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Caribbean Mosaic, Between Mangroves & Lagoons

Caribbean Mosaic, Between Mangroves & Lagoons

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From Belize City, PONANT invites you to board Le Dumont-d’Urville for a brand-new 8-day expedition cruise to discover the lush landscapes and beautiful shores of Honduras, Guatemala and Belize.

Your ship will set sail to Punta Sal and the Jeannette Kawas National Park. This idyllic haven offers a formidable panorama of the biodiversity in Honduras, between the lush vegetation of the tropical rainforest and the rich marine ecosystem.

You will continue your odyssey towards the Bay Islands and Les Cayos Cochinos, a small archipelago classified as a marine reserve in 1994 and located on the world’s second-largest coral reef. Let yourself fall under the spell of these idyllic shores, which are among the Caribbean’s most beautiful coastlines.

A wild corner of the Caribbean coast at the confluence of several rivers, the green jungle of the Cuero y Salado National Park is home to exceptionally diverse fauna.

You will then call at Water Caye, which offers wonderful scuba diving opportunities to explore the treasures of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System.

Your ship will then sail to Livingston, Guatemala, the heart of Garifuna country, which proudly perpetuates an original culture and a music that is listed as a UNESCO heritage site.

Finally you will reach Belize. From the attractive little town of Punta Gorda, the Mayan civilisation will reveal itself around its ancestral traditions.

Then your ship will finally set sail for Belize City, the end of an exceptional cruise.

