PONANT luxury cruise and expedition planning

Ponant Cruises Luxury Cruise Planning with Deluxe Cruises

PONANT combines French-inspired hospitality, intimate ships, expedition expertise, sailing yachts, polar exploration, and Aqua Expeditions' experiential river and ocean journeys.

Deluxe Cruises provides personal guidance, suite and stateroom advice, current-offer assistance, preferred-rate guidance, and help seeking the best available deal and service without promising unsupported guaranteed prices.

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Le Commandant Charcot exploring the polar regions
19 current ships Intimate luxury Expedition expertise Worldwide exploration

The PONANT difference

Small-ship travel shaped by exploration and French hospitality

Choose from the polar capabilities of Le Commandant Charcot, the sailing heritage of Le Ponant, intimate PONANT Yachting catamarans, Sisterships, next-generation PONANT Explorers, and the experiential Aqua Expeditions fleet.

Paul Gauguin is intentionally maintained in its own separate Deluxe Cruises section and is not included as a PONANT ship here.

Polar exploration ship

Polar exploration ship ships

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Sailing yacht

Sailing yacht ships

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Sisterships

Sisterships ships

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PONANT Explorers

PONANT Explorers ships

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Aqua Expeditions

Aqua Expeditions ships

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Aqua Mekong, luxury river expedition ship in the PONANT EXPLORATIONS fleet

Aqua Mekong

Luxury river expedition ship for up to 40 guests, with 20 staterooms or suites. 204 current official 2026-2029 dated departures are held in the local planner.

2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Nera, luxury Amazon river expedition ship in the PONANT EXPLORATIONS fleet

Aqua Nera

Luxury amazon river expedition ship for up to 40 guests, with 20 staterooms or suites. 313 current official 2026-2029 dated departures are held in the local planner.

2026 2027 2028 2029
Aria Amazon, luxury Amazon river expedition ship in the PONANT EXPLORATIONS fleet

Aria Amazon

Luxury amazon river expedition ship for up to 32 guests, with 16 staterooms or suites. 223 current official 2026-2029 dated departures are held in the local planner.

2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Blu, long-range ocean expedition yacht in the PONANT EXPLORATIONS fleet

Aqua Blu

Long-range ocean expedition yacht for up to 30 guests, with 15 staterooms or suites. 83 current official 2026-2029 dated departures are held in the local planner.

2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Mare, Galápagos superyacht in the PONANT EXPLORATIONS fleet

Aqua Mare

Galápagos superyacht for up to 16 guests, with 7 staterooms or suites. 147 current official 2026-2029 dated departures are held in the local planner.

2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Lares, long-range expedition superyacht in the PONANT EXPLORATIONS fleet

Aqua Lares

Long-range expedition superyacht for up to 30 guests, with 15 staterooms or suites. 80 current official 2026-2029 dated departures are held in the local planner.

2026 2027 2028 2029

PONANT Yachting

PONANT Yachting ships

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Le Bougainville at sea

Staterooms and suites

Choose the right accommodation for the ship and journey

Accommodation ranges from private-yacht staterooms to balcony staterooms, prestige and privilege suites, duplex suites, Owner's Suites, and river-facing design suites aboard Aqua Expeditions vessels.

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Dining and onboard experience

French-inspired dining, sea views, enrichment, and expedition life

Dining, lounges, pools, wellness spaces, marina access, lectures, and expedition facilities vary by vessel. Each ship guide identifies the official capacity and the experience appropriate to that ship group.

PONANT luxury cruise inspiration collection featuring ships, wellness, dining, suites, enrichment, entertainment, and polar exploration

Destinations

Polar regions, storied coasts, tropical islands, and remote waterways

Current published journeys reach the Arctic, Antarctica, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, Asia, Oceania, the Americas, and other regions shown in the official voyage calendars.

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Choose the PONANT experience that fits the way you travel

High polar exploration

Choose Le Commandant Charcot for journeys designed around remote ice, scientific discovery, and purpose-built polar capability.

Yacht-style intimacy

Choose Le Ponant or Spirit of Ponant for a closer-to-the-sea sailing experience and highly intimate guest capacity.

Expedition access

Choose the Sisterships, PONANT Explorers, or Aqua Expeditions vessels for small-ship access, destination expertise, and guided discovery.

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Ponant Ships, Years, and Monthly Itineraries

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Ponant Ships by Year

Le Commandant Charcot Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Ponant Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Spirit of Ponant Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Boréal Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
L'Austral Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Soléal Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Lyrial Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Lapérouse Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Champlain Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Bougainville Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Dumont d'Urville Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Bellot Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Le Jacques Cartier Suites & Deck Plans 2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Mekong 2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Nera 2026 2027 2028 2029
Aria Amazon 2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Blu 2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Mare 2026 2027 2028 2029
Aqua Lares 2026 2027 2028 2029

Ponant Months by Year

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2027 January February March April May June July August September October November December
2028 January February March April May June July August September October November December
2029 January February March April May June July August September October November December

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PONANT EXPLORATIONS: compare ships, itineraries, and accommodations

This PONANT EXPLORATIONS hub connects 1927 indexable 2026–2029 itinerary pages across 19 vessels with published departures. 20 current or future ships have local annual calendar pages. 1786 pages match the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this site, while 141 additional pages are preserved and require current-availability reconfirmation. Deluxe Cruises can compare exact voyages and accommodations without adding unverified itinerary or price claims.

Itinerary coverage
1927 indexable pages for departures in 2026–2029 across 19 vessels.
Calendar-backed vessels
20 current or future ships represented by local annual calendars.
Deluxe Cruises advantage
Personal route, voyage-number, accommodation, deck-location, inclusion, availability, and special-request comparisons.

Questions travelers ask

Why plan a PONANT EXPLORATIONS voyage with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal PONANT EXPLORATIONS planning, including itinerary comparisons, accommodation and deck-location guidance, current availability review, and help documenting special requirements before booking.

What should travelers compare across PONANT EXPLORATIONS ships and itineraries?

Compare the exact route, voyage number, dates, duration, ship, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requirements.

How do I request a personalized PONANT EXPLORATIONS quote?

Email info@deluxecruises.com, call +1-702-501-7105, or use WhatsApp +1-702-900-9975 and identify the ship, dates, and itinerary you are considering.

What is included and not included on PONANT cruises?

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.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on PONANT ships?

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.

Are shore excursions included on PONANT cruises, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

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 on PONANT ships?

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.

Can Deluxe Cruises help compare airfare for PONANT cruises?

Yes. Once you select a ship and voyage with PONANT, visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to plan flights around the exact embarkation city, disembarkation city, and sailing dates. Deluxe Cruises can compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connections, and change options and look for potential savings. Airfares, availability, and savings vary and are confirmed 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 a cruise reservation with PONANT after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms a cruise reservation with PONANT, 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 the PONANT reservation. 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 the PONANT reservation 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.

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