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Ponant to bring their newest expedition ship, Le Jacques-Cartier to the Kimberley

Ponant has revealed their newest ship, Le Jacques-Cartier set to make its Australian debut, joining Le Lapérouse for the very first time in the country. The ship will start sailing in the Kimberley in April 2024 and will […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 24 2022
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13 positive COVID cases confirmed on luxury Ponant ship

Ponant’s newest ship, Le Jacques Cartier, is heading back to Marseille after confirming 13 positive cases of COVID-19 onboard. The luxury ship is carrying 72, mostly French passengers, and was refused entry to Sicily. She […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 2 2020
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Exclusive: on board Ponant, one of the first ships sailing in Europe

After four months of inactivity, Ponant received the green light from the French Government to restart operations on July 11. Mike Louagie was onboard the line’s le Dumont D’Urville. Is this the future of cruising? […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 16 2020