Ponant

PONANT is a pioneer in small-ship, luxury expeditions and yacht-style voyages. Operating one of the world’s youngest, most modern fleets of 13 vessels, never carrying more than 330 guests. Combining all-inclusive French-inspired gastronomy, beverages and luxury amenities with attentive and friendly service. PONANT offers immersive, bespoke itineraries across all 7 continents, from the world’s most iconic ports to remote, seldom visited destinations.

The Ponant fleet comprises exclusively of small-sized vessels meticulously designed to accommodate fewer passengers:

• The renowned sailing ship, Le Ponant, is furnished with 16 cabins.
• The modern yachts of the PONANT EXPLORERS series boast 92 cabins.
• L’Austral, Le Boréal, and Le Soléal each offer 132 cabins, while Le Lyrial features 122
• Le Commandant Charcot has 135 cabins.
• Le Paul Gauguin offers 165 cabins.  

Blending these capacities with elegant and sophisticated design, enables Ponant to uphold the utmost levels of passenger privacy and provide a personalized 5-star service onboard.

Life aboard Ponant ships constitutes an integral component of the PONANT voyage encounter. Whether you opt for a luxury yacht expedition or an adventurous trek into the frigid depths of Antarctica, rest assured that you'll encounter unparalleled onboard comfort. Their tailored, attentive hospitality will ensure you feel as though you're voyaging on a personal, exclusive yacht.

• Ultra Luxury accommodation (100% with private balcony)
• Hermès bathroom amenities and free on demand movies
• All gourmet meals on board, including 24/7 room service
• Open bar including free flowing Veuve Clicquot Champagne, wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
• Complimentary in-room mini bar restocked daily
• Small group Zodiac® excursions and landings with Expedition Guides
• Informative lectures, talks and entertainment in theatre
• Complimentary Unlimited Wi-Fi
• Complimentary Butler Service in select Suites
• Port taxes and national park entry fees

All PONANT ships are equipped with an onboard spa, which boasts various amenities such as massage cabins, a Turkish bath (available on sister ships and Le Paul Gauguin), a sauna (found on Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot), or even a Snow Room (exclusive to Le Commandant Charcot).

These spa facilities offer a diverse selection of premium treatments, delivered in collaboration with renowned French spa and wellness brands such as SOTHYS™, CLARINS (available on Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier only), BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE (featured on Le Commandant Charcot and Le Ponant), and ALGOTHERM (present on Le Paul Gauguin).

Relax into your seat in the theatre and indulge in a diverse array of shows, concerts, and performances orchestrated by accomplished dancers and musicians onboard.

In the elegant Grand Salon lounge of Le Ponant, you can partake in special musical evenings, dance events, as well as culture and music quizzes. Furthermore, your cultural experience is enhanced with traditional local music concerts, featuring enchanting styles like Corsican polyphony and the vibrant rhythms of Caribbean steel bands, performed outdoors on deck by specially invited bands.

Or, if a good book in a quiet space is more what you are after, the libraries across all ships are well-stocked with a variety of books and board games.  The Library is also thoughtfully furnished with Wi-Fi-connected computers for your convenience.

The ships' outdoor spaces, carefully crafted for comfort and relaxation, have been thoughtfully designed to seamlessly blend with the breath taking seascape and horizon.

Atop Sisterships (Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal, and Le Lyrial), as well as on the third deck of the PONANT EXPLORERS (Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-D’Urville, Le Jacques Cartier, and Le Bellot), and on deck 8 of Le Paul Gauguin, you'll discover a heated seawater pool complete with its own sun lounge—a perfect oasis.

For those aboard Le Commandant Charcot, you can luxuriate in the Blue Lagoon found on deck 9. Meanwhile, on Le Ponant, a 400 m² (4,300 ft²) Sun deck awaits, offering a solarium and a jacuzzi for your ultimate enjoyment.

Every year, Ponant ships are privileged to welcome a minimum of 50 illustrious guests hailing from various domains, including artists, authors, journalists, and scientists. They are esteemed experts in their respective fields, and they generously share their expertise and insights to enhance your voyage, creating an enriching experience.

As a result, each cruise seamlessly combines the joys of travel with the excitement of exploration, be it in the realms of culture, history, or science.