Ponant
EXPERIENCE CRUISING ANOTHER WAY, DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF YACHT CRUISES.
Our mission is to transport you to mythical destinations and secret ports only accessible to small capacity ships.
To offer the delights of a French-inspired cuisine in an intimate environment - a discreet service where no attention to detail is spared - and unforgettable moments of relaxation on board elegant yachts of character.
To combine sophistication and conviviality, with priority given to authentic experiences, emotions and the ongoing quest for excellence.
Yacht cruises: more than a cruise, a privilege...
Attentive, professional, discreet and elegant, the fully bilingual service on board will meet your every desire. Our unique atmosphere is filled with a signature sentiment: a warm welcome from an experienced crew who are passionate about what they do, in the tradition of private yachting.
In the dining areas, our gourmet cuisine is worthy of top fine dining restaurants: exquisite wines are available, and menus are created with expertise by our skilled chefs with a French-inspired menu enhanced by specialties from our various ports of call.
Pleasure, enrichment, discovery: relax - we take care of everything...
Ships
Le Lyrial, Emblematic Antarctica ex Ushuaia Return
Departs 21 February 2018 from Ushuaia, Argentina
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Le Lyrial.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Le Lyrial.
Le Boreal, Emblematic Antarctica ex Ushuaia Roundtrip
Departs 25 February 2018 from Ushuaia, Argentina
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Le Boreal.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia roundtrip aboard Le Boreal.
Le Soleal, South Georgia & Peninsula ex Ushuaia to Montevideo
Departs 28 February 2018 from Ushuaia, Argentina
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Le Soleal.
15 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia to Montevideo aboard Le Soleal.
Le Lyrial, From Antarctica to Africa ex Ushuaia to Cape Town
Departs 3 March 2018 from Ushuaia, Argentina
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Le Lyrial.
21 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia to Cape Town aboard Le Lyrial.
L'Austral, Australian Getaway ex Sydney to Cairns
Departs 6 March 2018 from Sydney, NSW, Australia
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L'Austral.
9 Night cruise departing from Sydney to Cairns cruise onboard L'Austral.
Le Boreal, Patagonia & Chilean Fjords ex Ushuaia to Valparaiso
Departs 7 March 2018 from Ushuaia, Argentina
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Le Boreal.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Ushuaia to Valparaiso aboard Le Boreal.
L'Austral, From Australia to the Philippines ex Cairns to Manila
Departs 15 March 2018 from Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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L'Austral.
16 Night Cruise sailing from Cairns to Manila aboard L'Austral.
Le Soleal, Ocean Voyage ex Montevideo to Dakar
Departs 15 March 2018 from Montevideo, Uruguay
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Le Soleal.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Montevideo to Dakar aboard Le Soleal.
Le Ponant, Cuba: History, Culture & Contemporary Life ex Havana to Santiago
Departs 18 March 2018 from Havana, Cuba
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Le Ponant.
7 Night cruise departing from Havana to Santiago de Cuba onboard Le Ponant.
Le Boreal, Cordillera & Andean Secrets ex Valparaiso to Guayaquil
Departs 20 March 2018 from Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile
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Le Boreal.
12 Night Cruise sailing from Valparaiso to Guayaquil aboard Le Boreal.
Le Lyrial, Along the South African Coastline ex Cape Town to Durban
Departs 24 March 2018 from Cape Town, South Africa
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Le Lyrial.
8 Night Cruise sailing from Cape Town to Durban aboard Le Lyrial.
Le Soleal, From Cape Verde to Spain ex Dakar to Malga
Departs 27 March 2018 from Dakar, Senegal
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Le Soleal.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Dakar to Malaga aboard Le Soleal.
Le Boreal, Treasures of Central America ex Guayaquil to Colon
Departs 1 April 2018 from Guayaquil, Equador
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Le Boreal.
13 Night Cruise sailing from Guayaquil to Colon aboard Le Boreal.
Le Lyrial, Scattered Islands & Seychelles ex Durban to Mahe
Departs 1 April 2018 from Durban, South Africa
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Le Lyrial.
15 Night Cruise sailing from Durban to Mahe aboard Le Lyrial.
Le Ponant, Cuba: History, Culture & Contemporary Life ex Havana to Santiago
Departs 1 April 2018 from Havana, Cuba
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Le Ponant.
8 Night cruise departing from Havana to Santiago de Cuba onboard Le Ponant.
Le Ponant, Ocean Voyage ex Santiago to Nice
Departs 9 April 2018 from Santiago, Cuba
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Le Ponant.
22 Night Cruise sailing from Santiago to Nice aboard Le Ponant.
Le Soleal, Vineyards & Grands Crus ex Lisbon to Lorient
Departs 11 April 2018 from Lisbon, Portugal
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Le Soleal.
8 Night Cruise sailing from Lisbon to Lorient aboard Le Soleal.
Le Boreal, From Panama to Martinique ex Colon to Fort de France
Departs 14 April 2018 from Colon Panama
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Le Boreal.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Colon to Fort de France aboard Le Boreal.
Le Soleal, 30th Anniversary Cruise ex Lorient to St Malo
Departs 19 April 2018 from Lorient, France
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Le Soleal.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Lorient to St Malo aboard Le Soleal.
Le Boreal, Ocean Voyage ex Fort De France to Lisbon
Departs 21 April 2018 from Forte de France, Martinique
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Le Boreal.
10 Night Cruise sailing from Fort de France to Lisbon aboard Le Boreal.
L'Austral, Best of Japan ex Osaka to Maizuru
Departs 25 April 2018 from Osaka, Japan
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L'Austral.
8 Night Best of Japan cruise from Osaka to Maizuru onboard L'Austral.
Continental breakfast will be served in your cabin on request or in the form of an American buffet in the panoramic restaurant. Lunch is buffet style and served on the terrace of the panoramic restaurant, looking out on the sea. At night, dinner " French-style " will be served at the table, in the gourmet restaurant..
Each day, our French chefs will introduce you to fragrant flavours, cheeses carefully selected by expert cheese affineurs, delicious specialty breads and sweet pastries. All of this is accompanied by a selection of fine wines to complement your meal, or you may choose from a superb “à la carte” list of grand cru wines and our on-board sommelier will be only too happy to advise you.
Gratuities
Tips are not obligatory and are left to your discretion.
Children
Children are welcomed onboard the ships but there are no facilities for them, therefore parents are responsible for children at all times.