PONANT YACHTING: the Group's new commercial brand

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10th September 2025 

PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP is strengthening its offering for lovers of exceptional sailing. This strategy is being implemented with the launch of the new PONANT YACHTING brand. It reflects the Group's expertise in creating ultra-intimate experiences, combining sailing, refinement and bespoke service. The offering is also being strengthened with the order of a new catamaran, the Spirit of Ponant II, which will join the fleet in French Polynesia at the end of 2026.PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP is strengthening its offering for lovers of exceptional sailing. This strategy is being implemented with the launch of the new PONANT YACHTING brand. It reflects the Group's expertise in creating ultra-intimate experiences, combining sailing, refinement and bespoke service. The offering is also being strengthened with the order of a new catamaran, the Spirit of Ponant II, which will join the fleet in French Polynesia at the end of 2026.
A new travel experience

PONANT YACHTING

In 2024, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP decided to innovate by launching a new range of tailor-made sea voyages aboard luxury catamarans. The success of the Spirit of Ponant confirmed the relevance of this vision, and the Group is continuing to develop this new market segment, which targets families and groups of friends.

Discoveries while sailing

New catamarans

By the end of 2026, PONANT YACHTING will operate a fleet of three catamarans, the Spirit of Ponant, La Désirade and the Spirit of Ponant II, with a capacity of 9 to 12 passengers. These vessels offer an exceptional sailing experience and access to secluded anchorages. The destinations on offer – the Mediterranean, the Seychelles, the Caribbean and Polynesia – are particularly well suited to exploration by sail.

Discoveries while sailing

By the end of 2026, PONANT YACHTING will operate a fleet of three catamarans, the Spirit of Ponant, La Désirade and the Spirit of Ponant II, with a capacity of 9 to 12 passengers. These vessels offer an exceptional sailing experience and access to secluded anchorages. The destinations on offer – the Mediterranean, the Seychelles, the Caribbean and Polynesia – are particularly well suited to exploration by sail.

Excellence in craftsmanship

French partners

Built in France by Lagoon, the Spirit of Ponant II is part of the new Lagoon EIGHTY 2 series, a model combining contemporary design and exceptional comfort. Its operations will be supported by Sailoé's expertise across all destinations offered. This project strengthens the partnership between PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, Lagoon, Groupe Bénéteau and Sailoé, united by a passion for sailing and a pioneering commitment to more sustainable tourism and French excellence.

Horizon Polynesia

Spirit of Ponant II

This luxury sailing yacht with five double cabins can accommodate up to ten guests and is available for exclusive charter only, starting at €64,000 (excluding flights and variable costs, mainly fuel, food and beverages). From late 2026, it will sail in Polynesia, a destination for which the PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP is widely recognised as an expert. Itineraries are tailored to passengers' wishes and weather conditions at the time of travel.

24,97 m Long

11 mWide

427 m²Living space