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Australia’s West Coast Odyssey

with Ponant
Jul. 29, 2027 - Aug. 08, 2027
11 days8 ports

Explore the western coast of Australia at the pace of sovereign nature. Wild beaches, turquoise waters, isolated islets and coral reefs sketch out unique panoramas, providing veritable refuge for a multitude of species. In this end of the world, a long-standing secret, national parks, a marine park, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and strings of islands shelter rare fauna, such as sea lions or sharks. From one port of call to the next, far from the beaten path, in a Zodiac, during hikes and swims, take the pulse of this vibrant land teeming with life, marked by the stories and petroglyphs of the First Nations.

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  • Cambodia
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  • Japan
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  • Spring
  • The Mekong
  • The Prestige Loft S
  • The SkyView Luna
  • Vietnam

Itinerary

Day 1: Broome, Western Australia
Day 3: Burrup Peninsula, Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia
Day 4: Montebello Islands, Western Australia
Day 5: Ningaloo, Western Australia
Day 6: Ningaloo, Western Australia
Day 7: Cape Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia
Day 8: Cape Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia
Day 9: Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
Day 10: Jurien Bay, Western Australia
Day 11: Fremantle, Western Australia
Day 1: Broome, Western Australia

Broome, a coastal town in Western Australia, is famous for its stunning beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture. Located on the Indian Ocean, it boasts Cable Beach, known for its white sand, turquoise waters, and iconic camel rides at sunset. Once a pearling hub, Broome retains its multicultural heritage, reflected in its cuisine and architecture. The town is also the gateway to the Kimberley region, offering breathtaking landscapes and unique natural attractions like the Staircase to the Moon. With warm weather year-round and a laid-back atmosphere, Broome is a perfect destination for adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences.

Day 3: Burrup Peninsula, Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia
Day 4: Montebello Islands, Western Australia
Day 5: Ningaloo, Western Australia
Day 6: Ningaloo, Western Australia
Day 7: Cape Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia
Day 8: Cape Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia
Day 9: Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
Day 10: Jurien Bay, Western Australia
Day 11: Fremantle, Western Australia

The port city of Fremantle is a jewel in Western Australia’s crown, largely because of its colonial architectural heritage and hippy vibe. Freo (as the locals call it) is a city of largely friendly, interesting, and sometimes eccentric residents supportive of busking, street art, and alfresco dining. Like all great port cities, Freo is cosmopolitan, with mariners from all parts of the world strolling the streets—including thousands of U.S. Navy personnel on rest and recreation throughout the year. It’s also a good jumping-off point for a day trip to Rottnest Island, where lovely beaches, rocky coves, and unique wallaby-like inhabitants called quokkas set the scene.Modern Fremantle is a far cry from the barren, sandy plain that greeted the first wave of English settlers back in 1829 at the newly constituted Swan River Colony. Most were city dwellers, and after five months at sea in sailing ships they landed on salt-marsh flats that sorely tested their fortitude. Living in tents with packing cases for chairs, they found no edible crops, and the nearest freshwater was a distant 51 km (32 miles)—and a tortuous trip up the waters of the Swan. As a result they soon moved the settlement upriver to the vicinity of present-day Perth.Fremantle remained the principal port, and many attractive limestone buildings were built to service the port traders. Australia’s 1987 defense of the America’s Cup—held in waters off Fremantle—triggered a major restoration of the colonial streetscapes. In the leafy suburbs nearly every other house is a restored 19th-century gem.

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Ship features

Owner's Suite

Owner's Suite

Services provided

  • 24h room service
  • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Dressing table and hairdryer
  • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar included
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • Private return transfer
  • Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
  • Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
  • Butler service
  • A fruit basket every day
  • A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A living/dining room with a sofa, armchair, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door
  • A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
  • A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
  • Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
  • A private 9 m² balcony
  • Two panoramic sliding bay windows

Owner's Suite
Prestige Suite

Prestige Suite

Services provided

  • 24h room service
  • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Dressing table and hairdryer
  • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar included
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
  • Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
  • Butler service
  • A fruit basket every day
  • A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
  • Two bathrooms: one with a shower and one with a bath
  • A private 8 m² balcony
  • Two panoramic sliding bay windows

Owner's Suite
Prestige Suite
Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Services provided

  • 24h room service
  • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Dressing table and hairdryer
  • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar included
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
  • Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
  • Butler service
  • A fruit basket every day
  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • An armchair and sofa (167 x 70 cm)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A private 5 m² balcony
  • A panoramic sliding bay window

Owner's Suite
Prestige Suite
Deluxe Suite
Superior Stateroom

Superior Stateroom

Services provided

  • 24h room service
  • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Dressing table and hairdryer
  • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar included
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm) and TV
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)
Owner's Suite
Prestige Suite
Deluxe Suite
Superior Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom

Prestige Stateroom

Services provided

  • 24h room service
  • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Dressing table and hairdryer
  • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar included
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A private 4 m² balcony
  • A panoramic sliding bay window

Owner's Suite
Prestige Suite
Deluxe Suite
Superior Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom

Deluxe Stateroom

Services provided

  • 24h room service
  • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
  • Individually-controlled air conditioning
  • Dressing room with shelves and closet
  • Dressing table and hairdryer
  • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
  • Minibar included
  • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
  • Electronic safe
  • Direct line telephone
  • Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
  • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
  • Three ADA staterooms

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

  • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
  • A bathroom with shower
  • A private 4 m² balcony
  • A window and a panoramic glazed swing door
L'Éclipse

L'Éclipse

A la carte meals are served at the table in the gastronomic restaurant. At lunch, a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary French brasseries will be offered. At dinner, it is time to sample the grand traditions of French fine dining, with menus to go with one of the best wines from our cellar, as recommended by our sommelier.

To the rear of deck 2 you’ll find a gastronomic restaurant big enough to seat all passengers together at one sitting.

  • 3,980 square feet

  • Capacity: 268
  • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, French and international cuisine, elegance and refinement
  • Wine cellar
L'Éclipse
Le Pythéas

Le Pythéas

Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6.

  • 2,530 square feet
  • Interior capacity: 150
  • Exterior capacity: 60
L'Éclipse
Le Pythéas
Room Service

Room Service

Whether you wish to have breakfast in the privacy of your stateroom, savour a snack in the middle of the day or enjoy your dinner in an intimate setting, our Room Service is available for you. Have a gourmet interlude and treat yourself from a varied menu at any time of day or night*.

