Cruise with Ponant

Ponant Cruise Ship

Ponant: Your guide to luxury ocean and expedition cruising

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Ponant Ships

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Frequently asked questions

Compagnie du Ponant specialises in luxury yacht-style cruises and expedition cruises, offering itineraries in destinations like the Mediterranean, the Arctic, Antarctica, and the Caribbean.


Cruise lengths vary, ranging from short seven-day trips to longer expeditions that can last several weeks.


Accommodation ranges from elegantly designed cabins to luxurious suites, most with ocean views or private balconies.


Entertainment includes live music, performances, and onboard lectures focusing on a destination’s culture, history, and natural environment.


Yes, they offer expedition cruises to remote destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic, led by experienced guides and naturalists.


Ponant is known for its intimate small-ship luxury experience, with a focus on sophisticated elegance and French-style service.


While they cater primarily to an adult clientele, children are welcome with different minimum age limits across the ship categories and a maximum number of children permitted onboard for each cruise. Select cruises offer more family-oriented activities and programs.


Ponant offers refined dining experiences, including gourmet cuisine inspired by French culinary traditions, complemented by a selection of fine wines.


Ponant’s all-inclusive fares include accommodation, all meals and beverages (including alcohol) and wi-fi. Excursions are also included on expedition cruises. There is some variation depending on the specific cruise package.


Bookings can be made by enquiring right here online, visiting a store or speaking to a cruise expert on the phone.