Ponant

Where is Le Ponant?

Le Ponant is in port at Marseille. Last position received 9 minutes ago.

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Next ports of call of Le Ponant

The calls planned over the next 30 days, from the itineraries published by the cruise lines.

  1. Mindelo port of call
  2. Mindelo port of call
  3. Mindelo port of call
  4. Mindelo port of call
  5. Mindelo port of call

Next cruise departures of Le Ponant

82 departures on sale, the soonest first.

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About Le Ponant

Le Ponant is an iconic three-masted luxury sailing yacht operated by the French cruise line Ponant. As the founding vessel of the company, it represents the heritage of French yachting, combining the romance of traditional sailing with high-end hospitality.

Onboard Experience

Designed to offer the ambiance of a private yacht, Le Ponant provides an intimate and exclusive travel experience:

  • Atmosphere: A refined, serene setting welcoming a limited number of guests for a personalized and quiet voyage.
  • Gastronomy & Wellness: French-inspired fine dining, open-air relaxation lounges, and wellness areas.
  • Destinations: Its modest size allows access to secluded coves, small historic ports, and protected archipelagos inaccessible to larger cruise vessels.

History

  • In April 2008, the vessel drew international attention when it was captured by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden; all crew members were released unharmed following an operation by the French Armed Forces.
  • The ship underwent a major, complete redesign to transform it into an ultra-exclusive sailing vessel with reduced capacity and elevated standards of comfort and environmental care.

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