PONANT - The World Leader of Luxury Expeditions
An Exceptional Fleet
PONANT invites you to discover, or rediscover the world’s best destinations onboard its five ships, all flying the French flag:
- Le Ponant, a three-mast yacht with 32 cabins for an intimate and friendly cruising atmosphere
- Le Boréal, L’Austral, and Le Soléal, three luxurious ships with 132 cabins, featuring understated and refined exterior and interior decor
- And our latest jewel, Le Lyrial, the fourth sister-ship offering 122 cabins, launched in spring 2015
With a maximum capacity of 264 passengers, our small ships let you maintain your privacy and make you feel like you are on your very own private yacht – a yacht serving the iconic ports of call and secret harbors only accessible to smaller-sized ships.
Innovative Itineraries
From 5-star Culture and Leisure cruises to Expeditions, PONANT creates unique itineraries that will meet any traveler’s desire for new horizons. Our ships explore every continent, from cultural experience in Northern Europe or a journey of discovery in South America to an idyllic cruise in the Caribbean or a refined adventure among the Antarctic ice floes.
A Unique Travel Experience
For more than 25 years, PONANT cruises have been offering remarkable experiences to our guests. Sailing aboard one of our ships means enjoying rare encounters with nature in the heart of virgin territories. It means discovering other cultures and traditions, sharing memories with tribes from the other side of the world. It means enjoying the magic of the PONANT Moment.
French Crew
The French Touch means, above all, a French crew to welcome you and ensure your comfort and well-being throughout your cruise. In an atmosphere of elegant luxury, you will find a five-star service on board to ensure you enjoy a unique travel experience that is simultaneously authentic and refined.
A French Way of Living
The French Touch also means a way of living in which excellent gastronomy takes pride of place. Every day, you will discover fragrant flavors, carefully selected cheeses, and wines, delicious specialty bread, and pastries from Maison Lenôtre. And, as of very recently, Maison Taillevent provides its fine selection of vintage wines by the glass, Maison Veuve Clicquot champagne is served at our gala cocktails, and delicious sweets from the Ladurée bakery are on offer during afternoon tea time.
Prestigious Partners
Finally, the French Touch is also evident in our choice of partners, whose expertise and passion for their work is in line with our own quest for excellence: interior design by Jean Philippe Nuel, fabrics by Pierre Frey, delicate flavours from Le Palais des Thés, Hermès bath products in all cabins and suites, spa care products by Sothy’s, and signature perfumes from Fragonard.
