Small is beautiful

Since its creation, PONANT has taken the bold gamble of favoring small vessels.

On board its latest generation yachts, refinement and comfort are inspired by nautical codes: between chic and natural relaxation. Their refined design and intimate size give the feeling of sailing aboard a private yacht.

Exclusive itineraries

The small size of PONANT yachts allows them to access ports inaccessible to larger ships. Expedition in the Arctic, “idleness” itinerary in the Caribbean or Discovery Travel in South America… PONANT creates finely crafted itineraries that meet all desires elsewhere.

The "French Touch"

The only cruise company under the French flag, PONANT takes the “French Touch” to all the oceans of the world, this art of living embodied by a French crew where discreet service and gastronomy play a key role.

The “French Touch” is also this subtle blend of relaxed elegance and conviviality, warm and refined on-board service, that “je ne sais quoi” acclaimed by passengers ... whatever their nationality.

Finally, it is the choice of French partners of excellence: SOTHYSTM beauty house, Pierre FREY fabrics, FRAGONARD home fragrance, L'OCCITANE travel beauty, LACOSTE boutique selection, FAÇONNABLE ...

The magic of "the ponant moment"

Swim in the wake of a sea turtle in the Tobago Cays, savor a glass of champagne at the foot of Etna, admire, breathlessly, the evolution of a family of whales ... PONANT cruises offer wonderful parentheses to the dimension of the open sea. A unique experience of travel and escape.

The 5 * culture and relaxation cruise: another conception of the cruise

Refinement, curiosity, authenticity ... A unique philosophy that reinterprets cruising and invites you to discover or rediscover emblematic destinations.

The Culture and Relaxation 5 * cruise embodies a new interpretation of the Art of sea travel and combines all the pleasures of it.

• Access to the heart of ports, from the most "emblematic" to the most secret, inaccessible to large ships.
• Enjoy your trip and life aboard intimate and refined ships.
• Go and meet the people and discover their culture.
• Explore authentic sites known only to insiders.
• Benefit from the presence on board of guests of honor and expert speakers to share their knowledge and passions.
• Enjoy the privilege of a tailor-made cruise, in all serenity, by opting for the Butler service, offered to passengers on Deck 6 of our sisterships.

“Thematic” cruises…

Each thematic cruise benefits from a dedicated program built around a subject, whether on board or on land during stopovers: exceptional guests, selections of golf courses, prestigious concert halls, emblematic museums ...

To discover among our 2015 appointments: two Classical Music cruises (Dublin - Dublin in May & Istanbul - Athens in October), a Family cruise (Dubrovnik - Athens in August), a Gastronomic cruise (Athens - Venice in August).

"Long-distance journeys"

Combining 2 cruises or more, these trips allow you to enjoy 45 to 81 days of emotion and discovery at your own pace. Experiences designed for navigation and cruising enthusiasts, who benefit from preferential conditions in the event of a chain of several cruises.

"Sea trips"

An atypical experience to share as closely as possible the life of the crews, while enjoying the 5 * comfort and equipment of the ships.

The 5 * expedition cruise: the refined adventure

Explore the extreme regions of the globe while enjoying comfort and 5 * service: a unique concept signed by PONANT, the world leader in polar cruises. On board our yachts specially designed to navigate in extreme areas, passengers access exceptional territories, during 1 * Expeditions, real adventures that are both authentic and refined.

The 5 * Expedition is:

• 15 years of expertise in polar areas.
• A fleet of 4 luxury yachts designed for extreme areas and whose small size makes it possible to disembark in the most exceptional sites, where other ships cannot access.
• Unique routes characterized by flexibility at all times.
• Expedition teams made up of passionate experts.
• Regular outings and landings in Zodiac® to get closer to nature.
• Permanent respect for the environment, from vessel design to landings.
• And, always, the quality, service and comfort that make the PONANT signature, whatever the destination.

5 * Shipping destinations:

• "White" expedition: Arctic and Antarctic.
• “Blue” expedition: Oceania.
• “Green” expedition: South America.

To get more: https://www.ponant.com