Ponant


World leaders of luxury expeditions

Explore cruises

Explore to inspire


Whether you choose a Mediterranean yacht cruise or an expedition journey to the heart of icy Antarctica, you can be sure of exceptional comfort on board Ponant a ship. Their unique travel philosophy reinterprets cruising and invites you to discover or rediscover iconic destinations.

Ponant's bespoke, all-inclusive expeditions and attentive service will make you feel like you're travelling on your own private yacht. The luxury culture and relaxation cruises offer a new way to travel, by combining cultural enrichment with time to unwind in a luxury setting and sites that only insiders know about.

The Ponant difference

Travelling the French way

Travelling the French way

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

Exceptional Destinations

From secluded ports to secret seas, from forgotten beaches to remote lands, Ponant's 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

Ships on a Human Scale

Ponant's expansive suites and palatial veranda guest rooms have been recently renovated to offer the utmost comfort and refined contemporary design.

Sustainable Cruising

Sustainable Cruising

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

Explore Ponant Cruises

Ponant's aim is to offer you a bespoke cruise, so they work hard every day to offer you first class, intuitive service. Ponant staff is attentive and experienced, and will ensure you are comfortable, whether while in your stateroom, lounges or in the various dining areas.

Because Ponant cruises combine exploration with elegance, they offer exceptional services, worthy of the highest standards of luxury, whether it's on board the ships or during your excursions or outings and landings. Enjoy a refined atmosphere throughout the day which complements the exotic nature of the programmes on land.

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