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Whether it's the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or Alaskan coastline, embark on your dream voyage at a fraction of the cost. Start your journey today and sail away on the adventure of a lifetime.

Le Bellot
Le Champlain
L'Austral
Le Jacques Cartier
Le Ponant
Le Soléal
Le Lyrial
Le Lapérouse
Le Boréal
Spirit of Ponant
Le Dumont-d'Urville
Le Bougainville
Le Commandant Charcot

Embark on a luxury cruise aboard one of our PONANT ships and experience a truly exceptional sea voyage with a difference. PONANT promises you unforgettable moments aboard our sleek and intimately sized cruise yachts, all of which sail under the French flag.

Discover the innovatively designed cruise ship Le Boréal and her three sister vessels: L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial. Experience Le Ponant, our famous three-masted ship, with her 16 staterooms, each combining traditional authenticity with modern comfort; and enjoy the pleasures of Le Lapérouse, a technologically cutting-edge cruise ship, the first in the PONANT EXPLORERS series.

For 30 years now, our 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 you may 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. Our themed luxury cruises offering unforgettable experiences designed with special interests in mind.

Allow yourself to be tempted by one of our gastronomic cruises featuring cookery workshops hosted by renowned chefs; or a golf cruise in the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. Enjoy the opportunity to visit extraordinary locations on one of our many expedition cruises. 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 top-of-the-range hotel service, our exceptional luxury cruises à la française have been created to deliver quality and excellence through an unprecedented sailing experience. We invite you to discover the world of PONANT.

Ship Rating Year Built Passengers
L'Austral 2011 264
Le Bellot 2020 184
Le Boréal 2010 264
Le Bougainville 2019 184
Le Champlain 2018 184
Le Commandant Charcot 2021 245
Le Dumont-d'Urville 2019 184
Le Jacques Cartier 2020 184
Le Lapérouse 2018 184
Le Lyrial 2015 264
Le Ponant 1991 32
Le Soléal 2013 264
Spirit of Ponant 2024 12

Travelling the French way

As the only cruise company sailing under the French flag, PONANT is an exponent for the French way of life across every sea on the globe. On board, this is translated through exceptional services, a multilingual crew and bringing French know-how to the fore.

Exceptional destinations

From secluded ports to secret seas, from forgotten beaches to remote lands, our experts choose itineraries that take you away from major tourist routes so you can enjoy unique cruises and shorelines that few have seen before.

Ships on a human scale

Thanks to our small capacity ships, we can dock in private ports and offer stopovers in preserved locations. On board, the limited number of passengers means that everybody can enjoy special moments and feel as though they are on a private yacht.

Our commitments

PONANT aims at becoming a world reference in the field of sustainable development in the cruising industry. The environment and ethics are among our main concerns, both in the regions we visit and in our relationships within the company and with our partners.

PONANT Yacht Club

Being loyal to PONANT lets you take full advantage of the pleasures of cruising. As members of the PONANT Yacht Club, you will receive personalised attention, exclusive services both on board and on land, and offers not available to other guests.

MAJOR - When you confirm your 2nd cruise

Your benefits are:

  • 5% discount on your future bookings
  • € 50 / $ 55 / AUD 70 onboard credit
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • The opportunity to join the PONANT Yacht Club’s Loyalty cruises

ADMIRAL - When you confirm your 4th cruise

Your benefits are:

  • 7.5% discount on your future bookings
  • 20% discount for onboard expenses, except for excursions
  • €100 onboard credit
  • Complimentary onboard laundry service
  • The opportunity to join the PONANT Yacht Club's Loyalty cruises
  • Possibility of complimentary upgrade, depending on availability

GRAND ADMIRAL - When you confirm your 7th cruise

Your benefits are:

  • 10% discount on your future bookings
  • 25% discount for onboard expenses, except for excursions
  • €150 onboard credit
  • Complimentary onboard laundry service
  • The opportunity to join the PONANT Yacht Club's Loyalty cruises
  • Possibility of complimentary upgrade, depending on availability
  • Change your choice of cruise without incurring charges

COMMODORE - When you confirm your 20th cruise

Your benefits are:

  • 12.5% discount on your future bookings
  • 25% discount for onboard expenses, except for excursions
  • €200 onboard credit
  • Complimentary onboard laundry service
  • The opportunity to join the PONANT Yacht Club's Loyalty cruises
  • Possibility of complimentary upgrade, depending on availability
  • Change your choice of cruise without incurring charges
  • Dedicated phone line
  • Priority boarding