Our modern fleet consists of small-sized ships designed for expedition cruises or yachting. From Le Ponant, our iconic three-masted yacht, to Le Commandant Charcot, our first electric hybrid polar expedition vessel, our fleet are fitted with cutting-edge equipment. We ensure both the safety of our passengers and respect for the areas we visit through our sustainable ships designed for environmental protection.
The emblematic three-master
Le Ponant
This splendid traditional French sailing ship has only 16 cabins and suites. As though on a private yacht, you will set sail with a small group of others who also love the sea and sailing. Completely revamped in 2021, it redefines the notion of yachting and has evolved into a truly exquisite space that will welcome you into a unique setting. Now more intimate, our majestic three-masted sailing ship offers you the chance to experience the trip of a lifetime.
Le Ponant
The catamaran
Spirit of Ponant
Escape to the Seychelles in the most secluded of atmospheres, following your inner desires below the sails of Spirit of Ponant, a Lagoon 77 catamaran with a refined design, built to accommodate just twelve passengers. On board, your dedicated crew, made up of an expert captain, a chef carefully selected by PONANT, an attentive deckhand and a discreet cabin attendant, will make sure your immersion in the heart of the Seychelles is just perfect. From the soothing caress of the trade winds, the warm encounters, exquisite flavours and moments for contemplation on fine sandy beaches, to the snorkeling, paddleboarding and wakeboarding sessions amidst turquoise lagoons, Spirit of Ponant is the ideal place to celebrate the beauty of nature.
Spirit of Ponant
Our expedition ships
The SISTERSHIPS
With 122 to 132 staterooms and suites, these four distinguished Sisterships remain true to our philosophy: travelling on small-capacity vessels with a unique atmosphere: a subtle blend of intimacy and well-being. Decorated with furnishings in high-quality materials, with soft and soothing tones, they express the French way of life, its understated sophistication, combining chic and natural refinement.
Launched between 2010 and 2015, they are part of the youngest fleet at sea.
Our new-generation ships
The PONANT EXPLORERS
Created in 2018, the PONANT EXPLORERS series consists of small-sized ships, which combine respect for the environment, elegant design and cutting-edge technology. They feature Blue Eye, a unique multi-sensory lounge, the only one of its kind in the world, which is located in the hull, below the waterline. These six exceptional yachts, with just 92 staterooms and suites, bear the names of French explorers who went in search of previously unknown territories.
The World's Only Luxury Icebreaker
Le Commandant Charcot
Reach the real North Pole, cross the Arctic Ocean, discover the very north-east of Greenland... Le Commandant Charcot has been designed to take you in the footsteps of the great polar explorers, in an elegant setting with amenities which until now have never been offered in the furthermost areas of the northern and southern hemispheres. More than just conventional cruises, these are true polar odysseys that we are offering with this new electric hybrid vessel powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
Le Commandant Charcot
The specialist of Polynesia
Le Paul Gauguin
Le Paul Gauguin is an elegant vessel, specially designed for navigation in Polynesian waters. Its shallow draft allows it to get in close to shallow lagoons and isolated islands, maximising stopover time. The new look designed by Studio Jean-Philippe Nuel in 2021, and installations completed in 2023, evoke South Seas elegance. The refurbishment enhances the historical interior of the vessel made of warm and dark woodworks and strengthens the local identity. The new fresh palette incorporates lagoon shades, a wide range of green and natural tones, warm color touches, vegetal patterns and woven textiles. Some iconic printed exotic panoramics, traditional artworks and a virtual museum presenting more than 150 paintings of the artist Paul Gauguin end to merge the guests into a local and exotic environment.
Le Paul Gauguin
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