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Overview
Le Dumont d'Urville, a Ponant Explorer-class luxury yacht, is exclusively chartered by Tauck, offering an all-inclusive, five-star experience in exotic and remote destinations. This elegant small ship is 430 feet long and hosts a maximum of 184 guests, ensuring highly personalized service from its experienced crew. Every stateroom and suite offers ocean views, with most featuring a private balcony, complemented by designer toiletries, luxury bedding, and a complimentary minibar.
The ship's most distinctive feature is the innovative Blue Eye Lounge, the world's first multi-sensory, underwater viewing salon, allowing guests to witness marine life through two large subaquatic portholes.
Onboard amenities are designed for ultimate comfort and enrichment, including an outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, and a hydraulic marina platform for easy access to water sports. Guests can enjoy gourmet French and international cuisine in the elegant main restaurant or a relaxed atmosphere at the casual outdoor grill.
Quick Facts
Year Built
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Size: 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sqm Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, w...
Size: 45 sqm (484 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with separate shower and bathtub Bat...
Size: 45 sqm (484 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with separate shower and bathtub Bat...
Size: 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sqm Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, w...
Size: 32 sqm (344 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sqm Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, w...
Size: 38 sq m (409 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sq m Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes,...
Size: 38 sq m (409 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sq m Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes,...
Size: 27.5 sq m (296 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: He...
Size: 27.5 sq m (296 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: He...
Size: 27.5 sq m (296 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: He...
Size: 27.5 sq m (296 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: He...
Size: 38 sq m (409 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes – 8 sq m Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, armchair, ottoman, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes,...
Size: 19 sqm (204 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, haird...
Size: 19 sqm (204 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, haird...
Size: 19 sqm (204 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, haird...
Size: 19 sq m (204 sq ft) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Furnishings: Desk with stationery, chair, table, dresser Private Bathroom: Yes, with shower Bathroom Amenities: Hermes toiletries, hair...
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Sep 14, 2022
4 out of 5 stars
This is a French ship. Therefore, the outlets are almost exclusively 220V. Bring adapters. Even so, make sure your electronics can handle 220V. Our hair dryer (like most) only takes 110V, so got permanently fried the first time we plugged it in.
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Accommodations
5
Activities
4
Entertainment
4
Food
4
Staff
3
Itinerary
5
Value
0
Overall
4
Recommend
Yes
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Le Dumont d'Urville for Tauck
From
Rome, Italy
2 Sailings
Apr 24 - May 22, 2026
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Le Dumont d'Urville for Tauck
From
Marseille, Provence, France
1 Sailing
May 8, 2026
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Le Dumont d'Urville for Tauck
From
Malta
2 Sailings
Apr 17 - May 15, 2026
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Aboard
Le Dumont d'Urville for Tauck
From
Valletta, Malta
1 Sailing
May 1, 2026
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per person*
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