Excursions

Excursions

Excursions & land itineraries

Each itinerary has been thoughtfully created by our teams to offer you a complete excursion experience. You can discover the hidden gems of the regions you visit in line with your interests.

Hidden creeks, ancient cities, UNESCO world heritage sites… the world reveals its hidden gems as you journey along the routes taken by travellers. In keeping with our ethos “Accessing the worlds treasures by sea”, we offer a wide choice of land excursions during all our cruises (except for expeditions). Chosen by our PONANT experts for their cultural value and historic interest, these excursions can last a few hours or a few days. If you need to stay on land overnight, we take care of your stay from start to finish, until you rejoin your ship. These longer excursions mean you can discover the unmissable sites of the region you are visiting, like Cuzco in Peru for example or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

You can access these trips by pre-booking two months before your departure date.

Main Lounge

Main Lounge

The main lounge is the ideal place to relax with a drink and enjoy the various activities that have been organised such as dancing classes or theme evenings.

  • Deck 3
  • 2,740 square feet
  • Interior capacity: 110
  • Exterior capacity: 30
  • Tea rooms, bar, programme of live musical entertainment, dance floor
  • Access to the exterior terrace
Main Lounge
Panoramic Lounge

Panoramic Lounge

The cosy piano bar is a panorama lounge with breathtaking views of the horizon.

  • Deck 6
  • 1,185 square feet
  • Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings
  • Direct access to the panoramic terrace
Main Lounge
Panoramic Lounge
Theatre

Theatre

The Theatre* is the most unique meeting space on board. It’s the largest space on the ship and regularly accommodates all the passengers. It plays host to shows and entertainment as well as conferences from our experts, naturalist guides and guests of honours. The Theatre makes every cruise unique and enriching thanks to its constant and very accessible events.

  • Deck 4
  • 2,690 square feet
  • Capacity: 250
  • Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium
  • Audiovisual equipment

On-board events

There are performers on board all of our ships. Recruited for their talent in Paris and Rome, they star in multiple shows at the Theatre, after dinner. Throughout your voyage, they host the various entertainment events in the Grand Salon, with the support of our on-board musicians.

During Tea Time or before dinner, our musical duos consisting of a singer and an accompanying musician play classical repertoires for you. In the evening, they play in concert at the Theatere or invite you to show off your dance moves. Dance evenings are thus co-led by performance dancers who know just how to keep you in step, under the direction of the Cruise Director.

There’s plenty of themed entertainment to enjoy in the evenings. Both a soirée blanche (dress-in-white party) and an officers’ evening are held on all long cruises. Other types of parties or evening events may also be on the programme, such as karaoke parties, a Casino parties or games evenings.

Films are regularly shown at the Theatre on giant screens. National Geographic features, documentaries related to our expedition route and feature films contribute to the cultural enrichment that is part of our cruise philosophy.

Main Lounge
Panoramic Lounge
Theatre
Sun Deck

Sun Deck

The outdoor areas on our ships, comfortable and conducive to relaxation, have been designed to merge into the sublime scenery and surroundings of the sea and horizon. There is a heated seawater pool featuring its own sun lounge on the top deck of our sister ships (Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and on the third deck of the PONANT EXPLORERS (Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-D’Urville, Le Jacques Cartier and Le Bellot). Le Ponant is equipped with a 400 m² (4,300 ft²) sun deck.

  • A swimming pool offering panoramic views and equipped with a counter-current system
  • A pleasant, attractive sun deck
  • An exterior bar and lounge equipped with armchairs and sofas
Main Lounge
Panoramic Lounge
Theatre
Sun Deck
Exterior Bar

Exterior Bar

The outside bar is a great space for relaxing and is handy for accessing the swimming pool* and its solarium.

  • Deck 6
  • Lounge area with seating for 50
  • Overlooking the pool deck
Main Lounge
Panoramic Lounge
Theatre
Sun Deck
Exterior Bar
Excursion Reception and Office

Excursion Reception and Office

On board the sisterships (Le Boreal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and PONANT EXPLORERS, the reception desk and the excursion desk are arranged side by side to facilitate all your requests.

Reception: our receptionists can accommodate you 24 hours a day on all our ships (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Le Ponant) to answer all your needs, such as room service, etc.

The excursion office: the excursion team is available at all times to tell you about the onshore programmes, organise group or private excursions and to manage transfers at the start or end of the cruise.

On Le Ponant, the receptionist will answer all your questions about excursions.

Main Lounge
Panoramic Lounge
Theatre
Sun Deck
Exterior Bar
Excursion Reception and Office
Recreation Area

Recreation Area

  • Deck 5
  • Studio Ponant: Special area for viewing and ordering photos/videos
  • Kids Club (games area + Wii and PS4)
Main Lounge
Panoramic Lounge
Theatre
Sun Deck
Exterior Bar
Excursion Reception and Office
Recreation Area
Shop

Shop

On board all our ships, a shop is open during sailing. It offers a selection of presents and souvenirs: clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and accessories.

Main Lounge
Panoramic Lounge
Theatre
Sun Deck
Exterior Bar
Excursion Reception and Office
Recreation Area
Shop
PONANT Studio

PONANT Studio

A photography and videography team escort you throughout your trip. These professionals capture the most beautiful moments of your cruise, which you can share with family and friends upon your return. Meet them on DECK 5 (DECK 6 on the PONANT Explorers ships) at the photo/video area, where you can also order souvenir pictures and videos.

Spa

Spa

All our ships feature an onboard spa. Equipped with massage cabins and a Turkish bath (Sister ships) or a sauna (Explorers), the spa offers a wide choice of top-of-the-range treatments provided in association with SOTHYS™ or CLARINS (Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier only), leading French spa and wellness centre brands.

Discover a range of facial treatments, aromatic baths, exfoliation and body massage treatments designed to provide moments of complete relaxation. You can also supplement your beauty ritual with additional services such as hair-removal, makeovers, manicures and pedicures.

Prices and details of services in the PONANT Yacht Spa menu.

Spa
The Gym

The Gym

The gyms on our ships are equipped with the very latest Technogym© equipment and machines. Treadmills, exercise bikes, Kinesis Wall© strength training machines and many other types of equipment are all provided in a laid-back relaxing environment. The wide floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea add undeniable charm to the exercise sessions.