Trip Name
Caribbean Mosaic, Between Mangroves & Lagoons
Days
8
Overview
Vessel Type: Luxury Passenger Capacity: 92 cabins Built: 2017/2018 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. RESTAURANTS As it is an essential part of French culture, gastronomy will naturally have pride of place aboard this new ship. Through its two restaurants, Le Dumont d'Urville will invite you on a journey to elegance and epicureanism. In a relaxed atmosphere, a first dining area located on Deck 3 and able to seat 70 will serve grilled meats daily, along with a variety of salads and desserts. To the back of Deck 4, you will find a 260 m² panoramic restaurant which can accommodate all of our passengers in a single sitting. Designed differently to that on our other ships, this dining area, which opens onto the outside, will have a buffet of salads, desserts and cheeses at your disposal. Our discreet and attentive crew will provide table service for hot meals. PUBLIC AREAS Like Le Boréal and its sisterships, Le Dumont d'Urville has many common areas that are designed and equipped to meet all of your needs while preserving the intimacy of each passenger. A 140 m² reception area includes: A reception/concierge desk, An excursions desk, The ship’s administrative services, The sales office, manned by our Guest Relations Officer, Our 50 m² boutique which sells clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and various accessories, Toilets accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. A new hydraulic platform with adjustable height provides: Easier boarding than on any other cruise ship, Easier Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation for expeditions, Easier access to the sea for swimming and practising various water sports such as kayaking or paddle-boarding. A pool deck offering: A pool with a panoramic view, equipped with a counter-current swimming system, A pleasant solarium, An outdoor bar and lounge with armchairs and sofas. A 200 m² main lounge which can accommodate all of our passengers to share convivial moments and to host activities organised during the day or evening. Lastly, a theatre that seats 188, equipped with: The latest sound and lighting technology, A LED wall as the stage backdrop, for the projection of high-resolution images and videos.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Day 1 BELIZE CITY
Belize City is the former capital and the country’s largest town. Located on the Caribbean Sea, this lively little town symbolises the fusion of British, Spanish and Maya cultures. The departure point for flights over the Great Blue Hole and the barrier reef, it’s also the ideal gateway for discovering the treasures of Maya architecture: in the heart of the jungle, the grandiose and mysterious ruins of temples and palaces at the Lamanai and Xunantunich sites await you. Another unmissable experience: a trip to the mouth of the Belize River: with a little luck and care, you’ll get a glimpse of manatees, dolphins, crocodiles, iguanas and many aquatic bird species.
Day 2 - Day 2 Punta Sal
In the municipality of Tela lies Punta Sal National Park, renamed Jeannette Kawas as a tribute to the environmental activist murdered in 1995. Between coral reef and green jungle, the park unveils a succession of white sandy coves along its coastline giving onto crystal-clear waters in a marvellous palette of blues. Inland, the tropical forest unfurls, a real reserve for wildlife that you will be able to explore in a Zodiac dinghy between mangroves, lagoons and rivers. A visit to the village of Miami, located on a sand tongue in the park, will give you the opportunity to discover the culture of the Garifuna, a people settled in Central America who descend from a mix of freed slaves and Caribbean and Arawak people.
Day 3 - Day 3 GUANAJA
The island of Guanaja is a little-known paradise, one of Honduras’ real treasures, and will reveal itself to you between lush vegetation, idyllic deserted beaches and unique encounters with the local population of Bonacca (also known as The Cay). Off the coast, the wildest and most remote of the Bay Islands rolls out its coral reefs, which attract diving enthusiasts from around the world. This jewel of the Caribbean Sea also shelters a mangrove whose secrets you will attempt to discover as you explore it during a Zodiac outing. Then, during hikes, accompanied by our team of naturalist-guides, you will enter the heart of a rainforest dotted with majestic waterfalls and home to many bird species, like macaws. Here, the Caracoles people will welcome you and share their traditions with you on the small key of Bonacca (also known as The Cay). Do not miss this exceptional encounter!
Day 4 - Day 4 CAYOS COCHINOS
Lying northeast of La Ceiba, the Bay Islands are home to certain treasures that float on a palette of turquoise, dark or celadon blues. Les Cayos Cochinos, an archipelago made up of two islands, Cayo Menor and Cayo Grande, and thirteen coral cays, is one of them. Situated on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System in a marine reserve created in 1994, its underwater scenery features coral gardens in which multitudes of tropical fish scatter and provide you with a feast for the eyes. In this idyllic setting, you will infinitely enjoy swimming while other water-based activities will offer a delightful interlude in the heart of exceptional nature.
Day 5 - Day 5 CUERO Y SALADO, WATER CAYE, ISLA UTILA
In the heart of the Central American isthmus, Honduras is a little-known paradise boasting rich biodiversity, as evidenced by the Cuero y Salado National Park, a real refuge for wildlife created in 1987. This magnificent reserve, located on the estuaries of the Cuero, Salado and San Juan rivers, will provide you with fantastic opportunities for observing fauna and the plant kingdom. In a boat going across the mangrove, accompanied by the song of birds answering each other, you will not tire of observing the bright plumage livening up the thick green forest with bursts of colour. As you watch the monkeys dancing from branch to branch, you will not know which way to turn. And if you are lucky, turtles and caimans will also make an appearance. The Bay Islands archipelago is home to stunning cays, sheltered coral islets with warm, crystal-clear turquoise waters. Off the island of Utila, the white-sand beaches lined with palms and coconut trees and the reefs of the deserted islet called Water Caye offer a picture-postcard setting that will delight fans of swimming and snorkelling.
Day 6 - Day 6 PLANCENCIA
