Discover luxury at sea with a journey with PONANT EXPLORATIONS, a world leader in the high-end exploration cruise market. Since 1988, this luxury cruise liner has been providing small ship luxury cruising in a fully refined setting, travelling to more than 120 destinations around the globe. A truly exclusive experience is guaranteed as PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ fleet of small sized ships accommodate just a limited number of guests. What’s more, PONANT EXPLORATIONS is a French cruise company with multi-language speaking and international guests and has won multiple awards for its excellent service and unique cruising model. A luxury cruise liner that takes guests to iconic destinations, grants access to confidential sites and lavish intimate ships complete with exceptional service…what more could you possibly ask for?
Read on to find out exactly what makes a cruise with PONANT EXPLORATIONS one that simply cannot be missed.
Of course, there are many ways that you can see the world, but to truly discover it is a different matter which is not offered everywhere - at PONANT EXPLORATIONS this is something that is guaranteed. Expect to discover unexplored shores, authentic encounters and iconic wildlife, creating memories that will never be forgotten. Imagine navigating close to the almost inaccessible coasts of Greenland, discovering the confidential shores of Oceania, or reaching the most remote seas of Antarctica. Well, with PONANT EXPLORATIONS this can become a reality as their fleet of small sized ships grant access to destinations simply not possible for larger cruise vessels. What’s more, guests will become truly immersed in their destination even during their time at sea with talks from expedition leaders, experienced naturalist guides, lecturers, wildlife photographers among many more. From stepping foot on Antarctica for the first time, watching through binoculars the passage of a polar bear and catching sight of a distant whale, a cruise with PONANT EXPLORATIONS is full of incredible moments that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Indeed, cuisine can make or break a holiday which is why PONANT EXPLORATIONS ensures all the food they serve is of the highest standard. To ensure guests are served exceptional culinary at sea PONANT EXPLORATIONS has hired the finest team of chefs. Indulge in delicious breakfasts, mouthwatering à la carte dishes, varied buffets and gourmet snacks. What’s more, if you are lucky enough to be sailing on Le Commandant Charcot, then be sure to dine at Nuna, the only Alain Ducasse (a Michelin-starred chef) restaurant at sea. Of course, no matter which ship you sail on expect to experience intimate atmospheres and panoramic views as you dine on the finest cuisine.
PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ fleet of ships will certainly not disappoint. From Le Ponant, the legendary sailboat of the company and the first sailboat in the world to be award the Relais & Châteaux label in 2023, to Le Commandant Charcot, the first hybrid electric high polar exploration vessel, this is a truly innovative fleet. Indeed, with just a limited number of guests on each ship, a journey with PONANT EXPLORATIONS will feel more like being aboard a private yacht than a cruise ship. The PONANT Explorers feature the latest technologies limited the impact on the environment and also feature the incredible Blue Eye, a unique lounge which is located in the hull below the waterline. Those wanting to sail to Polynesia will experience the m/s Paul Gauguin, operated by the specialist of Polynesia Paul Gauguin Cruises, with a shallow draft allowing it to access the closest to shallow lagoons and isolated islands. Paul Gauguin Cruises joined PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP in 2019 and is PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ sister brand. No matter which ship you sail with on the fleet you will discover that every area onboard has been meticulously thought out and elegantly decorated to create a tasteful and refined environment.
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