Each day also begins with organised morning workout sessions, either out in the open air or in the theatre. These are supplemented by water aerobics in the pool, or in the sea off the beach for PONANT passengers, when the situation allows it.

Spa
The Gym
The Hairdressing Salon

The Hairdressing Salon

Provided in partnership with KÉRASTASE® and L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL®, the hairdressing salon offers a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair’s shine and brilliance. Our stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.

Laundry

Laundry

Your stateroom Officer will be able to take care of your laundry**. The washing and ironing of your clothes will take between 24 and 48 hours. Only ironing** can be delivered on the same day. As dry-cleaning is not possible on the ship, please only give us clothes that can be washed in water.

** These services are not free of charge and are billed directly to your stateroom account.

Laundry
Smoking Policy

Smoking Policy

PONANT ships are non-smoking, even on the stateroom balconies. Smoking is only allowed in the exterior parts of the ship designated for the purpose.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters

Power Adapters

Adapters are provided on board, they are available at the reception office of our ships.

European Standard Sockets

The 220 volt 50 hertz alternating current is distributed by sockets meeting European standards. Onboard power is 200 volt AC (European standard) and 110 volt AC (North American standard). For safety reasons, hair irons and clothes irons cannot be used in staterooms. Please note that on Le Ponant, 110 volt AC is only available in stateroom bathrooms.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions

Age Restrictions

Children under one year of age shall not be authorised to embark on the ships.

For children aged between 1 and 8 years old, an authorisation to board the ship must be made in writing to PONANT. Subject to agreement, a liability waiver must be completed and returned to the company to validate the registration.

On classic cruises (“yachting”), children are accepted from the age of one, with a maximum of 5 children between 1 and 6 years old on board.

On “expedition” cruises children are accepted from 6 years old (except cruises aboard Le Commandant Charcot) and must be fully independent during all the outside activities organised and during disembarkation in rubber boats, be sufficiently tall to sit on the inflatable sides of the boats, and old enough to understand, and immediately respond to the orders given by the persons in charge. As a result, children’s participation in any activity in an inflatable boat shall be subject to the agreement of the Captain and of the Expedition Head, depending on the sea conditions, and the difficulty of disembarking at each location visited. The ships do not carry Parka’s in children’s sizes. Parents must arrange to bring a suitable Parka for children. In all cases, children and young people under the age of 18 are at all times on board or on land under the full and total responsibility of their parents or carers.

Children aged 4 years or more can be welcomed in the Kid’s Club when the service is offered on board

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages

Languages

The crew are bilingual in French and English. All signage and announcements made are in French and English. On certain cruises, crew members also speak other languages.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages
Telephone

Telephone

A satellite telephone system is at your disposal for contacting anyone, anywhere in the world. The cost of the call is added to the stateroom account (€6/minute). Calls that you receive can be transferred directly to your stateroom or to any other communal area on the ship. To receive or send faxes, please see Reception.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages
Telephone
Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi internet access is available on all of our ships, in both the staterooms and the communal areas. One or several computers are at your disposal in the recreation centres. Please note that the Wi-Fi connection may be discontinued depending on the navigation area and landscapes that may block the vessel from satellite coverage, especially at high latitudes (no connection possible beyond 80° North or South), or for technical reasons beyond our control.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages
Telephone
Wi-Fi
Medical Facilities

Medical Facilities

There is a doctor on board available to the passengers on all our ships:

  • The schedules of consultation are listed each day in the log book (emergency consultation 24/7).
  • The Sisterships, PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot also have a hospital for any small surgery.
  • During the excursions, the passengers are accompanied by a doctor or a nurse.
  • There is a fee for consultations on board . The price may vary according to the time and place of the consultation (hospital or staterooms). You must also pay for medications.
  • The doctor on board is not authorised to distribute sick leaves and prescriptions. Only accounts and invoices are provided which may be used by the passenger to obtain a refund from his/her health insurance if his/her contract allows.

Medical Consultations

There is a charge for medical consultations undertaken by the doctor or nurse on board. The price can vary according to the time and place of the consultation (hospital or stateroom). Any medication must also be paid for by the passenger. If using medications on a regular basis make sure to bring adequate supplies for the duration of your cruise.

Special Medical Treatment

If you have any special treatment, we ask you to inform the reservation service when you register for the cruise, to note it on the information sheet before departure, then inform the on-board crew at the moment of departure and always keep your medication with you for the duration of the cruise.

Seasickness

Our ships (except Le Ponant) have stabilisers equipped with dynamic fins which adapt to the movements of the ship. This system allows the ship to anticipate and compensate for the pitching and tossing of the sea to achieve greater stability. Passengers suffering from seasickness will see their symptoms alleviated and are pleasantly surprised to not feel uncomfortable during their journey. However it is wise to bring travel motion medication with you for peace of mind.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages
Telephone
Wi-Fi
Medical Facilities
Guests with reduced mobility

Guests with reduced mobility

Our Sisterships, PONANT EXPLORERS and Le Commandant Charcot were designed for people with reduced mobility in mind:

  • Specially designed staterooms;
  • Access ramps allowing easy movement in communal areas;
  • Posters, signage and stateroom numbers are translated into Braille.

Despite these arrangements, each passenger should be able to be independent or travel with a close family member or friend who can give them whatever assistance they require during their trip.

If a person has not been judged suitably fit for travel in complete safety, the company reserves the right to refuse their embarkation. Disembarkation in difficult places or in a Zodiac® is subject to the approval of the Captain, who will always have the safety and wellbeing of the passenger in mind.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages
Telephone
Wi-Fi
Medical Facilities
Guests with reduced mobility
Packing Tips

Packing Tips

Technical Accessories

We advise you to equip yourself with a ski mask, sunglasses, walking poles (available to purchase in the shop), a waterproof rucksack, binoculars, a technical watch, a mosquito head net (for the Arctic) and a waterproof pouch.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages
Telephone
Wi-Fi
Medical Facilities
Guests with reduced mobility
Packing Tips
Dress Code

Dress Code

Dress Code

We recommend wearing elegant, casual clothes at your discretion, and for the gala evenings, a cocktail dress for ladies and a shirt and tie for gentlemen, and a white or black-and-white outfit for the Officers’ evening. Shorts/Bermudas are not permitted in the evening in the gastronomic restaurants.

