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Le Ponant is a French ship operated by the cruise line Ponant. Built in Nantes and launched in 1990, this luxury cruise yacht is the oldest vessel in the Ponant fleet. It was fully renovated in Genoa between 2019 and 2021. Le Ponant is the most iconic French-flagged cruise ship. Its elegance and longevity have earned it international acclaim.
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Itinerary : Mindelo, Sao Nicolau, Bali, Praia, Maizuru, Fogo, Mindelo
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Le Ponant
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Mindelo
11/09/2027
from
9 721 $CA
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31 Oct 2026
07-14-21 Nov 2026
26 Oct 2027
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Itinerary : Pointe a pitre, Anses-d'Arlet, Tobago Cays, Sandy Island, Soufriere, Port Elisabeth St Vincent, Portsmouth (Dominica), Marie Galante, Pointe a pitre
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Le Ponant
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Pointe a pitre
02/14/2028
from
11 339 $CA
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02-30 Jan 2027
27 Feb 2027
27 Mar 2027
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Itinerary : Marigot Bay, Sandy Island, Spanish Town, Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Islands, Dog Island, Marigot Bay
4 other departures
Le Ponant
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Marigot Bay
01/31/2028
from
11 339 $CA
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19 Dec 2026
13 Dec 2027
28 Feb 2028
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Itinerary : Marigot Bay, Sandy Island, Spanish Town, Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Islands, Dog Island, Marigot Bay
2 other departures
Le Ponant
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Marigot Bay
03/13/2027
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12 515 $CA
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16 Jan 2027
13 Feb 2027
Itinerary : Nice, Saint Florent, Ajaccio, Santa Amanza, Bonifacio, Calvi, Nice
6 other departures
Le Ponant
8 d
Ocean view Stateroom
Nice
08/31/2027
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13 463 $CA
Other departures:
05-12-19 Sep 2026
07-14-21 Sep 2027
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Le Ponant is a sleek, three-masted sailing yacht. It can accommodate 32 guests and 34 crew members on board, offering more than one staff member per guest. The ship features 16 cabins spread across 4 decks.
Le Ponant features a solarium where guests can relax and soak up the sun while sailing. It also has a marina with a seawater pool. Guests can borrow snorkeling gear (fins, mask, snorkel), fishing equipment, a paddleboard, or a transparent kayak for water activities. Bicycles are also available for use during shore excursions.
Located on the Alizés Deck, the wellness area includes several facilities designed for rejuvenation. In the spa, guests can enjoy massages and organic treatments. The fitness room offers gym equipment and personalized guidance from a coach. Outdoor yoga sessions are held on the Sun Deck. Occasionally, the ship also hosts onboard lectures and guest speaker events.
Guests can enjoy drinks in the outdoor lounge area or at the Émeraude Bar, where Champagne and wines from various French regions—or inspired by cruise destinations—are served. Gourmet meals are offered in the panoramic restaurant Le Diamant. In the evening, it’s not uncommon to find entertainment there, including dance nights, cultural quizzes, theatrical performances, or live concerts.
All cabins on Le Ponant are luxurious and well-equipped, featuring a minibar, flat-screen TV, Bluetooth speaker, and air conditioning. Each one is designed to feel like your own private yacht. The Owner’s Suite is the largest at 603 square feet. The Alizés and Mistral Suites measure 420 and 290 square feet, respectively. The most affordable accommodations are the Mistral Cabins, measuring 151 square feet.
Cruises aboard Le Ponant are designed to minimize environmental impact. Sailing is prioritized whenever possible, and SCR filters are used to significantly reduce fine particle emissions. Single-use plastics are banned on board, and waste is rigorously sorted and managed.
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