Cruises with Ponant Cruises

French cruise line PONANT offer extraordinary sailings upon a fleet of luxurious, intimate yachts with limited passenger capacity. Sailing to both classic and exotic destinations, from the Mediterranean to South America and beyond, PONANT provide a grand selection of opulent holidays and itineraries, and with several decades of sailing behind them, this impressive cruise line have perfected their luxury French-style cruises. Expect spectacular cuisine, service, amenities and more onboard these extraordinary ships regardless of where you're sailing to!

Ponant Cruises: Life on-board

  • Total cruises 165
  • Fleet: 12 Ships
  • Destinations: 22

Whether you're sitting down to sample exquisite French cuisine, relaxing by the pool or settling in for a night of sophisticated entertainment, your time onboard will perfectly complement the fantastic destinations you'll visit along the way.

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Dining

During your Ponant cruise, delicious French cuisine and gastronomy is complemented by the use of fresh products and carefully selected ingredients, with passionate chefs creating exquisite dishes at every mealtime. Whether you're enjoying a multi-course meal in the main dining room or are tasting perfectly grilled meats al fresco as you gaze over the ocean, each time you sit down to eat feels like a special occasion.

However, if you ever feel like you'd rather stay in your room to eat, complimentary 24-hour room service is also included in the price of your cruise.

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Entertainment

Theatre

During your Ponant cruise, the theatre is the main entertainment venue where you can enjoy exciting events and lectures. By day, the theatre hosts enriching talks by naturalists, lecturers, experienced guides and specialists, and by evening it transforms into a glitzy venue hosting shows, musical performances and film screenings.

Lounges and Bars

Socialise with fellow passengers in many of the onboard lounges. In the main lounge, enjoy an evening of entertainment over a drink. The Panoramic Lounge is an intimate space with a piano-bar, with spectacular views over the horizon. The atmospheric Outdoor Bar has access to the pool and solarium.

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Recreation

When you're not out on shore excursions, discover just what a Ponant Cruise ship has to offer:

  • Shopping- browse the onboard shops during the times you are at sea, with a selection of presents and souvenirs from clothing and jewellery to beauty products and postcards.
  • Pool and Sun Deck- the spacious and open outdoor areas offer unspoilt panoramic views. You’ll find a heated seawater pool and solarium onboard Le Boreal, L’Austral, Le Soleal and Le Lyrial, and Le Ponant boasts an impressive 400m2 Sun Deck.
  • Spa and Well-Being- except from Le Ponant, all of Ponant’s ships have a spa onboard. As well as offering an extensive range of luxury treatments, the spas are equipped with massage booths and hammam. There are also hair salons and fitness rooms onboard.
  • Games Area- a wide choice of books and board games are available on all of Ponant’s ships. The libraries are equipped with computers and Wi-Fi, and on other decks you’ll find an image and photo corner, as well as a kids club with fun games and a Wii console. Every cabin onboard has access to on-demand movies too.
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Ponant Cruises Ships

With a varied fleet of elegant yachts, from classic, luxurious ships to those specially designed for expeditions, guests can travel to their chosen destinations in comfort and style with PONANT.

Ponant Cruises ship classes explained

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