Discover luxury at every port of call on a cruise with PONANT. Since 1988, PONANT has been providing small ship luxury cruising in a fully 5 star setting and has won multiple awards for its excellent service and unique cruising model as well as being the world’s first sailing yacht to obtain the Relais & Châteaux label. Guests will enjoy a truly exclusive experience with small sized ships accommodating only a limited number of passengers. Every area onboard has been meticulously thought out and elegantly decorated to create a tasteful and refined environment. Don’t miss the chance to set sail with PONANT to experience the French way of living, luxury accommodations, delectable cuisine, exceptional amenities, unforgettable excursions and secret shores.
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If you are looking for a more intimate and personable cruise experience then you will not be disappointed with a journey with PONANT. With room service, laundry service, free unlimited Wi-Fi, an excellent staff to guest ratio and an open bar (meaning from the minute guests board until they disembark they can enjoy unlimited drinks!), guests will feel as though they are travelling on their own private yacht. What’s more, attentive and experienced staff ensure a seamless journey and all guests staying in suites will experience luxury to the next level as they all benefit from their own private butler service. Guests will also find the highest standards of cuisine on board made from the finest ingredients and a varied menu means there is something for every taste.
Guests looking for a truly unique cruising experience can opt for one of PONANT’s incredible expedition cruises. These voyages provide guests with an unforgettable journey with a fleet of Zodiacs taking guests as close as possible to spectacular natural wonders including vibrant coral reefs and waterfalls. Each Zodiac accommodates just 10 passengers, offering a truly exclusive experience. Discovering the splendour of Antarctic glaciers or landing on a deserted beach in the Maluku islands of Indonesia are just a glimpse of the Zodiac excursions on offer. Additionally, there are specialists on board each of these cruises who will bring cultural, environmental and historical dimensions to all of the excursions and will keep guests informed about the nearby flora and fauna, local cultures and natural phenomena. Expect to discover the perfect combination of luxury, great comfort, exploration, adventure and refinement.
PONANT understands the importance of the environment to which it sails which is why sustainability is one their core values. They are committed to ensuring the presence of their ships do not disrupt ecosystems or indigenous peoples. PONANT were one of the first cruise liners to abandon the use of heavy fuels, and instead their ships are equipped with electric diesel engines and SCR catalytic converters, which enable a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. What’s more, their polar exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot, is a hybrid-electric vessel, propelled by liquefied natural gas. PONANT has also eliminate the use of single-use plastics and a metallic flask is given to each passenger on expedition cruises and water fountains are available in the common areas of the ships.
Don’t miss the chance to set sail with PONANT – a cruising experience you will not regret!