a break from the hectic pace of life.  

Free solo supplement

FREE SOLO SUPPLEMENT *

*The supplement for single usage of a double cabin is waived, according to availability and staterooms categories.