Expedition Cruise

On an expedition cruise, be sure to bring practical clothes as well as comfortable shoes suitable for travelling in Zodiacs and disembarking on beaches or mud flats. On tropical expeditions be sure to bring a hat, sunglasses and long sleeved/legged clothing. For polar cruises, you will be given a polar parka in your size and suitable boots will be available for use when ashore.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages
Telephone
Wi-Fi
Medical Facilities
Guests with reduced mobility
Packing Tips
Dress Code
Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is enshrined in the company’s articles of association and has been at the heart of the PONANT project since its inception. Founded over thirty years ago by committed sailors, the company was born out of a desire to share a passion for the oceans and the treasures of the Earth. This responsibility commits us to a respectful dialogue with the environment and the populations we meet and to investing in many fields related to the preservation and development of the natural and cultural heritage of the polar and oceanic regions.

Clean Ships

We were among the first cruise operators in the world to abandon the use of heavy fuels, and our ships are equipped with electric diesel engines and SCR catalytic converters, which enable a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. Our polar exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot, is a hybrid-electric vessel, propelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG enables a 25% reduction in carbon emissions, an 85% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions and a 95% reduction in fine particle emissions. Each time we design a new ship, we equip it with the latest available eco-technologies, enabling us to maintain our position as the cruise industry’s environmental leader, ahead of international regulations in some areas. A commitment recognised by many independent organisations:

  • Our entire fleet is Clean Ship certified by the Bureau Veritas. This certification guarantees that our ships fulfil very precise criteria: emissions levels, waste processing, waste water etc.
  • In 2020, PONANT was recognised as “the cruise operator with the greenest fleet in the world in terms of airborne emissions” by the German NGO, NABU.
  • PONANT was awarded the Prix des Palmes du Tourisme Durable 2020 (Prize for Sustainable Tourism) in the “Voyage” category for the elimination of heavy fuel oil in favour of LS MGO.
  • In 2019, PONANT became the first European cruise company to obtain the North American Green Alliance certificate. This certifies that its members have adopted practices and technologies that are respectful towards the environment.
  • PONANT is also a signatory of the Charte Bleue from Armateurs de France, which commits the maritime sector to act to protect the marine environment.

Wastewater

All of the wastewater is treated by means of processes that exclude the use of chemical products. The recycled water is used to clean the exterior of the ship. The water that is discharged into the sea is treated, drinkable water.

Waste

We have optimised our organisation in order to reduce waste at the source. Waste is nonetheless still produced on board. As of 2020, 60% of this is sorted and recycled, with an objective of 85% set for 2023. We ensure the complete traceability of this waste.

Single-use plastics

We have eliminated the use of single-use plastics (straws, cups, food serving trays, laundry bags etc.). A metallic flask is issued to each passenger on expedition cruises and water fountains are available in the common areas of the ships. We are also developing the bottling of our water in glass bottles.

Laundry
Smoking Policy
Power Adapters
Age Restrictions
Languages
Telephone
Wi-Fi
Medical Facilities
Guests with reduced mobility
Packing Tips
Dress Code
Sustainable Development
Special Diets

Special Diets

And so that everyone’s tastes are catered to, special menus are available on request for guests with specific dietary requirements (low-fat, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc).

Deck 7

Deck 7

  • Open-air Bar
  • Zodiacs
  • Sun Deck
Deck 7
Deck 6

Deck 6

  • Pool
  • Grill Restaurant
  • Owner’s Suites
  • Deluxe Suites
  • Prestige Suite

  • Prestige Staterooms
  • Library
  • Panoramic Lounge
  • Panoramic Terrace
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5

Deck 5

  • Fitness Room
  • Image & Photo Desk
  • Spa
  • Hair Salon
  • Bridge
  • Hammam
  • Prestige Suite
  • Prestige Staterooms
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 4

Deck 4

  • Theatre
  • Prestige Staterooms
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3

Deck 3

  • Main Lounge
  • Excursion Desk
  • Shop
  • Reception Desk
  • Superior Staterooms
  • Deluxe Staterooms
  • Medical Centre
Deck 7
Deck 6
Deck 5
Deck 4
Deck 3
Deck 2

Deck 2

  • Gastronomic Restaurant
  • Marina

Ponant

Ponant is renowned for offering luxury yacht expeditions that blend French art de vivre with unique itineraries. Their cruises visit both well-known ports and lesser-explored destinations, accessible only to smaller ships. As a leading luxury polar cruise operator, Ponant provides expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as voyages to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, and beyond.
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    Australia’s West Coast Odyssey

    with Ponant
    Jul. 29, 2027 - Aug. 08, 2027
    11 days8 ports

    Explore the western coast of Australia at the pace of sovereign nature. Wild beaches, turquoise waters, isolated islets and coral reefs sketch out unique panoramas, providing veritable refuge for a multitude of species. In this end of the world, a long-standing secret, national parks, a marine park, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and strings of islands shelter rare fauna, such as sea lions or sharks. From one port of call to the next, far from the beaten path, in a Zodiac, during hikes and swims, take the pulse of this vibrant land teeming with life, marked by the stories and petroglyphs of the First Nations.

    • Asia
    • brand-new ship
    • Cambodia
    • Cherry Blossoms
    • Cruise
    • Dining
    • family
    • Japan
    • Luxury Cruise
    • Prestige
    • Reservations Now Open
    • Seabourn
    • Seabourn dining
    • SERENITY SUITE
    • Seven Seas Prestige
    • SEVEN SEAS SUI
    • Spring
    • The Mekong
    • The Prestige Loft S
    • The SkyView Luna
    • Vietnam

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Broome, Western Australia
    Day 3: Burrup Peninsula, Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia
    Day 4: Montebello Islands, Western Australia
    Day 5: Ningaloo, Western Australia
    Day 6: Ningaloo, Western Australia
    Day 7: Cape Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia
    Day 8: Cape Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia
    Day 9: Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
    Day 10: Jurien Bay, Western Australia
    Day 11: Fremantle, Western Australia
    Day 1: Broome, Western Australia

    Broome, a coastal town in Western Australia, is famous for its stunning beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture. Located on the Indian Ocean, it boasts Cable Beach, known for its white sand, turquoise waters, and iconic camel rides at sunset. Once a pearling hub, Broome retains its multicultural heritage, reflected in its cuisine and architecture. The town is also the gateway to the Kimberley region, offering breathtaking landscapes and unique natural attractions like the Staircase to the Moon. With warm weather year-round and a laid-back atmosphere, Broome is a perfect destination for adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences.

