A cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Set sail across the Windward Islands, exploring rainforests, snorkeling reefs, and encountering local history and culture in Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, and beyond.

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Starting at: $6,400 * Price includes special offer Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542

The tropical Tobago Cays. Credit: PONANT/Margot Sib

View of St. Lucia. Credit: Corinne Kutz

Jungle waterfall, Dominica

Indian River on Dominica

Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe. Credit: Viktor Ruppert

Tobago Cays, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Credit: Bradley Wade

Mayreau. Credit: PONANT/Margot Sib

Saint George's, Grenada

Sea turtle in the Tobago Cays Credit: StudioPonant/Margot Sib

Bridgetown Wharf. Credit: Kathryn Maingot

Hawksbill sea turtles in Barbados Credit: Cedric Frixon

The Pitons. Credit: Scott Taylor

Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands

From St. Lucia to Barbados aboard the 184-guest Le Champlain or Le Bellot

9 days from $6,400

A cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Set sail across the Windward Islands, exploring rainforests, snorkeling reefs, and encountering local history and culture in Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, and beyond.

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

The ship was beautiful, the service was incredible, the speakers were very interesting, our cabin was very comfortable with plenty of room, the food was delicious!

- Smithsonian Journeys Traveler

JOURNEYS DISPATCHES

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Dates & Prices

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January 30, 2025 - February 7, 2025

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Le Champlain

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,830	$1,520	-	Double
$12,760	$2,280	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,160	$1,520	-	Double
$13,420	$2,280	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,360	$1,520	-	Double
$13,820	$2,280	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,630	$1,520	-	Double
$14,360	$2,280	-	Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,080	$1,520	-	Double
$19,270	$2,280	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,810	$1,520	-	Double
$20,730	$2,280	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$11,150	$1,520	-	Double
$21,400	$2,280	-	Single
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Privilege Suite
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$11,420	$1,520	-	Double
$21,940	$2,280	-	Single
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Decks 5 and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$11,750	$1,520	-	Double
$22,600	$2,280	-	Single
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Owner Suite
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$14,060	$1,520	-	Double
$27,220	$2,280	-	Single
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February 28, 2026 - March 8, 2026

Available

Le Bellot

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,400	-	-	Double
$11,910	-	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,720	-	-	Double
$12,540	-	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,900	-	-	Double
$12,910	-	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,150	-	-	Double
$13,400	-	-	Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$9,420	-	-	Double
$17,950	-	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,100	-	-	Double
$19,310	-	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,420	-	-	Double
$19,940	-	-	Single
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Privilege Suite
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,650	-	-	Double
$20,410	-	-	Single
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$10,970	-	-	Double
$21,040	-	-	Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$15,720	-	-	Double
$30,540	-	-	Single
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Price Notes

A deposit of 25% of the cruise price is required to reserve space on a cruise. Deposits are applied toward final payment of the cruise price.

Rates include port taxes and fees. Most shore excursions are included in the rates.

Pre- and post-program options and optional excursions, where applicable, are available at an additional cost.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.