Question 1

What type of cruising does Ponant offer and what makes them stand out?

Accepted Answer

PONANT is a French luxury expedition and cruise line with over 35 years of expertise, operating intimate ships with just 6 to 165 staterooms. They sail under the French flag, representing the highest level of safety, and are one of the few companies offering voyages to both polar regions and tropical destinations. Their fleet includes Le Commandant Charcot, the only luxury expedition cruise ship capable of reaching the Geographic North Pole.

Question 2

What destinations does Ponant sail to and what itinerary lengths are available?

Accepted Answer

PONANT sails to a remarkable range of destinations including the Arctic and North America, the Caribbean, the Atlantic and Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and the Indian Ocean, Oceania and Polynesia, and Antarctica. Their Summer 2026 season covers Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard, Norway, the British Isles, the Mediterranean, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and French Polynesia. Itineraries range from 5 to 20+ nights, including Grand Voyages for extended exploration.

Question 3

What is included in Ponant's cruise fare?

Accepted Answer

PONANT cruise fares typically include refined dining created in partnership with Ducasse Conseil, an open bar with selected beverages, onboard entertainment and lectures, use of spa and wellness facilities, expedition equipment (such as parkas and rubber boots on expedition voyages), and Zodiac excursions led by expert naturalist guides. Port taxes and certain excursions are also included depending on the itinerary. PONANT also offers no-single-supplement options on select cruises for solo travellers.

Question 4

What dining, entertainment, and wellness options are available on Ponant?

Accepted Answer

PONANT's dining is created with Ducasse Conseil and features delicious breakfasts, a la carte dishes, diverse buffets, home-made pastries, bread baked on board, and afternoon teas with luxury product tastings including pata negra and caviar. Le Commandant Charcot also features Nuna, the only Alain Ducasse gastronomic restaurant at sea. Onboard wellness includes spas with treatments by Clarins, Biologique Recherche, Sothys, and Algotherm, plus fitness rooms, hairdressing salons, swimming pools, and a theatre for films, lectures, and performances.

Question 5

What shore excursions does Ponant offer and are they included in the fare?

Accepted Answer

PONANT offers a wide range of excursions including Zodiac landings, hiking, sea kayaking, diving, dogsled rides (in Greenland), and cultural community visits. Many expedition voyages include excursions led by expert naturalist guides as part of the fare. Additional curated excursions designed around themes of Planet, Culture, Lifestyle, and Geopolitics are available for purchase. Trips are designed with the support of passionate onboard experts including historians, researchers, and artists.

Question 6

Who is Ponant best suited for?

Accepted Answer

PONANT is ideal for culturally curious, well-travelled adults who appreciate French elegance, refined gastronomy, and meaningful expedition experiences. It suits solo travellers (with no-single-supplement options on over 150 cruises), couples, and small groups seeking intimate ships and expert-led explorations. It is particularly appealing to those interested in polar exploration, music and arts partnerships (Opera national de Paris, Radio Classique), and sustainable, responsible travel.

Question 7

Does Ponant have a loyalty program or special promotions?

Accepted Answer

PONANT offers the PONANT Yacht Club loyalty program, which rewards repeat guests with escalating benefits including priority booking, onboard credits, suite upgrades, and exclusive invitations to events. They also run seasonal promotions such as no-single-supplement offers on select cruises, early booking discounts, and combination voyage savings. Guests should visit ponant.com for the latest promotional offers.

Question 8

Does Ponant include Wi-Fi, and what is their cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

PONANT provides Wi-Fi access onboard their ships, though connectivity may vary in remote expedition regions such as polar areas. Their cancellation policy follows a tiered penalty schedule based on the time before departure, with full details available in the General Terms and Conditions of Sale at ponant.com. Travel insurance is recommended, and specific terms may vary by voyage type and destination.

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Broşürler

Filo (13)

L'Austral

Le Bellot

Le Boréal

Le Bougainville

Le Champlain

Le Commandant Charcot

Le Dumont-d'Urville

Le Jacques Cartier

Le Lapérouse

Le Lyrial

Le Paul Gauguin

Le Ponant

Le Soléal

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Yaklaşan Seyahatler

Ocean Voyage: Brest-Reykjavik

Okyanus Yolculuğu: Brest-Reykjavik

Voyage to Indonesia: Dragons, Reefs, and the Spice Islands – with Smithsonian Journeys

Endonezya'ya Yolculuk: Ejderhalar, Resifler ve Baharat Adaları – Smithsonian Journeys ile

Inuit spring of Ammassalik

Ammassalik'in Inuit Baharı

Ancient shores of the Mediterranean

Akdeniz'in Antik Kıyıları

Epicurean Delights: The Food & Wine of Sicily

Gurme Lezzetler: Sicilya'nın Yemekleri ve Şarabı

British archipelagos and Celtic shores

Britanya Takımadaları ve Kelt Kıyıları

Heavenly Islands & Iberian shores

Cennet Adaları ve İber Kıyıları

Celtic Voyage: The Hebrides and the Irish Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Keltik Seyahati: Hebridler ve İrlanda Denizi – Smithsonian Yolculukları ile

Authentic Japan

Gerçek Japonya

The French Riviera under Le Ponant’s sails

Fransız Rivierası Le Ponant’ın Yelkenleri Altında

The Iberian Peninsula and Fortified cities of the Atlantic

İber Yarımadası ve Atlantik'in Surlu Şehirleri

Australia's Iconic Kimberley

Avustralya'nın İkonik Kimberley'i

The Hebrides archipelago, a journey deep into the heart of the wilderness

Hebrides takımadaları, vahşi doğanın kalbine derin bir yolculuk

Mediterranean Island Voyage: Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, and Elba – with Smithsonian Journeys

Akdeniz Adaları Seyahati: Sicilya, Sardunya, Korsika ve Elba – Smithsonian Yolculukları ile

Northeast Greenland's unexplored sea ice

Kuzeydoğu Grönland'ın Keşfedilmemiş Deniz Buzları

The Eternal Aegean

Ebedi Ege

Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

İskoçya'nın Vahşi Toprakları, Faroe Adaları ve İzlanda

From the English Channel to the Irish Sea

İngiliz Kanalı'ndan İrlanda Denizi'ne

Authentic Japan

Gerçek Japonya

Corsica and the French Riviera

Korsika ve Fransız Rivierası

Mythical islands and wild landscapes of the Hebrides

Efsanevi Adalar ve Vahşi Manzaralar Hebridler

Glasgow, Scotland to Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow, İskoçya'dan Glasgow, İskoçya'ya

Australia's Iconic Kimberley

Avustralya'nın İkonik Kimberley'i

Icelandic mosaic

İzlanda Mozaği

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Sık sorulan sorular

What type of cruising does Ponant offer and what makes them stand out?

What destinations does Ponant sail to and what itinerary lengths are available?

What is included in Ponant's cruise fare?

What dining, entertainment, and wellness options are available on Ponant?

What shore excursions does Ponant offer and are they included in the fare?

Who is Ponant best suited for?

Does Ponant have a loyalty program or special promotions?