    Day 3: Burrup Peninsula, Dampier Archipelago, Western Australia
    Day 4: Montebello Islands, Western Australia
    Day 5: Ningaloo, Western Australia
    Day 6: Ningaloo, Western Australia
    Day 7: Cape Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia
    Day 8: Cape Peron, Rockingham, Western Australia
    Day 9: Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
    Day 10: Jurien Bay, Western Australia
    Day 11: Fremantle, Western Australia

    The port city of Fremantle is a jewel in Western Australia’s crown, largely because of its colonial architectural heritage and hippy vibe. Freo (as the locals call it) is a city of largely friendly, interesting, and sometimes eccentric residents supportive of busking, street art, and alfresco dining. Like all great port cities, Freo is cosmopolitan, with mariners from all parts of the world strolling the streets—including thousands of U.S. Navy personnel on rest and recreation throughout the year. It’s also a good jumping-off point for a day trip to Rottnest Island, where lovely beaches, rocky coves, and unique wallaby-like inhabitants called quokkas set the scene.Modern Fremantle is a far cry from the barren, sandy plain that greeted the first wave of English settlers back in 1829 at the newly constituted Swan River Colony. Most were city dwellers, and after five months at sea in sailing ships they landed on salt-marsh flats that sorely tested their fortitude. Living in tents with packing cases for chairs, they found no edible crops, and the nearest freshwater was a distant 51 km (32 miles)—and a tortuous trip up the waters of the Swan. As a result they soon moved the settlement upriver to the vicinity of present-day Perth.Fremantle remained the principal port, and many attractive limestone buildings were built to service the port traders. Australia’s 1987 defense of the America’s Cup—held in waters off Fremantle—triggered a major restoration of the colonial streetscapes. In the leafy suburbs nearly every other house is a restored 19th-century gem.

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    Ship features

    Owner's Suite

    Owner's Suite

    Services provided

    • 24h room service
    • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
    • Individually-controlled air conditioning
    • Dressing room with shelves and closet
    • Dressing table and hairdryer
    • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
    • Minibar included
    • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
    • Electronic safe
    • Direct line telephone
    • Bose Bluetooth speaker
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
    • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
    • Three ADA staterooms

    In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

    • Private return transfer
    • Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
    • Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
    • Butler service
    • A fruit basket every day
    • A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
    • A living/dining room with a sofa, armchair, second TV, 4-seater table, and sliding courtesy door
    • A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
    • A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
    • Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
    • A private 9 m² balcony
    • Two panoramic sliding bay windows

    Owner's Suite
    Prestige Suite

    Prestige Suite

    Services provided

    • 24h room service
    • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
    • Individually-controlled air conditioning
    • Dressing room with shelves and closet
    • Dressing table and hairdryer
    • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
    • Minibar included
    • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
    • Electronic safe
    • Direct line telephone
    • Bose Bluetooth speaker
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
    • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
    • Three ADA staterooms

    In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

    • Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
    • Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
    • Butler service
    • A fruit basket every day
    • A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
    • A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchairs, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
    • Two bathrooms: one with a shower and one with a bath
    • A private 8 m² balcony
    • Two panoramic sliding bay windows

    Owner's Suite
    Prestige Suite
    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

    Services provided

    • 24h room service
    • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
    • Individually-controlled air conditioning
    • Dressing room with shelves and closet
    • Dressing table and hairdryer
    • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
    • Minibar included
    • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
    • Electronic safe
    • Direct line telephone
    • Bose Bluetooth speaker
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
    • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
    • Three ADA staterooms

    In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

    • Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
    • Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival
    • Butler service
    • A fruit basket every day
    • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
    • An armchair and sofa (167 x 70 cm)
    • A bathroom with shower
    • A private 5 m² balcony
    • A panoramic sliding bay window

    Owner's Suite
    Prestige Suite
    Deluxe Suite
    Superior Stateroom

    Superior Stateroom

    Services provided

    • 24h room service
    • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
    • Individually-controlled air conditioning
    • Dressing room with shelves and closet
    • Dressing table and hairdryer
    • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
    • Minibar included
    • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
    • Electronic safe
    • Direct line telephone
    • Bose Bluetooth speaker
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
    • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
    • Three ADA staterooms

    In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

    • One king-size bed or two single beds (180 x 200 cm) and TV
    • A bathroom with shower
    • A window (except for stateroom 300: a round porthole only)
    Owner's Suite
    Prestige Suite
    Deluxe Suite
    Superior Stateroom
    Prestige Stateroom

    Prestige Stateroom

    Services provided

    • 24h room service
    • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
    • Individually-controlled air conditioning
    • Dressing room with shelves and closet
    • Dressing table and hairdryer
    • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
    • Minibar included
    • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
    • Electronic safe
    • Direct line telephone
    • Bose Bluetooth speaker
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
    • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
    • Three ADA staterooms

    In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

    • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
    • A bathroom with shower
    • A private 4 m² balcony
    • A panoramic sliding bay window

    Owner's Suite
    Prestige Suite
    Deluxe Suite
    Superior Stateroom
    Prestige Stateroom
    Deluxe Stateroom

    Deluxe Stateroom

    Services provided

    • 24h room service
    • Inclusive Internet access Wi-Fi (availability dependent on navigation and latitude)
    • Individually-controlled air conditioning
    • Dressing room with shelves and closet
    • Dressing table and hairdryer
    • Hermès top-of-the-line bath products
    • Minibar included
    • Nespresso coffee maker and boiler
    • Electronic safe
    • Direct line telephone
    • Bose Bluetooth speaker
    • Flat screen TV, international channels (availability dependent on navigation) and videos on demand
    • 110V American (two flat pins)/220V European (round sockets with two round pins)
    • Three ADA staterooms

    In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:

    • One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
    • A bathroom with shower
    • A private 4 m² balcony
    • A window and a panoramic glazed swing door
    L'Éclipse

    L'Éclipse

    A la carte meals are served at the table in the gastronomic restaurant. At lunch, a selection of dishes inspired by contemporary French brasseries will be offered. At dinner, it is time to sample the grand traditions of French fine dining, with menus to go with one of the best wines from our cellar, as recommended by our sommelier.

