Ponant Cruises luxury itinerary

Le Ponant December 27-January 3 2027 PO271227 Cruise & Offers

Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)

Voyage PO271227 | 8 days DatesDecember 27 2027-January 3 2028 Duration7 nights ShipLe Ponant

Review Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands, voyage PO271227, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

Official PONANT route map for Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands aboard Le Ponant, Voyage PO271227
Official PONANT route mapGliding the Waters of the Windward Islands · Voyage PO271227Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)

December 27, 2027 to January 3, 2028 · Voyage PO271227

Ports & shore experiences

Select a destination to review every published call date, verified timing, an original route-specific overview, and only the shore experiences PONANT associates with this exact voyage and stop.

Days 1 & 8
December 27, 2027 & January 3, 2028
Pointe-à-PitreCaribbean

Destination overview

At the crossroads of cultures, where European influence mingles with the richness of the Caribbean and the diversity of indigenous traditions, Pointe-à-Pitre promises a unique experience. Here, nestled on the southern coast of the island of Grande-Terre in Guadeloupe, in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, you will fall in.

  • Day 1 · December 27, 2027Departure 18:30 · Embarkation: 16:00-17:00
  • Day 8 · January 3, 2028Arrival 06:00 · Disembarkation: 08:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 2
December 28, 2027
Grande Anse d'ArletMartinique

Destination overview

On the west coast of Martinique, slightly to the north of the charming and authentic fishing port of Anses d’Arlet, the Grande Anse d’Arlet looks like El Dorado with its palm trees, its smooth sea and white sandy beach: its idyllic shore is a paradise for divers.

  • Day 2 · December 28, 2027Arrival 12:00 · Departure 19:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Discovering Southern Martinique · 2h30 · Published as included · Watersport Activity · Sightseeing · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 3
December 29, 2027
Tobago CaysCaribbean

Destination overview

Scattered between St Vincent and Grenada , the Tobago Cays comprises five little islands: Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac and Jamesby. This rosary of uninhabited cays in the southern West Indies is a marine park whose turquoise lagoons provide a home and safe haven for some outstanding marine fauna, including peaceful green turtles .

  • Day 3 · December 29, 2027Arrival 09:00 · Departure 23:59

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 4
December 30, 2027
Sandy Island, CarriacouCaribbean

Destination overview

West of Carriacou , the northernmost island in the state of Grenada, is Sandy Island , a spit of sand set in the bewitching Caribbean waters . Known for its powdery white sand and small lagoon with crystal clear waters, this wild islet, dotted with coconut trees, offers a natural setting for swimming and snorkelling.

  • Day 4 · December 30, 2027Arrival 08:45 · Departure 18:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 5
December 31, 2027
Port Elizabeth, Bequia IslandCaribbean

Destination overview

In the heart of the Caribbean , Bequia is the second-largest of 32 islands that make up the country of St Vincent and the Grenadines . You will love the lively and picturesque atmosphere of Port Elizabeth , the island’s main town.

  • Day 5 · December 31, 2027Arrival 07:00 · Departure 11:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 5
December 31, 2027
Sailing along the PitonsCaribbean

Destination overview

PONANT publishes Sailing along the Pitons as a sailing, scenic or transit segment within Caribbean, rather than as a conventional port call. The dates and any displayed timing reproduce only the verified schedule. Views and wildlife encounters vary with the route, daylight, weather and operating conditions.

  • Day 5 · December 31, 2027Arrival 17:00 · Departure 17:00

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 6
January 1, 2028
At sea aboard Le PonantCaribbean

Destination overview

These published sea days connect the itinerary without a separate port call. Every applicable date is grouped here, and no arrival or departure time is implied when PONANT leaves it unpublished. Time aboard may include open-water views, wildlife observation, lectures and the ship's scheduled onboard program.

  • Day 6 · January 1, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 6
January 1, 2028
PortsmouthDominica

Destination overview

With its mountainous terrain, vast tropical forest, hot springs, rivers and spectacular waterfalls, Dominica is undoubtedly the wildest island in the Caribbean. Protected by several national parks , this little-known land, located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, between Guadeloupe and Martinique, will inspire adventure and exploration.

  • Day 6 · January 1, 2028Arrival 12:00 · Departure 22:00

Verified shore experiences

  • Indian River Escape: Rowboat Journey Through the Mangroves · 2h30 · Published as included · Hiking & Adventure · Unique Experience · PONANT difficulty marker 1
Day 7
January 2, 2028
Marie-GalanteCaribbean

Destination overview

It is undoubtedly because Marie-Galante concentrates all the charms of the Caribbean into one island that it is today one of the most in-demand destinations in the region. “The island of 100 mills” or the “great galette” as it is sometimes known, in reference to the form of its 15.

  • Day 7 · January 2, 2028Arrival 07:00 · Departure 19:30

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.

A closer look at this sailing

Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) aboard Le Ponant

On December 27 2027-January 3 2028, Le Ponant sails 7 nights from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe). Gliding the Waters of the Windward Islands brings together Grande Anse d'Arlet, Tobago Cays, Sandy Island, Carriacou, Port Elizabeth, Bequia Island, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

Personalized cruise planning with PONANT

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Eligible group pricing and special offers

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Comparable offers must be current and verifiable for the same ship or program, departure, accommodation category, fare terms, and inclusions. All fares, offers, and amenities are subject to eligibility, availability, and terms set by PONANT.
Le Ponant | Voyage PO271227 | December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028 | 7 nights Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)

Luxury cruise planning summary

Le Ponant December 27-January 3 2027: is Voyage PO271227 right for you?

