Description
From Cayenne to Fort-de-France, PONANT is inviting you to experience exceptional moments on a 10-day expedition cruise. Aboard Le Champlain, you will travel to 6 different lands and the highlight of the trip will be sailing along the legendary Orinoco River.
Your ship will depart from Cayenne and sail to the Salvation Islands. In the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century, these three tracts of land resting in the Atlantic Ocean were penal colonies where convicts, political prisoners and known criminals were exiled and held in prisons which you will be able to visit.
When your ship calls at the old colonial Dutch city of Paramaribo in Suriname, you will have the opportunity to discover the magnificent Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, built entirely from wood.
Le Champlain will then take you to the unique setting that is the Orinoco Delta, for unforgettable sailing surrounded by extremely dense vegetation. Immerse yourself in the special atmosphere that reigns here as you enjoy the sounds of jungle birds and moving encounters with the locals.
The end of your cruise will be marked by stops in the heart of the Caribbean, where you’ll be able to swim in idyllic surrounds. You will be free to enjoy the turquoise waters at the beaches in the Grenadines and Barbados, before disembarking in Martinique.