European and Americans who have sailed on the cruise line's intimate, upscale ships love the line for its social atmosphere and Mediterranean and exotic itineraries. Good value for money for an upmarket experience with a strong French influence. Both our firms are committed to sharing expertise and promoting the inimitable French lifestyle to design meaningful voyages. Aboard Le Ponant, the jewel of our fleet, everyone can reconnect with nature and their own inspirations and live out their desires under sail. With its common areas open extensively to the horizon, you will have never felt such communion with the elements.
Take a French-speaking interlude in Quebec — Canada
Ponant offers 28 cruises to Mediterranean destinations and another 22 to the Atlantic and Northern Europe. 4 itineraries are brand new, including "Islands and Cities of the Mediterranean" (out of Athens). One difference between Ponant and other premium passenger shipping companies is that CDP offers a more a la carte pricing. Passengers could pay extra for cocktails (unless drink packages are included), shore excursions, gratuities, Internet and other services, depending on where they buy their cruise. As the policy varies by country (UK, France, Germany, USA, Australia-NZ) it can be confusing.
crew members
On November 19, 2019, Fincantieri and Ponant signed a MoA (worth ~EUR 300 million) for design and construction of 2 new-class expedition ships (~EUR 150 million per unit), with the option for a 3rd unit (of the same design). The deal was signed by Jean Emmanuel Sauvee (Ponant's CEO) and Giuseppe Bono (Fincantieri's CEO). The hybrid vessel is LNG-powered (Wartsila Dual Fuel engines, with alternative battery power) and operates on polar cruise itineraries (Arctic and Antarctica). The partnership between Ponant Cruises and Smithsonian continued in 2023 with a new program grouping a total of 19 voyages. After 18 years, following its acquisition by CMA CGM (container shipping company), in 2006 CDP's headquarters were moved to Marseille France.
The Le Rodriguesgrill restaurant - Deck 6
Local officials claimed that 3 people had died in the raid, with a further 8 wounded, which France officially denied. Ponant Cruises (ponant.com) is a French passenger shipping company (Compagnie du Ponant/CDP) founded in 1988 by former French Merchant Navy officers. All Ponant ships are megayacht-type vessels and France-flagged (in the Marshall Islands). The company specializes in premium adventure cruise travel, targeting the French-speaking source market with all-inclusive deals. The Mediterranean, a region synonymous with trade, exchange and encounter, has always attracted travellers. Its beach-, cove- and steeply cliff-lined shores leave the kind of memories that last forever.
The Dalmatian coast
This 594-Foot Zero-Emission Cruise Ship Could Be Hitting the Seas by the End of the Decade - Robb Report
This 594-Foot Zero-Emission Cruise Ship Could Be Hitting the Seas by the End of the Decade.
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In 2012, Ponant was sold to Bridgepoint Capital (European private equity investor). PONANT's commitments in terms of environmental policy form part of the company's corporate purpose. This approach that ndicates the priority importance of this topic, is illustrated through the international certifications and labels the company holds. Our commitments to a more sustainable and responsible tourism are assessed and recompensed on a regular basis by recognised organisations. Hydrodynamic design, diesel engine assisted by electric turbines, optimised sailing routes, and limiting the average speed of the ship to 11 knots. North America is full of landscapes with unrivalled diversity, even more remarkable when seen from the water.
The gastronomic symphony on board Le Ponant celebrates the enjoyment of food and the riches of nature, and sublimely showcases products from the lands visited. The restaurant, extensively turned towards the exterior with its large openings and its terrace offering 34 seated places, welcomes you morning, noon and evening for exceptional moments of gastronomic delight. Later, in 2010, Ponant put into service the first of a series of four identical luxury sister ships, Le Boreal. A year later, the company began operating the second ship of the class, L'Austral and in 2013 the third ship of the class was added to the fleet, Le Soléal.[4][5] The fourth ship of the class, Le Lyrial, was delivered in 2015. Compagnie du Ponant (CDP, aka Ponant Cruises) is a French passenger shipping company founded in 1988 by former French Merchant Navy officers. Additionally, an 8-day cruise through the Mediterranean aboard the L'Austral liner promises memorable experiences.
Like confetti strewn about the ocean, these French territories remain some of the most unspoiled destinations on the planet. In spring 2020, Le Commandant Charcot was being built by Vard, Fincantieri shipbuilding subsidiary in Norway. Due to the manoeuvrability of the Azipod systems, she can operate both in ahead direction and sternfirst, depending on the prevailing ice conditions.
Ponant ships received the latest smart HDTVs as all vessels now have 3,6-meter TVRO (television receive-only) antennas. Global Eagle's annual media content traffic is 10,000+ terabytes, delivered to 1000+ vessels (cruise ships, ferries, commercial ships, airplanes) and 1+ billion passengers. Among the company's clients are NCL-Norwegian, DCL-Disney, Pullmantur, P&O FERRIES UK. Ponant ships will receive the latest smart TV choices as all vessels will have 3,6-meter TVRO (television receive-only) antennas. Global Eagle's annual media content traffic is over 10,000 terabytes, delivered to 1000+ vessels (cruise ships, ferries, commercial ships, and airplanes) and 1+ billion passengers.
The great art of French fine dining
This voyage, starting from Valletta, Malta, and ending in Tarragona, Spain, includes stops at Sicily, Sardinia, and the Balearic Islands. Highlights range from shopping in Palermo's historic markets to exploring Cagliari's architectural wonders and Menorca's cultural landmarks. Scheduled from October 3 to 10, prices for this journey begin at USUS$5,340 per person. The Ponant-Smithsonian partnership started in 2022, with the Smithsonian Journeys-themed sailings.
San Francisco, San Diego, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver… European, Hispanic and Asian influences mix in these megacities, where a stroll elicits curiosity and wonder. Indian quarters, Chinatown and historic districts sit side by side in a melting pot of shops, museums, art galleries, restaurants and cafes, which are a testament to the tenacity of these cities, the jewels of North America. The company joins CMA CGM, moves to Marseille and becomes COMPAGNIE DU PONANT.
It offers offbeat itineraries around the world, especially in Caribbean, Mediterranean and Asia. Beyond its French customers, Ponant Cruises successfully appeals to travelers from UK and North America. In early-2014 was started a program promoting the brand in Australia and New Zealand. Compagnie du Ponant's first ship - Le Ponant, is a 3-masted barque (1991-built sailing vessel) is still in the CDP fleet.
The agreement is for providing essential medical services and assistance to residents on the islands visited by PGC. In 2010, CDP put into service Le Boreal, the first of 4 identical luxury ships. Followed the sister-vessels L'Austral (2011), Le Soleal (2013) and the newest (last) from this series - Le Lyrial (2015). Our ship L’Austral has many spaces designed and fitted out with the need to provide privacy for all passengers in mind.
In 2012, Le Levant was purchased by Paul Gauguin Cruises and renamed "Tere Moana". In 2004, the company purchased the luxury liner Le Diamant (currently Ocean Diamond), which was transferred to Quark Expeditions in 2012 and renamed "Ocean Diamond". Due to the COVID pandemic, Ponant suspended its fleet's passenger shipping operations (all vessels, including MS Paul Gauguin) by canceling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 15, 2020, through mid-June 2021. The carbon-free sailship design is an alternative to the popular hybrid powered vessels. Hydrogen and fuel cells are still expensive, plus hydrogen is not available in most ports.
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