This 8-day voyage aboard Le Ponant sails Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), with calls including Pointe-à-Pitre, Grande Anse d'Arlet, Tobago Cays, and Sandy Island. Voyage PO271227 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

Best for
Travelers considering a 8-day Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) aboard Le Ponant, including Pointe-à-Pitre, Grande Anse d'Arlet, Tobago Cays, and Sandy Island.
Why Deluxe Cruises
Personal guidance for Voyage PO271227, including accommodation, deck location, itinerary, inclusion, and special-request comparisons.
Before you book
Confirm current availability, exact itinerary details, accommodation benefits, applicable preferred-rate opportunities, and documented guest requirements.

Questions travelers ask

Why book Le Ponant Voyage PO271227 with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage PO271227, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage PO271227?

For the December 27-January 3 2027 Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

How do I request a personalized luxury cruise quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and mention Voyage PO271227 to request a personalized quote from Deluxe Cruises.

What is included and not included on Le Ponant Voyage PO271227?

For the December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028 Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) sailing aboard Le Ponant: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Le Ponant Voyage PO271227?

For the December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028 Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) sailing aboard Le Ponant: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Le Ponant Voyage PO271227, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028 Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) sailing aboard Le Ponant: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Le Ponant for Voyage PO271227?

For the December 27, 2027-January 3, 2028 Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) sailing aboard Le Ponant: The current verified record does not establish one Wi-Fi allowance, tier or device rule across the PONANT and Aqua Expeditions fleet. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact vessel and booking entitlement. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Le Ponant's verified headline statistics?
32Guests
16Staterooms
34Crew
88 m / 289 ftLength
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December warm-weather itinerary

  • Pack lightweight breathable clothing, swimwear, strong sun protection, and a light rain layer for tropical showers.
  • Bring secure non-slip walking shoes plus suitable beach or water footwear where the published activities and local conditions call for it.
  • Add a light wrap or sweater for air-conditioned interiors and breezy evenings, and review local customs before visits to religious or community sites.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • The published standard is casual elegance. A cocktail dress or similar evening attire is suggested for gala evenings.
  • PONANT also publishes white or black-and-white attire for the Officers evening. Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not accepted in the gourmet restaurant at dinner.
  • Expedition voyages require practical destination-specific layers and footwear in addition to the onboard evening wardrobe.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Le Ponant?
  • Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant are much smaller sailing products with different facilities. Do not apply large-ship venue lists to either yacht.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Le Ponant have?
  • PONANT publishes a fitness room across its main fleet except Spirit of Ponant; gentle exercise may be scheduled depending on the program.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Le Ponant guests expect?
  • Main-fleet rooms publish air conditioning, a safe, television and Diptyque bath products; Spirit of Ponant is an exception to the television statement.
  • Every accommodation on the PONANT Explorers and Le Commandant Charcot has a balcony. Most Sistership rooms have balconies, with seven Deck 3 exceptions; Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant use different layouts.
  • Room service is published around the clock on the main fleet, with overnight exceptions on Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant. Butler service is limited to eligible suite categories.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage PO271227 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Le Ponant?
  • Children under one year old are not accepted.
  • On classic voyages, children age one and older may sail, with a published maximum of five children ages one through six per voyage. Kids Club is for age four and older when offered.
  • Expedition voyages generally require age six or older; Le Commandant Charcot requires age eight or older. Children must be able to board a Zodiac independently where Zodiac operations are part of the program.
  • Parents or guardians remain responsible for children; family programming is not guaranteed on every departure.
  • The current PONANT FAQ accepts pregnancy only when the guest will not be beyond the end of the third month by cruise end.
  • Pregnant guests are not accepted on expedition cruises. These unusually restrictive rules must be reconfirmed before booking.

For Voyage PO271227: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Le Ponant handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • A guest must be self-sufficient or travel with a capable companion. The captain may prevent a difficult landing, gangway transfer or Zodiac operation for safety.
  • Le Ponant and Spirit of Ponant are not described as reduced-mobility ships; never promise equivalent accessibility on those yachts.
  • A doctor and nurse are published across the main fleet, with Le Ponant instead using a nurse and telemedicine support; services and medication are charged.
  • Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, m/s Paul Gauguin and Le Commandant Charcot publish hospital facilities intended for urgent or minor treatment, not full hospital care.
  • Notify PONANT of treatment needs at reservation, complete required forms and carry an adequate supply of medication. Remote expedition evacuation can be delayed.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Le Ponant?
  • PONANT ships are non-smoking, including accommodation balconies. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Le Ponant Voyage PO271227?

For round-trip flights to and from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) around Voyage PO271227, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My PONANT account and connect Le Ponant Voyage PO271227 after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Le Ponant Voyage PO271227, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
  2. Step 2 — Create the account: Enter title, first name, last name, date of birth, and email; complete the security challenge and submit. Marketing consent is optional.
  3. Step 3 — Confirm and sign in: Follow the email instructions to choose a password or activate access, then sign in. Use Forgot Password with the registered email if needed.
  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Le Ponant Voyage PO271227. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
  5. Step 5 — Review released information: Use the account for upcoming and past voyages, passenger information, documents, booking or payment status, personal preferences, wishlist, and loyalty benefits currently available.

If Le Ponant Voyage PO271227 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

My PONANT functions can vary by market, booking status, and system availability. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for changes and assistance. Keep your password private.