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Ponant

Ponant Cruises

Founded in France in 1988, Ponant redefines expedition cruising: small yacht-style ships reaching all seven continents with genuine French luxury. Open bars, expert guides, and Le Commandant Charcot, the world's only luxury polar icebreaker, await.

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Onboard Experiences
A guest enjoys a signature blue cocktail at the onboard bar aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin, capturing the relaxed, all-inclusive lounge atmosphere at sea
Entertainment & Nightlife
With ships carrying as few as 32 guests, evenings favor conversation over spectacle: piano lounges, panoramic bars, and expert lecturers on history, wildlife, and polar science. Explorer-class ships add the Blue Eye lounge, a sofa synced to real ocean sound.
The Nuna restaurant aboard Le Commandant Charcot showcases Alain Ducasse-designed dining, pairing sleek Nordic-inspired design with fine cuisine at se
Dining
Most ships offer a stylish main restaurant and a casual poolside grill, overseen by chef Alain Ducasse's culinary team, with menus shaped by fresh local ingredients. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the Ducasse-designed Nuna ranks among the finest dining rooms at sea.
Guests receive side-by-side massages with panoramic ocean views at the spa aboard Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant's luxury polar icebreaker.
Wellness
Wellness includes a spa, fitness center, and heated seawater pool on most ships, plus a marina for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Le Commandant Charcot adds a saltwater pool, sauna, and snow room, while smaller ships like Le Ponant offer yoga and a dedicated fitness coach.