The French Art of Yacht Cruising
Founded in 1988 in Marseille, Ponant brings a distinctly French sensibility to luxury cruising — refined design, gastronomy rooted in French culinary tradition, and an intimate atmosphere aboard a fleet of small, yacht-style ships. From the legendary three-masted Le Ponant sailing yacht to the hybrid electric-hydrogen PONANT Explorers and the icebreaking Le Commandant Charcot, each vessel blends understated luxury with cutting-edge environmental technology. Ponant sails to over 500 ports across all seven continents — from the polar extremes of Antarctica and the Arctic to the remote atolls of the Pacific — with expert-led expeditions and Zodiac outings that bring you close to the wild. With just 264 guests on the largest ships, every voyage is an invitation to experience the world's most extraordinary destinations in authentic, French-inspired elegance.
The Ponant Experience
The Hallmarks of Ponant
French Elegance at Sea
Founded in 1988 in Marseille, Ponant brings a distinctly French sensibility to luxury cruising — refined design, gastronomy rooted in French culinary tradition, and an intimate atmosphere aboard a fleet of small, yacht-style ships.
Boutique Expedition Fleet
From the legendary Le Ponant sailing yacht to the hybrid electric-hydrogen PONANT Explorers and the icebreaking Le Commandant Charcot, each ship blends understated luxury with cutting-edge environmental technology.
Pioneering Itineraries
Ponant sails to over 500 ports across all seven continents — from the polar extremes of Antarctica and the Arctic to the remote atolls of the Pacific, with expert-led expeditions and Zodiac outings that bring you close to the wild.
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Up to 30% Off Select Sailings
Save up to 30% on featured voyages across the Mediterranean, Antarctica, and the Pacific — plus reduced deposits and onboard credit on select departures.
View SailingsAll-Inclusive Expedition
Every fare includes fine cuisine with French inspiration, complimentary wines and spirits, Zodiac excursions and outings led by naturalist guides, and 24-hour room service.
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Returning guests enjoy exclusive savings, priority booking for future voyages, and special recognition — with escalating benefits across every new sailing booked through PONANT Advantages.
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