    To the rear of deck 2 you’ll find a gastronomic restaurant big enough to seat all passengers together at one sitting.

    • 3,980 square feet

    • Capacity: 268
    • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, French and international cuisine, elegance and refinement
    • Wine cellar
    L'Éclipse
    Le Pythéas

    Le Pythéas

    Enjoy breakfasts, buffet lunches and themed dinners in a relaxed atmosphere at the grill restaurant on Deck 6.

    • 2,530 square feet
    • Interior capacity: 150
    • Exterior capacity: 60
    L'Éclipse
    Le Pythéas
    Room Service

    Room Service

    Whether you wish to have breakfast in the privacy of your stateroom, savour a snack in the middle of the day or enjoy your dinner in an intimate setting, our Room Service is available for you. Have a gourmet interlude and treat yourself from a varied menu at any time of day or night*.

    Excursions

    Excursions

    Excursions & land itineraries

    Each itinerary has been thoughtfully created by our teams to offer you a complete excursion experience. You can discover the hidden gems of the regions you visit in line with your interests.

    Hidden creeks, ancient cities, UNESCO world heritage sites… the world reveals its hidden gems as you journey along the routes taken by travellers. In keeping with our ethos “Accessing the worlds treasures by sea”, we offer a wide choice of land excursions during all our cruises (except for expeditions). Chosen by our PONANT experts for their cultural value and historic interest, these excursions can last a few hours or a few days. If you need to stay on land overnight, we take care of your stay from start to finish, until you rejoin your ship. These longer excursions mean you can discover the unmissable sites of the region you are visiting, like Cuzco in Peru for example or the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

    You can access these trips by pre-booking two months before your departure date.

    Main Lounge

    Main Lounge

    The main lounge is the ideal place to relax with a drink and enjoy the various activities that have been organised such as dancing classes or theme evenings.

    • Deck 3
    • 2,740 square feet
    • Interior capacity: 110
    • Exterior capacity: 30
    • Tea rooms, bar, programme of live musical entertainment, dance floor
    • Access to the exterior terrace
    Main Lounge
    Panoramic Lounge

    Panoramic Lounge

    The cosy piano bar is a panorama lounge with breathtaking views of the horizon.

    • Deck 6
    • 1,185 square feet
    • Library, internet space, bar, live entertainment on certain evenings
    • Direct access to the panoramic terrace
    Main Lounge
    Panoramic Lounge
    Theatre

    Theatre

    The Theatre* is the most unique meeting space on board. It’s the largest space on the ship and regularly accommodates all the passengers. It plays host to shows and entertainment as well as conferences from our experts, naturalist guides and guests of honours. The Theatre makes every cruise unique and enriching thanks to its constant and very accessible events.

    • Deck 4
    • 2,690 square feet
    • Capacity: 250
    • Conference room, concert hall/multi-purpose auditorium
    • Audiovisual equipment

    On-board events

    There are performers on board all of our ships. Recruited for their talent in Paris and Rome, they star in multiple shows at the Theatre, after dinner. Throughout your voyage, they host the various entertainment events in the Grand Salon, with the support of our on-board musicians.

    During Tea Time or before dinner, our musical duos consisting of a singer and an accompanying musician play classical repertoires for you. In the evening, they play in concert at the Theatere or invite you to show off your dance moves. Dance evenings are thus co-led by performance dancers who know just how to keep you in step, under the direction of the Cruise Director.

    There’s plenty of themed entertainment to enjoy in the evenings. Both a soirée blanche (dress-in-white party) and an officers’ evening are held on all long cruises. Other types of parties or evening events may also be on the programme, such as karaoke parties, a Casino parties or games evenings.

    Films are regularly shown at the Theatre on giant screens. National Geographic features, documentaries related to our expedition route and feature films contribute to the cultural enrichment that is part of our cruise philosophy.

    Main Lounge
    Panoramic Lounge
    Theatre
    Sun Deck

    Sun Deck

    The outdoor areas on our ships, comfortable and conducive to relaxation, have been designed to merge into the sublime scenery and surroundings of the sea and horizon. There is a heated seawater pool featuring its own sun lounge on the top deck of our sister ships (Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and on the third deck of the PONANT EXPLORERS (Le Lapérouse, Le Champlain, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont-D’Urville, Le Jacques Cartier and Le Bellot). Le Ponant is equipped with a 400 m² (4,300 ft²) sun deck.

    • A swimming pool offering panoramic views and equipped with a counter-current system
    • A pleasant, attractive sun deck
    • An exterior bar and lounge equipped with armchairs and sofas
    Main Lounge
    Panoramic Lounge
    Theatre
    Sun Deck
    Exterior Bar

    Exterior Bar

    The outside bar is a great space for relaxing and is handy for accessing the swimming pool* and its solarium.

    • Deck 6
    • Lounge area with seating for 50
    • Overlooking the pool deck
    Main Lounge
    Panoramic Lounge
    Theatre
    Sun Deck
    Exterior Bar
    Excursion Reception and Office

    Excursion Reception and Office

    On board the sisterships (Le Boreal, L’Austral, Le Soléal and Le Lyrial) and PONANT EXPLORERS, the reception desk and the excursion desk are arranged side by side to facilitate all your requests.

    Reception: our receptionists can accommodate you 24 hours a day on all our ships (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Le Ponant) to answer all your needs, such as room service, etc.

    The excursion office: the excursion team is available at all times to tell you about the onshore programmes, organise group or private excursions and to manage transfers at the start or end of the cruise.

    On Le Ponant, the receptionist will answer all your questions about excursions.

    Main Lounge
    Panoramic Lounge
    Theatre
    Sun Deck
    Exterior Bar
    Excursion Reception and Office
    Recreation Area

    Recreation Area

    • Deck 5
    • Studio Ponant: Special area for viewing and ordering photos/videos
    • Kids Club (games area + Wii and PS4)
    Main Lounge
    Panoramic Lounge
    Theatre
    Sun Deck
    Exterior Bar
    Excursion Reception and Office
    Recreation Area
    Shop

    Shop

    On board all our ships, a shop is open during sailing. It offers a selection of presents and souvenirs: clothing, jewellery, beauty products, postcards and accessories.

