The Ponant fleet comprises 13 vessels that break down into four types. Here's a guide to each of the classes so you can choose the best ship for your style.

Ponant often sends five vessels to the "White Continent" each year — more than any other major cruise brand. This includes four 264-passenger sister vessels (Le Soleal, Le Boreal, Le Lyrial and ...

Few Americans have heard of Ponant, a small-ship cruise line that specializes in upscale trips to the polar regions and other far-flung destinations. But that soon could be changing. The France ...

Small ship cruise line Compagnie du Ponant's next vessel will have larger suites in a nod to customer demand. The France-based company on Thursday announced the fourth ship in its Boreal Class ...

So it is with a lighter conscience that we board Le Champlain – one of 13 vessels in Ponant's fleet – in St Lucia and set sail on the eight-night "Cruising the Caribbean's Windward Islands ...

Ponant ships also feature 24/7 gyms, and Sothy's spas to make your visit all the more relaxing. The French way of life is appare n t from the moment you step aboard. French crew, ...

The free excursion offer is valid from the 2024-25 winter season for all PONANT voyages, excluding sailings on board the m/s Paul Gauguin in French Polynesia. PONANT’s French-flagged fleet comprises ...

Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, has begun sailings in collaboration with Ponant, a leader in ...

Ponant Explorations is unveiling a new French Riviera itinerary in 2026. The eight-day voyage will be offered aboard the recently renovated Le Ponant, which can accommodate up to 32 guests in 16 ...

Ponant just added a new 79-foot sailing catamaran to its fleet. Christened Spirit of Ponant, the six-cabin multihull will debut in Corsica this July.

Ponant is an old naval term in the French language, meaning "west.” The flagship of this French operator was rightfully named Le Ponant, as it symbolizes everything that Ponant is about ...

Ponant Just Unveiled a Bonkers 30-Day Expedition to Antarctica It is one of 12 new itineraries that the French cruise line has designed with the Explorers Club. Modified on August 10, 2023 ...