Ponant

Join Ponant, world leader of luxury expeditions, on a unique concept of sea travel on board intimate modern luxury ships. These ships have a capacity of up to 132 staterooms and suites. Additionally, the line offers curated itineraries and experiences in remote places not accessible by larger ships. Enjoy thrilling Zodiac® rides along Australia’s Kimberley coast, and snorkel with whale sharks in Papua New Guinea. Also, guests get to walk amongst thousands of penguins in Antarctica. They even explore New Zealand’s rarely visited sub-Antarctic islands with Ponant. On board the world’s youngest fleet of state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly luxury ships, you will experience a refined and personalised atmosphere throughout your Ponant voyage. This includes French-inspired cuisine, open bar, and 24-hour room service. In addition, spa facilities, outdoor pool, and complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi are alos part of the deal. Adding to the ‘French touch’ on board, guests can indulge in various iconic luxury brands throughout their voyage. This brands include Charles Heidsieck champagne, Ladurée macarons and Hermès bathroom amenities. Meanwhile, all Ponant expeditions include full service of some of the best expedition experts and destination specialists. From Zodiac® cruises to shore excursions and onboard lectures
and presentations, experts share their passion and knowledge along the way with guests, offering genuine educational and immersive experiences in some of the most fascinating places on Earth. New for 2023 is the arrival of PONANT’s flagship luxury three-masted sailing yacht, Le Ponant, which will be leaving Mediterranean shores for the first time to deliver an Australian first - the Pinnacle Kimberley Experience. She will be taking luxury expeditions to another level - having undergone a transformation and now heading back to sea, she offers her guests a uniquely exclusive travel experience. This is your invitation to sail, re-vitalise yourself, share the experience with others, and explore, contemplate and respect the world around us – an ode to freedom and the treasures of nature.

Entertainment

Depending on the selected itinerary, guests can join the expedition team in the theatre for educational talks on wildlife or a debrief of their day exploring the chosen destination.

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Shore Excursions

Each itinerary has been thoughtfully created by PONANT’s expert teams to offer you a complete excursion experience.

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Accommodation

PONANT’s small-capacity luxury ships boast 32 to 132 elegantly designed staterooms and spacious suites – 95 per cent with private balconies.

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Dining

Each Ponant features a gastronomic restaurant and one grill restaurant with outdoor dining and high-end crafted menus.

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Ponant

All PONANT luxury expeditions include full service of some of the best expedition experts and destination specialists.

Jun 2 2023