    Main Lounge
    Panoramic Lounge
    Theatre
    Sun Deck
    Exterior Bar
    Excursion Reception and Office
    Recreation Area
    Shop
    PONANT Studio

    PONANT Studio

    A photography and videography team escort you throughout your trip. These professionals capture the most beautiful moments of your cruise, which you can share with family and friends upon your return. Meet them on DECK 5 (DECK 6 on the PONANT Explorers ships) at the photo/video area, where you can also order souvenir pictures and videos.

    Spa

    Spa

    All our ships feature an onboard spa. Equipped with massage cabins and a Turkish bath (Sister ships) or a sauna (Explorers), the spa offers a wide choice of top-of-the-range treatments provided in association with SOTHYS™ or CLARINS (Le Bellot and Le Jacques-Cartier only), leading French spa and wellness centre brands.

    Discover a range of facial treatments, aromatic baths, exfoliation and body massage treatments designed to provide moments of complete relaxation. You can also supplement your beauty ritual with additional services such as hair-removal, makeovers, manicures and pedicures.

    Prices and details of services in the PONANT Yacht Spa menu.

    Spa
    The Gym

    The Gym

    The gyms on our ships are equipped with the very latest Technogym© equipment and machines. Treadmills, exercise bikes, Kinesis Wall© strength training machines and many other types of equipment are all provided in a laid-back relaxing environment. The wide floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea add undeniable charm to the exercise sessions.

    Each day also begins with organised morning workout sessions, either out in the open air or in the theatre. These are supplemented by water aerobics in the pool, or in the sea off the beach for PONANT passengers, when the situation allows it.

    Spa
    The Gym
    The Hairdressing Salon

    The Hairdressing Salon

    Provided in partnership with KÉRASTASE® and L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL®, the hairdressing salon offers a complete range of top quality treatments designed to strengthen, nourish and reinvigorate hair’s shine and brilliance. Our stylists are available to serve all your styling, highlighting, colouring, cutting and tailored hair advice needs.

    Laundry

    Laundry

    Your stateroom Officer will be able to take care of your laundry**. The washing and ironing of your clothes will take between 24 and 48 hours. Only ironing** can be delivered on the same day. As dry-cleaning is not possible on the ship, please only give us clothes that can be washed in water.

    ** These services are not free of charge and are billed directly to your stateroom account.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy

    Smoking Policy

    PONANT ships are non-smoking, even on the stateroom balconies. Smoking is only allowed in the exterior parts of the ship designated for the purpose.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters

    Power Adapters

    Adapters are provided on board, they are available at the reception office of our ships.

    European Standard Sockets

    The 220 volt 50 hertz alternating current is distributed by sockets meeting European standards. Onboard power is 200 volt AC (European standard) and 110 volt AC (North American standard). For safety reasons, hair irons and clothes irons cannot be used in staterooms. Please note that on Le Ponant, 110 volt AC is only available in stateroom bathrooms.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions

    Age Restrictions

    Children under one year of age shall not be authorised to embark on the ships.

    For children aged between 1 and 8 years old, an authorisation to board the ship must be made in writing to PONANT. Subject to agreement, a liability waiver must be completed and returned to the company to validate the registration.

    On classic cruises (“yachting”), children are accepted from the age of one, with a maximum of 5 children between 1 and 6 years old on board.

    On “expedition” cruises children are accepted from 6 years old (except cruises aboard Le Commandant Charcot) and must be fully independent during all the outside activities organised and during disembarkation in rubber boats, be sufficiently tall to sit on the inflatable sides of the boats, and old enough to understand, and immediately respond to the orders given by the persons in charge. As a result, children’s participation in any activity in an inflatable boat shall be subject to the agreement of the Captain and of the Expedition Head, depending on the sea conditions, and the difficulty of disembarking at each location visited. The ships do not carry Parka’s in children’s sizes. Parents must arrange to bring a suitable Parka for children. In all cases, children and young people under the age of 18 are at all times on board or on land under the full and total responsibility of their parents or carers.

    Children aged 4 years or more can be welcomed in the Kid’s Club when the service is offered on board

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages

    Languages

    The crew are bilingual in French and English. All signage and announcements made are in French and English. On certain cruises, crew members also speak other languages.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages
    Telephone

    Telephone

    A satellite telephone system is at your disposal for contacting anyone, anywhere in the world. The cost of the call is added to the stateroom account (€6/minute). Calls that you receive can be transferred directly to your stateroom or to any other communal area on the ship. To receive or send faxes, please see Reception.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages
    Telephone
    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi internet access is available on all of our ships, in both the staterooms and the communal areas. One or several computers are at your disposal in the recreation centres. Please note that the Wi-Fi connection may be discontinued depending on the navigation area and landscapes that may block the vessel from satellite coverage, especially at high latitudes (no connection possible beyond 80° North or South), or for technical reasons beyond our control.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages
    Telephone
    Wi-Fi
    Medical Facilities

    Medical Facilities

    There is a doctor on board available to the passengers on all our ships:

    • The schedules of consultation are listed each day in the log book (emergency consultation 24/7).
    • The Sisterships, PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot also have a hospital for any small surgery.
    • During the excursions, the passengers are accompanied by a doctor or a nurse.
    • There is a fee for consultations on board . The price may vary according to the time and place of the consultation (hospital or staterooms). You must also pay for medications.
    • The doctor on board is not authorised to distribute sick leaves and prescriptions. Only accounts and invoices are provided which may be used by the passenger to obtain a refund from his/her health insurance if his/her contract allows.

    Medical Consultations

    There is a charge for medical consultations undertaken by the doctor or nurse on board. The price can vary according to the time and place of the consultation (hospital or stateroom). Any medication must also be paid for by the passenger. If using medications on a regular basis make sure to bring adequate supplies for the duration of your cruise.

    Special Medical Treatment

    If you have any special treatment, we ask you to inform the reservation service when you register for the cruise, to note it on the information sheet before departure, then inform the on-board crew at the moment of departure and always keep your medication with you for the duration of the cruise.

    Seasickness

    Our ships (except Le Ponant) have stabilisers equipped with dynamic fins which adapt to the movements of the ship. This system allows the ship to anticipate and compensate for the pitching and tossing of the sea to achieve greater stability. Passengers suffering from seasickness will see their symptoms alleviated and are pleasantly surprised to not feel uncomfortable during their journey. However it is wise to bring travel motion medication with you for peace of mind.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages
    Telephone
    Wi-Fi
    Medical Facilities
    Guests with reduced mobility

    Guests with reduced mobility

    Our Sisterships, PONANT EXPLORERS and Le Commandant Charcot were designed for people with reduced mobility in mind:

    • Specially designed staterooms;
    • Access ramps allowing easy movement in communal areas;
    • Posters, signage and stateroom numbers are translated into Braille.

