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PONANT, Cruises, Spa

PONANT

PONANT

PONANT

PONANT, Cruises, Spa
PERFECT FOR: Seasoned solo cruisers and couples looking for the sleek and suave — CHOOSE PONANT TO: Sail beyond the classic cruise spots to more sequestered shores
Ocean & expedition cruising

Gracing the seas in one-of-a-kind, boutique vessels, PONANT delivers sophisticated yet cosy luxury cruising like no other.

Ocean & expedition cruising

Gracing the seas in one-of-a-kind, boutique vessels, PONANT delivers sophisticated yet cosy luxury cruising like no other.

Top notes of elegance, refinement and gourmet dining are no surprise from a classic French cruise line, balanced by a base devoted to world-class expeditions to tempt everyone to a shore of possibilities.

A fleet designed with exploration in mind, many of PONANT’s vessels are purpose built, from Le Paul Gaugin sailing Polynesian waters to Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker. Pocket-sized in comparison, a mention must go to Le Ponant, the yacht granting access to some of the planet’s most remote ports that traditional cruises are just a little too large to navigate. 

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French luxury dedicated to discovery

Stylish
Polished
Cosy

A special
something

PONANT, Cruises, Cruise in the arctic

A special
something

A match made in heaven, PONANT have partnered with the Smithsonian’s travel programme – Smithsonian Journeys – to create a new class of themed cruise. From cuisine and the arts to nature and culture, these itineraries bring together in-the-know speakers and destinations synonymous with each subject, resulting in a trip that lives and breathes passions as much as their passengers do.

Extraordinary facilities
  • Exceptional spas across the fleet, with select ships featuring Turkish baths and snow rooms
  • Outstanding French dining experiences onboard in collaboration with the Ducasse Conseil catering centre of excellence
  • The Blue Eye multi-sensory lounge with extraordinary views of marine life as you cruise, feature in the ships in the Ponant Explorers series
  • Exceptional spas across the fleet, with select ships featuring Turkish baths and snow rooms
  • Outstanding French dining experiences onboard in collaboration with the Ducasse Conseil catering centre of excellence
  • The Blue Eye multi-sensory lounge with extraordinary views of marine life as you cruise, feature in the ships in the Ponant Explorers series
Pricing
We customise every trip to you and our quotes are bespoke.
  • Ocean & expedition
    Cruising style
Anchors away for
  • 14
    Luxury sailing, expedition & specialist ships
Fleet count
  • ≤ 2
    Guests per crew member
Crew to guest ratio
  • 32-264 guests
    Small & boutique
Ship size

It's in
the details

    • Standout suite

      Cruising aboard the icebreaking Le Commandant Charcot is best experienced from the comfort of the Suite de l’Armateur. Panoramic views of polar ice await, where a design ethos combining the Danish philosophy of hygge and the Norwegian ‘friluftsliv̓ blurs the boundaries between outside and in. Its contemporary nautical design extends to a Swarovski® telescope and binoculars, best used from the sweeping private terrace.

    • Downtime on deck

      Though they’re known for expanding horizons, PONANT also know when it’s time to slow down. To recharge the minds and bodies of passengers embracing the art of slow travel, the onboard spas bring together therapies crafted by renowned French brands and specialised treatment rooms. The saunawith- a-view aboard Le Champlain and Snow Room on Le Commandant Charcot being particular highlights.

    • Port pursuits

      Opportunities to explore a new landscape are perhaps more common by land and air, but in Ontario, canoe and kayak are best to travel through the Killarney Channel. Joining the waters of Georgian Bay, sail past the pine forests and white quartzite of the La Cloche Mountains, spotting wildlife on the way.

Ships of
note

Le Ponant

The iconic three-masted sailing yacht.

Le Commandant Charcot

The world’s only luxury icebreaker and PONANT’s first electric hybrid polar expedition vessel.

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Sailing to...

  • A serene tropical beach with clear blue waters, white sand, and palm trees leaning over the shore under a bright sky.
    Caribbean - Ocean cruising

    Beyond the typical idyllic landscapes, take-it-easy vibes and tales of buried pirate treasure, it’s obvious that these nations aren’t all cut from the same cloth.

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  • Aerial view of a coastline with trees and clear turquoise waters.
    Mediterranean - Ocean cruising

    Famed for its sunny disposition and fresh, flavourful cuisine, the Mediterranean is infinite in its appeal.  

    Explore
  • A surfer paddles towards a turquoise wave with white foam from an aerial perspective.
    Australasia & Oceania - Ocean cruising

    A voyage to this far-flung corner of the world is nothing short of surprising at every turn. 

    Explore
  • A person with a colourful patterned backpack stands amidst lush greenery, facing away from the camera.
    Asia - Ocean cruising

    A continent as diverse as it is captivating, a voyage through Asia is worthy of the long haul – from cherry-blossom season sojourns to palatial wonders of the world and everything in between.

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  • A pride of lions walking in a line through tall golden grass with trees and a hill in the background.
    Africa & Indian Ocean - Ocean cruising

    Surrounded by glistening bath-warm waters stopping on blanket-soft sands, sailing these parts is the epitome of blissful escapism. 

    Explore
  • Two dolphins leaping out of the ocean water with splashes around them.
    Arabian Coast - Ocean cruising

    Nowhere brings the same level of exquisitely clashing landscapes straight out of a sci-fi novel than cutting-edge Arabia.

    Explore
  • A serene sunset over a beach with an oceanfront building, palm trees, and distant mountains.
    North America - Ocean cruising

    From icy glaciers to autumnal tones — there’s no shortage of striking scenery along North America’s coastlines.

    Explore
  • A polar bear stands on a melting ice floe in the Arctic, with mountains in the background.
    Northern Europe & British Isles - Ocean cruising

    Skipping through the pages of fabled folklore comes easy in Europe’s northern realms.

    Explore
  • Africa & Indian Ocean - Expedition cruising

    An enchanting coastline as far as the eye can see, Africa’s plentiful patchwork of landscapes abounds in expedition experiences.

    Explore
  • Asia - Expedition cruising

    Weave between the archipelagos of eastern Asia, where waters rich in marine life tempt snorkellers below the surface, tropical jungles await to be explored, and hidden histories are sure to surprise. 

    Explore
  • North America - Expedition cruising

    There’s no sitting still in North America, where every state has its own version of high-octane. Take to the water though, and the thrills can be filed under a different category – expedition.  

    Explore
  • Polar Regions - Expedition cruising

    Glistening glaciers surrounded by pristine waters for miles around — these classic expedition cruises are oh so worthy of their title.  

    Explore
  • South Pacific - Expedition cruising

    Blend the paradisiacal good looks of the tropics with the remote mystery of the poles and the resulting masterpiece is surely the isles that scatter the South Pacific.

    Explore
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    Whether it’s a lolling castaway with your nearest and dearest or just the urge to sail alongside a smaller group of like-minded travellers, there’s no better way to navigate the water in a more intimate way than aboard a private yacht.