THE PONANT DIFFERENCE

Embark on a luxury cruise aboard one of our PONANT ships and experience a truly exceptional sea voyage with a difference. PONANT promises unforgettable moments aboard sleek and intimately sized, purpose-built, highly sustainable cruise yachts calling on all 7 Continents. All PONANT ships sail under the French flag. Discover the innovatively designed cruise ship Le Boréal and her three sister vessels (max 244 guests and 200 to Antarctica): L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial. Experience Le Ponant, our famous three-masted ship, with only 6 staterooms, each combining traditional authenticity with modern comfort; and enjoy the pleasures of one of the six Explorers ships (170 guest capacity) ; Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Dumont D’Urville, Le Bouganville, Le Bellot, Le Jacques Cartier; the newest series of technologically cutting-edge cruise ships. In 2021 saw the launch of the Luxury extreme polar expedition yacht, the 200-guest, Le Commandant Charcot. For 35 years now, PONANT’s luxury cruise ships have been calling at both famous ports and lesser-known anchorages accessible only to smaller ships. As the number one luxury polar cruise operator, we offer a range of discovery expeditions to the majestic landscapes of the Arctic and the Antarctic. Or choose from sunny excursions to the heart of the Mediterranean, sea voyages along Celtic coasts and beautiful getaways to the secret islands of the Pacific. PONANT’s themed luxury cruises offering unforgettable experiences designed with special interests in mind. Discover multi-faceted continents and forgotten lands endowed with natural treasures while experiencing the refined atmosphere and comfort of life on board. Combining wonderful itineraries with five-star hotel service, PONANT’s exceptional luxury cruises à la française have been created to deliver quality and excellence through an unprecedented sailing experience. Discover the world of PONANT. Discover the PONANT Difference.