Placencia beckons travellers with the opalescence of its idyllic beaches and the blue hues of the Caribbean Sea that edges it. Lying in the south of Belize, in the Stann Creek District, this former fishing village exudes an Afro-Caribbean atmosphere in an unspoiled paradise combining brightly-coloured traditional houses and enchanting scenery. A veritable nature sanctuary both on land and at sea, Placencia has become an increasingly popular eco-destination in the Caribbean, particularly with diving and marine life enthusiasts. Its stunning lagoon is home to manatees, saltwater crocodiles and dolphins, among others, as well as numerous species of tropical fish. In addition to an excursion into the mangrove and some snorkelling, you will be able to discover the Mopan and Kekchi Mayan civilisations.
Day 7 - Day 7 HALF MOON CAYE
The tropical green crescent of Half Moon Caye is a natural monument of Belize stretching out over crystal-clear waters. The appeal of the oldest protected marine and ornithological area in Central America stems from its beaches lined with coconut trees, but most importantly from its incredible underwater world, which you will be able to explore with fins, mask and snorkel. Corals, sponges, sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, eels and groupers live in the turquoise waters, while on land the coastal forest is home to amusing geckos and a large colony of red-footed boobies, spectacular divers that penetrate the water at high speed to feed on small fish and squid.
Day 8 - Day 8 BELIZE CITY
Belize City is the former capital and the country’s largest town. Located on the Caribbean Sea, this lively little town symbolises the fusion of British, Spanish and Maya cultures. The departure point for flights over the Great Blue Hole and the barrier reef, it’s also the ideal gateway for discovering the treasures of Maya architecture: in the heart of the jungle, the grandiose and mysterious ruins of temples and palaces at the Lamanai and Xunantunich sites await you. Another unmissable experience: a trip to the mouth of the Belize River: with a little luck and care, you’ll get a glimpse of manatees, dolphins, crocodiles, iguanas and many aquatic bird species.
Day 9 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $6,930Deluxe Stateroom
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $12,770Grand Deluxe Suite
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $13,170Owner's Suite
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $7,330Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $7,570Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $7,890Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $10,800Deluxe Suite
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $11,660Prestige Suite Deck 5
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $12,060Prestige Suite Deck 6
14-11-202321-11-2023AUD $12,380Privilege Suite
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $6,930Deluxe Stateroom
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $7,330Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $7,570Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $7,890Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $10,800Deluxe Suite
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $11,660Prestige Suite Deck 5
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $12,060Prestige Suite Deck 6
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $12,380Privilege Suite
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $12,770Grand Deluxe Suite
21-11-202328-11-2023AUD $13,170Owner's Suite
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $6,930Deluxe Stateroom
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $7,330Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $7,570Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $7,890Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $10,800Deluxe Suite
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $11,660Prestige Suite Deck 5
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $12,060Prestige Suite Deck 6
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $12,380Privilege Suite
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $12,770Grand Deluxe Suite
28-11-202305-12-2023AUD $13,170Owner's Suite
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $6,930Deluxe Stateroom
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $7,330Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $7,570Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $7,890Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $10,800Deluxe Suite
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $11,660Prestige Suite Deck 5
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $12,060Prestige Suite Deck 6
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $12,380Privilege Suite
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $12,770Grand Deluxe Suite
05-12-202312-12-2023AUD $13,170Owner's Suite
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $6,930Deluxe Stateroom
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $7,330Prestige Stateroom Deck 4
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $7,570Prestige Stateroom Deck 5
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $7,890Prestige Stateroom Deck 6
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $10,800Deluxe Suite
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $11,660Prestige Suite Deck 5
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $12,060Prestige Suite Deck 6
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $12,380Privilege Suite
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $12,770Grand Deluxe Suite
12-12-202319-12-2023AUD $13,170Owner's Suite

Inclusions

    • A brand-new expedition cruise to discover the natural and cultural treasures of Honduras, Guatemala and Belize.
    • UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Belize Barrier Reef with Half Moon Caye and the Great Blue Hole.
    • A diving opportunity at Belize's Great Blue Hole, one of the ten most beautiful dive sites in the world according to Captain Cousteau.
    • An encounter with the Garifuna people, descended from a mix of freed slaves and Caribbean and Arawak people, and their cultural traditions.
    • The opportunity to explore the pre-Columbian Mayan civilisation and its cultural heritage.
    • New ports of call: Punta Sal, Cayos Cochinos, Cuero y Salado, Punta Gorda.
    • From Livingston, accessible only by sea, the chance to experience the treasures of the Rio Dulce, between hot springs and eco-responsible development project.
    • Landscapes: palm-fringed beaches, blue lagoons, heavenly islands, mangroves, tropical rainforests, coral reefs, rich seabed, hot springs, rivers.
    • Wildlife: howler monkeys, white-headed monkeys, caimans, turtles, tropical birds, multicoloured fish.
    • Multiple diving opportunities, including at the Blue Hole -optional activity
    • (for PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent only).

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