    Despite these arrangements, each passenger should be able to be independent or travel with a close family member or friend who can give them whatever assistance they require during their trip.

    If a person has not been judged suitably fit for travel in complete safety, the company reserves the right to refuse their embarkation. Disembarkation in difficult places or in a Zodiac® is subject to the approval of the Captain, who will always have the safety and wellbeing of the passenger in mind.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages
    Telephone
    Wi-Fi
    Medical Facilities
    Guests with reduced mobility
    Packing Tips

    Packing Tips

    Technical Accessories

    We advise you to equip yourself with a ski mask, sunglasses, walking poles (available to purchase in the shop), a waterproof rucksack, binoculars, a technical watch, a mosquito head net (for the Arctic) and a waterproof pouch.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages
    Telephone
    Wi-Fi
    Medical Facilities
    Guests with reduced mobility
    Packing Tips
    Dress Code

    Dress Code

    Dress Code

    We recommend wearing elegant, casual clothes at your discretion, and for the gala evenings, a cocktail dress for ladies and a shirt and tie for gentlemen, and a white or black-and-white outfit for the Officers’ evening. Shorts/Bermudas are not permitted in the evening in the gastronomic restaurants.

    Expedition Cruise

    On an expedition cruise, be sure to bring practical clothes as well as comfortable shoes suitable for travelling in Zodiacs and disembarking on beaches or mud flats. On tropical expeditions be sure to bring a hat, sunglasses and long sleeved/legged clothing. For polar cruises, you will be given a polar parka in your size and suitable boots will be available for use when ashore.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages
    Telephone
    Wi-Fi
    Medical Facilities
    Guests with reduced mobility
    Packing Tips
    Dress Code
    Sustainable Development

    Sustainable Development

    Sustainable development is enshrined in the company’s articles of association and has been at the heart of the PONANT project since its inception. Founded over thirty years ago by committed sailors, the company was born out of a desire to share a passion for the oceans and the treasures of the Earth. This responsibility commits us to a respectful dialogue with the environment and the populations we meet and to investing in many fields related to the preservation and development of the natural and cultural heritage of the polar and oceanic regions.

    Clean Ships

    We were among the first cruise operators in the world to abandon the use of heavy fuels, and our ships are equipped with electric diesel engines and SCR catalytic converters, which enable a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. Our polar exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot, is a hybrid-electric vessel, propelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG enables a 25% reduction in carbon emissions, an 85% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions and a 95% reduction in fine particle emissions. Each time we design a new ship, we equip it with the latest available eco-technologies, enabling us to maintain our position as the cruise industry’s environmental leader, ahead of international regulations in some areas. A commitment recognised by many independent organisations:

    • Our entire fleet is Clean Ship certified by the Bureau Veritas. This certification guarantees that our ships fulfil very precise criteria: emissions levels, waste processing, waste water etc.
    • In 2020, PONANT was recognised as “the cruise operator with the greenest fleet in the world in terms of airborne emissions” by the German NGO, NABU.
    • PONANT was awarded the Prix des Palmes du Tourisme Durable 2020 (Prize for Sustainable Tourism) in the “Voyage” category for the elimination of heavy fuel oil in favour of LS MGO.
    • In 2019, PONANT became the first European cruise company to obtain the North American Green Alliance certificate. This certifies that its members have adopted practices and technologies that are respectful towards the environment.
    • PONANT is also a signatory of the Charte Bleue from Armateurs de France, which commits the maritime sector to act to protect the marine environment.

    Wastewater

    All of the wastewater is treated by means of processes that exclude the use of chemical products. The recycled water is used to clean the exterior of the ship. The water that is discharged into the sea is treated, drinkable water.

    Waste

    We have optimised our organisation in order to reduce waste at the source. Waste is nonetheless still produced on board. As of 2020, 60% of this is sorted and recycled, with an objective of 85% set for 2023. We ensure the complete traceability of this waste.

    Single-use plastics

    We have eliminated the use of single-use plastics (straws, cups, food serving trays, laundry bags etc.). A metallic flask is issued to each passenger on expedition cruises and water fountains are available in the common areas of the ships. We are also developing the bottling of our water in glass bottles.

    Laundry
    Smoking Policy
    Power Adapters
    Age Restrictions
    Languages
    Telephone
    Wi-Fi
    Medical Facilities
    Guests with reduced mobility
    Packing Tips
    Dress Code
    Sustainable Development
    Special Diets

    Special Diets

    And so that everyone’s tastes are catered to, special menus are available on request for guests with specific dietary requirements (low-fat, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc).

    Deck 7

    Deck 7

    • Open-air Bar
    • Zodiacs
    • Sun Deck
    Deck 7
    Deck 6

    Deck 6

    • Pool
    • Grill Restaurant
    • Owner’s Suites
    • Deluxe Suites
    • Prestige Suite

    • Prestige Staterooms
    • Library
    • Panoramic Lounge
    • Panoramic Terrace
    Deck 7
    Deck 6
    Deck 5

    Deck 5

    • Fitness Room
    • Image & Photo Desk
    • Spa
    • Hair Salon
    • Bridge
    • Hammam
    • Prestige Suite
    • Prestige Staterooms
    Deck 7
    Deck 6
    Deck 5
    Deck 4

    Deck 4

    • Theatre
    • Prestige Staterooms
    Deck 7
    Deck 6
    Deck 5
    Deck 4
    Deck 3

    Deck 3

    • Main Lounge
    • Excursion Desk
    • Shop
    • Reception Desk
    • Superior Staterooms
    • Deluxe Staterooms
    • Medical Centre
    Deck 7
    Deck 6
    Deck 5
    Deck 4
    Deck 3
    Deck 2

    Deck 2

    • Gastronomic Restaurant
    • Marina

    Ponant

    Ponant is renowned for offering luxury yacht expeditions that blend French art de vivre with unique itineraries. Their cruises visit both well-known ports and lesser-explored destinations, accessible only to smaller ships. As a leading luxury polar cruise operator, Ponant provides expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as voyages to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, and beyond.
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