Le Bougainville sailing on December 27th, 2025

11-Night Asia (Africa - Middle East - India)


Departure Port: Durban Sailing Date: Saturday, 12/27/25 Return Date: Wednesday, 01/07/26 Nights: 11 Ship: Le Bougainville Cruise Line: Ponant


Special Sale: Save up to 30% on select sailings (view details) 11-Night Asia (Africa - Middle East - India) Le Bougainville Ponant Offer: Save up to 30% on select sailings Booking Window: Now - 12/31/25 Applicable Sailings: Percentages of savings up to 30% depend on date of booking. Terms & Conditions: 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. Published fares are inclusive of up to 30% savings.

About The Cruise

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 third ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Bougainville 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.

Day #	Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
1	Saturday, 12/27/25	About Durban Tourists from all over the world have been coming to Durban for more than half a century, attracted mainly by the city�s famous beaches and the all year-round sunshine. But once they arrive here, they soon discover that this city has a lot more than beautiful, golden beaches to oﬀer. It is a center of world class sport and hosts major international events. It is a shopper�s paradise with sophisticated shopping malls and precincts, craft markets and street bazaars. It is an entertainment and hospitality center offering a wide range of accommodation from swish beachfront hotels to themed lodges, guesthouses, self-catering apartments and homely B&Bs. It is also a bustling commercial and manufacturing center connected to the business capitals of the world, and is built around one of the busiest ports in Africa. Durban Attractions There is an abundance of breathtaking scenery just beyond the city. To the north lies the bustling coastal town of Umhlanga, packed with hotels, restaurants and beautiful beaches. To the south is the Sapphire Coast, an endless stretch of sub-tropical paradise dotted with holiday towns. To the west lies the verdant Valley of 1000 Hills with its nature reserves and cultural villages. A little further aﬁeld, the Big 5 game reserves are just a few hours� drive away, while to the west the mighty Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park � a World Heritage Site � beckons. Durban, South Africa	--	10:00pm
2	Sunday, 12/28/25	About Richards Bay The Bustling town of Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbor set up by a Commodore of the Cape, Sir Frederick Richards during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879, and settlement sprang up around a port now named after Richards. The town is vibrant and fast becoming the north coast holiday destination, offering spectacular scenery and unspoilt beaches. It is one of the closest sea destinations from Gauteng and enjoys a summer climate all year round. Besides rapid industrial expansion, the tourism industry of this region is flourishing. The commercial and industrial development of Richards Bay has been a bonus for the sophisticated tourist and holiday maker. Its bustling business center has every modern facility and the town boasts excellent recreational facilities for residents and visitors alike. Richards Bay, South Africa	--	--
3	Monday, 12/29/25	About Richards Bay The Bustling town of Richards Bay began as a makeshift harbor set up by a Commodore of the Cape, Sir Frederick Richards during the Anglo-Boer War of 1879, and settlement sprang up around a port now named after Richards. The town is vibrant and fast becoming the north coast holiday destination, offering spectacular scenery and unspoilt beaches. It is one of the closest sea destinations from Gauteng and enjoys a summer climate all year round. Besides rapid industrial expansion, the tourism industry of this region is flourishing. The commercial and industrial development of Richards Bay has been a bonus for the sophisticated tourist and holiday maker. Its bustling business center has every modern facility and the town boasts excellent recreational facilities for residents and visitors alike. Richards Bay, South Africa	--	--
4	Tuesday, 12/30/25	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
5	Wednesday, 12/31/25	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
6	Thursday, 1/1/26	About Toliara It is the capital of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, located 936 km southwest of national capital Antananarivo. The city has a population of 168,758 in 2018. As a port town it acts as a major import/export hub for commodities such as sisal, soap, hemp, cotton, rice and peanuts. The Ifaty beach near Tulear is famous for its water and sands. The Museum of Arts and Traditions of the South of Madagascar (in Cedratom) presents the life, crafts and funerary art of the people in the area. Toliara, Madagascar	--	--
7	Friday, 1/2/26	About Morondava Morondava, Madagascar	--	--
8	Saturday, 1/3/26	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
9	Sunday, 1/4/26	About Majunga Majunga, Madagascar	--	--
10	Monday, 1/5/26	About Nosi Komba Nosi Komba, Madagascar	--	--
11	Tuesday, 1/6/26	About Nosy Hara Nosy Hara, Madagascar	--	--
12	Wednesday, 1/7/26	About Nosy Bé Nosy Bé, meaning Big Island in the Malagasy language, lies just a stone's throw off Madagascar's northwest coast. It is a remote and exotic destination. With its deserted beaches, rustic hotels and unhurried pace, it attracts travelers looking for a laid-back vacation. The fertile island is the center for the production of perfume essence from the ylang-ylang trees. The heady scent of their flowers gave Nosy Bé the name "Perfumed Isle." Other local products include sugar cane, coffee, vanilla and pepper; they are grown for export in large plantations. Hellville, the island's main town and port, is situated in a sheltered bay. It is named after a former French governor, Admiral de Hell. The town features a few old colonial buildings, a busy market, some small boutiques and tourist shops along the busy main street. At the quayside, vendors display embroidered linens, wood carvings and straw articles. Nosy Bé Attractions Trips into the lush countryside may include a ride up to Mt. Passot. At 950 feet, this is the highest point on the island. The view from the top offers an extensive panorama of crater lakes nestled between verdant hills. Most visitors make the boat trip to Nosy Komba. The tiny island is known for its lemur reserve. These arboreal primates, with their large eyes, soft fur and long curling tails, have lived unharmed for centuries in the forest behind Ampangorina village. The lemurs are a popular tourist attraction and a profitable source of income to the small local community. Palm-ringed sand beaches and quaint hotels offer lazy hours of swimming and sunning. Be aware that beaches are not very attractive during low tide. Nosy Bé, Madagascar	6:00am	--
Number of Nights: 11

Le Bougainville


	Ship: Le Bougainville 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 third ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Bougainville 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.

Year Built	2018	Capacity	N/A	Meeting Rooms	No

Year Refurbished	N/A	Elevators	3	Casino	No

Registry	France	Restaurants	2	Disco	No

Tonnage	N/A	Bars	2	Fitness Center	Yes

Cabins	92	Pools	1	Children's Program	No

Handicap Cabins	N/A	Theaters	Y	Internet Cafe	Yes

Shops	Yes	Library	Yes	Spa	Yes

Cabin Categories | Decks

Deluxe Staterooms
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
DELUXE SUITE DECK 4
DELUXE SUITE DECK 5
DELUXE SUITE DECK 6
GRAND DELUXE SUITE DECK 5
GRAND DELUXE SUITE DECK 6
Owners Suite
Prestige Deck 4
Prestige Deck 5
Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Prestige Deck 6
Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Prestige Stateroom
PRIVILEGE SUITE DECK 5
PRIVILEGE SUITE DECK 6

Cabin Details

Private balcony
Individually-controlled air-conditioning
King-size bed or twin beds
Shower
Minibar
Flat screen
Satellite TV
Desk with stationery
Ipod(TM) players
Video on demand
Safe
Hairdryer
Bath robes
Satellite direct line telephone
110/220 volts outlet
French bath products
24hr room service
Internet access wifi.

Prices are per person, double occupancy, cruise only and on select sailings. Prices shown are for stateroom categories as noted and are shown in US Dollars. Government taxes and fees are additional. Airfare is not included. Prices and itineraries are based on availability and are subject to change without notice.

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