Le Soleal Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Aug 2025 Le Soleal was custom-built by French line Ponant (along with sister ships Le Boreal, Le Lyrial and L’Austral) and launched in 2013. The small ship has a relaxed, yacth-like feel and attracts couples and solo travellers. The 10,944 tonnes ship carries 264 passengers and … Read more
L’Austral Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 26 Aug 2025 L’Astral was launched in 2011 by French line Ponant. The elegant, yacht-like atmosphere suits couples and solo cruisers who enjoy good food and service. The 10,944 tonne ship carries 264 passengers and 140 crew. Accommodation There is a total of 132 staterooms in nine categories, … Read more
Sailing between Broome and Darwin, the itineraries are designed for travellers who seek enriching encounters with nature, wildlife, and Indigenous culture.
Jonathan Shackleton, family historian and cousin of the legendary explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, is setting sail on an aboard the Le Commandant Charco
Luxury cruise lines, from Oceania to Silversea, are currently offering exceptional deals on some of the world’s most spectacular voyages.
Ponant Explorations has appointed Jonathan Shackleton to accompany guests on a landmark expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Ushuaia to Hobart in January 2026.
Le Jacques Cartier: The Ultimate Guide Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 23 Apr 2025 Year of build 2021 / Age: 4 Flag state Wallis and Futuna Builder VARD shipyards (Tulcea Romania and Soviknes-Alesund Norway) Class PONANT EXPLORERS (ice-strengthened expedition mega-yacht) Building cost USD 150 million (EUR 136 million) Speed 15 kn / 28 km/h / 17 mph Length (LOA) 131 m / … Read more
Ponant Expeditions Group will launch two new itineraries in the Kimberley this year, taking well-travelled adventure seekers from Fremantle to Broome and vice versa.
With Tahiti suddenly on everyone’s bucket list, owners Ponant Explorations are pushing the brand that is synonymous with French Polynesia.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
