Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions

Embark on a Mediterranean cruise and enjoy a taste of the "dolce vita" to experience an exotic escape with PONANT on a small-ship luxury cruise.

PONANT has successfully returned to Antarctica with four Luxury Expedition Vessels exploring the region.

It's time for your clients to get ready for their next voyage with PONANT and lock in their travel plans for 2022 & 2023!

Let PONANT be their guide to Japan’s culture, cuisine and daily life.

PONANT has launched the sales of its Arctic programme for Summer 2023 that will take guests to wintry destinations of Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska and the Russian Arctic.

PONANT took delivery of Le Commandant Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by Liquefied Natural Gas.

The PONANT 10’s is a series of less than 10 minutes webinars that answers every question you might have about cruise line.

Whether on land or onboard, safety is PONANT’s absolute and primary concern. The cruise company leads the way of sailing with confidence.

Ponant's Le Lapérouse, to recommence operations exclusively in New Zealand waters for New Zealanders from February 2021.

Signing up for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to explore the shores of Iceland, while relaxing on board a state of the art cruise ship in the lap of luxury, is back on the menu as Ponant…

French luxury cruise line, Ponant, has announced a series of exclusive webinars starting next week for updates of its luxury products

Forward-looking French cruise line Ponant recently unveiled the latest addition to its fleet of cutting edge next-generation Explorer class ships, Le Jacques Cartier.

In a move that reflects the growth of interest in luxury small ship cruising - and expedition cruising in particular, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has opened the new…

As Ponant's latest fleet addition readies itself for the 2021 Arctic season. We go behind the scenes of the world's first Hybrid Luxury Polar Exploration Vessel and pull back the curtain of…

Sailing onboard the youngest and most modern luxury small fleet in the world, PONANT’s signature is a unique combination of curated itineraries, luxurious amenities and personalised service.…

This exclusive cruise feature is brought to you by TD founder and co-chairman Gary Marshall aboard the small luxury expedition ship, Ponant Le Lapérouse, en route to Osaka, for what might be…

French luxury cruise line, Ponant, has announced the arrival of its newest vessel designed for intimate expeditions, Le Lapérouse, the first of its six Explorers-class ships.

Even though we are at the peak of summer – heck the summer solstice is still two weeks away, travel agents need to be a few steps ahead. And even though the sun is still high the sky, the…

Ponant has published a Mediterranean & Northern Europe brochure with itineraries for summer 2019. The cruise company has included its latest additions in the PONANT EXPLORERS series,…

PONANT has confirmed the order for the first electric hybrid icebreaker, propelled by Liquefied Natural Gas. A first in the cruising world. The PONANT Icebreaker will be for luxury polar…

Edie Rodriquez has joined Ponant as Americas Brand Chairman & Corporate Special Advisor.  Rodriguez who was formerly CEO and President of Crystal, will be responsible for sales…

PONANT has unveiled its new brochure for winter 2018 – 2019. With the arrival of two brand new explorer-class ships in 2018, Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain, designed for luxury…

Ponant opens its summer 2019 Arctic sales on 27 July 2017.  Customers who book early can benefit from discounts of up to 30% on 23 departures. Itineraries are to the heart of the…

Ponant has unveiled four new Latin America and Caribbean itineraries for winter 2018 – 2019 season.  The new itineraries include sailing in the Amazon rainforest, Cuba and the Pearls…

Ponant, the French-flag cruise line, has been acquired by  Artemis, the holding company of the famous Pinault family. Founded in 1988 and based in Marseille, Ponant specialises in polar…

Polar cruise specialist Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions has joined industry body Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).   Ponant is the CLIA’s 28th Global Cruise Line…

Compagnie du Ponant has been renamed to the shortened Ponant. The French cruise line said the shortened name will have a stronger visible impact and is easier to remember, and comes…

Louis Cruises has announced plans to launch a new brand in September. The Greece-based cruise line will launch Celestyal Cruises using Louis Cristal and Louis Olympia sailing out of…

France-based cruise line Compagnie du Ponant has announced it has seen a 50% increase in bookings so far this year mainly due to a boost in forward bookings. The cruise company said…

Compagnie du Ponant has launched a new promotion offering travel agents the chance to earn an extra 5% commission. The France-based cruise firm will offer the additional commission on…

Compagnie du Ponant has set its targets on doubling its MICE business as part of a new business plan. The French yacht cruise operator is aiming for the MICE sector to account for 15%…

Tour operator Kuoni is to introduce tailor-made cruise packages, which will be available through its retail network and to travel agents. The company will only supply cruises with…

French luxury cruise line Compagnie du Ponant has unveiled its agent incentive for National Cruise Week.  For guests who book between 21-29 September, the line will offer a bottle of…

Compagnie du Ponant has launched a new booking system for travel agents. The B2B platform aims to simplify the booking process for agents  and will include all its cruises,…

Luxury French small ship operator Compagnie du Ponant has ordered a new ship from Italian Fincantieri shipyard. The ship, which is due to launch in spring 2015, will join the four…

Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has released a new ‘Pole to Pole’ brochure which gives information regarding the company’s inaugural Arctic expeditions to go…

Small ship specialist eWaterways is due to announce a partnership with TUI UK and Ireland at tomorrow’s CLIA UK and Ireland Selling Cruise conference. The deal will see the likes of…

French luxury operator Compagnie du Ponant has appointed Herve Bellaiche as executive vice president sales.  The position, which will also see Bellaiche become a member of Ponant’s…

Welcome to the Winter 2013/14 Asia Brochure for luxury yacht specialist Compagnie Du Ponant. Please register below to instantly open the guide. Email Address:…

French expedition specialist Compagnie du Ponant has announced the launch of a 64-page brochure to highlight the line’s Asian cruises.  The itineraries, which are for the 2013/14 winter…

Compagnie du Ponant has been sold to the owners of sandwich shop chain Pret a Manger as it announced it will become all-inclusive. The French boutique cruise line has been sold to…

Welcome to the Compagnie du Ponant 2012/2013 agents guide to selling Antarctica yacht cruises.